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[Android Software Development] M4G101:
Hi,

yesterday i got my MBW-150. It works almost perfectly.

I only have two little Problems.

1. I only can control WinaAmp from my MBW if i first launch Winamp on my phone. Then the controls work.

Is this normal? Shouldn't it be that if i press the play button the clock should launch Winamp?

2. I'm using K9Mail as my MailClient. The notification works on the clock. I get the mail infos(Sender/Topic).

But in the overview it doesn't show my Unread MailCount. I changed the tag to "UnreadK9". But it doesent work. I'm using K9 3.313.

My Phone is a Samsung Galaxy S running Froyo.

Thanks for any help.
[Android Software Development] bassjam:
Thanks for this app!

it's a pleasure to use it with my htc desire

i would like to change the path of the music player, what i have to do to put mortplayer instead of the player by default

Thx
[Android Software Development] konawayne:
Thinking of buying one for my tab, but how reliable are the sony watches? Read a few reviews about lcd screen dying, battery not charging, but that could be due to mobilecityonline, which sales them for $120/$94.
[Android Software Development] pshdo:
@moneytoo

Hi there...:)

Your software looks fantastic...

Have you any idea if you are going to also support the new SonyEricsson LiveView device, as it´s original apk is really bad...

It would be really fantastic to have something like this app for the LiveView also...:cool:
[Android Software Development] JimSmith94:
I've had my MBW-150 for about two years or so. As long as I turn Bluetooth off at night, my battery usually lasts a week or so between charges.

About a month ago, my display started to fade. Does anyone know if/where I can buy a replacement display? If not, I'm willing to buy a watch that doesn't work, as long as the display is good. Before you ask, I haven't tried to take my watch apart yet, so I'm not sure if replacing it is even possible. If the price is right, I'll take the gamble.
[Android Software Development] landwomble:
Works for me, but took me a while...its two LONG presses that launches it, not two short ones....!

Anyone found a way to lock phone when lost bt connection to watch? Tried with locale and lock plugin but didn't work...
[Android Software Development] belrik:
OpenWatch firmware problem with Galaxy S?

So which firmware do you have? OpenWatch is crashing on lots of actions- crashes when a call is recieved, crashes when screen unlocks. Not to mention it's inability to detect WinAmp running sometime, when it also starts the default music player so that I have 2 songs playing at the same time! It's happening very often. I'm on the stock firmware from Samsung, I got the GPS fixed and applied Voodoo Lagfix but neither of those should affect BlueTooth.

I am looking to move to a better ROM so if you have a good suggestion that would ensure compatability with OpenWatch then please tell me.

thanks
[Android Software Development] adolfotregosa:
just update your galaxy S to the oficial JPO firmware ! openwatch works perfectly on that one
[Android Software Development] belrik:
OK, I'll try. The only reason I haven't is that Kies refuses to recognise my phone, I've tried Win7 x64 and Win XP x86 but that's a different thread....

I'll make a concerted effort once Voodoo Lag Fix is tested and reliable on Froyo, hopefully CM 6.1 will be released soon too.
[Android Software Development] nkstn007:
where am I able to buy the mbw-150 executive?? Ive searched this thread and no real answers. I only see it on the ebay.de website and they don't ship to the USA. Sony says they are not available anymore. Where did you guys get yours? And how much?
[Android Software Development] JimSmith94:
This guy has five available on the US eBay site: http://cgi.ebay.com/Sony-Ericsson-B...572265303?pt=Wristwatches&hash=item27b6e63757

The seller is in Israel, but he says he ships worldwide.
[Android Software Development] nkstn007:
For $220? That's too much isnt it? From what I read people have been getting them for around $100 right?
[Android Software Development] landwomble:
Probably. Mine was 99 euros from Germany to UK.

Have you tried asking the eBay sellers what they'd charge for shipping?
[Android Software Development] sonias:
Sería posible compatibilidad con spotify??? y la posibilidad de descolgar llamadas?? gracias.
[Android Software Development] exiva:
Is anybody using this with the $70 thinkgeek watch? http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/watches/c16c/

Does it work? and does it display like the Sony Ericcson in the first post?
[Android Software Development] levior:
Hi. What is the class and package name for stock player of X10 v2.1?
[Android Software Development] pratishk:
Other apps

Does anyone know if we can get other apps to notify us.. am wondering if I can get the sportypal app to notify me on the phone, time, miles, etc..??
[Android Software Development] arctophile:
Sleep mode?

