yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Huawei Watch 2] diabl0w:
has anyone successfully used this watch as nfc reader? When putting an nfc tag near the watch, I can see in the system logcat that it is in fact detecting that there is a tag present, however I tried using this app: https://xdaforums.com/smartwatch/smartwatch-3/nfctagrelay-automate-life-scanning-tags-t3222332 and nothing seems to trigger, not even the NFC permissions required. I also tried to debug nfc by sideloading nfc reader/info apps on the watch, but none of them are "android wear" compatible, so they all crash when trying to launch them
[Huawei Watch 2] ah3703:
hi all ,i need stock rom complete sawshark flashable to change this rom,
[Huawei Watch 2] Lord Sithek:
You can download stock Android 8 from here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TwtOBmz-01a2EjLFdFnbGi8pqOGEeOCa/view

It's not flashable with recovery, you need to use bootloader. This is the guide I copied:

For Sawshark Devices: (or if you were having trouble executing the flash-all file successfully. NOTE: There's a missing image

file in the Sawshark stock file, so the flash-all file will not run successfully.)

Go to the folder where you extracted the stock image file and extract the zip file that's there.

Then go to the command line and type in the following:

Code:

fastboot flash boot boot.img

fastboot flash recovery recovery.img

fastboot flash system system.img

fastboot oem lock

fastboot reboot

But... why going back to stock? This rom is definitely better
[Huawei Watch 2] ah3703:
hi i have try this (You can download stock Android 8 from here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TwtOBmz-01a2EjLFdFnbGi8pqOGEeOCa/view)but always stuck in huawei logo

8.6

i think original most stable with no bug
[Huawei Watch 2] Lord Sithek:
It doesn't have any bug, I flashed this before and it's perfectly working. I think you've messed something during the installation. But belive me, @janjan 's rom is lot better
[Huawei Watch 2] CHAUfaan:
Hi all,

Might be a dumb q, but has anyone had luck getting GPay working with Busybox/Magisk recently (Dec 2020)?

Safety net checks pass but GPay gets stuck (more like not proceeding) on setting it up.

I have followed https://xdaforums.com/t/working-magisk-with-google-pay-as-of-gms-17-1-22-on-pie.3929950/ but to no avail :(
[Huawei Watch 2] Lord Sithek:
Are you sure you are on a proper thread? Instructions from the link you posted are for Pie, and this watch runs Oreo... Besides they concern phones rather that watches.

Anyway, I use stable Magisk (20.4) and with Magisk Hide enabled GPay is working fine
[Huawei Watch 2] Goovsky:
Can somebody give me a link for busy box? This link in thread isn't working anymore
[Huawei Watch 2] Lord Sithek:
Download from Magisk repository
[Huawei Watch 2] Goovsky:
Should i use lastest version of twrp or this from this thread? After I had all installed it worked but now it crashes when booting to recovery
[Huawei Watch 2] Lord Sithek:
You can use TWRP from this thread. But I've never actually flashed it, I just always boot to it, because flashing gave me troubles (although other users had no issues). Look at this post and before to get some insight:

https://xdaforums.com/t/rom-kernel-...180926-001-a1-22-jan-20.3705589/post-83635787
[Huawei Watch 2] K14_Deploy:
Maybe this is a stupid question, but does this work fine without busybox / root? I have no desire to root a watch and would rather not have to fiddle to get GPay to work.

To be clear, I'm only doing this at all because the watch is so slow that it is unusable in its current state. I know what I'm doing having flashed multiple phones before.

Quick note: instructions unclear, how do you boot to bootloader while TWRP is installed if you're not supposed to make TWRP persistent?
[Huawei Watch 2] Lord Sithek:
Sure, it can run without Magisk. Definitly will make your watch smoother. Check my reply on Reddit :)
[Huawei Watch 2] MarylandCookie:
I just got hold of the BT version of this to tinker with..

