yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Trust me - the X01S has the same issues.....

The industry would be better off going back to MTK 6572 SOC and fixing the issues. Done.....
[Other SmartWatches] chinesesmartwatch:
Hi guys, can you provide a bit of information about the Q1? Is the item User2Root is enabled or disabled in the engineering mode menu? Usually the menu can be opened by pressing this combination in the phone application - *#*#3646633#*#*. In the engineering mode you should switch to the "log and debugging" tab and locate there the User2Root menu item. Please, look at it and tell me if it is enabled or not. Thanks in advance!
[Other SmartWatches] samsungXP:
wat is the latest firmwares ver now ?
[Other SmartWatches] jason32835:
I just received the 512mb model and it is reporting version 161031. Is this a new version or specific to the 512mb model? I wonder if flashing 161020 would break my watch for turn it into a 1GB model? :laugh:
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
It's not available
[Other SmartWatches] chinesesmartwatch:
Thanks for the information!
[Other SmartWatches] danetto00:
Anyone can send me a picture of the battery cables? How are they connected? I need to know the location of colors

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My smartwatch totally dead. I try to switch on after the night (I put in recharge) but the smartwatch is dead. Anyone can help me?
[Other SmartWatches] XsXpX:
Where did you get the battery?
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Check the charger. Disconnect the battery and reconnect, just in case it's bootloader is stuck.

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Normally Aliexpress has a store that sells them.....
[Other SmartWatches] XsXpX:
I haven´t found any
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Haven't found any what?
[Other SmartWatches] Fishman1955:
Could you tell me where you got the battery. Mine is bad and I can't find a replacement. Any help would be wonderful.
[Other SmartWatches] Musepig:
smartwatch stuck

When I turn on the clock, they hang on inscription android. What to do?
[Other SmartWatches] stevea76:
Due to the poor battery life of my Q1 it was relagated to my bedside drawer for the last few months. I blew the dust off of it a couple of weeks ago and decided to see if I could improve it by porting a different ROM.

With the help of Physicistman over on the No.1 D6 thread and Corvus who made the CM13 ROM for the D5 I had a crash course in ROM porting and to my amazement have managed to test a few ROMs on the watch.

I have found a great Exodus ROM that is in the early stages of testing on the Q1, however it has been running perfectly for the last couple of days.

I charged the watch to 100℅ and switched it on at 8am this morning, wearing it all day at work, very light use, checking social media, messages, emails in my work breaks. at 8pm this evening it is down to 84℅- approx 3 days left!

After I have tested the ROM for a while I will upload rhe ROM for those who wish to try it out.
[Other SmartWatches] hrand:
Unbelievable, I have only 1 day of battery usage with my q1. Could you share this rom with us ? Thanks for your support.
[Other SmartWatches] jason32835:
This is really cool, I'm excited to try it out.
[Other SmartWatches] stevea76:
Day 2 of the Q1 using the Exodus ROM ported. On day 1 battery at 84℅ after 12 hours 'on' time, turned off watch at around 11pm. Day 2 switched on watch at 8 am checked battery percentage again at 8pm down to 62℅. will test until battery finally runs out.
[Other SmartWatches] jason32835:
Wow.. really great news. Are you using wifi or mobile data?

I'm pretty excited to try this rom. I've been pretty disappointed in the stock rom.
[Other SmartWatches] jason32835:
Well its a sad day for me. I seem to have bricked by 512mb Q1 by trying to flash another firmware on it.

Guess they aren't interchangeable. :rolleyes:
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
You can get it back by flashing the correct firmware. The watch is pretty hard to brick completely. As long as you can connect to a pc just use the firmware upgrade option in SP Tools with the right firmware
[Other SmartWatches] jason32835:
I think I need firmware 161031 but I'm not able to find it anywhere. I wonder if some nice person with a 512mb watch would upload it for me?
[Other SmartWatches] jason32835:
I'm out of the woods. Thanks to your comment I had that confidence to keep looking and I found this reference http://www.satechhelp.co.za/18362/Brom-Error-_ft_enable_dram_fail-0xfc0.

On a hunch I flashed the KW88 firmware since it has similar specs to my version of the Q1. Sure enough, that flashed but wouldn't boot so then I formatted all but boot and reflashed Q1 firmware. Bingo!

