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[Other SmartWatches] egadgetguy:
under updates it says Current: Q1-v.s. 160721-1469074110
[Other SmartWatches] auldthief:
Hi!

Android 5.1 has native heads up feature. Which apps sent you heads notifications? Were you able to see heads up notifications before installing the app from playstore?
[Other SmartWatches] Krissana584:
Didn't found Heart rate monitoring app in my watch

Dear all

I'm just new member with this site and i found some problem with my Q1 today. I'm just got it from seller via ebay. But after i have start to use it i'm never found application which will use for sensor in my watch . That mean now i'm can not use it measure my heart rate.

Can you please kindly help to give me advice how to fix this problem . Which way is possible to use or have application for control this function in my watch . Thank you in advance.

Kriss584:confused:
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Heart rate function is not real on the Q1. It's a well known fact - it's just for show - not real.......
[Other SmartWatches] Krissana584:
OMG. I found it specification and their review. It fake ?:crying:
[Other SmartWatches] tuporaky:
Search for "finow q1 runtastic" in Youtube.
[Other SmartWatches] padrisimo:
Finow q1 heart rate apk

Hello :) Did someone have a Heart rate.apk. Post the link or upload it? Thanks
[Other SmartWatches] Maszter93:
Did someone have a newer firmware than 160630? can you please post the link or upload it?
[Other SmartWatches] kxf41:
Is this a genuine issue? I see other posts in this thread that contradict this comment.....

Thinking of buying this device but this would be a deal breaker for me
[Other SmartWatches] ririo:
I also did find out that the HRM is not functional. The application is there, but hidden you have to go to a third party launcher to start it but it's of no use because it won't even work with an external bluetooth HR monitor.

Anyhow if you are serious about measuring Heart rate you need an external chest strap. this is what I did, it will cost you an additional 25$ (I bought a Berry King on amazon) and it works just fine connects without any problem with various apps on the Q1. I have tried (HRM monitor, Elite HRV, Edomonto, and use myself Wahoo Fitness.

Unfortunately RUNTASTIC doesn't work, ( neither through the Playsore nor with APK downloading) there is a video on youtube showing it work with the Runtastic Bike version, but it wouln't install either

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I have tried several from the playstore Wahoo fitness , HRM monitor, Edomonto, they all work but you need an external HRM strap. the one in the watch doesn't work
[Other SmartWatches] padrisimo:
Original app

I know that the application is hidden inside, but on my Smartwatch is error, can not be opened. Then I was delited application. Then I tried to install it again from the "Heart rate.apk". I found in the Root Browser. The message was: Part of the application is missing.

Do you can post or share from your device Heart rate.apk. I would like to have the original application on my device. Thank you:crying:
[Other SmartWatches] auldthief:
New update is out ....

q1-v.s. 161020-1476946246

release date : 20-10-2016

anybody tried?
[Other SmartWatches] emuthebrave:
Where is the update posted?
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
OTA probably.....

EDIT - No OTA so have no idea where this new version is....
[Other SmartWatches] Maszter93:
I can try it, but can you post the link?
[Other SmartWatches] auldthief:
OTA. But when I tried to install it, it says "Warning. Your system was damaged, wireless update is disabled."

I have root, and xposed. Didn't flash the TWRP recovery yet as I couldn't install the drivers on PC. So I guess "damaged" means "root detected". ??

So, am I the only one who's seeing this OTA? strange.

Is there a way to extract the update package? I can upload it if I know how.

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Great! Can you tel us how you did it? Doesn't disabling the android calender affect any apps/ watch functionality?
[Other SmartWatches] Maszter93:
Wow, you are the only one get OTA? that's really interesting. :confused::good:

If possible, can you upload or give me link the firmware of yours?

yes, root make OTA disabled. you can find the files in :

/data/data/com.adups.fota/files/adupsfota/

there are update.zip file.
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Yes, I cannot get it either. Please upload if you can
[Other SmartWatches] ririo:
New version FINOW Q1

I have got the OTA file. download link below

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/72876167/Q1%20OTA/update.zip

Not test yet.

Henry
[Other SmartWatches] snoopy20:
I use titanium backup to disable it. I've now moved on to the Ourtime X01. It's got a pretty much stock android system, a bigger battery and much better battery life. Better build quality. Same spec but two not four cores (who needs four cores for a watch?)