Can i just ask a couple of Q's to be 100%

1. Unlock bootloader 1st

2. Boot into recovery instead of flash using fastboot boot recovery.img?

3. Backup stock or can i just download a version thats already been uploaded?

4. Can i format/erase all and sideload the image?

5. Does the image (ROM) include the Kernel?

6. Is root really necessary? What would be the advantage of having it?

Thanks in advance :)
[Huawei Watch 2] thereal_bigjake:
#1 Yup

#2 Is correct. You only want to boot recovery and not flash it.

#3 You can do it either way.

#4 I can't answer that as I only used the boot.img

#5 Yes it includes the kernel. I pulled the boot.img and only used that rather than the whole rom. That alone made the watch run fast and smooth.

#6 Root is not mandatory. I'm not using root now that I stopped using substratum to theme the watch. You may want root of you plan on using google pay.
[Huawei Watch 2] MarylandCookie:
Thanks for that response.

I thought having root causes more problems but your response is that I should have root if I plan to use Google play. I'm confused there.

Out of curiosity, what's the difference in flashing the ROM as apposed to flashing just the boot image?

And I'm guessing I would just download the boot image and flash that instead of the ROM and reboot.
[Huawei Watch 2] Lord Sithek:
GPay will detect unlocked bootloader unless you flash Magisk and use MagiskHide.

Personally I flashed the whole ROM since it's debloated and run very smooth comparing to the stock. Just if you do so, you have to install Google app separately from Play Store in order to use Google Assistant or Text to speech engine. But I highly recommend it.

When you boot to TWRP, PC will detect the watch as mass storage, so you'll be able to copy zip with ROM. Just wipe everything and format data, then flash ROM and alternatively Magisk.
[Huawei Watch 2] MarylandCookie:
Thanks, that's cleared up alot.

I'll let you know how I get on, just need to wait for the watch to turn up first lol.

Might need to pick your brain on Magisk when I get to that stage.

I've unlocked and rooted phones in the past before Magisk was a thing and stopped since OnePlus, cos let's face it.. who needs root on Oxygen OS 😁
[Huawei Watch 2] MarylandCookie:
Out of curiosity, would locking the bootloader after flashing the ROM cause any issues? 🤔

I know this causes boot loops on a phone as I understand part of the function of the bootloader is to check the signature of the OS. I'm wondering if this is the case in a watch
[Huawei Watch 2] Lord Sithek:
I don't know, never tried that, but I wouldnt recommend :sneaky:

Btw, did you succeed with setting everything up?
[Huawei Watch 2] MarylandCookie:
Waiting on delivery 😊
[Huawei Watch 2] MarylandCookie:
I'm getting failed to mount arguments when i try to format any partition or even sideload a rom.

Any ideas?

I'm guessing the last person had a pin setup :(

*EDIT*

Booted into watch and set a screenlock pin, rebooted watch and the started the process again.

sideloading rom as i type...
[Huawei Watch 2] MarylandCookie:
Ok.. booted into rom and set everything up inc google.apk from App Store.

However when i launch Magisk i get a prompt to download the full version and when i accept the download it downloads and states the following:

"Install/Uninstall actions not supported on Wear"

Have i got the wrong Magisk installed on my watch?

Can someone share the link to the correct one please?
[Huawei Watch 2] Lord Sithek:
That's weird... I didnt have such prompt at all. Did you flash latest Magisk from github in TWRP?
[Huawei Watch 2] MarylandCookie:
Yep. Magisk-v21.4.zip

Am doing this wrong?
[Huawei Watch 2] Lord Sithek:
No, I have the same one installed. Maybe try to flash it again? Other possibility would be pre-patch boot image on phone and flash it from twrp.