Now lets see if I have the stones to try TWRP and root!

Edit: TRWP and Root successful.
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
If you formatted you will have lost your IMEI. You should use the firmware upgrade option
[Other SmartWatches] jason32835:
I think you are right, but I am only using wifi. For future people in my spot, don't do what I did.. :o
[Other SmartWatches] krispin:
Hi, I am keen on to try your port of Exodus ROM. Please, share it with us. ;)
[Other SmartWatches] stevea76:
I will share when it is completed. It still needs some more work on the telephony side, need to fix RIL files, also it is a CM based ROM so it will have Trebuchet launcher.

I don't want people downloading it thinking it will the be the same UI as stock. It will have no step counter/heart rate or clockskin launcher , if these are required then whoever wants the ROM can back up stock apps and install them and try the clockskin standalone app or launcher over on the round android Smartwatch community.

I will be working on it towards the weekend so hopefully have a fix by then.
[Other SmartWatches] krispin:
Thanks, will wait.
[Other SmartWatches] jason32835:
Thanks for the efforts. Looking forward to trying it.

I bet a few people are like me and don't really use the stock apps or the phone features. I'd say just post it with a big warning!
[Other SmartWatches] stevea76:
For those that want it 'as is' with at present an unusable call feature please pm me and I will upload a link tonight/tomorrow, maybe someone with porting experience can fix the RIL file or Navram issue or build.prop or whatever it is that is losing the SD card/baseband/IMEI. It could be corrupted Navram file but not got time to work on it at present.
[Other SmartWatches] marco.fortuna:
Very nice work stevea76 ... I hope you will post it when you fix the call issues

I have a sim on it and I use it to call so I'll wait your fixes but i'm really eager to try it
[Other SmartWatches] stevea76:
It may not be fixable:( certainly above my level at least, I have only just started this 'porting' hobby! A couple of experienced developers are going to take a look at it for me, but may take a while as they are busy with there own projects. Like I said in my previous post if anyone wants the ROM 'as is' please drop me a PM and I will send link and maybe you can see if a fix can be done. If unfixable it is a shame as I am getting fantastic battery life
[Other SmartWatches] marco.fortuna:
Thx a lot for your answer ...

I'll wait if there a solution ... battery life is really amazing from what you have shown ; today I can't reach a day

Corvus has created a TWRP recovery for Q1 and D6 and a rom for another smartwatch

Maybe he can help us on this topic ... maybe
[Other SmartWatches] stevea76:
I am using his ROM on my D5, again great battery life and stable ROM.

The issue of no SIM working is not a big issue for me personally as I usually just connect to WiFi at work and at home, but I understand lots of people need it working as a phone either for calls or data connection, that is why I have not put up a public link for it as yet. I have also ported a few other cm based ROMs on it as well with SIM working, but I really am impressed with the stability and battery life on this Exodus ROM. Here's hoping the experienced developers can lend a hand.
[Other SmartWatches] sartech131:
Just on a quick note, NOT related to this subject...... Downloaded " Network Cell Info Lite " from play store. Have sim card in , and on Telus , Canada.

Connects with HSPA+ TELUS(in green), Signal strength in -65dbm. This is just for info only.
[Other SmartWatches] hrand:
Hi there, I need a new battery for my q1, I'm looking for an online store to buy one but I can't find anywhere. It's a wrong issue, seems like the battery has a bubble of air inside so it can't fit under the cover. If you see what I mean.
[Other SmartWatches] marco.fortuna:
No news on Exodus ROM ?

SIM still not working ?
[Other SmartWatches] stevea76:
Unfortunately still not working, however I have ported a Slim ROM last night that so far seems very good with SIM working just fine. I will change a couple of things and put a link to download later today/tonight.
[Other SmartWatches] marco.fortuna:
Very very good news ...

Thx a lot iì'll download immediately .... I have to flash using SP Tools or from the TWRP recovery ?
[Other SmartWatches] stevea76:
Finally found a ROM that I can post with sim working. It is a port of a SLIM ROM, so all credit goes to the SLIM developers, and the help of Physicistman and Corvus, pointing me in the right direction. I have only amended a couple things like the dpi and added an alternative browser, but stock slim launcher remains. If anyone wants to keep using the watch faces you can install the watch face launcher or standalone apk. I have not tested it on this ROM but the apk should work. Head over to the round android watch community on Google+ and find info there, I personally use Nova Launcher with Chronus Clock & Weather Widget as my clock face.

