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[Asus ZenWatch 3] roynielsen2000:
Ok, it's working now after having been backen to stock.

Thank you for the help
[Asus ZenWatch 3] Misterjunky:
re: bootloader

[MENTION=490110]janjan[/MENTION]

Can you tell me why it's best to leave the bootloader unlocked, what's the advantage?

I am just curious and I love to learn stuff!!!

Thanks!
[Asus ZenWatch 3] csrow:
I downgraded my watch to ver 1.5 (MWG68) custom ROM and it boots fine with bootloader locked.

The only downside to locking the bootloader is if I ever need to unlock it again, then I will lose all the info in the data partition.
[Asus ZenWatch 3] Misterjunky:
re: bootloader

Thanks for the info... Appreciate it!!!

That's an excellent reason... Why didn't I think of that myself? ;)

Have a great day!
[Asus ZenWatch 3] Misterjunky:
Stock Android Wear 2.0 Rom & Custom Android Wear 2.0 Rom Battery Test

I just made a very thorough test to see if the custom Android Wear 2.0 rom has

a better battery life when compared to the official stock Android Wear 2.0 rom.

In case anyone here wants to know the results I got and exactly how I made the test here it is:

The only reason I made these tests was that while using the Android Wear custom 2.0 rom I

noticed a very noticeable increase in battery drain.

First I successfully flashed the custom Android Wear 2.0 rom and let it fully install, after

it was fully installed I waited 30 minutes before I rebooted the watch and let it sit on the

charger for an additional 30 minutes after the watch already displayed a full 100% charge.

Then I took the watch off the charger and put it on my desk and waited an hour before

I picked up the watch and checked the battery. The battery displayed 95% which equals

a 5% battery drain per hour without even touching the watch.

Please note, during the hour when the watch was not on the charger I did not use or even

touch the watch, I just let it sit on my desk while I waited for exactly an hour to pass.

(before starting these 2 tests the only setting I changed in both tests was disabling the always on screen)

Then I flashed the official stock Android Wear 2.0 rom into the watch successfully and

done exactly the same thing with it as I done with the Android Wear 2.0 custom rom.

The results of these tests was that after exactly an hour the stock official Android Wear 2.0 rom displayed

a 98% charge and the custom Android Wear 2.0 rom displayed 95% battery charge after exactly an hour.

When you add it all up it means that the custom rom drains the battery more than twice as much per hour

when compared to the official stock official Android Wear 2.0 rom.

- Custom rom: 5% per hour battery drain - Stock official Android Wear 2.0 rom 2% per hour battery drain -

If anyone is interested, check it out yourself and see if you get the same results.

It took me over 5 hours (all afternoon) to do this test. LOL

Have a great day everyone!
[Asus ZenWatch 3] tomcatoggo:
This fits very well to my experience. Now... after 3 days of using the custom 2.0 ROM there is no doubt anymore that there is a significantly higher battery consumption on it in comparison to stock and the 1.5 custom ROM. As the ROM else is working well, maybe janjan is able to fix that as well... only to that point where it is on par with stock... for me that would be totally enough.
[Asus ZenWatch 3] Misterjunky:
re: battery testing

Same here, hopefully [MENTION=490110]janjan[/MENTION] continues to update the custom rom.

I would be happy too if it had a lot better battery performance when using janjan's custom rom.

Perhaps I will make a battery test with the Android Wear 1.5 custom and stock rom soon.

I don't recall having excessive battery drain with the 1.5 custom rooted rom but I do

think and recall that it was a little faster , snappier and less lag when opening most any apps.

The thing I could never understand is that why is it a good thing to have google playstore

in the watch? The download speed of any of the apps in the watch's play store is about

the same as a 20 year old 1200 baud modem. LOL

Instead of adding the google playstore the developers should have concentrated a lot more

on optimizing the watch to run at normal speeds and have a much better battery life.

Not to mention the user interface which leaves a lot to be desired.

The developers also should have given the watch's "User Interface" a lot more attention too.
[Asus ZenWatch 3] janjan:
New kernel is on the way. Hopefully reduce the battery usage.

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[Asus ZenWatch 3] txx3:
thanks mate
[Asus ZenWatch 3] Misterjunky:
Flashable Zip File "MOD"

[MENTION=490110]janjan[/MENTION]

Do you think you can create a flashable zip file "mod" which after flashing would allow us to open the

watch's app drawer by double tapping the center of the watch's screen?

I noticed that none of the 3rd party watch faces use the center of the watch screen for any complications

or custom features so this "mod" would not interfere with any of the options or features of any of the 3rd

party watch faces.