Hi there,

First thanks heaps moneytoo, this app kicks arse. Found an MBW-150 Classic on amazon.de and am loving it with my G1 running CM6.

However, OW is draining my battery something fierce during the night, even with BT switched off.

I use toggle settings to turn all my radios/sounds off at night, but I can't find a profile switcher which will let me kill/restart OpenWatch. Found one called EasyProfiles which lets you start apps according to a rule, but not kill them.

How do others manage this? I really only want OpenWatch to run while I'm awake, but I would be happy for it to run but not use its "Keep CPU Awake" function at night...is there any solution for this? Tried searching the thread to no avail.
[Android Software Development] nkstn007:
wow so they shipped to you? I have tried to email them but they are not responding. Which company you buy from? and did you just buy it and put in your address and it shipped? or what? How much was shipping?
[Android Software Development] Notacop:
I have the same question. I think this app looks awesome and I would love to take advantage of it.

I have the Samsung Captivate from AT&T, rooted and running a custom ROM. The MDW watches are hard to come by and the LM watches seem to be sold out on dealextreme.

I saw the Sony Ericsson liveview, which looks really awesome as well, but not for sale yet in the US.

Any guidance is greatly appreciated.
[Android Software Development] arctophile:
Sorry to get your hopes up; I had it shipped to a friend in Germany who brought it to me when he came to visit.

Now about that sleep mode...anyone?
[Android Software Development] ox_eye:
Does this software works with the new Sony Liveview watch on Galaxy S Froyo 2.2?
[Android Software Development] Raudi1:
As far as I know, it doesn't work, but there is the official software for Android you can use.
[Android Software Development] berbecverde:
I got the Liveview but i am very disappointed.i think i will get a mbw-150 instead.:(
[Android Software Development] Raudi1:
And why are you disappointed? Played with the thought to get one myself, but I will probably stick with my MBW-150 since it's looking much better and it can also be used in school during tests :P
[Android Software Development] berbecverde:
It is almost unusable. It keeps disconnecting and does not reconnect automatically, and to reconect you may need to restart the liveview. It also freezes the phone sometimes. I am used to wash my hands with my watch on but the liveview is not waterproof so I am afraid that I am going to forget and take a shower with it.

It is a great idea but SE f **ked this up big time. It is not their first bt device, so I do no understand how can they make a device that can not stay connected. There is a plugin that allows us to access the contacts and make a call using the liveview , but again because of the very unstable bt connection it is driving me crazy.
[Android Software Development] arctophile:
Reconnection

To be fair to SE, my MBW-150 with Openwatch only reconnects reliably when the "Keep awake when disconnected" setting is enabled, which drains the battery, so perhaps it was a conscious decision.

Then again, on the MBW-150 all I have to do is tap the Play/Stop button and it reconnects, so I guess that's better than the Liveview.

Oh and it's waterproof to 30m and doesn't look too geeky, which I like (I prefer subtle geekiness ;)).
[Android Software Development] zevrosenthal:
LiveView is really a piece of junk that I got and returned right away. Agree with other posters that the software on Android (2.2 w/my Galaxy S) is also buggy and froze my phone. It did, however, get me hooked on the bluetooth watch idea and I bought an LG Prada and MBW-150 on ebay. Still waiting on the MBW but got the Prada today and it paired beautifully with OpenWatch and is working great - notifications, etc! To those that developed OpenWatch a big thanks - I went to your website and made a donation (under my work email address)!
[Android Software Development] navahoo:
as i got my third mbw150classic today i would like to know if there´s any update for the standard twitter app

and will there be whatsapp support in the future?

however .. very big thanks @moneytoo! :)
[Android Software Development] jofran2:
powerAMP can launch? I fail
[Android Software Development] gorelshv:
Hi, been using this GREAT app with my hd2 (android) and mbw 150 watch for a couple of days and it works great.

I have a question: is there a way to make the phone ring or sound some kind of an alarm upon disconnection?

This way, if I leave the phone or if someone tries to steal it it would make a sound and reveal it's location.

Thanks.

