yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Wear OS Software and Hacking General] IR1:
Well I bought one, and I can second the fact that I would be interested in using a custom rom. However what you need is someone who can actually get into the nuts and bolts, to buy one and feel like if they put time into doing that work, that there would be a big enough audience that it would be worth it. There has to be at least a decent sized audience, then you might get a second wave of buys from this community if people see progress. So I think step one, show that an audience of users that want a custom rom on the Wear24 exists.
[Wear OS Software and Hacking General] rjm12rjm12:
I also have some interest. I'd be willing to help, but I'm not really sure where to start. I know that with phones Verizon has locked the bootloader and made it tough to get root. I wonder if that is the case with the watch also.
[Wear OS Software and Hacking General] mobadr:
I'm also super interested, mainly to enable NFC (for Android Pay, which seems to be a problem for rooted phones) and LTE on other networks. I'm still waiting on mine to arrive in the UK, it's currently stuck at ebay's Global Shipping Center for more than 4 days. I don't know the first thing about developing a root or custom rom, but I'll try to learn.
[Wear OS Software and Hacking General] Apokriphos:
Hey guys,

I am also interested in development for this watch, I've kept it on wear v1.5 for now, since I enjoy using it for the mic from time to time, and have disabled cellular and the sim, and am getting around 3 days of consistent battery life with light use, always on screen, and motion wake. Some issues I am having - besides the annoyingly persistent update available notification, is that phone calls from my contacts come in on the watch, but unknown calls don't notify me. Additionally, using ok google to text works but the watch still displays an error and to do it on the phone.

Adb seems to require a rooted watch to disable the vzn messages+ or the update notification - as it kept giving me errors, but maybe someone else can figure that out. I also tried the command oem unlock with no luck, as I couldn't get the watch to accept adb commands in recovery.

My recovery mode lists the watch as dorado v1.21.

Any suggestions/advice?
[Wear OS Software and Hacking General] flashesbuck:
I also just purchased one. They are now on sale for 50$. I would be willing to toss an additional 50$ to the first developer that could get a clean running android wear port running. And enable the NFC. I am not a verizon customer, nor do i have any intention of ever activation the LTE on a watch.
[Wear OS Software and Hacking General] LordGenome:
I too jumped on the $50 price tag in hopes of root and custom ROM at some point in the near future. Would be cool to make this thing as good as it could be instead of the gutted version Verizon tried to sell us.
[Wear OS Software and Hacking General] chvishnu2001:
Same here , got one for $50 today. hoping to find port a clean 2.0 rom. Willing to help.
[Wear OS Software and Hacking General] micl9:
Got one for $50 today as well.

Perhaps we find a developer and buy them a watch
[Wear OS Software and Hacking General] dandrumheller:
Another new guy here as of my order today.

Definitely interested in a clean wear 2.0 ROM, and happy to test - watch was an impulse buy due to price, so willing to risk bricks.
[Wear OS Software and Hacking General] dragonash:
Same here guys. Been on the fence for months about buying a smartwatch. I wanted one like Fossil or Movado (super pricey), but in no way could justify the pricing, especially with missing features like Android Pay and not even having Wear 3.0.

At $50, I don't care about missing features now! :)

Where can I find the 2.7 update or any custom wear rom?
[Wear OS Software and Hacking General] New8killer:
I had one of these watches when they first launched. I returned it because of the vzw crap they put on it. I don't like Verizon messages app and it really wants you to use it. I would buy one again and also throw in $50 to anyone willing to get root and work a custom ROM for it. I have rooted all of my previous Android phones before the pixel XL and would love to root this watch to get rid of vzw apps and just run what I want with better functionality! If anyone is interested please let us know!
[Wear OS Software and Hacking General] Gizmomeow:
Also picked up the $50 watch and would love to have a clean watch as well. NFC payment would be a plus but mostly want to get all the junk off this watch.
[Wear OS Software and Hacking General] grendude:
Has anyone had any success with contacting verizon to get them to release the GPL source code ?

I think that would be the best place to start.