For those that want to try this ROM please be aware it is a ported ROM with a completely different UI (like stock android phone) so do so at your own risk and only if you are 100% comfortable with installing/uninstalling ROMs.

Download ROM from here:

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=457095661767144524

Download Twrp recovery from here:

https://xdaforums.com/smartwatch/ot...smartwatch-t3384842/post67818353#post67818353

Flash ROM and boot up BEFORE installing Gapps, or you may get stuck on set up screen if flashed together.

Download Gapps ARM 5.1 (I use Pico Gapps) from here:

http://opengapps.org

On first boot you will need to enable the navigation bar by pulling down notification window to enter settings. Then go to 'Interface' and enable expanded desktop. Then in settings go to 'Navigation' and enable navigation bar, don't worry if it appears on the right hand side of the screen, keep scrolling down in 'Navigation' and enable Show Landscape. Next in settings scroll to 'Security' and enable Advanced Reboot, this lets you boot into recovery from power menu. Reboot into recovery and flash Gapps, and set up to your liking. If you like to theme your phone, it can be done on this ROM using 'Layers Manager' from the Playstore, I also use iFont as the font apk of choice.

One thing I did find in setting up apps was to change LCD density in display settings to 150 or 130, set up app, then set back to 170, especially needed if using Nova Launcher.

Video of my set up:

https://quik.gopro.com/v/eZZiyCfwvR/
[Other SmartWatches] marco.fortuna:
Thx a lot ... but how you close the open app ?

I can go back to the desktop after I launch an app

There isn't a file manager ... how i can install other apps ?
[Other SmartWatches] stevea76:
I just use back key on navigation bar, then recent apps key on navigation bar, then swipe open apps to close.

You can install any file manager from playstore. I didn't include as kept it as close to the original slim ROM as possible.
[Other SmartWatches] marco.fortuna:
Thx a lot I'll download a file manager

Last question ... the IMEI is lost
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
This is a great effort :)

Thanks very much for your work ??

My colleague [MENTION=3882281]cyrux75[/MENTION] made the recovery.

This is a really great step forward!!

Would it be possible for our round watches (which are running almost the exact same OS build) to use this build with some modifications?
[Other SmartWatches] stevea76:
Tested and flashed many times on mine without losing IMEI, on Exodus ROM IMEI was not visible, but with this one definitely still there after every flash. If lost then flash back up of your Navram., or use mtkdroid tools.

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Of course, as long as the watch is mtk6580 with 3.10.72 kernel, with modifications it will work. If you want to know what files I changed from stock to port ROM just let me know.
[Other SmartWatches] jason32835:
ROM flashed and looking really slick so far. I cant test the SIM but everything else seems to be working. Thanks for the work on this. It is pretty cool to run a custom rom on your watch.
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Yes to all the above ?

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Thanks very much ??
[Other SmartWatches] marco.fortuna:
Hi Stevea which dpi I have to use to see all the screens ... In some apk part of the option are hidden ...

When I need to give root permission I cannot clik on OK .... I can't launch any application requiring root access
[Other SmartWatches] stevea76:
Trial and error really, I think I used 130 dpi for most of the set up, then I have set mine to 190 dpi.

To get around the root permissions hidden option go to SuperSu settings and set it to 'grant' by default, that way no need to click.

It is a bit of a pain setting everything up, but once done just set dpi to one that suits your set up.
[Other SmartWatches] marco.fortuna:
How I have to do to set dpi at 130 instead of 150
[Other SmartWatches] stevea76:
[MENTION=517216]pablo11[/MENTION], sent you a PM with links if you want to have a go at porting to the other round watches with same mtk & kernel
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Got it. Thank you very much mate ?
[Other SmartWatches] stevea76:
Settings-Display-LCD density then change there.
[Other SmartWatches] marco.fortuna:
Hi I have now checked and IMEI is ok .