Also I have a suggestion for the custom kernel.

Since you feel that the kernel needs to be better optimized to get the most out of the battery

then why not try making the kernel as close to "stock" as possible and only modify it enough

to be 100% compatible with the custom 2.0 rooted rom?

Thanks
[Asus ZenWatch 3] solid.snake:
Will wait for feedbacks.

Many interesting things to read.

. Cheers
[Asus ZenWatch 3] txx3:
i see no reason why u wait ...it works without a problem

i like the rom :good:
[Asus ZenWatch 3] janjan:
I need someone to test the kernels/ boot images. Tell me how it works + how is the battery usage.

Add a lot of optimatiztion to reduce the battery usage. Details comes later.

I compiled two kernelz.. with different optimatiztions and tweaks. Here is the latest, compiled yesterday.

Download-Link

ANDROID_WEAR_2.0_BOOT_IMAGE_18/11/2017/Kernel

If you prefer root then, don't forget to flash the root.zip after flashing the latest kernel.

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[Asus ZenWatch 3] Misterjunky:
re: decryption key

mega is asking for decryption key

Also can these custom kernels "ANDROID_WEAR_2.0_BOOT_IMAGE_18/11/2017/Kernel"

be tested without flashing the Android Wear 2.0 custom rom and can it be flashed and tested

using the official stock Android Wear 2.0 rom?

Thanks!
[Asus ZenWatch 3] janjan:
Mega is crazy. Gonna fix it soon. Yes it should work with office Stock too.

Link is fixed now.

Download-Link

ANDROID_WEAR_2.0_BOOT_IMAGE_18/11/2017/Kernel

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[Asus ZenWatch 3] Misterjunky:
[MENTION=490110]janjan[/MENTION]

I forgot to ask you if you have the official stock android wear 2.0 boot.img

in a flashable zip file format would you please post a download link for it?

I would like to test the new kernel but before I do I need the stock AW 2.0

boot.img in case I want to flash the stock kernel.

Thanks,

Have a great day
[Asus ZenWatch 3] txx3:
i flashed it in twrp...i cant boot ..i always end up in recovery.
[Asus ZenWatch 3] tomcatoggo:
Same here actually.

Also tried to flash the ROM again, then right away the new kennel and root -> bootloop
[Asus ZenWatch 3] Misterjunky:
Flash the Rom first and let it finish installing and syncing and then after the watch is ready

to use then put the watch into the stock recovery and select "apply update from adb".

Then on your computer screen type:

"adb sideload kernelfile.zip" and press enter.

(you can flash your custom rom this same way)

If you want root flash the root.zip file then flash

it the same way as you flashed the new kernel.

Only flash the root zip file after the watch works properly.

If after flashing the root zip file the watch don't boot it's due

to some error in the kernel.

When it's done reboot the the watch.

And you should be good to go.

There isn't much sense in flashing twrp since there isn't much you

can do in twrp which you cannot do in stock recovery using adb.

Be sure you enable adb before doing anything else.

Good luck!
[Asus ZenWatch 3] timon12:
I can't install 2.0 rom. i have error "E: Unknown command []]" and after reset I have black screen. no bootloop nothing, just black screen. Without any loading like alwyas when installing new roms etc. I went back to official rom and tried again. still same error
[Asus ZenWatch 3] roynielsen2000:
I had the same, I ignored the error, and the watch booted, it took several minutes with black screen
[Asus ZenWatch 3] timon12:
oh, I should wait more then. I panicked when I pressed middle button and it opened settings on that black screen. but it was unresponsive. anyway I installed kernel over stock rom and watch is finally working smooth. can't believe how asus ruined this watch.
[Asus ZenWatch 3] txx3:
i reflashed the rom...it always boots into recovery ...what am i doing wrong
[Asus ZenWatch 3] janjan:
Flash the stock system.img first and then factory reset in twrp. Then flash the ROM.

I am uploading deodexed ROM very soon :) Working with kernel to reduce battery usage.
[Asus ZenWatch 3] txx3:
does not work :(
[Asus ZenWatch 3] janjan:
What you mean? A bit clear please? Flashing system.img or ROM?
[Asus ZenWatch 3] txx3:
fist thing i did ...factory reset

chach data system dalvik...

i downloaded swift_partition_dump MWG68

fastboot flash system system.img

massage OKAY from ADB

reboot into twrp ..again factory reset

flashed your Rom

.....and it reboots again into twrp

i dont know what i can do

EDIT:

i didn´t flash boot nor recovery
[Asus ZenWatch 3] janjan:
After flashing the MWG68, let the device boot completely.. Set every thing and the boot into twrp and flash my ROM.
[Asus ZenWatch 3] txx3:
after flashing MWG68 it does not boot into the system ...it also boots into recovery
[Asus ZenWatch 3] janjan:
That is way you can't flash the ROM. Follow the following steps to go back to stock.

