yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Other SmartWatches] snoopy20:
I advised Jack at Fino of the GPS issue but have never had any replies of any worth. I also asked for firmware locations (he tells me to install without saying where to get them, I was hoping he'd have a more fixed version). My watch has yet to arrive but I'm banking on it being unusable given the amount of issues being reported.
[Other SmartWatches] Xinefrak:
Same problem with No1 D6 here, GPS detects the satellites but is not able to fix it...The GPS was working great, but after update the firmware with SP flash tools and format whole flash. I lost every connection and I tried every tutorial to fix MTK GPS but no luck with root and without root, I think some configuration or file is necessary. Both have the same chip and motherboard.
[Other SmartWatches] marco.fortuna:
If they read this thread they should post a solution .... gps and sim not working

Only wifi works well ...
[Other SmartWatches] Xinefrak:
Maybe the nvram file is corrupted, look these articles, I don't have my original nvram file to test it.

About the sim, I fix it using this spanish tutorial the problem was the imei. https://youtu.be/lflMdtAMvPo

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2269740

http://www.positionpartners.com.au/...ptember-2011/helpful-tips-clearing-the-nvram/
[Other SmartWatches] marco.fortuna:
Great !!!

It's true the IMEI was not available so I have placed there those of my cell phone and now is connected to 3G

But regarding NVRAM how I have to do ? It is not clear

I have flashed the new firmware 20.06.2016 ... I should have rewritten the NVRAM file is true ?
[Other SmartWatches] Xinefrak:
Good.

Use this guide to upgrade the firmware : https://youtu.be/356cm8t6MBs

Don't use format option, just download. If you use format will lost the imei again.

Try it, good luck, if you can't fix it...you have to wait for a solution, I will try with other options to fixit.

Have a good day.
[Other SmartWatches] marco.fortuna:
I have already done a firmware upgrade to the latest so the NVRAM should be clean ... Now I have written the IMEI so I shouldn't need another upgrade

True ?

Thx a lot
[Other SmartWatches] Xinefrak:
Actually the NVRAM file is who keeps all your basic data, like wifi, gps, imei information. If you don't have the original from your mobile then you can't fix it, it needs to be configured again. I'm trying to get more information about it.

Look.

https://www.skyneel.com/how-to-fix-nvram-error-in-all-mediatek-devices

Don't try to use the NVRAM file from there, we don't know the consequences.
[Other SmartWatches] marco.fortuna:
Thx again for your valuable help

Waiting for a solution
[Other SmartWatches] snoopy20:
Mine has just arrived. My kernel is Jun 20th so that means I have latest firmware and I *should* have working configuration.

Going at root, backup nvram, and share now...

edit:

GPS is working. I used agps to download the data as it was taking forever, then turned wifi off and used GPSStatus to confirm satellite locks. Signal strength is a little less when it's on wrist (4-5 locks vs 6). I then went into house and locks disappeared.
[Other SmartWatches] Xinefrak:
Great thank you, just don't use format whole flash option, you will lost your original MVRAM data.
[Other SmartWatches] snoopy20:
I don't need to flash, it already has the latest. Hoping the untouched NVRAM will help those of you who upgraded out. Let's see, wont be long...

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edit: god knows what this kingoroot is doing, 30 minutes so far. Looks like utter crapware.
[Other SmartWatches] Bailey_2884:
Hi I just received my finow q1. Unfortunately after installing an app that I honestly can't remember the name of my q1 has run into an issue where all it says is "unfortunately system ui has stopped" that is all it says I can't do anything with the watch except shut it down. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance
[Other SmartWatches] snoopy20:
OK I've backed up NVRAM. I don't really want to share it publicly as it'll contain my imei (presuming Finow have bothered to change as I see they haven't with the device serial) but if you promise to change your imei afterwards just PM me for it. I dumped it using dd (/dev/nvram)

Attached is the GPS configuration from NVRAM. Compare and/or drop it into /data/nvram/APCFG/APRDEB. Maybe it'll fix your GPS.

I can do the other configs on request.

So far everything is working 100%. No crashes or issues. I must be the only one with a working watch! The heartmonitor says it's installed but probably it's hidden? :good:
[Other SmartWatches] Xinefrak:
I agree with you thank you, I'll test it.
[Other SmartWatches] piafinho:
Hi,

Did you needed to Root in order to be able to do the dd?

If so, what root method did you used?

