yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Asus ZenWatch 3] janjan:
27/8/2018 [Only for Android Wear 2.0]

Kernel features

- Based on latest kernel source 3.18.24.Released (VERSION = 3,PATCHLEVEL = 18,SUBLEVEL = 24)

- Compiled with 4.9.3-Optimized compiler

- dm-verity removed

- Selinux permissive default

- Scheduler optimize/support for heterogenous multi-core

- Scheduler support for heterogenous multi-processor systems

- Enables the core control

- Enable hotplug

- Set power efficient workqueue by default

- Enable 1.26GHz freq step (533Mhz, 800Mhz, 1094Mhz and 1267Mhz)

- Add Darkness CPU governors (Improve stability and keep the CPU away from max and unless it is absolutely needed)

- Multi-Cluster Power Management support

- Optimized the energy consumption for advanced multi-core SoCs including big.LITTLE.

- Multi-core scheduler enable/optimized

- Add and update Qualcomm PM driver/APM driver updated reduce battery usage during sleeping

- A lot subsystems converted to use power efficient workqueues

- Several other patches to reduce battery usage during idle state

- Tweaked/optimized the scheduler to balance the load across all CPUs without any regards to the power costs

- Tweaked the scheduler to reduce/save power by scaling down the frequency of the CPUs or idling them,

- Tweaked to predict the best time to save power on the CPU without affecting performance

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[Asus ZenWatch 3] janjan:
please look kernel thread for latest version.
[Asus ZenWatch 3] txx3:
did the lower frequency not work? 400 was an idea wasn't it?
[Asus ZenWatch 3] janjan:
I tried but it was too laggy. The watch doesn't response and too slow to wake up from deep sleep.
[Asus ZenWatch 3] txx3:
okay thanks for trying :D
[Asus ZenWatch 3] Pierre118:
Is the battery lasting longer with this ROM? Is it noticable?
[Asus ZenWatch 3] mdecker79:
Battery seems to be the same as stock.

One thing I do notice is after a day or so of usage the lagginess comes back just like stock. Once I reboot it's good for another day.
[Asus ZenWatch 3] mdecker79:
I've tried both ROMs posted and they both get laggy after like 5 or 6 hours.

On a fresh boot though its great.
[Asus ZenWatch 3] mdecker79:
I made a backup of my stock install before flashing this ROM. How do I go back to the stock ROM? I can't restore my backup since it's in read only through TWRP. Do I need to flash the ROM dumps?
[Asus ZenWatch 3] janjan:
You can restore your backup through TWRP. Otherwise you can just flash the system dumps..

adb reboot bootloader

fastboot flash system system.img

fastboot flash boot boot.img

fastboot flash recovery recovery.img

fastboot reboot
[Asus ZenWatch 3] mdecker79:
Just some info for anyone looking to try out this ROM and then looking to go back to stock.

I had the above flashed which has been working perfectly fine I just wanted to try out the latest ROM from Asus so I had to flash back to stock.

I tried to flash the latest dump (MWG68)which is the 2/15 one found in this thread:

https://xdaforums.com/zenwatch-3/development/stock-zenwatch-3-partition-dump-boot-t3535589

It seems as though installing that dump directly does not work at least not for my watch.

I had to download the original files in the first post and flash those. Then after boot up my watch updated itself all the way up to MWG68. Also MWG68 does feel much better/faster then the Dec update which came on my watch when I got it.
[Asus ZenWatch 3] janjan:
I will release a new build tomorrow, new build with new kernel.
[Asus ZenWatch 3] janjan:
Both builds Odexed and Deodexed are online now. See first thread for the changes. Enjoy
[Asus ZenWatch 3] 850T5m:
Spectacular ROM

Runs very well, set the CPU to 1ghz and interactive governor, thing flies.

Thanks a lot!

Ps. Do you recommend odexed or deodexed?
[Asus ZenWatch 3] nicolahinssen:
Why isn't it based on MWG68 if I may ask?
[Asus ZenWatch 3] Maxr1998:
Probably because it was just released and Asus hasn't pushed the kernel sources yet, at least hadn't when I checked a few days ago.
[Asus ZenWatch 3] mdecker79:
The latest release from 3/28 is based off of MWG68. I have the above ROM installed and build number is MWG68.

Most likely the OP just needs to be updated.
[Asus ZenWatch 3] janjan:
It is based on latest which is MWG68. Copy paste issue. Thanks
[Asus ZenWatch 3] nicolahinssen:
Thanks! I flashed the rom on my watch and really like the performance.