Edit: also, is there a ptt voice app that can be triggered by pressing and holding a button on the watch until it is released? Using this, along with a bt headset could be awsome.
[Android Software Development] Shawheim:
i have a bt watch but i cant figure out what kind it is :(
[Android Software Development] KingCifer:
is there any way to make this work with mw600 device?
[Android Software Development] Raudi1:
I want to control MPC (Media Player Classic) on my PC with my watch. I know there is openwatch for windows, but I don't have BT built in and I would have to pair it each time...

But it is possible to control MPC over a web interface and there are apps like MPC Remote from which you can control it in Android. So it would be great if it would be possible to control MPC Remote like a normal Mediaplayer on Android.
[Android Software Development] belrik:
Thanks!

Thanks very much, I've upgraded to Froyo and after a week of testing this has been rock-solid.

It's a shame that the event names aren't sent but I've experienced no crashes, or FCs since the upgrade so I guess the Froyo BT implementation makes a lot of difference.

Thanks for a cool app.
[Android Software Development] mleitman:
Hi Serchend, which beta version did you install? I'm having the same problem with my Samsung Captivate i896.
[Android Software Development] muken:
Battery Drain in last version...?

Hi!

I've been using OW for quite some time now and it has been working pretty good. However, since the last update I have problem with the battery in the watch. It does not last for even a day anymore.

This happened sometimes with older versions as well, but the work around to fix it for me was to reset the watch and then re-pair the watch with the phone again and also restart the Bluetooth stack in Android. This work around does not seem to work in version 1.2.0 for me.

Anyone else have this problem?

Is the previous version available for download somewhere to eliminate any other problem?

Thanks for a great App!
[Android Software Development] DjDarkDragon:
Ive got the same problem.

My watch does not even hold a day when i use OW.This SUCKS because i LOVED OW on Windows mobile.
[Android Software Development] dodjob:
Hi there,

I have a mbw-150 music edition and drive it on a htc hero with floyo 1.1.9.

Well everything works (veeeery good) for me except the "double play press" action. From the begining the double press action brings me to the "overallview of the mails/sms/calls and battery status menu (the same as three time top right button) ad doesn't launch anything.

On the other hand if any of my music player is opened (standard or winamp) all the controls work. But I definitively cannot start any apps with this ****ty double press :-D

I've changed the package and class to try to launch anything else but the problem remains.

the modifications I've made are shown here:

http://www.smartmadsoft.com/forum/index.php?action=vthread&forum=9&topic=219

Anyone has also no possibility to start an app? If yes any workaround?

Cheers!

H.
[Android Software Development] Raudi1:
I think it is a general issue with froyo

Sent from my HTC HD2
[Android Software Development] landwomble:
My mbw-150 is similar. Double tap on play gives status of battery, no unreadable mails etc but no app launch. HOWEVER a long press on play followed by a second long press DOES launch apps properly. Im not sure if this is by design but I'm quite happy with it this way. Took me ages to notice though....!
[Android Software Development] dodjob:
Thanks Raudi ;-)

We will then wait that our "liebling" developer find a fix. ANyway the rest works.. and works pretty damn slick :-)

Concerning this issue I didn't see a "what works" and "what doesn't work" post for this app. (it may be a quicker way to find infos) and that could avoid uninteresting post like mine :-/

Gruß,

H.
[Android Software Development] dodjob:
AH ah X-) Then everything works!!!! X-))))

THANKS a lot landwomble you're the man!

;-)

++

H.
[Android Software Development] k_myk:
First of all, I'd like to thank you for this awesome piece of software! I use it and love it:)

Since we have new version of facebook app in android market witch chat and partial push notifications, is it possible to add some of them to openwatch? :>

P.S. Is it normal that long gtalk messages appear on the watch as multiple? And is it normal that when I choose "use system font" notifications don't scroll on the watches display? Sorry, but I'm kind of an fresh user, since I use it for just couple of days:P

Cheers!
[Android Software Development] xenocit:
MBW-150 Music Edition and HD2 WWE Latest issue

Sorry, wrong thread :) I deleted my text :P
[Android Software Development] freddirty:
I've bought my MBW-150 watch yesterday. Everything works fine but I can't solve one thing yet.

I'am using the timerrific software to turn off services which are not totally unwanted at night (mobile net/sounds/vibra/bt). Timerrific switch off the BT very well at the evening, but openwatch software "fights" against :) and turn back on. I've wake up a few times night and heard the connection vibrating signal from the watch.