A.
[Other SmartWatches] Maszter93:
Thanks Henry, but it seems the OTA doesn't work with 160630 and below firmware.

I tested it (by extracting the real update.zip inside and using local updates to flash it, and using it without extracting) both method doesn't work

btw, I using vanilla 160630 firmware

can someone upload or post the link of firmware newer than 160630? it seems that firmware have OTA....
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Are you sure that this is for the Q1? I have not heard of anyone getting any updates at all. Unless you flashed the D6 system on to the Q1.
[Other SmartWatches] soniasophie9697:
does it give you the ability to answer calls and sms and whatapp and other apps?
[Other SmartWatches] Alukrad:
Not sure I have tried to do calls without sim yet

Give the apk a try

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9a7eekfM7rXWjZsc0xqS2tfMjQ/view?usp=drivesdk

SINWEAR apk

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Not yet. I should try it tho when I get home
[Other SmartWatches] soniasophie9697:
does one of the apk is for the watch and the other is for the phone?
[Other SmartWatches] Alukrad:
Nope the app is just for the phone. The watch already has the setting embedded :)
[Other SmartWatches] soniasophie9697:
sorry for some many requests but can you upload how the app on the watch looks? because i do'nt think the app for the phone is enough.
[Other SmartWatches] Alukrad:
Ok here's how I made it work well. Turn on Bluetooth on your watch, then turn on Bluetooth on the phone. Activate the app on the phone and connect via app. Your notifications should go to the watch now from any app
[Other SmartWatches] soniasophie9697:
thanks will try and post tonight:)
[Other SmartWatches] equivic8:
Im going to try to make it as "standalone" as possible. My main goal with this watch will be going for run/hikes without a phone, so any tips on getting it to work without the handheld are greatly appreciated!! I was thinking of putting google voice on the watch and using that to sync voicemails/txts.. already got it a data only sim card. thanks!

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sorry to keep bothering you... but did it come with the play store already available? thx!:D
[Other SmartWatches] Alukrad:
Yes!
[Other SmartWatches] soniasophie9697:
not working :\ looks great but does'nt connect to the watch through the app even though it recognized it.
[Other SmartWatches] Alukrad:
What watch are you trying to use it on? And did you pair it normally first before you tried connecting?
[Other SmartWatches] Alukrad:
Working on the IQI i2

Also in other news...No.1 D6 is now available

NO.1 D6 1GB RAM 8GB ROM MTK6580 Quad Core 1.63 Inch Screen Android 5.1 3G Smart Watch Support Health Monitor GPS WIFI Function

http://s.aliexpress.com/vE7reMRj

(from AliExpress Android)
[Other SmartWatches] soniasophie9697:
i tried it with my watch D5, the watch and the phone are paired and on the app the D5 is recgonized but does'nt connect, maybe it got to do with hardware and OS?

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true but got used to the round display:) and it does'nt have the companion app as the i2 it has the Watch Helper.
[Other SmartWatches] Beyondts:
I hope for a new round watch with specs like this watch :D
[Other SmartWatches] soniasophie9697:
the s99 or the kingwear have more to offer than the i2 so i'm waiting to see review of these watches.

the s99 already can be found on aliexpress but the kingwear no info of place to purchase.
[Other SmartWatches] Beyondts:
I hope for Finow one soon :D
[Other SmartWatches] soniasophie9697:
me too, i prefer no.1 watches or finow but if they wo'nt this year so i'll go with what i've mentioned.
[Other SmartWatches] cvigti:
Decisions decisions...

Hi!

I'm trying to decide whether to go for the finow q1 or the no 1 d6. Any help? The form factor is pratically the same (square) but the d6 seems to have exchangeable straps but the q1 doesn't have those 3 android buttons on the face of the watch...and I don't think I like those buttons there, but in terms of functionality they might prove usefull. In terms of specs they seem to be the same, except the d6 has a larger display on the specs, but they might be measuring with those 3 buttons included...

Which screen do you guys say is better? I would love an amoled screen like the finow x5 but that seems to be the only one with that screen...

Which do you guys prefer and why? I just bought an haier iron as my first smartwatch and while it's still in the mail I am already eager to get a more "beefed up" smartwatch and use the haier for when I'm working as I might break it...