Find some contact info. and start bombarding them en mass with requests.
[Wear OS Software and Hacking General] davehasninjas:
Isn't this just a white-label device? If so, would we target Verizon for GPL or the actual manufacturer, Quanta Computer?
[Wear OS Software and Hacking General] rubber guard:
id increase the bounty, $25 from me to a dev who can get NFC working and extra LTE band support
[Wear OS Software and Hacking General] maamdroid:
Found this interesting. In a verizon promo video it has the android pay app on the watch. I won't get mine until next week. Is this app on there but doesn't work?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lN3W6th6lPI&t=0m30s

Screenshot of the youtube video

https://imgur.com/a/nWj0s
[Wear OS Software and Hacking General] flashesbuck:
I started setting up a gofundme... But lost interest, to much work to set one up. I thing a 15-20$ buy in would raise quite a bit of money for a developer
[Wear OS Software and Hacking General] dandrumheller:
I don't care about LTE, but I'm in for $20 for NFC functional with Android pay.
[Wear OS Software and Hacking General] scloutkst:
I'm in 20 for nfc and android pay and an extra 30 if we get root or rom
[Wear OS Software and Hacking General] v2.2v:
This watch is definitely not a bad buy for $50....BUT....after doing the 2.0 update I can no longer sync my apps. I have

factory reset like 3 or 4 times. I have tried turning wifi on and off, airplane mode on and off, unpairing and repairing,

etc....nothing works. I remember when i first got and paired the watch (when it was on pre-2.0) it showed the "syncing apps" when going through first set up. After 2.0 update I no longer get that when pairing. Any ideas to get these apps to sync again?

And for some reason it says im on android 7.1.1 lol I have a Pixel 2 XL on 8.1
[Wear OS Software and Hacking General] dandrumheller:
As someone who hasn't used Android Wear at all yet (wear 24 arriving today) I was under the impression that as of wear 2.0 update, apps need to get installed directly to the watch (from the play store app on the watch) rather than installed to the phone and synced to the watch.

Or am I not understanding your issue properly?

I would interpret your screen shot as the Android version number of the watch, not the phone. Don't believe Verizon will ever issue another OS level update for the wear 24, so unless we get root and custom ROMs for the watch, it will always be on 7.1.1.
[Wear OS Software and Hacking General] v2.2v:
You are correct, they have to be downloaded on the watch. Here is the issue lol....My playstore on the watch crashes after like 5 seconds. No force close or anything. Just crashes. Therefore I can not download anything on the watch. I have tried factory resetting, unpairing and pairing again, toggling airplane mode, toggling wifi, etc.... nothing works.
[Wear OS Software and Hacking General] dattguy:
My experience:

You'll eventually get the Android Wear 2.8 update.

Apps sync over Bluetooth to the phone and then are available for install (if they are Android Wear compatible).

The original 'Syncing Apps' can take upwards of an hour, maybe more depending on what you have installed (again, syncing over Bluetooth, which is slow), so please be patient.
[Wear OS Software and Hacking General] v2.2v:
Here is video to show what is happening:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/vWqMqcBdZIZcV8Bj2
[Wear OS Software and Hacking General] mistermojorizin:
It let me sideload the wear apk of pay from apk mirror through adb. It opens and even let's me add payements methods. But says enable nfc. There's no settings to enable nfc, unlike watches with working nfc that have am extra setting under connectivity.
[Wear OS Software and Hacking General] shasha1334:
I'm having the SAME issue and it's driving me crazy. Just got the watch today. Were you able to resolve this?
[Wear OS Software and Hacking General] Big Boy Laroux:
Same issue for me as well. The app constantly crashes, then tries to download an update. But it's still stuck on version 7.5.08 M-All.

---------- Post added at 04:38 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:59 PM ----------

Ok, got it working! i kind of backed into this, so not sure which of the steps ultimately did it, but it appears to have boiled down to Google Play Services needing the update.

1) I first forced my watch to use its own wifi.

- Selected to "stop using carrier profile" (not delete) (in sim info)

- turned off Cellular and bluetooth in Connectivity (leaving only wifi), as well as truned off bluetooth on my phone (i think this helped with faster downloads on my watch)

- I also had the watch on the charger during this time, not sure if that matters.

2) Then I Updated Android Wear App on watch

- This had to happen pretty fast but i eventually got it

- Open play store, quickly swipe from top, select my apps, select "update"

- I had to do this a few times (because play store was of course crashing). But eventually Android Wear updated to 2.8

3) Then I updated Google Play Services

- Once Wear updated to 2.8, I was prompted with a notification of "Must update Google Play Services to use Android Wear". I clicked this a few times, but nothing seemed to be happening. Not sure if this would have eventually gone through on wifi or not... So I:

- Turned off Wifi on the watch

- Turned on bluetooth on both watch and phone (to pair them again)

- The next time i clicked the Google Play Services notification it started to download, then updated!