Fastboot flash boot boot.img

Fastboot flash system system.img

https://xdaforums.com/zenwatch-3/development/stock-zenwatch-3-partition-dump-boot-t3535589
[Asus ZenWatch 3] mdecker79:
I can't seem to get the rom onto the watch. I didn't have an issue getting the last custom rom on the watch. But I can't see the watch in Windows when twrp is booted.
[Asus ZenWatch 3] txx3:
ok.. all drivers are installed? ADB debug is active?

try a second USB port

try a reboot of your watch and PC

try to fresh install the drivers

or boot into twrp (if installed)

and try adb push

if possible try another cable

u wont see your watch alongside your harddrive like with phone

does your pc make a sound when connected to your pc?

if nothing work ..u can send the rom by bluetooth

will take u ages but it's an Option.

there is an app in the playstore (you download the rom on your phone and send it via bluetooth to your watch)
[Asus ZenWatch 3] Misterjunky:
Fastboot flash system.img

Fastboot flash recovery.img

Fastboot flash boot.img

Use the 3 img files from the old Android wear 1.5 image zip file.

Once all 3 image files are flashed press the middle button on the watch until the watch reboots. Don't wipe anything in recovery and forget all about twrp until you get your watch to boot and finish booting and installing the old Android wear 1.5 stock rom.

Also don't do a factory reset before your watch boots up properly.

Good luck!!!
[Asus ZenWatch 3] roynielsen2000:
After unpair and reboot of the watch, it keeps rebooting to recovery

Using the nov 14 build of the rom
[Asus ZenWatch 3] janjan:
I will take a look. It could be due to Zenwatch manager. Don't know..

I am uploading a new deodexed version with a new kernel. Kernel is optimized/ improved the battery usage, all core are active and tunable, init.d support, memory tweaks, add different, CPU boost is enable, CPU governor are tunable, etc
[Asus ZenWatch 3] Misterjunky:
re: new deodex custom rom

[MENTION=490110]janjan[/MENTION]

Please make sure that after you upload the new

zenwatch 3 deodex android wear 2.0 custom rom

that the download link works and is not encrypted.

Thanks,

Have a great day!
[Asus ZenWatch 3] janjan:
Hehe I will try my best.
[Asus ZenWatch 3] thagabe:
Questions on the rom

Why do you disable these:

- SELinux permissive

- dm-verity disabled

They seem to be good to harden security. I mean dm-verity is basically secure boot which i get can be disable just because but wouldn't it be more secure if it was enabled? While SELinux maybe a way to enable it through a system toggle? Just would like to understand the logic behind this.
[Asus ZenWatch 3] janjan:
dm--verity: It will prevents the device to boot properly once you flash custom recovery or make any changes in system.

Selinux: It is good and bad, but what we need it to be permissive and not enforcing to run root apps properly. It can causing some root apps to break.

You can set SELinux to enforcing mod by typing <adb shell setenforce 1> to enable enforcing mode
[Asus ZenWatch 3] thagabe:
Is there a way around dm-verity preventing boot? Like have it be signed so it can be accepted? Or is this some signature only Google has for their official roms?
[Asus ZenWatch 3] wigglitz:
I also had this happen, and the only way I could fix it was to restore it back to stock 1.5 and lock the bootloader. Then start from scratch with the custom stuff.

Chaos of text below. Enter if you dare :/

My brain is broken and I'm not sure if what I wrote below makes any sense, but it might contain more information that could be of use.

I had this issue too. I can't remember exactly what I did to cause it, I know it had something to do with unpairing/factory resetting from the main Android Wear app or from the watch itself. I think I somehow interrupted the stock/original factory reset operation and installed either the rom or TWRP or something I can't remember. Then after it would always go to recovery.... (Wait, I think it had something to do with/when I flashed TWRP... Eh, regardless I'll update if I remember) It seemed to me like it was already coded/scripted or whatever to boot to recovery and finish wiping the system from the original recovery. I tried to resolve the issue by quickly getting into fastboot using the side buttons during one of its reboots and flashing TWRP again, them the rom, but nothing helped. I tried a lot more, sorry. I am pretty loopy at the moment due to starting a new medication.