Thanks
[Other SmartWatches] snoopy20:
Root=yes. dd if=/dev/nvram of=/tmp/file

It's about 5.2mb. There's a few guides google "backup nvram shell"

(obviously I can't guarantee anything)

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There's a it of crap installed on this, the Browser poor - install Chrome apk instead (it's much better). YGPS is installed but hidden?

http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google...e/chrome-51-0-2704-81-2-android-apk-download/

I really like this watch so far. It's faster than my Sony M4 Aqua! No lag at anything. :)
[Other SmartWatches] piafinho:
Can you share what you did to root it?

Thanks
[Other SmartWatches] snoopy20:
I had to use the kingo mentioned earlier (https://www.kingoapp.com). It failed the first time then took an hour the second, and left the screen hanging. I doubt it's properly installed however su is working and that's enough in shell.

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Also the battery on mine is 430mAh, model BD502728. Manufactured 20160606

On the back of the phone cover it has a month of "7" marked.

The heartrate feature is still there as the lights on the rear come on. The app is hidden (can run by titanium backup). It's not accurate at all, or if it is I'm in deep ****!
[Other SmartWatches] piafinho:
I messed mine up to.

I guess it was Power Toggles /Expand notification shortcut or something like that. When I clicked it it was the first time It failed. But could be related with some other actions done before like enabling notification quick settings or something.

After flashing I'm now using the Nova Launcher Expand Notifications without issues.

So, what I did to recover:

Downloaded MT65xx USB VCOM DRIVERS.zip and install it.

Check http://www.teamandroid.com/2016/02/09/download-mediatek-mt65xx-usb-vcom-drivers-installation.

This was what I used to download and for instalation instructions

Download the firmware in http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=67515931&postcount=183

You should then follow the process described here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LwAim6zER4

Make sure you do the process like this:

- Have the Watch shutdown and disconnected from the PC

- Install the drivers as required.

- Run the SP Tools via Right Click on the program and do a "Run as Administrator"

- Select the "Download Only" option, then choose the scatter file and push "Download"

- Only then connect your Watch to the PC. Leave the Watch with the cable connected and in a position it doesn't move. and the connect the USB plug to the PC If you make some movements it might disconnect the cable from the in the middle of the process.

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Thanks. I guess I will wait a bit more to see if there there is a more "stable" method.

it is a fake Heart Rate. I saw some comments on this. I think in the D6 thread:)

I don't think my table have a heart rate of 100 :)

If you keep the watch stable it will give a fake value.

They lost my trust with this move. I don't need a HR in the watch. But I don't like that they lie saying it have one while it is fully fake.

Still need to get time to test GPS and 3G.
[Other SmartWatches] snoopy20:
You have to wonder how they ever thought it was going to fly. Do you have a 400mAH battery? It looks like they've made some improvements over the last month if not.
[Other SmartWatches] piafinho:
Do you still trust you have a 430mAH Battery?

It is a 360mAH wrapped in the 430 paper :)

Check this out: https://youtu.be/Wk4V8uVLW8A?t=506
[Other SmartWatches] snoopy20:
I just unwrapped it and it's 430mAH :)

made 2016/5 it says on the alloy.

I think yours says 400 but is 360?
[Other SmartWatches] piafinho:
Mine looks the same as yours. Same model and date. Just that my watch is marked as made in June and not July.

I didn't unwrapped it. But I never believed it would be 430mAH.

So they lied on one of the more obvious topics that is the fake Heart Rate. Then delivered a battery better than the advertised 400mAH?

That is really strange :)
[Other SmartWatches] pandamouse:
So I finally got my replacement battery. Now I'm trying to enable Nove Launcher in Setting > Accessibility however the toggle thing is under the overlay of a bunch of text. I remember seeing some where about altering the dpi for the screen but I can't find it anywhere now. Could someone tell me how?
[Other SmartWatches] marco.fortuna:
Hi

Good news also for me .... after inserting the imei ( thx to Xinefrak ) yesterday I installed a very nice app ToolHero which is the MobileUncle update .

I have been able to Root the watch in a moment and to set GPS parameters

Then with GPS Data+ I have done the fix ( after 20 minutes the first but now in 20 30 sec)

I'm happy now
[Other SmartWatches] snoopy20:
Using the GPS nvram file? Sounds good!