In Kernel Adiutor core 3 and 4 of the CPU are turned off, why is that?
[Asus ZenWatch 3] janjan:
To save some battery. It usually turns on during high pressure.
[Asus ZenWatch 3] odyseus:
I have a dumb question but how can you apply root access to the Zenwatch3? (I have installed TWRP and Swift ROM) - I would like to delete the Asus manager among others :)
[Asus ZenWatch 3] nicolahinssen:
If you've followed the instructions, you should already have root access.
[Asus ZenWatch 3] odyseus:
I only just noticed the root busy box file on the first page. Transferred this to the watch and flashed the zip file in TWRP :)
[Asus ZenWatch 3] djbros:
Hi, is it worth it to root it and install the rom if I'm an ios user?
[Asus ZenWatch 3] solid.snake:
decryption keyS please thanks

For all link, and new mirrors also

Thanks

EDIT :

In case of "decrytion link message in mega", just try another web browser.
[Asus ZenWatch 3] Der-Knuffi:
Edit: Dumb question, sorry.

But the download link is down...
[Asus ZenWatch 3] janjan:
Download-Link-

KERNEL/BOOT IMAGE-27-AUGUST
[Asus ZenWatch 3] APTXDAVE:
Hey guys,

Back again with another problem.

ZW3 was running fine up until a few weeks ago(maybe a bit longer) when the battery drain just got so bad. It barely lasts 12 hours now with light use.

I suspected some apps and uninstalled but the batter drain remained.

I then did a FACTORY RESET from the settings menu and its been downhill from there.

I can now boot into TWRP recovery and fastboot, but can no longer boot into the system.

No idea what to do now - can someone help?
[Asus ZenWatch 3] txx3:
if you have a recovery bootloop, try to flash the stock system, boot and recovery. After that u can boot to system....than flash twrp and flash the janjan rom with his new kernel

u need to go back to stock than to the janjan rom
[Asus ZenWatch 3] tomcatoggo:
I made myself a full manual for this case... but had to briefly translate it... here you go:

(if you need the three mentioned files from the original ROM please send a PM then we will find a way that I share them)

if it only boots into recovery:

Flash the original files from the ASUS ROM - folder: "swift_partition_dump_part1_MWG68" via fastboot commands:

(Power+top button --> fastboot)

fastboot flash boot boot.img

fastboot flash system system.img

fastboot flash recovery recovery.img

then reboot

fastboot reboot

--> wait for quite a while --> System will boot (Android 1.5)

--> back to fastboot

either via dev. options --> adb OR use button combination while booting

--> flash TWRP again

fastboot flash recovery twrp_swift_3.1.1-0.img

fastboot reboot --> directly press lower buttong while boot

--> will boot to TWRP

push ROM and if desired root files onto watch

first flash ROM --> set it up completely

then back to TWRP and flash root (if desired)

boot back to system and install busybox
[Asus ZenWatch 3] Misterjunky:
Latest rom and and kernel

[MENTION=490110]janjan[/MENTION] and anyone else who may be interested.

Here is my report and perspective on the latest custom rom with the new kernel.

The latest zip file rom is unusable for me due to super lag and super unresponsiveness

to taps and or swipes on the watch screen.

I flashed the rom a second time and flashed the August 27th. kernel zip

file after flashing the rom with the same results.

Before flashing I always do a factory reset and full wipe in twrp recovery.

Then I gave this new rom another try but this time I did not install any play store

apps and the rom worked just fine. The watch only became super slow and super

sluggish after installing all my play store apps.

I always use and install many play store apps in my watch.

I have a total of 24 play store apps which I always install in

the watch after doing a factory reset and flashing new roms.

I did not have any issues, lags, unresponsiveness and general

sluggishness in the previous janjan rom and or kernel.

I was using the previous janjan custom rom before flashing this new version and I

had all my 24 play store apps installed and all were working normally and properly

before flashing this new custom rom. The previous janjan custom rom is excellent!

I flashed this newest rom a total of 3 times with the exact same results.

Then for the 4th and final flash I re-flashed the previous janjan rom and

the aug 27th kernel zip file and my watch worked perfectly again even

after I installed all my play store apps after flashing the previous version

of the zenwatch 3 custom janjan rom.

This new rom will work properly for those people who are satisfied with

no play store apps installed or possibly only a couple of play store

apps installed in their watches.

By working properly I mean working the same way as the stock official

zenwatch 3 android wear 2.0 update.

For me the previous janjan rom is way better, smoother, faster & lot more

responsive then the official stock zenwatch 3 android wear 2.0 update.