Thanx! Regards
[Other SmartWatches] soniasophie9697:
i mainly bought the watch for working out so you'll end up using the D6 or the Q1 :) which one is better to tell the truth both are great not just because of what they offer but because they'll be upgraded in the future both companies listen to the consumers and update if needed, no.1 has already cofirmed that the D6 will get android 6 in the near future and i think finow fill do the same with her watches, btw why not a round display?
[Other SmartWatches] cvigti:
Thanks for the reply. I will probably use the haier when working (job), I don't work out at all ;) I work with bitumens and lime dust and rubber powder, I have to wear gloves for high temperatures and so I don't know if a smartwatch will survive ;D

Anyway, I don't go for round because of the problems with many apps when in round format. I do like a lot of the round watch faces but...

Which company has the best reputation? Finow or No 1? Which of them provides firmware updates ota (if both, which does that more often)? I was just about to go for the d5, then I watched the review of the finow x5. Now I was set on the x5 and I see the q1... With all of this I watched a ton of video reviews and that's when I realized a lot of apps have problems on round phones and none on square ones. Then the d6 was announced. Now, I know a smartwatch with android 6.0 is not going to appear soon so now is the time to chose. And I am set on these two brands, just have to see what one has better than the other. ;)
[Other SmartWatches] hrand:
Hello finow Q1 users,

Amazed by the quad core procs, 1Gb of ram, I also ordered a Q1 watch, I'd like to give it to my kid. Hope he'll enjoy it. I tried the watch since 2 days. I'd say everything is working fine except some apps, as a standalone watch with a simcard I can make a call, send sms message, the installed keyboard is tiny for the fingers so I use a handwriting input keyboard instead. 3g data connection works fine. I'd like to use it as a position tracker, the gps isn't that bad, for now I think it isn't a great idea cause of the battery drain. I must disconnect the gps and data connection to have one day usage. not very helpful. So I wait for a better improvement. Thanks for reading, and have a nice weekend.
[Other SmartWatches] ririo:
I am sure it's for the Q1 it's my only watch. I got the OTA notification Thursday and download it yesterday.

I am going to wait a little before flashing it with FlashFire (since I am rooted).

First I need to get more information about the supposed improvement of this new release.

By the way do you have any idea were is the information about the firmware release currently running on the watch? A first look at the settings on the watch didn't help me.
[Other SmartWatches] hrand:
Hi, currently my watch is running on a 160630 firmware, and I don't have any notification about this update. Even though it's not rooted. You can see the firmware release on the setting panel -> about equipment then wireless update.

Regards.
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
If you flash an OTA while you have root access you can soft brick the watch.

You have to be on stock firmware to update.
[Other SmartWatches] Maszter93:
are you using TWRP? can you do full backup with it? and upload it? can't wait to test your firmware on mine...
[Other SmartWatches] ririo:
Thanks for the advice, I know that. But I am investigating the solution of flashing with FlashFire with is supposed to do the job of flashing an OTA while being rooted? Otherwise I will look at classic solution.

Still doing some reading on the subject. I will post the results.

But as I say I will only do it if the content of the knew release is worth it, let's wait for more information from FINOW
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Interesting, I am waiting to find out how you get on with this ??
[Other SmartWatches] snoopy20:
GPS Comparison

Here's a comparison to the Ourtime X01S for offline GPS sensitivity.

I used GPS Status with screen and GPS forced to on. I then left both devices for a ten minutes to pick up satellites. Neither device is sensitive so it can take a few minutes for a lock. I imagine in poor overcast conditions or areas of weak GPS coverage these devices would be unusable.

However there is a clear winner - the X01S. It was more sensitive off and on wrist.

Also note;

The screen on the X01s is weaker due to the top which I think is plastic not glass like the Q1. This makes the X01S poor in sunlight.

The battery life on the X01S is considerably better. With both screens on max (the IPS panels are the same) both beginning at 100% battery life the Q1 was on 80% and the X01S on 88% by the time I went to check on the GPS.
[Other SmartWatches] forandy:
I'm using both for running and cross skating. X01S is crashing GPS randomly after 10 to 30 mins of recording GPS. This means identified location is not updated after this time. Only reboot fixes this (GPS on/off does not help). Did not find any Firmware update for X01S by now which might fix this.

D5 track is ok (but not as perfect as e.g. Garmin devices), even after hours of recording.

Both watches have the issue, if you are connecting bluetooth headsets and listen to music during workout, bluetooth antenna obviously is disturbing GPS antenna and quality of GPS track is terrible. And I mean really terrible ... track is useless.
[Other SmartWatches] Maszter93:
For anyone who want to change IMEI permanently you may use this

This one works with mtk chipset up to 2015 (including MT6580) be careful though, you may lose your NVRAM if fail (worse than firmware 160620 doing). DWYOR and good luck
[Other SmartWatches] snoopy20:
I've not got that far. I found the Q1 GPS also crashes repeatedly every two minutes but it resets and finds the signal again.