Is there any way to kill the openwatch sw/srv for the night? Timerrific can control mute, vibrate, brightness, wifi and airplane on/off custom to my schedule only.
[Android Software Development] idaho999:
Amazon.de

Hey all,

I have a MBW-150 from here in the Czech Republic. I'm American, living here, and Amazon.de ships to the Czech Republic.

If you would like a watch, we can work something out to ship here, and I'll forward it to the US.

Let me know. :) And donate! I'm going for a beer next week with moneytoo. ;)

Jeff
[Android Software Development] petebrackley:
help please cant pair mbw with x10pro

Hi this is a plea for help

i have downloaded openwatch onto my xperia x10 mini pro but cant seem to get it to work or even open and my mbw150 can be paired but not connected

wot am doing wrong?

cheers
[Android Software Development] gorelshv:
It's OK, it supposed to be paired but not connected. Make sure that the openwatch program is started, meaning you pressed the "start" button from the menu, and then press the upper right button on the watch. you should see a "watch connected" massage on your phone.
[Android Software Development] remixtech:
Hi,

To start, thanks for this app i was using your app on WM 6.1 ;) nice works !

But with my Desire HD, and my mbw-150 SE there is a problem with multimedia player (the original one from the HTC Desire HD)..

Next Song works ;)

Previous Song works ;)

Increase/Decrease volume okay !

But Start/Stop dont works... It mades juste gap the file... (I Use long press..)

Thanks ;)
[Android Software Development] PaTTeX67:
hello

I have buy this watch:

CW-BW03 Vibrating Bluetooth Watch

aliexpress.com/product-gs/336964152-2011-Display-Caller-ID-Watch-wholesalers.html

any chance to make it working with openwatch ?

Bye
[Android Software Development] ardeban:
Same on here with an HTC Desire HD.

Great great great work.

It's a pity I only got the Music edition, I'm looking for executive edition and it seems it's out of stock everywhere.
[Android Software Development] Raudi1:
Except for Germany it seems again. But why are the SE BT watches only really available in Germany? Not that I'm complaining, since I'm from Germany, but I'm just wondering...
[Android Software Development] darkshadow83:
After I saw this great program I bought myself a MBW-150. I love it!

I've also donated to support the developments in this program.

Is it possible to adjust the display timeout for when you press the stop/play button? I think it's set to 4000 ms now, but I would like to set it to 7000 ms or 9000 ms.

Also I noticed that the alarm notifications don't show up on the watch (Samsung Galaxy S). Is this something that can be fixed in a next version?
[Android Software Development] shino:
I don't think "UnreadK9" work properly.
[Android Software Development] c99koder:
I've added support for the OpenWatch API to the official Last.fm Android app. You should be able to view track info on your watch, and skip / stop tracks with the watch's media controls. This will be available when we release the next update in the next few weeks.

Edit: A few users have tested this build with their watches and confirmed that it works. Thanks for testing!
[Android Software Development] moneytoo:
About the Pandora player: I'm not sure if I will be able to do anything with this. The problem is, to try the control features I need to run Pandora first. But since Pandora is US only... :(

I can make Pandora running fine on desktop, iPhone and WM but for some reasons the VPN I use doesn't work in Android and other things I tried didn't worked (probably Pandora checks few more things than I patched in the binary). And I'm not willing to pay just to use different VPN...
[Android Software Development] Escaladez2:
The challenge has been completed. Someone found a way to send ascii (letters and some symbols if I understand correctly) to the watch. It would be fantastic if someone wrapped what he did into OpenWatch.

http://hackaday.com/2009/12/18/bluetooth-bracelet-hacked/
[Android Software Development] josodo:
Hello...I am using v 0.3.3 on a Motorola Milestone/Droid with a SE MBW-150. Its works perfect but the clock battery drains WERY fast...
[Android Software Development] guyhoang:
Just got my MBW-150 Executive. Your app is awesome!

Do I have to do anything special for the watch to preview the text? All I get right now is the mail icon.

Thanks!
[Android Software Development] wing_addict_usa:
Please keep working on this! I am ready to donate!

I have a G1 with Cyanogen and just got a MBW-150 watch for Christmas today!

:mad: I thought basic caller ID would work out of the box but I guess not. Hopefully Cyanogen goes Android 2.0 very soon or you can make it work on Donut.