Good luck everyone!
[Asus ZenWatch 3] Zebnastien:
Same behaviour here !
[Asus ZenWatch 3] Ariac Konrel:
This ROM + kernel has treated my Zenwatch well.

I also saw some mentions of Android 8.X, is there a test build that I missed?
[Asus ZenWatch 3] txx3:
no u didn't miss it, there is no build with 8.x
[Asus ZenWatch 3] mariusfl0rian:
Solved!
[Asus ZenWatch 3] Zebnastien:
Hello [MENTION=490110]janjan[/MENTION], could you please link previous ROM version ?
[Asus ZenWatch 3] Darevas:
hi everyone

i had the december 2017 rom and it was very nice

i was trying to disconnect the watch from my phone, doing Settings Bluetooth Disconnect and Reset, after that my watch reboot and boot directly on Recovery (TWRP)

Now i'm trying to install the new rom August 2018 DEOX and OX and it go back always to Recovery TWRP, i have de old rom and the same, always boot on recovery.

I really appreciate any help

thanks a lot
[Asus ZenWatch 3] txx3:
first of all ...its not a new Rom ...its a new Kernel

u are in a recovery bootloop, only way i know to get out of it, is to go back to stock (Boot & system ...stock recovery too)..than flash twrp again ..than the Rom and the august kernel
[Asus ZenWatch 3] aeg1313:
I was checking this thread to see if there was an update with the new interface. I imagine more people would, so I thought I would post this even if it might be a little off topic.

Apparently we can force the new user interface as soon as the store app WearOS has been updated. Instructions in this comment on Reddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/WearOS/comments/9jz586/-/e6v57ag
[Asus ZenWatch 3] txx3:
[MENTION=490110]janjan[/MENTION] check this out

[MENTION=6811225]aeg1313[/MENTION] thanks for sharing
[Asus ZenWatch 3] lvlonkey:
I've tried to flash this multiple times but I always get stuck at getting watch details on my phone. Any ideas why or what I could do?

NVM, this fixed it.

On ZW3, reset watch (You'll be stuck on the green screen, you can get to settings by holding down the main side button) In android wear on your phone, disconnect connection to your watch if you haven't done so already.

On your phone, go to:

Settings --> Device --> Apps, --> Google Play Services --> Clear cache and Clear data.

Settings --> Device --> Apps, --> Android Wear --> Clear cache and Clear data.

Settings --> Device --> Apps, --> Google App --> Clear cache and Clear data

Reboot phone and re-pair to watch.
[Asus ZenWatch 3] janjan:
Umm I will play with it as soon as possible/need some free time
[Asus ZenWatch 3] djdarkrider:
I've got this update, it's just server side switch of flags for Wear app to use new interface. Build version etc are the same.
[Asus ZenWatch 3] Hawksronny:
I flashed 2.0 deodexed but my settings say 1.6?
[Asus ZenWatch 3] StephenMilone:
same here, my watch is on this rom. i didnt do any workarounds to load the update, i just got it normally this morning. my essential phone is on pie.
[Asus ZenWatch 3] txx3:
yeah me too, still mad, that the background is still not black with notifications ... >:(

also update is rather ..meh ...laggy and didn't notice any really useful thing

battery still same for me

overall wear OS disappointment as usual
[Asus ZenWatch 3] Pteer Griffin:
I hate the peach colored toggles. Since we're rooted, are we able to change it to blue like all the other oems? Friggen Asus and their peach fetish
[Asus ZenWatch 3] drater2:
Hello.

After buying the watch for 60€ on Ebay I was curious and wanted to install your rom immediately after getting the watch.

But somehow it just shows an error message that it can't get mounted on Linux and on Windows it doesn't even get recognized as an MTP device, so that I am not able to transfer the rom to the internal storage.

I am just wondering if that has something to do with the hardware or if Im just too stupid...
[Asus ZenWatch 3] Misterjunky:
re: usb issues

I can tell you this for sure, the watch itself has nothing to do

with the problem you are having.

There are two things you need to check.

Make sure that you have enabled the

"Developers Mode" in the watch and

scroll down in developers option and

enable "USB Debugging".

If that don't work for you then you must

be having problems with the usb driver

in your computer.

If you are, simply download the

usb driver windows installation

file and install it into windows.

Good luck, have a great day!
[Asus ZenWatch 3] drater2:
Thanks for the reply!

It will get shown properly in Linux.

The problem is that it doesn't get mounted.