But i get "No service" and if i try to scan for network operators nothing happens ... I can't find an operator

Someone has tried with a sim inserted ?
[Other SmartWatches] stevea76:
I have checked and works fine here in Ireland. I did have to remove SIM, then re-insert. Then I checked APN was set. You could try engineer code to see which radio band it is set to.
[Other SmartWatches] marco.fortuna:
Thx i have removed and reinserted sim

Now it works ... signal is weak but it works
[Other SmartWatches] jason32835:
I'm loving the slimOS ROM but I don't get very good battery life. I'm only making about 8 hours with minimal use. Anyone else having the same experience?
[Other SmartWatches] stevea76:
I initially had the same, but I then installed kernel Auditor and set maximum and minimum the same at 604MHz and installed Doze as well, and anything Google related I excluded running via Doze with screen off. Seem to get definitely 2 days with light use.

Edit:

The other thing that might help, because I have flashed, tested, re-flashed countless times using twrp, I did a back up with twrp, so I did not have to re-install apps, It might be worth trying to back up on twrp. wipe-advance wipe, clearing cache and dalvik cache, then restore backup, I think I have heard somewhere when flashing ROMs that a factory reset can help as well :)
[Other SmartWatches] Wrathlon:
Finally, this will be a perf...

NFC - No

Oh, well NM then -_-
[Other SmartWatches] soniasophie9697:
i think no.1 is a better choice they've already had announced they will update the D6 to android 6 and their updates are ota where as i think finow release updates that you have to do manually (i think) the look of the D6 in my opinion is more classic and the look of the Q1 is more plastic even though it is metal.
[Other SmartWatches] Boyer.zby:
what is the price?

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how about compare to MTK2502C smart watch
[Other SmartWatches] soniasophie9697:
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/The-..._9&btsid=258c3caf-226d-4d74-a972-dfdb4cbcf32a

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/NO-1..._9&btsid=d9962185-b223-42bb-b160-51584f40b44b
[Other SmartWatches] cvigti:
Decided.

Ok. I've decided to go with the Finow Q1 (Now I have to decide if I go black or silver. More inclined towards silver).

Main reason was the looks. I really don't like the "android" buttons on the face of the watch on the D6 neither do I like the look of the power button with that red circle there... I also prefer silicon straps, although you can change them in the D6 but that would be extra work to find straps for it and buy them...

I do admit the D6 has a more classic look, and I am not too fond of classic watches hehe

On top of all that, I really enjoy Smartwatch Ticks reviews/videos and he pretty much covers everything Finow so that's a good place to find more info and troubleshooting if needed.

Also I buy from gearbest and the Q1 has just appeared there today (seems to ship on june 15). (I only buy from gearbest because I'm from Portugal and they have a shipping system that bypasses the stupid portuguese customs ;))

Thank you soniasophie9697 for the replies ;)
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Hi Guys,

About the new 5.1 devices:

The G+ Community guys (Lokifish Marz and Cyrux75 and I) are trying to secure 3 sample watches from KingWear and other brands.

It's looking promising but it also looks like we're going to have to pay for them :(

SmartWatch Ticks makes all the you tube stuff but is independently sourced with sample devices due to the advertising nature of his area..

We would love to be able to support them and customise the face engines as we did with the MTK 6572 devices - X1, D5, X3, X5, K8 Mini, K8 Round and K18.

Documentation and firmware support is also needed, just like these other devices.

Unfortunately it comes down to money - as with most things in life

All 3 of us have families and work commitments and we do this community work for free - because of our love for the technology.

We would need free samples or some sort of donation scheme (samples are unbelievably hard to get - even though we are offering free support, development and publicity).

Like you, we want to release the potential of these devices and we are passionate about our work. We are discussing our options internally at the moment.

Feedback is welcome and something more official will likely come after this.

Cheers

Pablo11

https://plus.google.com/u/0/communit...42607524552712
[Other SmartWatches] snake65:
I will donate on payday you just need a account we we can donate. I have already rooted the i2 with kingoroot so that can't be to hard. Let us know iam sure if we all put in 10 bucks you will get there in no time.

Cheers
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Thanks for your support. We will be publishing something more official soon.

Cheers.
[Other SmartWatches] cvigti:
What would be the thread for Watch Faces for this Finow watches? Is it the same for the D5? http://xdaforums.com/smartwatch/other-smartwatches/clockskin-extracted-1-d5-firmware-t3295297

I got this link from a D5 video on Smartwatch Ticks.