I have really no idea why you got this prompt
[Huawei Watch 2] Lord Sithek:
I realized you've said you have bluetooth version. maybe Magisk works somehow differently than on lte version...
[Huawei Watch 2] MarylandCookie:
Ok managed to install it. Where's this option to auto grant root? Also it just about fits the screen.. lol... Roms running fine, google app and fit are installed and have watch facer installed. I think im good to go. Unless there's anything else you'd recommend :)
[Huawei Watch 2] Lord Sithek:
Good to hear! For auto-grant, you need to go to settings (right-upper corner) and go almost at the bottom of the list.

The new Magisk interface fits much better for Wear Os than the previous one, belive me ;)

If you'd be interested, this is full Spotify working on HW2: spotify-wear-mod2.apk | by moneytoo for Utilities (androidfilehost.com)

It's interface doesnt fit perfectly, but its usable. There are some newer mods, but they dont work for me. If you'd like to try, check this thread: [APP][MOD] Spotify Lite - scaled for standalone use on Wear OS | XDA Developers Forums (xda-developers.com)

With root, you can use shell commands to. Simplest way is through AutoWear Tasker plugin: AutoWear – Aplikacje w Google Play

I have some other favourite apps, but I dont want to bore you ;)
[Huawei Watch 2] MarylandCookie:
Do you get audio when selecting the call ringtone in the menu?

When Im browsing through the different ringtones on the watch for calls, I don't hear anything? No ringtones. Same with when I'm adjusting the ring volume.

However when I'm changing the media or alarm volume I get sound. Anyone have any idea what the issue might be?
[Huawei Watch 2] Lord Sithek:
Hmm, ringtones work fine here. I supposed you tried reboot already? 😁 Maybe clearing cache and dalvik in TWRP would help
[Huawei Watch 2] MarylandCookie:
Lol.. reboot fixed it. Doh! 😅
[Huawei Watch 2] rajanprash:
Thank you vey much for this ROM.

I am enjoying this awesome ROM. and want to Magisk to use Paid google play watch apps.

Sorry for the dumb question, Is busybox available on the Magisk xda page or on the Magisk's Github Page.

Thanks :)
[Huawei Watch 2] Lord Sithek:
Actually you can download it from Magisk app on you phone/tablet, then copy zip to the watch and flash with TWRP
[Huawei Watch 2] oliverlevan:
TWRP is corrupted .
[Huawei Watch 2] oliverlevan:
Could someone upload the TWRP file again , please? It says file corrupted.
[Huawei Watch 2] Lord Sithek:
You can download version from here: https://xdaforums.com/t/twrp-3-3-1-0-sawshark-twrp-recovery-for-huawei-watch-2-lte-10-21-19.3786233/

I'm using, it's fine
[Huawei Watch 2] oliverlevan:
Thanks . I will give a try .
[Huawei Watch 2] oliverlevan:
I have flashed the ROM and activated gpay without big issues but now I get this information everytime when the smartwatch starts up. What should I do?
[Huawei Watch 2] Lord Sithek:
You can't do anything, it's just a warning about unlocked bootloader. Simply ignore 😉
[Huawei Watch 2] oliverlevan:
thnak you
[Huawei Watch 2] oliverlevan:
@Lord Sithek , did you manage to install any of the spotify lite mods that allows offline, playback ? All of them except the first one which does not allow offline playback crashes after it shows Spotify's symbol .
[Huawei Watch 2] Lord Sithek:
Yes, this mod is working fine with offline: https://mega.nz/file/nhJ21AIL#XW_uled4xXZKQWbCWKcjiUp313ctIeBFvfRj21noFSE

You just have to enable downloading by mobile data in settings and when you want to download songs, disable wifi and use mobile data instead.