After Play services update was complete, i could then access Play Store with no issues!
[Wear OS Software and Hacking General] flashesbuck:
Anyone else get a sucker with there cheap watch? Kinda wierd
[Wear OS Software and Hacking General] Big Boy Laroux:
ha ha i did. Went right in the trash. lol
[Wear OS Software and Hacking General] carlson03:
Yep, it was partially opened....yeah, it went to the trash too
[Wear OS Software and Hacking General] dandrumheller:
Ha ha. Yep. My daughter was thrilled - strawberry and cream flavor, apparently.
[Wear OS Software and Hacking General] shasha1334:
Thank you for this! So I was able to get Android Wear updated to 2.8, but I am not getting a notification to update Google Play Services. What version does it say you're on for google play services?
[Wear OS Software and Hacking General] Big Boy Laroux:
I am now on 11.9.75
[Wear OS Software and Hacking General] ThatEpicChris:
So, I did the exact same thing as you and I am stuck at this point as well. I thought that VZW disabled the NFC toggle in settings - so I tried to forcibly enable it via ADB with the following commands:

(Via ADB Shell)

svc nfc enable

With that, I was given the error:

NFC feature not supported.

Because of this - it seems that Verizon has not activated the NFC chip entirely within AW. This means that we have to figure out how to activate the chip within the Watch; I am currently researching how, but I have not been successful yet. Lets do this - if VZW can't, we can!
[Wear OS Software and Hacking General] bam099:
Force Android Wear 2.8 update on Wear24

I just got mine today also (yay 50$), and I hope we can get a dedicated forum now that a bunch of modders have access. For anyone antsy to get Android Wear 2.8 on there and don't want to wait you can follow these instructions:

you can sideload it from apk mirror if you want. you gotta enable wifi debugging and have adb on your computer. Then open a command prompt and do this:

adb connect [IP of your watch:port]
adb install -r [app.apk]

This is the APK to install: https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/googl...id-wear-2-8-0-182823779-android-apk-download/

credit: https://www.reddit.com/r/AndroidWea..._on_techrabbit_with_code_i_love_this/dtiayap/
[Wear OS Software and Hacking General] mistermojorizin:
I tried that and a few other commands. No luck. I think without root and being able to modify system, we won't be able to do it. My nfc enabled phones have an nfc apk installed. I sideloaded it from my pixel but it's a user app. Didn't work.
[Wear OS Software and Hacking General] ashhabmahdi:
Hello there I'm an avid android user rooting and roms but not a programmer or anything so I come to xda. I wanted to ask everyone about how we can grow a community for verizon wewr 24 smart watch. Given the price $80 I think it's the best bang for the bucks as every other watch is north of 200. Wanted to know how I could make that happen. Coz with custom rom unlocked bootloader this thing could be a beast !!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+] Rehvix:
WORD OF CAUTION​

XDA and it's developers cannot be held accountable for device malfunction. No one is responsible for what you do to your device except [B]you[/B], or any other things that happen because [B]you[/B] tripped knox. If your alarm doesn't wake you up in time for your presidential meeting on nuclear warfare, leading to your home country getting blow to bits, its [B]your fault[/B]. :)

About Me

TrueStockN

Features

Installation Instructions

NOTE: First boot will take some time since the ROM is de-odexed. Give it about 10 minutes and be patient!

Credits

Important Notes

XDA:DevDB Information

TrueStockN, ROM for the T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+

Contributors

LEGONIKES

Source Code: https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s6-edge-plus/SM-G928T/TMB/download/G928TUVS4EQK1/197855/

ROM OS Version: 7.x Nougat

ROM Kernel: Linux 3.1.x

Based On: TouchWiz

Version Information

Status: Stable

Current Stable Version: 4

Stable Release Date: 2018-03-03

Current Beta Version: 4

Beta Release Date: 2018-04-06

Created 2018-01-07

Last Updated 2018-07-21
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+] Rehvix:
Bugs

v1:

-none

v2:

-Small things missing, wallpaper cropper, video calling, video editor

v3:

-Reboot when calling via Bluetooth user reported

v4 beta:

-Unable to change language after initial setup

-Video Calling not working

-Bluetooth not working *fixed*

-Location not working *fixed*

-Samsung Cloud Restore, Backup, Sync not working user reported

v4 stable:

-None that I know of

-If you find something, please report it!