I already wiped everything on the watch and flashed the stock firmware, but still.

img url:

imgur.com/jiqilRF

imgur.com/M9HpyO8
[Asus ZenWatch 3] Asumos:
looking for a little help, i used this thread awhile back to flash ROM and Kernel. wanted to do some updates with whats been posted here on xda... upon plugging my watch into the PC i get device descriptor failed. i can't use ADB or Fastboot commands. currently using stock recovery still and i am able to use ADB over wifi while watch is booted into system rom.

any trick to flash stock rom from stock recovery?
[Asus ZenWatch 3] Misterjunky:
re: flash stock zenwatch 3 2.0 firmware/zip file rom

You need to go into FASTBOOT in your watch first.

Then you need to BOOT the TWRP IMG file using

this command "fastboot boot recovery twrp*.img".

That will allow you to FLASH the stock Zenwatch 3

2.0 firmware/zip file in twrp recovery.

Once the stock zenwatch 3 2.0 firmware is flashed

twrp will no longer be your recovery, instead the

watch will end up with the stock recovery after you

flash the official zenwatch 3 firmware zip file.

Good luck, have a great day!
[Asus ZenWatch 3] Asumos:
can't as stated my watch is not being detected on my pc and thus fastboot and adb commands do not work. i can only use adb commands via wifi and that only works when booted, no wifi in fastboot or recovery mode
[Asus ZenWatch 3] Misterjunky:
[MENTION=4816137]Asumos[/MENTION]

Here is the "ADB Minimal USB Driver and Fastboot link for windows

https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=746010030569952951

Download and install, then reboot the computer and make sure

that in the watch the "developer's mode" is enabled.

Then you should have no problems using adb and fastboot.

Good luck, have a great day!
[Asus ZenWatch 3] Asumos:
no didn't work but thanks anyways. i think that i had a bad flash or something happened to watch. microsoft windows does not detect the watch. the device descriptor failed. if it does not install the watch as a device on the PC no adb or fastboot is going to work. i tried the latest 1.0.40 from android sdk.
[Asus ZenWatch 3] Misterjunky:
[MENTION=4816137]Asumos[/MENTION]

Don't know what to tell you, but I can say this...

I use windows 10 and my zenwatch 3 has never

been recognized by windows as a "device" like

printers, cameras, speakers, headsets and scanners.

The only time I see my zenwatch 3 in windows 10

is when I am using the ADB and I have my watch

connected to the computer with a usb cable.

When the watch is connected to usb is the only

time that I actually see the watch in windows.

You do know that there are two kinds of usb cables?

One of the types can only charge the watch and does

not have enough connections to do any kind of adb.

So if you have not tried different usb cables do it.

Both kinds of cables look exactly alike, you cannot

tell the difference at all except in usage.

Good luck, have a great day!
[Asus ZenWatch 3] Der-Knuffi:
Did you try to clean the contacts? Perhaps they are too dirty for a data connection.

Gesendet von meinem ONEPLUS A3003 mit Tapatalk
[Asus ZenWatch 3] Asumos:
yes i tried cleaning with peroxide

---------- Post added at 10:08 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:03 PM ----------

yes i know it doesn't detect unless in debugging mode, that is the issue i am having and why i asked if anyone knew of a way of flashing a file after placing it on the internal memory storage through adb wifi connection. no idea why you decided to go in a circle with that not detected unless this way. and there is only 1 style of cable for the watch as the charger is a magnetic connection literally part of the usb cable. cable works with another zenwatch 3 so i know my cord and pc are just fine.
[Asus ZenWatch 3] Luc1970:
Step 2

In the tutorial on the first page, step 2 says:

2- Now move the build/ROM to your watch

Could someone please explain how to do that ?

I tried with the adb push command but did not succeed, I get a device not found message although I can access the watch via fastboot.

Thanks !
[Asus ZenWatch 3] Misterjunky:
re: ADB Issues

I hope you already have ADB for Android installed and hope you know how to use it.

Here is how you copy the file.. Best way is to "copy" which means "push".

Here is the correct command once you have your ADB working properly:

ADB PUSH rom_exact_filename.zip /sdcard

If it still gives you errors or don't work it simply means that you don't have your ADB setup properly.

OR it could mean that ADB cannot find your rom because it's not in the same folder as your adb app.

Good luck, have a great day!
[Asus ZenWatch 3] Luc1970:
In fact that is exactly what I did.

When I type adb devices, no device is shown, which might be the reason that the push command is not working. On the other hand, I can access the watch with adb fastboot and for example transfer the TWRP recovery image or switch between unlocked and locked bootloader...

If the fastboot commands are working, how can it be that adb devices does not list the watch ? I am sure this is a trivial question, but I am very new to this topic.
[Asus ZenWatch 3] tomcatoggo:
After some long time I want to write a brief new "review": the current system with its kernel actually makes the watch a totally fine device. There are still things I really think should be different but these are general aspects of Android wear. The device actually does all the things I most expext from it (reliable and properly fluent notifications and basic controls of my phone) really well and the battery has no problems making it through 1 full (long) day.