It's quite battery hungry, so be warned 😁 And I force close the app when I finish listening to prevent it from running in background. Good alternative is NavMusic Player, but you have to download your songs from other source and copy them to the watch
[Huawei Watch 2] oliverlevan:
I have this version installed . It is the normal mod. I would like the lite version that allows offline playback , the only that @moneytoo has rescaled that doesn't allow offline playback only online . I have got nanvmusic player too but I don't see a huge difference between them . Even though I still prefer Spotify . Anyway thanks again.
[Huawei Watch 2] Lord Sithek:
It absolutely allows offline playback, I've been using it a lot

EDIT: sorry, I misunderstood. Yes, it's full version, I didn't try lite
[Huawei Watch 2] oliverlevan:
Not the lite version . Only the full mod version . The lite one demands less ram /ROM memory and battery consumption.
[Huawei Watch 2] Lord Sithek:
Yea, sorry, I edited message, I misunderstood you. I don't think any lite version allows offline playback...
[Huawei Watch 2] oliverlevan:
The latest editions allow too but the mod crashes when u

They do , except the first one which was posted in 2018 and the only one which I can install on Huawei watch 2.
[Huawei Watch 2] uptobase:
Helo,

Which busybox version do i need after i flashed the rom?

At the Magisk repo there are many different versions.

Thanks.
[Huawei Watch 2] hdlongg:
after i installed this rom google translate app disappeared and i cant find it on google play. how can i reinstall google translate ??
[Huawei Watch 2] Lord Sithek:
Google Translate? I don't remember that stock ROM has Google Translate installed... Maybe you are talking about regular Google app? It is needed for Google Assistant and Text to Speech engine, but indeed in this custom ROM it needs to be installed separately from the Play Store
[Huawei Watch 2] Lord Sithek:
Doubled
[Huawei Watch 2] hdlongg:
Yes, it's exactly google translate. I have installed google app, and google assistant is working properly. I bought this watch at the second-hand market, it has google translate available. After I bought it, I only used it for a few hours, then installed this rom. The watch model is LEO-BX9. Thank you for confirming this rom does not have google translate. Is there any way to install google translate on this rom?
[Huawei Watch 2] Lord Sithek:
Well, if you are able to find in the web Wear OS apk version, you could sideload it on the watch using adb
[Huawei Watch 2] hdlongg:
Thank you, I searched but couldn't find it.Looks like Google has removed google translate from Wear Os. https://support.google.com/wearos/thread/53969212/where-is-the-wear-os-google-translate-app?hl=en
[Huawei Watch 2] edugrama:
Hello, I have had problems for two days.

Every time I install the rom from the twrp recovery, when I reboot, the twrp recovery menu comes up again, what can it be?

The rom installs successfully without error.

can anybody help me??

Hola llevo dos dias con problemas.

cada vez que instalo la rom desde el twrp recovery, al reiniciar sale otra vez el menu del twrp recovery, que puede ser?

La rom se instala correctamente sin error.

alguien puede ayudarme??
[Huawei Watch 2] Lord Sithek:
I suppose that you install TWRP on the watch instead boot to it. It was discussed here few times. I never actually flash TWRP, I just boot to it from PC every time I need it ("fastboot boot name-of-the-recovery.img")

If this is true in your case, I'd suggest to flash stock recovery (or possibly all stock images) and do the procedure again, but without installing TWRP
[Huawei Watch 2] edugrama:
Hi, how do I do flash stock recovery?
[Huawei Watch 2] Lord Sithek:
Please consult this post of mine and few next and previous ones:

https://xdaforums.com/t/rom-kernel-...180926-001-a1-22-jan-20.3705589/post-83633215

If you'll need further assistance, let me know 🙂
[Huawei Watch 2] edugrama:
perfect, thank you very much
[Huawei Watch 2] losco:
Does the January 22nd update update the android 8 version?
[Huawei Watch 2] Lord Sithek:
I don't know what you mean exactly, but the January 22th update was based on Android 8 and it was the last update for this watch
[Huawei Watch 2] Lord Sithek:
I wonder: Was there ever Android P preview developer ROM for sawshark? Or for sawfish only?
[Huawei Watch 2] mrlb:
The Android P thread was here

https://xdaforums.com/t/wear-os-dev...id-p-is-available-for-huawei-watch-2.3770159/