Installation Instructions

v1:

-Download ROM and Magisk

-Reboot into TWRP

-Wipe Dalvik, Cache, Data, and System

-Flash ROM and latest Magisk

-Reboot and enjoy!

v2:

Same as v1

v3:

-Download ROM and Camera fix

-Reboot into TWRP

-Wipe Dalvik, Cache, Data, and System

-Flash ROM and Camera fix

-Reboot and enjoy

v4 beta:

-TAKE TWRP BACKUP. This one is experimental and may or may not work for you!

-Download ROM

-Reboot into TWRP

-Wipe Dalvik, Cache, Data, and System

-Reboot

-Complete setup and reflash ROM, no wipes

-Reboot and enjoy!

v4:

-Same as v4 beta

Notes

1. Magisk Manager sometimes requires it being opened before granting root access to apps. Do that at least once after setup.

2. Viper4Android is ready for setup if you followed the directions right (v4 beta and stable). All you have to do is open the app and follow the on-screen guide (I recommend the power saving option, works same as others but doesn't destroy your battery).

3. AdAway is preinstalled but also requires user setup before it can be enabled. Open it, download sources, reboot.

4.Note users must flash a kernel after the ROM. Use your own, look one up, or use Poseidon Kernel Non-Tmobile users will also experience bluetooth related issues. If thats a problem for you, flash your own kernel. This, however, will not impact the *majority* of users, so you can run as is.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+] Rehvix:
Changelog

v1:

-In Main OP

v2:

-HEAVILY debloated: lots of unnecessary stuff has been removed

-S8 Home Screen and Weather Widget

-Few CSC and build.prop mods

-Rest from v1

V3:

-DEODEXED

-DEKNOXED

-DEBLOATED

-Updated System Apps (Camera, Gallery, Phone, Messages, etc.)

-Build.prop optimizations

-Smart Call (worked in beta, having issues for stable even though i kept it the same)

-AdAway (Blocks ads, credits to XDA)

-Viper4Android Ready (still need to install busybox and other steps)

-Rooted (Magisk 16 inside rom)

Most likely more I can't remember atm...

v4 beta:

-G928T/G928F base

-Busybox installed

-Viper4Android 100% Ready

-

S Pen Features

-Same as v3

v4 stable:

-SM-G928T base

-Smart Call Enabled

-Fast Boot Enabled

-S Health Working

-Wi-Fi Calling Enabled

-VoLTE Icon Enabled

-Video Calling Working

-Oreo Boot Animation Enabled

-Probably more, can't remember

DOWNLOADS

Versions 3-4

Android File Host

Camera Fix for v3 Flash after ROM

Make sure to report any issues!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+] androidbadboy:
Congatulations on Your first ROM buddy, you did include some good info that I didn't know, Grats again!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+] nijom:
Installed the ROM last night. No bugs so far. I'm in India using my brother's TMO S6E+ as he has upgraded to OP5T..

Thanks a lot for your work.. :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+] rrusek:
Upgrade from 6.0.1?

I'm on ★[ROM] [STOCK] G928TUVU2DPD1 | 6.0.1 | Deodexed | KNOX Free | 4.22.2016 ☆ 1 2 3 by jovy23

Can I still upgrade using the above install method or do I need to put Stock Nougat using Odin?

Thank you in advance,

RJR
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+] cesardht94:
Same question here

Can I upgrade from 6.0.1 rooted ROM? Or perhaps I need to download the modem and bootloader of 7.0?

Thanks in advance.

---------- Post added at 02:32 AM ---------- Previous post was at 02:31 AM ----------

Same question here

Can I upgrade from 6.0.1 rooted ROM? Or perhaps I need to download the modem and bootloader of 7.0?