Thank you very much [MENTION=490110]janjan[/MENTION] for your work here!
[Asus ZenWatch 3] ThePlasticBling:
Um.. I followed the procedure correctly and I think my watch bricked.. the Asus screen comes up then says the crap about the bootloader being unlocked, then.. nothing. It goes black and it won't start. Never had this issue before. Did the exact same method on my HW2 and no problems. What's going on?

Edit: I don't think I waited long enough for the watch to boot. Will try again. Also,

[MENTION=490110]janjan[/MENTION], did you ever look into removing Asus' crap theme from the watch? Would like the software to look like my HW2.
[Asus ZenWatch 3] janjan:
I don't own the Asus watch anymore. I can't test, but I can try to remove it.
[Asus ZenWatch 3] pclord99:
after insalling the rom the first reboot is a black screen with me. i see the asus logo and then the screen goes black ( but you can see that it is on) is that good or shall i redo the process ps: how long will the initial boot take
[Asus ZenWatch 3] tomcatoggo:
For me it usually took about 3 to 5 minutes I would say
[Asus ZenWatch 3] txx3:
can anyone link the stock rom, i cant get my watch to boot
[Asus ZenWatch 3] Wipperdog:
Got the AW2.0 ROM installed with the custom kernel. Really snappy... However, when attempting to flash ANDROID_WEAR_1.5_2.0_Root.zip via TWRP, my watch becomes unusably slow. So slow that I can't even open the app drawer to install busybox and customize kernel auditor settings, I've tried waiting it out for 2+ hours. The slowness is immediately fixed by going into fastboot and reflashing your custom kernel image, but then that results in root access being removed. I'd personally like to try out the Darkness CPU governor, so I'm not entirely sure how to proceed.
[Asus ZenWatch 3] geminihc:
the links are all dead for 2.0rom
[Asus ZenWatch 3] tomcatoggo:
shall I reupoad some the necessary files somewhere? I still have them
[Asus ZenWatch 3] FantasyGamer:
I would like the files to be re-uploaded.

Thanks!
[Asus ZenWatch 3] tomcatoggo:
I uploaded my whole package which I need to completely set it up. It also contains my self-written manual. I created that because sometimes the watch gets stuck in bootloop and I need a full reset like this to get it back up.

https://mega.nz/#!TAFR0SpY!EjBvrQj53Z1_G2RDjJW2O3a78emV_yibWsenf6pQW3U
[Asus ZenWatch 3] FantasyGamer:
Thank you so much!

I really appreciate it.
[Asus ZenWatch 3] Niwiniwiniwi:
still disappointed with battery life

Hi all, I've flashed my zenwatch 3 after being very disappointed with the battery life and the overall fluidity. Fluidity is far better. Regarding battery life, even if better, I'm still not very happy. What is your average battery duration with that ROM? Being at 100% at 9am, I will be at 0 around 10pm, I'm loosing approx 10/ per hour. That's even not a full 24 hours day. Screen not always on, step tracking with google fit, zenwatch manager installed, stock watch face. Any idea, comment? BTW, my zenwatch is a used one bought recently but probably with original battery and maybe 1 or 2 years old.

Thank you!
[Asus ZenWatch 3] tomcatoggo:
Hi,

I dare say that I have collected a lot of experience with this device meanwhile... I will try to summarize it a bit:

While I still think it looks really nice... Maybe still the best... But battery and performance was never good. I replaced it meanwhile with a Fossil gen. 5 but still use it at night as sleep tracker.

What you can try... Basically as my recommended settings that are a good compromise and might work for you if you do not expect 2 days of battery life:

- Display always on

- touch to wake on

- gesture to wake off

- ok Google detection off

- WiFi off (really important... Also check several times in the menu if it remains off... Probably a bug that switches it back in a few times... So go as many times into the wifi menu as necessary... That means: until the switch stays "off" when you enter the menu)

This way the watch is really quite usable in my opinion.

I never used it for fitness so that part I do not know

Let me know how the battery life is for you with these settings.
[Asus ZenWatch 3] k3vink3vin:
It could be your battery aged badly, or something's causing a drain.

I don't interact with the watch much so I have a minimal setup. I debloated Zen fit, Google fit, zenwatch manager. I use a watchmaker watchface. WiFi is off, Bluetooth always connected.

From 9am to 9pm it went from 100% to 65% so around 3% an hour.