Have you found GPS sensitivity to match my findings (i.e both ****, but X01s less ****). :)

A.
[Other SmartWatches] forandy:
I'm using Q1 and D6 since some months for training. Both have useful GPS (not perfect, but ok). Zero crashes with Q1 and D6 by now.

Yesterday I did a check with 20km X01s (left arm) against Q1 (right arm). Result attached (left X01s, right Q1)

Positive with X01s: 1st time I had no outage of X01s GPS. Negative: X01s tracked nonsens (especially in forests)

Q1 is reliable (the peak in the middle of the track is correct). Means the sensity of Q1 is much better than X01s ... at least on my devices.

Keep in mind: Bluetooth is disturbing GPS antenna, so if headset is connected and receiving music also Q1 GPS is not usable (bluetooth pulse sensor is no issue)
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Also be aware that both of these devices use agps. Therefore if sim signal is weak or there is no sim - GPS performance will be terrible.
[Other SmartWatches] hrand:
I achieve a little battery performance by turning off the flip bright screen, my data connection is on but it goes off in standby and turns on again when I wake up the screen. I'd like to know if there is a way to reduce the power consumption of the watch idle (pic below).

Regards.
[Other SmartWatches] forandy:
None of my watches has a SIM in, and AGPS is switched off ... in my perspective AGPS helps to have a 1st fix ... not during tracking.
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
You're doing amazingly well then. Considering the tiny GPS antenna in these devices. There's discussion about it all over the place.

All I can say is - very cool if it's working well for you ?
[Other SmartWatches] auldthief:
Anyone have a clue what "Aster Watch" is? When I go to GOogle fit apps and devices in google settings on my phone, I can see "Aster Watch" along with Mi Fit, MyFitnessPal, Walksum, Runtastic etc. I can see this has access to google fit data

"Aster watch has access to:

View and store body sensor data in Google Fit

View and store your activity information in Google Fit

View and store your location data in Google Fit"

Does this mean that the watch can be used as a wireless fitness tracker, a la fitbit? I googled but didn't get any relevant hits.
[Other SmartWatches] orbi:
Aster is the codename of the Mediatek MTK2502 SoC.
[Other SmartWatches] auldthief:
So that must be the u8 smartwatch that I paired earlier. Anybody trying to use the q1 as a fitness tracker?
[Other SmartWatches] hrand:
Hi, I'm looking for a Google+ app suitable for the Q1, if someone can help. Thanks
[Other SmartWatches] ch3mn3y:
How to start flashing the firmware in SP Flashtool?

Scatter had been chosen, clicked Download button and than connected turned off Q1, but it just booted..

Is there any combination to get into Download/Flash mode?
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
Just go to you tube and search how to use SP Tools to flash. Hovatech have a great how to video...
[Other SmartWatches] ch3mn3y:
[MENTION=517216]pablo11[/MENTION]

I know how to use it. I did it on few phones, but there I just need to turn the device to be seen as

VCOM and with watch I have no idea how to do it - when I connect it as it is (turned off of course) it just boots, but doesnt start flashing.

And some video how to flash it to phone (cannot find one for wathces) wont help me.
[Other SmartWatches] pablo11:
With the watch you load up sp tools. Select download only and make sure preloader is not ticked. Then, with watch powered off, click download in SP Tools and THEN connect the watch to the pc.

If it still fails it means your drivers are not installed correctly.
[Other SmartWatches] hrand:
before flashing, you must enable adb debug in developer option.
[Other SmartWatches] ch3mn3y:
[MENTION=517216]pablo11[/MENTION]

Just what I needed to hear. Thanks

[MENTION=5868040]hrand[/MENTION]

Unfortunately I cannot get to settings as there is constant FC of program uruchamiający - not sure how it is called in English (startup program or something similar).
[Other SmartWatches] hrand:
Also interested by a new rom to flash. Can I install the n°1 D5 launcher on Q1?
[Other SmartWatches] marco.fortuna:
Hi

I have just installed the D6 firmware on Q1 and works very nice . To overcome the touch screen problem ( inverted axis due to different drivers on D6 ) you have to flash the boot.img file from a Q1 firmware using SP Flash Tools of course .