**IN THE END**

The only way I could resolve the issue was to restore it back to stock 1.5 and lock the bootloader. Then start from scratch with the custom stuff.
[Asus ZenWatch 3] txx3:
fixed it the same way, but without bootloader lock ...idk ...did work without doing that

flash boot

flash system

flash recovery

than complete boot and sync

than flash twrp

than the rom

[MENTION=490110]janjan[/MENTION] can you add a line in OP about that

maybe something like an FAQ which we could extende with time?
[Asus ZenWatch 3] charlysalloum:
[MENTION=490110]janjan[/MENTION] when r u releasing the update u mentioned earlier ?

i am still on stock formware would u recommend flashing ur rom ? i mean is a lot different and faster than the stock ?
[Asus ZenWatch 3] janjan:
Yes I am going to upload the new version later tonight or tomorrow. I have checked the battery life and it seems very promising. Possibility to make it even faster and smooth. :)

Update: I need to fix some issue before uploading. It seems that it takes less than 1 minute to start up.
[Asus ZenWatch 3] txx3:
yeah looking forward
[Asus ZenWatch 3] marckazen:
Oh no. Two days and no update ;). [MENTION=490110]janjan[/MENTION] waiting with baited breath to take the plunge and load your custom rom. I noticed with Stock 2.0 that it runs fine for a few days, but gets more and more sluggish until I reboot into recovery and wipe the cache. Then it's responsive again. I don't know if anyone else seems to have the same issues or if your custom ROM fixes it. If it's smoother and faster (with approximately the same battery life) I'll take the plunge (and buy you a drink). Thanks.
[Asus ZenWatch 3] Misterjunky:
re: new rom

Don't hold your breath! LOL

Good luck,

Have a great day!
[Asus ZenWatch 3] Zebnastien:
The very same behaviour here. After clearing cache, the watch is more responsive (I mean less sluggish). Then getting more and more unusable with time...

How could Asus do ? Couldn't they just provide a clean stock android ? Personally, I don't care so much about battery (I have to charge it every day). I just wish for a smooth experience. Crossing my fingers for janjan ;)
[Asus ZenWatch 3] marckazen:
Exactly. I'd give up some of the battery life (I usually finish the day with still about 35% battery left) to have a smooth experience without having to wipe the cache as long as I at least got a day out of it.
[Asus ZenWatch 3] HeavyC:
Any update on the new kernel? I've been following this for a while.

Hoping to see something with better battery life. Looking forward to something!
[Asus ZenWatch 3] janjan:
Yes and No. I am still trying to fix the booting time. I can upload the ROM with new kernel if you guys wanna try.
[Asus ZenWatch 3] janjan:
Yes. Gonna upload soon.
[Asus ZenWatch 3] txx3:
my standby time is extremly bad ..i cant even make it trough the day ...so yeah looking forward.
[Asus ZenWatch 3] roynielsen2000:
Hi,

New uploads (Dec-3) needs decryption key for dowloading.
[Asus ZenWatch 3] Misterjunky:
It's ok, don't worry... The uploads always need a decryption key... LOL

Good luck...

Have a great day!
[Asus ZenWatch 3] txx3:
haha
[Asus ZenWatch 3] janjan:
I will pm the link when it is ready :)
[Asus ZenWatch 3] txx3:
man can't wait ...my watch kinda acting up lately ..needs some attention lol

thanks for the rom
[Asus ZenWatch 3] rurouniphana:
Hi Janjan, can you PM the link to ?

thanks a lot.
[Asus ZenWatch 3] txx3:
[MENTION=490110]janjan[/MENTION] why PM? why didn't u post it here on the thread
[Asus ZenWatch 3] tomcatoggo:
Do I actually need to flash the kernel separately if I flash the ROM? Usually it was included?

If yes: could you please also send me the decryption key (or just post it)?

Thanks!
[Asus ZenWatch 3] Seyaru:
Hi is posible send me a key too please. Thanks
[Asus ZenWatch 3] janjan:
You don't need to flash the latest kernel separately. Incase you prefer stock ROM than you can flash the kernel separately.

The latest kernel is already included in deodexed version. Odexed has the old kernel. I will replace that with the latest kernel soon.
[Asus ZenWatch 3] NuttyGrowl:
Would you be able to PM me the key as well? Or put it in the main post?
[Asus ZenWatch 3] tomcatoggo:
As I already flashed the odexed version yesterday (actually thinking it would be included there), can I just flash the kernel over it once you give the decryption key?
[Asus ZenWatch 3] siwan05:
[MENTION=490110]janjan[/MENTION] could I please get decryption key for odexed rom and latest kernel?