I *think* you could install the sawfish image on sawshark or maybe there was a sawshark image It's been too long i don't recall now. I think there were too many issues for it to be a daily driver from memory.
[Huawei Watch 2] Lord Sithek:
Thanks, I thought of flashing sawfish image, but I'm not sure if mobile data would work on that. Anyway, it's just my curiosity of trying anything possible ;) I'm pretty happy with Janjan's rom and I'll be using it probably until I change my watch. Which is not that obvious, considering there are very very few watches with nanoSIM slot and eSIM is still in early stages in my country...
[Huawei Watch 2] dlads:
Good evening all.

I've just been donated a Huawei watch 2 from my lovely wife as she went full in on Samsung with the new z flip 5G and galaxy watch 4.

I have that Leo bx9 1200 on Android 8.0

Love the watch, it's not as pretty as my mont blanc summit but it's got NFC so that's nice.

I'm a rooter and have been since the g1 so will go ahead with this ROM.

Quick Q: would using this mean I can use Google pay without the bloody pin / pattern in use?

Absolute ballache unlocking every time I want to check a notification.

Cheers btw, sorry for the paragraph ;)
[Huawei Watch 2] Lord Sithek:
Well, unfortunately no. Changing rom doesn't change nothing in terms of Google Pay requirement of using lockscreen... And I agree with you - it's a pain in the ass.

The best solution I figured out in this matter was to automate unlocking with the help of AutoWear (Tasker plugin). I have set a simple pin code (5555) and used Autowear to input this every time I shake my wrist. Anyway, it's still quite burdensome and I haven't used NFC payments in the watch very often, so I finally gave up on it.

I was thinking about other workarounds, like Xposed Framework modules, but since Xposed itself breaks SafetyNet, it's not really an option.

So... That's it 🙃
[Huawei Watch 2] dlads:
Ahoy there, that was quick, was expecting a little few days to pass there for a response :D

Ah that sucks about the pin, i actually didn't think about the numbered pin, good shout if i'm being honest. ;)

Tbh i haven't used xposed in a few years, however there is a riru ? I think it's called version of xposed that can actually run without tripping safety net, that being said......Magisk if you can use it right does a bloody good job of making mods whilst keeping the system intact, i've made a bunch of mods that do what i need like center clock etc.

Yea i agree with you, i think with me it's because of the fact that my last watch didn't have it and perhaps a part of me (the child) wanted to have a play and maybe look cool (like a douche) paying for things with my watch.

Yea lol i think i'll leave it ;)

Hahaha.

nice one mate.

PS: I'll have a nose at the requirements of pay and see if theres a loophole i can exploit and release a mod for us, would certainly open things up, lol it's my watch, if anyone can take it off me and make a payment for something lol they deserve it :D (i'm a bit of a lump so quite unlikely) :D

Just whilst you're here, any other things you'd recommend for the watch? Things you'd turn off or recommend i use?

Thanks again man.
[Huawei Watch 2] dlads:
Ah i've had a mare here, like a nob i've installed twrp, which appears to work but will not allow me to copy anything to the device, mounting or wiping doesn't appear to work either.

That being said, the bootloaders unlocked and it's visible on fastboot / adb, so i can sideload but and it's installing but not booting?

Quite odd, also even if i flash the boot image from the ROM, it still has TWRP installed :D

Lol, i'm sure theres a way back but i've had a mare, maybe too tired.

Just going to sideload and flash the three zips in the download from the OP and see how i go.

Sure i'll work it out :D
[Huawei Watch 2] dlads:
Weird, think i fixed it.

Booted the stock recovery and it's booted, no magisk / busy box etc.

Just the Jan 20 ROM.

Lol lets see what this looks like :D haha

EDIT: Looks to be installed but not sure how it ended up there, either way all sorted now.

Cheers
[Huawei Watch 2] Lord Sithek:
Hey, I replied to you and I had to go to sleep, I see there were a lot of things happening to you meantime 😅 Glad you sorted things out.