TWRP is also working fine and from there you can flash the su zip to root the phone

D6 firmware is constantly updated ... I don't know why Finow is not updating Q1 firmware
[Other SmartWatches] Maszter93:
don't use OTA when you using Q1 boot.img, because it will not flashed, but will show error.
[Other SmartWatches] marco.fortuna:
Thx ... my question is how I can update to the latest OTA ?

There is a way ( maybe flashing from recovery a zip file ) Do you have a zip to flash ?
[Other SmartWatches] Maszter93:
just flash system, stock recovery and boot.img from D6, then update it from settings>about equipment then reboot

then flash both TWRP recovery and boot.img Q1

but every time you want to update, especially after root. you must use this method, otherwise OTA will blocked ;)
[Other SmartWatches] marco.fortuna:
Now the phone is rooted .. If I follow your steps I'll loose the exiting root or it will be maintained

I guess that flashing system, stock recovery and boot.img from D6 I'll loose everything ...

Other question ... if i do the flash from d6 then i have to use the touch inverted to do the OTA update is true ?

And after that flash boot and recovery from Q1 to fix the touch again and have twrp ?
[Other SmartWatches] Maszter93:
yes, unfortunately that's the only way.
[Other SmartWatches] marco.fortuna:
Ok thx ... in this case I wait for the new firmware

Which are the changes in the OTA update ?
[Other SmartWatches] Maszter93:
you can check it when you download it from settings. Since individual updates bring different changes.
[Other SmartWatches] marco.fortuna:
Is in chinese :crying::crying::crying:
[Other SmartWatches] Maszter93:
sometime yes, sometime not... just check it by yourself
[Other SmartWatches] chillfox:
When flashing TWRP is the patched boot.img mandatory? Because the patched one is the old version and I would like to keep the current.
[Other SmartWatches] Maszter93:
not really. but if your TWRP replaces with stock ones after reboot then consider flashing it first, enter TWRP, do some supersu zip flash and after that you can flash the current boot.img
[Other SmartWatches] sartech131:
Got OTA firmware update for Q1..... now firmware is " 161020-14794626

hope this helps some peeps ALSO check out the network (Telus) Canada. it is now 4G!!!!!!!!
[Other SmartWatches] auldthief:
Did you notice anything new? new working HRM app? a better battery life maybe?
[Other SmartWatches] chillfox:
Here is the newest firmware

w602_wgl.Q1.common.80.emmc.w.s.161020-1476946246

yadi.*sk/d/nTMfTo6ixnHJ6
[Other SmartWatches] Maszter93:
Thanks :laugh: this is what I've been waiting for :D

just flashing it, and it seems have optimized like the way D6 firmware did :highfive: (working steps on watchfaces, etc)

no OTA like always, for now I will using it for daily driver :fingers-crossed:
[Other SmartWatches] snoopy20:
The HRM is fake - don't you know that by now? ;)

The release notes in this one are in English but just say "small bugfixes" and nothing else. Visually everything looks the same.
[Other SmartWatches] sartech131:
finow q1 with new firmware

firmware update 161020 has something REALLY NEAT .....

here is a pic of the Q1 with,,,,, wait for it .......

Connected to Telus (Canada) 4G!!!!!!!:D
[Other SmartWatches] snoopy20:
The hardware chip-set doesn't support LTE/4G only HSDPA/UTMS (part of 3G), so it's lying unless you have an updated Q1 with a different chipset. :eek:
[Other SmartWatches] sartech131:
yES, have the new updated version of the Q1 K8 I think.
[Other SmartWatches] snoopy20:
K8 is just the sudo for 1gb version I think. Chipset is still MTK6580. Only the MTK67** introduces 4G. You can see yourself by installing CPU-Z or CPUID and checking the chipset.
[Other SmartWatches] chillfox:
How did you get the status bar like that?
[Other SmartWatches] sartech131:
Using CleanUI and just swipe down from top of screen.
[Other SmartWatches] ririo:
Flashing OTA update with FLASHFIRE

Did anybody try to Flash the newly released OTA 161020 with Flashfire on a rooted Q1?

My device is rooted Supersu with Xposed installed. thanks to

Stickypinkyfinger

post and tutorial.

In theory, according to specs, Flashfire should be able to perform the job.
[Other SmartWatches] hrand:
Yup, new rom updated to my Q1, new watch faces but always in 3g, dunno how did someone achieve 4g connection
[Other SmartWatches] Maszter93:
finally, FINOW makes OTA available in our Q1 :laugh::good:

so no need for using D6 firmware anymore ;)