Thanks!
[Asus ZenWatch 3] txx3:
:rolleyes:
[Asus ZenWatch 3] janjan:
Links are available for download now. Remember first boot takes sometime. Be patient. Enjoy

------------------------------------------------------------

Download-Link

BUILD_WEAR_2.0 [DEODEXED] /ROM

------------------------------------------------------------

BUILD_WEAR_2.0 [ODEXED] /ROM

------------------------------------------------------------

Download-Link

BOOT_IMAGE_6_DEC

------------------------------------------------------------

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[Asus ZenWatch 3] txx3:
:D
[Asus ZenWatch 3] siwan05:
Awesome! :D does the odexed version contain the new kernel?
[Asus ZenWatch 3] Seyaru:
Hi sry but any can help me with a usb drivers for de Zenwatch 3 please my pc dont recognize it, thanks
[Asus ZenWatch 3] janjan:
Yes :)

You can probably download from Asus website. You have to boot into TWRP recovery to transfer the ROM and root into your device.
[Asus ZenWatch 3] txx3:
is a clean flash recommended?

or is dirty flash fine?
[Asus ZenWatch 3] Zebnastien:
Yeah !! Congrats [MENTION=490110]janjan[/MENTION] !!

I cannot wait this weekend to flash it !

Do you have any changelog ?

Many many thanks
[Asus ZenWatch 3] janjan:
Always clean..

Enjoy
[Asus ZenWatch 3] KERKEDAGAIN:
Pardon my ignorance to AW (or even my generalized ignorance, heheh)..but what's the reason/advantage for deodexed ROMs on a watch. It's my understanding that deodexing was most beneficial for theming system files, etc. Is there more to it than that?
[Asus ZenWatch 3] janjan:
Deodexed allowing us easy modification (not only theming) or in other words ensure integrity.

It allows the system to access application more efficiently and faster. Of course the disadvantage is slightly slower in boot times.

In other words, easier to manage by the user as one needs to remove a single file to completely/ delete the app versus odexed files we will face error/ issues due to the leftover odex file in the system folder.

I usually do some modifications and it is nice to have easy options rather than flashing a whole ROM.
[Asus ZenWatch 3] Misterjunky:
Odex - Deodex roms

Just incase anyone wants to know.

I noticed that the Odex version of the rom has system files all dated Nov. 14, 2017 and

the Deodex version of the rom has system files all dated Nov. 22, 2017 which means

that the Odex version of the rom is identical to the older Nov. 14th rom except for the

new Dec. 3rd version of the kernel in the odex zip file rom.

I would appreciate any and all comments regarding the newer deodex rom and kernel

so I can have a better idea if this new rom is noticeably faster and better than the stock

official Android Wear 2.0 rom/firmware.

Thanks...

Have fun everyone!!!

Have a great day!
[Asus ZenWatch 3] solid.snake:
Hi people,

Can we have your feedback regarding this one please?
[Asus ZenWatch 3] janjan:
Why not flash and see the result instead of asking other for feedback. If you guys don't like the ROM+ kernel, then enjoy the stock ROM+ kernel.
[Asus ZenWatch 3] janjan:
Why not flash and see the result instead of asking other for feedback. If you guys don't like the ROM+ kernel, then enjoy the stock ROM+ kernel
[Asus ZenWatch 3] Misterjunky:
re: Roms

[MENTION=490110]janjan[/MENTION]

What I would really like to do is to use the custom 1.5 version of your rom if it had something

built into it which would disable the Android Wear 2.0 update notifications and something in

the rom which would prevent the watch from downloading the Android Wear 2.0 official rom

or firmware. (without even asking for permission to download)

None of the notification disabling mods or other ways to disable notifications which I read

about on lot's of web sites actually work. Perhaps you can create a flashable zip file for

your Android Wear 1.5 custom rom which could prevent or disable the update notifications

and prevent the watch from downloading the Android Wear 2.0 official firmware.

I bet LOT'S of other people would love to have something like that too.

Your Android Wear 1.5 custom rom is excellent, lots faster & smoother

than any of the Android Wear 2.0 custom roms and or kernels.

I just cannot understand why the Android Wear developers forced everyone

to update to android wear 2.0 instead of giving the users a simple option

so the updates can be declined or disabled without getting constant notifications.

Thanks, have a great day!