As for Xposed, some time ago I played with this. I managed to install systemless topjohnwu's framework, but it trips SafetyNet and it made the whole system much heavier so I gave up on it finally. Later on I tried EdXposed for Oreo, after few tries I found a version which I managed to install, but always shows "inactive" state in my case. And the watch became ridiculously slow, so I belive there is no real use or value with Xposed for this watch...

As for TWRP, you shouldn't install it on the watch, only boot to it whenever needed. It was discussed several times on the thread, if installed, the watch keeps rebooting into TWRP instead of the system. However, when booted into TWRP, the watch should recognize it as a mass storage and you should be able to copy there anything you need.

As for the things I can recommend for the watch, take a look on my post on Reddit:

https://www.reddit.com/r/WearOS/comments/n9wm2e
I listed many apps useful for me 😁 This Rom is much debloated already, so additionally I disabled only stock watchfaces I think.

Playing with this watch and this rom gives a lot of fun! 😁 Feel free to ask further if needed, I'm not an expert and considering your bio info, you are much more experienced than me, but I am around this watch for some time now ;)
[Huawei Watch 2] dlads:
Legend.

Lol yea I found out about the twrp thing, simply would not work on boot.

A little flash of the stock recovery and I was back in.

Think on the twrp thread that it was suggested it could be flashed as well as booted.

Either way, all sorted now..

Cheers.

PS: will check the list, thank you for that. Nice one.
[Huawei Watch 2] Alex2008Ex:
Hi Can you do an updated 2021 version bug fix and New kernel (like wearos 3.0) and for example based on Android 9 (or 11 with wear os 3.0 if it is possible) because this one is outdated now
[Huawei Watch 2] Lord Sithek:
Man, it's a wishful thinking. The manufacturer stopped supporting this watch long time ago so no chance to get new Android version. We can be happy we have Janjan's rom which is much better than stock trash. If you want WearOS 3, you have to order Galaxy Watch 4 or wait for another one to come 😆
[Huawei Watch 2] daedric:
Quick question: after installing this rom, Feel the Wear became "incompatible" with the watch. It worked in the official one, even with this rom's kernel.

Anyone got any idea ?
[Huawei Watch 2] Prof Peach:
Installed the ROM on my son's watch. Installed busybox and magisk v23 which I found online as the links in the op are dead.

When I open magisk app, I see I need to download the full version...???

If I click ok.... It fails after 2 mins as install is not ok on wear etc....

Is there a workaround..... Or even better, does anyone have links to busybox and magisk that work with this install.
[Huawei Watch 2] Lord Sithek:
I use Magisk 21.4 as this was the last version which is working fine for me. Download from Github. Busybox I'm attaching to this post
[Huawei Watch 2] Prof Peach:
Thanks for that.....turns out i needed to push and install the magisk manager via adb.

Its 2 years since i did this with my old sawfish and i struggled then too.

I now have operational magisk manager....

Spoke too soon...... when i go to change grant permission auto it only gives the option to prompt.......will install your version and see if that fixes it.
[Huawei Watch 2] Lord Sithek:
How do you install Magisk? I do it in TWRP and no issue like that
[Huawei Watch 2] Prof Peach:
I flashed magisk v23 in twrp. When I opened the app it said download etc...... Side loaded magisk manager and it's operational. Can't hide it or set it to auto grant........
[Huawei Watch 2] Lord Sithek:
Try with Magisk 21.4. I never faced this issue, but as far as I remember, @MarylandCookie did, maybe he'll be able to tell how to solve it
[Huawei Watch 2] treff89:
Does anyone still have any of the early versions of this ROM (Android 7.1.1 Nougat) or if not, then a stock original Nougat ROM?

All the early Mega links are dead, unfortunately, and I'm keen to see if Assistant and battery life were better on the original ROMs.

Would be greatly appreciated!!