I am very sad and was very excited to use my watch but I can't! :(
[Android Software Development] moneytoo:
Does the "Test" feature display envelope and text?

This Android 2.0 ROM for G1 uses kernel from Cyanogen http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=589344 Currently this is the only way how to make it work now.
[Android Software Development] wing_addict_usa:
I will try it. Thank you.

Merry Christmas to me. :D
[Android Software Development] wing_addict_usa:
How do I know if I have an updated MBW-150 or not? And what's the different in functionality?
[Android Software Development] moneytoo:
MBW-150 Update is the later version of MBW-150 Classic (in white). There are some behavior differences between the old and new version however it's currently not implemented since these features are not used.
[Android Software Development] wing_addict_usa:
Oh ok I have the MBW-150 Executive edition, so I have a MBW-150 regular, correct?

Amazing software. Donation sent.

I had to rollback to Cyanogen due to the buggy 2.0.1 on the G1 but looks forward to going back soon once Cyanogen updates.
[Android Software Development] Wishmaster2:
Does anyone know when openwatch for android will be compatible with the Prada Link Watch?

smartwatchm for Windows Mobile already is.
[Android Software Development] moneytoo:
Basic Prada Link support is planned for next update. It should be out in a few days or a week. ;)
[Android Software Development] Wishmaster2:
Great!!! :) :D

Make your PayPal account prepared for a donation! ;)
[Android Software Development] wing_addict_usa:
One idea, make the battery bar a signal bar. Since I won't be pulling my phone out of my pocket, I would like knowing that it is connected.
[Android Software Development] moneytoo:
Fancy a graphical logo? :D Now possible with 0.4.0.

Maybe you could use the new <OperatorName/> tag for this... I wanted to include signal strength indicator but receiving the signal strength value but it seems to me too battery draining. I will investigate...

Edit: It's not possible to read signal strength on Android. They removed it from 2.0 but it could be back some day...
[Android Software Development] _KNT_:
Crazy idea, but nice if someone would have two phones:

A client-server architecture via bluetooth. OpenWatch is on phone A connected to the watch, but also is paired with phone B, witch sends notifications to A to appear on the watch.
[Android Software Development] moneytoo:
Something like this? :D

http://www.smartmadsoft.com/forum/index.php?action=vthread&forum=4&topic=18
[Android Software Development] _KNT_:
Exactly! But maybe with Android/Maemo/S60/etc also? <prettyplease> :P
[Android Software Development] guyhoang:
It works better for me with the MBW-150 Update as the device.
[Android Software Development] de_goeiste:
Big Suprise

By accident a saw on the internet an article about the liveview. They said that 3 years ago there was a better solution with better connection stability. They were talking about these great phones. After a search they were in a shop here in holland for € 74,- . I ordered one and today i recieved it. What a nice phone!! And with this lovely piece of software it's even better!!!

One request:

Can you add WhatsApp notifications??

Many Thanks,

Remi.
[Android Software Development] remixtech:
So it is really a desire hd specific problem :)
[Android Software Development] antipaq:
Hello !!

Santa Claus brought me a MBW-150 and I agree with everyone: The OpenWatch Application is fantastic. Thank you very much to the developers.

Merry Christmas to all!
[Android Software Development] dharter:
ThinkGeek BT-Watch for X-mas

Wife bought me a bluetooth watch from Think Geek. Installed the Open Watch software on my Evo. The watch will pair with EVO but the OpenWatch application does not recognize it.

Has anyone used OpenWatch with the following watch: thinkgeek.com/gadgets/watches/c16c/#tabs

I'm a developer myself and would like to understand what it would take to update the application or how to configure latest build to work.

Thanks

DCoder
[Android Software Development] melonman:
Another thank you for this great application. I have received a MBW-150 Executive for Christmas and it is working great with my Dell Streak. :-)
[Android Software Development] salexanda:
I've got an htc wildfire 2.2 official ROM of htc and I want to know if someone try the sony ericsson watches MBW-150 music edition with this kind of wildfire before to buy this watches.

Thanks in advanced to yours answers.

Sincerely
[Android Software Development] illconn:
Nexus one & Thinkgeek Watch

I too got one of the Thinkgeek BT watches ;) and i can get it pair up just fine with my nexus one but having difficulties with open watch :) i would absolutely Donate if i can get it to work propperly :)

Thanks!