Mine took ages to find the sats the first time as well.
[Other SmartWatches] marco.fortuna:
No my NVRAM was ok ... Probably after flashing the 20.06.2016 firmware has been restored

Only the IMEI was missing and maybe some GPS data that I have configured in engineering mode

I have rooted the phone with ToolHero in 5 sec really !!!
[Other SmartWatches] ado_dado:
nvram backup

Hi snoopy, ive sent you a pm about the nvram, if you could please read it. I promise ill change the imei i just want the wifi and bluetooth to work :D because i dont use a sim with it (i have wifi access for most of the day for surfing and emails on the watch)
[Other SmartWatches] Xinefrak:
Nice Marco, could you share the parameters please?.
[Other SmartWatches] marco.fortuna:
First Of all I have rooted my watch using ToolHero ( fantastic app )

Then again using TollHero I entered in Engineering mode and followed the instruction for MTK GPS FIX ( you can find on internet here is a link http://fix-my-gps.blogspot.it/ )

Then I have installed GPS Conf ( you need root access ) to give to GPS the Continent and Nation ( Europe and Italy in my case )

Then I used GPS Data+ to search for satellites and fix it ( be carefull the first time it needs around 25 minutes so be patient )
[Other SmartWatches] Xinefrak:
Thank you so much, I'll try.
[Other SmartWatches] marco.fortuna:
Insatlled Nova Launcher ... now is much better
[Other SmartWatches] rik81:
Hi. Where can I get a replacement battery ?
[Other SmartWatches] Tippfehler:
Good to know. Which version of toolhero did you use? I can only find v1.0.58 beta or mobileuncle_mtk_tools_v20160202_final.apk.
[Other SmartWatches] snoopy20:
Finow now do a 435mAH battery. If you have the older 400mAH (actually 370mAH, see earlier post) then try to get a swap. The 450mAH one mentioned earlier is too large.
[Other SmartWatches] rik81:
My Q1 has already one of 430 mAh and it was looking for a second because it does not have much autonomy
[Other SmartWatches] snoopy20:
You mean to swap it on the go? How about a powerbank?

It's a small size for what is essential a phone, you can't expect too much. :)
[Other SmartWatches] pandamouse:
I ordered the k8 replacement battery which in this case actually fitted in. The wrapper looked a bit dodgy though.. maybe it's actually less capacity *shrug*. I don't know about swapping out battery frequently though... I'm scared of those tiny wires falling off now.
[Other SmartWatches] gingerbryn1:
does the finow Q1 have the ability to push notifications from the phone its paired with to the watch?
[Other SmartWatches] marco.fortuna:
I also found the 1.0.58 ...

I installed it and then it did an automatic update to the latest version ( 1.97 )

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Also for me battery life is a problem ...

Using wifi and especially GPS it last for 4 - 5 hours maximun

If someone finds a solution (maybe better battery ) please write on this thread

Also they should work on software to reduce battery consumption
[Other SmartWatches] stevea76:
I was kind of worried about the battery life when I first got my Q1. As I live in a poor area for mobile reception at home I found that the battery was lasting only 6 hours (I use the Q1 with a sim card so I can get notifications at work).I downloaded an application named Doze-for better battery life and used Airplane mode (with WiFi on) at home. Combining this with turning off the watch when I go to bed I am now at 3 days usage on one charge and battery down to 20% before I decided to charge again.*

Link to Doze:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.yirgalab.dzzz

I also found this on XDA quite useful.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2785128﻿
[Other SmartWatches] snoopy20:
3G is a juice sucker, but for this firmware can't force GSM by default.

In case you don't know, holding down the side button allows for quick disable of mobile data.
[Other SmartWatches] Xinefrak:
Hi Snoopy, I sent you a PM, hope you can help me.

Thank you.
[Other SmartWatches] skassam546:
Did you need to enable accessibility for doze for to work?
[Other SmartWatches] marco.fortuna:
Tried Duze ... I don't see any improvement
[Other SmartWatches] skassam546:
Yea same. I didn't see any difference using doze.
[Other SmartWatches] snake65:
Try gsam to see what's keeping it awake and if it's even going into doze mode.
[Other SmartWatches] snoopy20:
If you're not using google services (google play, analytics) use titanium backup to backup and remove them. These are responsible for many wakeups.
[Other SmartWatches] marco.fortuna:
Installed greenify that i think is better

Seems improved

Do you know if it is possible to install the xposed framework ... id'like to install anplify battery
[Other SmartWatches] skassam546:
Were you able to enable the accessibility settings for greenify?
[Other SmartWatches] Stickypinkyfinger:
Download settings search from the playstore. I'm sure someone has already said this though
[Other SmartWatches] rik81:
Replace the battery with a spare rather than carry around a USB cable I think it is better.