Are the watch faces shown on the finow x5 etc. from this thread?
[Other SmartWatches] soniasophie9697:
happy to help:) and congrats:) enjoy the watch:)

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yes, but not sure that you can upload them on the Q1.
[Other SmartWatches] Boyer.zby:
Now I am hesitate with the 2502 one, there are two for selection:

http://www.shiningintl.com/products...eneration-smart-watch-compatible-with-iwatch/

http://www.shiningintl.com/products/consumption/smart-watch/smartwatch-smart-watch-android-mtk2502c/

or I need to wait for better one coming?
[Other SmartWatches] cyrux75:
According to who already tried it, the watchfaces for X1/D5/X3/K9/K18/X5 watches should work also on the Q1, using the same installation steps, but some faces will not work exactly as they do on the round watches.
[Other SmartWatches] soniasophie9697:
it is better to wait and see which watches will come soon...
[Other SmartWatches] snake65:
I doubt the watch faces will work the same as I've tried on the i2 and the q1 runs the same system. I used root explorer through mobizen on the laptop and could not find anything to do with watch faces that are even on the watch, so I'm lost.
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
It'll be buried in launcher somewhere I reckon
[Other SmartWatches] jrosado:
Are you sure that they can by pass the customs? Lately everything seems to stay stucked there!
[Other SmartWatches] soniasophie9697:
i only buy from seller that has free shipping or low cost shipping, if i take DHL, EMS...i pay about 35% of the value.

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you guys will work everything for the best for any watch, that is why i'm not buying till i know they have as the D5 has. btw will you three make on Lokifish Marz G+ a fund? i think we all want to contribute to each of you as we can. i'll try my best to contact sellers to see what can be done for you guys.
[Other SmartWatches] cyrux75:
Have a look here, Q1 CAN use X1/D5/X3/K9/X5 clockskin faces.

Q1 and I2 only share Android version 5.1 but the software is different.
[Other SmartWatches] snake65:
Cant find anything where someone has done it,a did see the one from smartwatch tics but i think he was assuming you could.
[Other SmartWatches] cvigti:
Hi! I replied earlier from my smartphone but it seems it didn't get here...

I have ordered several times from gearbest and if I chose the option "local direct shipping" or something similar, it always comes by envialia, i.e. Spain, and therefore doesn't go through portuguese customs. 10 orders plus and so far it has worked ;)
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Thanks [MENTION=6081616]soniasophie9697[/MENTION]

I know that [MENTION=3795702]Lokifish Marz[/MENTION] is setting up a central donation point so that we can build a fund for buying these devices if we have to.

Hopefully some more news soon.

Cheers
[Other SmartWatches] krispin:
I ve started to have same problem recently. I often loosing mobile services. Sometimes help to start automatic search for operator, but after while no network again. Tried to reflash FW few times, but no succes.
[Other SmartWatches] marco.fortuna:
Hi stevea76

Have you checked GPS ? Yesterday I tried using GPS Locker but no way ...

I have found a way to improve battery life ... I set it on airplane mode when I don't plan to use mobile services

Anyway battery life it is not much longer than in the official rom ... maybe the rom has to be tweaked for battery performance
[Other SmartWatches] stevea76:
I haven't checked GPS, not something I use, as for battery [MENTION=6253620]physicistman[/MENTION] over on the D6 thread has found a way to control the CPU's on these devices, to choose how many cores are in use, I will be asking for his help in doing the same changes on this, or future ROM's.
[Other SmartWatches] oliveirag97:
Hi Stevea66

I would like to install Exodus Rom on my Finow q1, could you post the rom link?
[Other SmartWatches] stevea76:
The ROM has not got a working SIM or IMEI so project sidelined for now.
[Other SmartWatches] oliveirag97:
I do not use SIM in finow q1, I use only to look at the time. I would like to install the exodus ROM as it has good battery life
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Of course, one of the the reasons for the excellent battery life with these other roms is very likely because the 3g and phone radio is disabled.
[Other SmartWatches] RaxHax:
Can you send me the links too?
[Other SmartWatches] marco.fortuna:
If you stay in airplane mode with the stock rom the battery lasts for 3 days ...

If you use the phone normally with slimrom battery life is very short no more than 8-10 hours

Probably disabling some cpu the battery life could improve ...

I think we should use only 2 cpus with low frequency ... all this power is not needed in a smartwatch; or we should have a bigger battery ( at least 2000mha )