Thanks in advance.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+] FSadino:
Thread closed due to missing sources. Use report button when you ready to provide them
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+] Rehvix:
Thanks!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+] Rehvix:
How has the rom worked for you in the long term? Battery life, etc.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+] Rehvix:
The rom includes all the files you need to function correctly. Should install no issue. Make sure to wipe dalvik, cache and system.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+] androidbadboy:
LEGONIKES can You offer assistance with that ROM of Yours? Can You give support? Are You willing to answer all the questions?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+] Rehvix:
Of course
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+] Rehvix:
How can I be of assistance?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+] FSadino:
Thread Cleaned

XDA Forum Rules​
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+] androidbadboy:
FSadino Sorry and again Thank You for assistance.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+] nijom:
great so far. I am using the S6E+ as my secondary phone. so I haven't pushed it intensively. Battery and RAM usage are so good as its debloated :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+] Rehvix:
v2 is now live! If coming from v1, dirty flash works no problem. If first TrueStockN installation, wipe dalvik, cache, and system before flash. Install Magisk after rom!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+] AFFAFXP:
as soon as my phone is done charging I will give this a try. I have not done any roms but one aos6.01 autra light ROOTED ROM.... I will post my feedback. THANK YOU for the time and effort people like myself really appreciate what you do.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+] androidbadboy:
Can You upload to different service than Google or Microsoft Please. If that makes some king of a problem than ok.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+] Rehvix:
Yes, they were removed intentionally to decrease the size of the system partition. Install Zedge or similar from the Play Store to set your ringtone and notification sound.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+] Rehvix:
Does this happen with a wired headphone or bluetooth?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+] Rehvix:
My screen shattered and a few pixels died. For how heavily I use my phone I didn't want to keep it the way it was. Since repairing it was too expensive, the next best thing was replacing it. The replacement isn't an s6 edge+ though. I do plan on keeping the broken phone, so I can continue to provide support for this ROM, however, updates won't be as frequent since it's no longer my daily driver. Not to mention stable v4 is as complete as I can imagine it being. But thank you all for your trust and support.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+] MARKHALID:
Can I install this on Note 5 N920G Indian Variant.. currently using Mystylerom Latest ROM.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+] Rehvix:
You can, just make sure to re install your kernel after you flash the rom
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+] sidneyk:
Very decent, well performing ROM

Flashed this last night, since I learned the hard way that I had permanently broken Samsung Pay by rooting anyway. I was running the latest Samsung stock firmware for SM-G928T and it was looking like a decent upgrade itself. Your ROM is nice and clean and performs well. I'll live without Samsung Pay for now. Hoping that you may be able to do something with the latest firmware for this device at some point. Maybe add an advanced power menu to get to the different modes easier. Good work, keep it up.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+] MARKHALID:
Success

I've Installed It On My Note 5 As Mentioned. It Was A Success. I just flashed the ROM without kernel. Every thing was good except that the hardware keys( back and recent) were not working.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+] Rehvix:
Yes, flashing a Note 5 kernel will fix the issue with hardware keys
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+] Rehvix:
Sorry to here about Samsung Pay. Most users are informed about that before tripping Knox. Google pay is still an option for you though, since my ROM keeps safety net true.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+] MARKHALID:
Thanks

Will try it on next update of yours.

Currently on mystylerom latest.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+] sidneyk:
Actually, I had broken it trying another ROM and just didn't run across the SPay info or even consider that it would break before taking the plunge. The other ROM had a couple other issues I didn't like,but this one has great battery life and performance so far. I had to get some ringtones and such restored to be completely happy, but otherwise all good.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+] MaStErB_1984:
I have problems regarding bluetooth-calls...if I take a call my phone restarts everytime....an idea? It also restart if I call somebody via bluetooth (tested in my car).
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+] Rehvix:
Hmm, this issue has been reported in previous builds as well. I honestly have no idea what's causing it and was hoping a rebuild would fix it. If anyone has a did for this issue, sharing would be greatly appreciated.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+] frankieboy1233:
The bluetooth issue must be a kernel difference between the t and f model, once I installed a t based rom on my f model and experienced the same freezing.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+] Rehvix:
Could you please try installing a kernel specifically made for your variant? And let us now how it goes?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+] MaStErB_1984:
I´ve installed a different kernel for my variant (SM-G928F). I´ll test it later in my car ang give a short feedback.

regards, Benni
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+] DocDroid:
Just flashed this yesterday and working like a charm!

Quick question -- any way to remove the Galaxy apps? I tried using Titanium Backup but when I tried to remove, error message says "failure to find apk." I'm guessing it has something to do with those apps being system apps. More specifically - email, galaxy apps, internet, messages, samsung health, and sidesync.

<edit> device idle is draining my battery. Thoughts on that too?