I come from X201 smartwatch , it is true that they have a battery of 600 mAh , could cover the day of light use even with the active 3G while Finow Q1 is good only to watch the time . This is not good. Finow Q1 hardware is too pumped and the firmware is bad optimized, when using heat as a stove .

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Then you're already using the battery of the K8 ( 450mAh ) in the Q1 ( 430 mAh ) . slightly improved the autonomy ? This is still good news to find a spare battery compatible
[Other SmartWatches] E-D@N:
I see 1GB Ram in 160616 as well...

I don't know what are you talking about guys.. I just got my Q1, with the 160616 FW - it shows 972MB RAM.

I think it's working great, even better then the D6 (I also have it).

The heartrate icon is indeed missing, nova launcher is the key to find it - but looks like it's bugged or not working (crazy BPM values), in the D6 it's also like that so probably false feature.

I didn't found the AppStore (not the google play store) app in this watch, and I really loved the health reminder app - so I managed to extract it out and install it on the Q1.

PM me if you want that app (I can't publish it till I have 10 msgs... XDA preventing spams and stuff)

Someone here knows how to pair it with the phone so I can you the watch as headset for the phone?

Also, how to sync the pedometer data with the phone? proper app that you know about?
[Other SmartWatches] marco.fortuna:
I ask again if someone has ever tried to install xposed on this smartwatch ... I know that many mediatek devices don't support it

I think that using amplify batery greenify and gravitybox we could have improvement
[Other SmartWatches] pandamouse:
I couldn't really compare the battery life since I'm using it differently now. I'm just using it mainly as a watch. Good to have calender and timer on my wrist and google fit. Where as before I was using it as a phone as well.
[Other SmartWatches] marco.fortuna:
You are great ... followed your steps and now i have xposed

Many many thanks
[Other SmartWatches] Stickypinkyfinger:
Hi.

I'm glad it worked for you. Nothing better than being rooted with xposed. Now I am definitely keeping this watch.

If it helped, don't forget to hit the like on the main post. :D
[Other SmartWatches] marco.fortuna:
Hi I have a problem. I installed amplify battery but I not able to go over the first screen because it is too large. I tried with app setting to reduce doing but no way. Any solution?
[Other SmartWatches] Xinefrak:
Hi,

You can use:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sagar.screenshift2&hl=es_419
[Other SmartWatches] Stickypinkyfinger:
Done this on my D6/Q1 so thought I would share

Found an easy option for you who need to enable accessibility mode on the watch. Install tasker and install secure setting. Make a toggle switch, go back into tasker and press the play button. Job done!

What I done was:

1. installer both apps,

2.enabled the setting+ module in secure setting by holding you finger on the button for 3 seconds

3. Load tasker,

4. In preferences, disabled the beginner mode an exit out that screen

5. In profile gonna now make a toggle

6. Press the + button and press state

7. Go to display and select state

8. Don't really matter what option you select but I chose screen off.

9. Once you have given the next part a name go to plugins

10. Go to plugins and select secure settings

11. Go to system + actions

12. Select a accessibility services

13. Pick the application you need to toggle.

14. In tasker, pick the toggle you just created

15. Press the play button on the bottom left side.

16. Boom.... Your watch just blew up hahaha only joking. You have now toggled your apps accessibility switch.

Remember if this helped, press the like
[Other SmartWatches] marco.fortuna:
This is exactly whta the app settings xposed module does .

Not working tried all possible resolutions and DPIs

I think is a scalable bitmap that maintains always the same proportions ; could someone try to install amplify battery and let me know ?
[Other SmartWatches] juanrra242:
Hi ,i just rooted and xposed muy new q1 .

Installed amplify .

When i launch the app ,it check that all is ok (root,xposed..) and remains in a red "ready screen" ,but i can get to the next screen.

Did anyone test the resolutions/dpi for it to work?

What app do you use to receive notifications from the cellphone?

We can list ,the apps that we have installed on our q1 and its purpose ,i would be fun to try other apps out...

Thanks in advance.
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Always better than being exposed and then rooted :) :) :laugh:
[Other SmartWatches] skassam546:
You need root for step 2. Is that right?
[Other SmartWatches] Stickypinkyfinger:
hahahahaha. I was trying to not bring that one up hahaha

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Yes root is needed for secure settings
[Other SmartWatches] marco.fortuna:
Nobody? Xinefrank help me
[Other SmartWatches] Xinefrak:
Sure,

Just let me finish with GPS problem, I already fix one GPS, just I don't know what I did to fix it :P, so I am testing.
[Other SmartWatches] marco.fortuna:
I have bought a dedicated Sim so it is not linked to my pgone

Sorry
[Other SmartWatches] nixuspix:
If i remember correctly i changed screen size to 320x480 and was able to go forward. I used UI Tuner app.

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If i remember correctly i changed screen size to 320x480 and was able to go forward. I used UI Tuner app.
[Other SmartWatches] juanrra242:
Thank you . I have set the screen resolution to 320x480 just to pass the hidden "continue amplifi next nutton" ,and later ,went back to my original resolution . it did the trick!

Has anyone managed to install viper4randroid ? bluetooth sound is too low in my bluetooth headset.
[Other SmartWatches] Stickypinkyfinger:
Just thought I would upload some picture of my watch at 105 DPI. I don't have any issues at all as I can scroll. I have now replaced all the standard app in the system partition with the gapp files. Like dialer, contacts, message, photos, play music, Google fit, gmail, chrome, Google desk clock.

If I helped your ole dike, press the like!
[Other SmartWatches] Stickypinkyfinger:
This is when I unlock the watch

https://vimeo.com/175419789

If I helped your ole dike, press the like!

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Just got 1 last thing to do. Want someone to help me diagnose my contacts app. I can load it fine and I can load the dialer fine. When I click a contact in the contacts app I get an "unfortunately the contacts app has closed" error message. On the dialer, I can dial the last contacts but due to the contacts app closing, I cannot select new ones. Anyone who can get it working I will promise the next thing I do is will give them a copy of this ROM.

If I helped your ole dike, press the like!
[Other SmartWatches] cyrux75:
TWRP 3.0.2 for Q1

First TWRP 3.0.2 recovery port for Finow Q1 (W602 board) with multi-language support.

Requirements

Q1 must have firmware v160620

SP Flash tool must be a newer version, I use the v5.1620

*** WARNING ***

DO NOT APPLY any OTA update after you have flashed this recovery!

This could brick your watch.

Notes

Stock ROM include a service which overwrite recovery partition if it's different from the stock one.

To overcome this issue I included also a patched version of the boot.img from the v160620 ROM which is exactly as the stock version but the recovery overwrite service is disabled.

The included scatter file is modified to load both the recovery and the boot image files.

Although there are very few differences between the Finow Q1 and No.1 D6 ** this recovery doesn't work correctly on D6 **.

Installation

To install, use the usual procedure for flashing the recovery with SP Flash Tool. Don't do it if you are not 101% sure of what you are doing.

Usual disclaimers apply *** I am not responsible for anyone's issues here. Use this at your own risk !! ***

1) Install required MTK drivers - follow one of the many tutorials available for this.

2) Use the supplied scatter file and just press "download".

3) Make sure watch is powered off and then connect your watch to your PC and it will flash in few seconds.

That's all.

Credits:

[MENTION=517216]pablo11[/MENTION] and [MENTION=3795702]Lokifish Marz[/MENTION] for help and support

Finow
[Other SmartWatches] Stickypinkyfinger:
Hi

Well done and good work. What's the issue this recovery gives on the D6? Is it the inverted screen issue?

If I helped your ole dike, press the like!
[Other SmartWatches] juanrra242:
can you install it with flashify app? i used it to flash xposed...

Thanks in advance.

EDIT: sorry ,the app is "flashfire" from chainfire
[Other SmartWatches] nixuspix:
How do we get the files??
[Other SmartWatches] telb:
Factory reset Q1

Someone how to do or if it's possible to do a factory reset on the Finow Q1?

The time heals up and displays the time but as soon as you do anything on the screen as an error message that says "The interface has crashed" "Press OK."

I press the "OK" after 2-3 seconds, the error message again.

So does anyone know how I can do a factory reset?
[Other SmartWatches] Maszter93:
Amazing and great work. But, sorry but I can't find the files on your post. Where is the files?