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[Android Software Development] gamefreakgcb:
Its really difficult to find the MBW-150 though.
[Android Software Development] fiveseven808:
Not as difficult as one might think. There's six MBW-150 Classic Editions being sold on ebay right now for $100 shipped worldwide.

I have a saved search on there to alert me when any good deals pop up. The most recent completed auctions have sold MBW-150s for around $60-80 shipped. There have been at least 10 auctions (not counting multiple lots) for the 150's in the past 2 weeks as well.
[Android Software Development] wing_addict_usa:
if anyone is looking

http://www.expansys-usa.com/sony-ericsson-mbw-200-bluetooth-wrist-watch-evening-classic-176087/
[Android Software Development] mathiosn:
look here and here at what I have done with the mbw-200 series
[Android Software Development] fiveseven808:
Damn!!! I love your collection! And you did a VERY nice job at turning the mbw-200 series less feminine! I'll definitely base my next watch band off of your pictures!
[Android Software Development] mathiosn:
I got the bands from these 2 sites very good prices and fast delivery.
[Android Software Development] fiveseven808:
Thanks man! I was wondering though, I couldn't find the watch band used in your second picture on the evening classic. I really like it! Do you think you can provide a link, or at least let me know which site you purchased it from if you remember? Thanks!
[Android Software Development] mathiosn:
here is the link http://www.thestrapshop.co.uk/pages/mwb/stainPop/T34.htm
[Android Software Development] d2tw4all:
curveball

I'd like to throw a curveball at the devs here. Very recently, a root was developed for the motorola motoACTV android based watch. As a result, we now have a full android device in a watch form factor and a growing population of folks who are rooting it. Trouble is, because it's not one of these bluetooth connected watches there is no easy way to get openwatch like functionality on it. My question is, any way to have an openwatch client application that can be loaded on the motoactv that emulates the functionality of the watches? Ideally I'd love to be able to get notifications of emails, texts, phone calls, etc by pairing the motoactv with my blackberry phone, but at this point I'll take anything. Any chance someone wants to make this happen?

Tom
[Android Software Development] chriscardinal:
Someone bought up 7 MBW-150 Classics from the seller in Hungary at the $50/$37 shipping price, much to my frustration.

He just posted one more MBW-150 at $99 + $29 which I bit the bullet on and bought, since my MBW-150 is about two years old and the display is completely faded now.

Kicking myself for costing myself $40 for no good reason. Bleh.

Seller mentioned that he had to pay more for this one and that they'll all be MBW-200's he sells from here on out. Maybe someone else will unearth a supply somewhere, but I use the watch for music control all the time, though I can't STAND the MBW-150 music edition, so this is what I'm stuck with.

Hope to get at least another two years out of it, but I realize that's probably crazy.

Bleh.
[Android Software Development] gamefreakgcb:
Can't even find one on eBay.
[Android Software Development] NekoHunter:
I actually bought one on Amazon that was listed there as being an MBW-200 Evening Classic. (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002VKARQ4/ref=oss_product) Instead of the Sony MBW-200, I received the MBW-150 knock-off pictured on that Deal Extreme link. It pairs as a headset, and I couldn't get it to work at all with OpenWatch. Needless to say, I'll be returning it.

What's the story on this? There's a community of people who love the idea of a notification watch, but the industry isn't supporting us. The options as I see them are the Sony MBW series that are strangely difficult to find, the Sony LiveView that from all indications isn't really built to be a watch (and doesn't look the part), and a few others like the inPulse and the MetaWatch that are in a completely different world price-wise. Even the new Sony SmartView, the LiveView's successor, will have a chintzy rubber band.
[Android Software Development] JimSmith94:
I think the analog version of the MetaWatch is the most "normal" looking watch today, and moneytoo has OpenWatch running on it. It still doesn't look "normal" enough for me, so I'm hoping the replacement displays for the MBW-150 being discussed in another thread pan out.
[Android Software Development] stephenking:
works with nexus s too. i had to reset the clock.
[Android Software Development] JimSmith94:
I let my MBW-150 battery run down enough to turn off Bluetooth. My display has been faded to invisible for a long time and I have forgotten the button sequence to turn BT back on. Could someone please post the steps, button by button?
[Android Software Development] Raudi1:
As far as I remember you just have to long press the top right button. But since I haven't used the watch for over a year, I could be wrong ;)
[Android Software Development] JimSmith94:
Thanks but that didn't work. I thought it was bottom right button three times and top right button once, but that's not working. Since I can't see the display, I'm can't even say for sure if the watch is really charging. Until it's charged, Bluetooth won't turn on anyway. Does anyone else remember?
[Android Software Development] fiveseven808:
Hold down the lower right button and the watch should vibrate. That'll toggle your bluetooth.

Push the bottom right button 4 times (BT toggle, msg notify, not sure?, pairing mode) and then the top right button to go into pairing mode.
[Android Software Development] JimSmith94:
That was it, thanks! :D
[Android Software Development] tektor:
OpenWatch and ICS?

Has anyone tried OpenWatch with Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)? Any luck? I'd really like to flash my phone, but still love my MBW-150s - I have a couple that still work for the time being.

Thanks!
[Android Software Development] machmandp:
Hio

I am using ARHD ICS on my Sensation XE and it works no problems

although i have found if the watch is disconnected and openwatch is still running the battery drain is huge but when connected its fine

In fact with ICS i dont need to use Juice defender anymore as i am getting almost 2 days of usage now from 1 charge.

As regards to Openwatch itself it still wont display Gmails on the watch so i have to setup K9 which works fine
[Android Software Development] sarvesvara.dasa:
Are there any new models supported than the listed ones? Any alternatives?
[Android Software Development] santet:
wanted to know as well

im very interested in this as well. Are there any new models which are supported by open watch on android. My MBW-150 battery has died and the OLED has faded so need a replacement.
[Android Software Development] redejong:
Works with galaxy Note

I did not see mentioned phone in the list, So Galaxy Note is also working with the app.

Well done and thanks!!
[Android Software Development] cgollner:
WoooW! This is an idea I had never fought of. Great idea!
[Android Software Development] yeouda:
is there anyway to keep the screen of the prada 2 always on to see the time at any moment to avoid to press the button each time I wanna check the time?
[Android Software Development] nicknack171:
So i just got the sony MBW 200 and for about 2 days everything was perfect with hooking it up to my rooted Evo. Now this morning i wake up to find it disconnected and ive spent all day trying to get it to work again. The evo finds it and will let me enter the code but it says paired but not connected. Openwatch doesnt find the watch or anything. idk im just frusturated and looking for some help. Thanks!
[Android Software Development] akira28hk:
Uncheck (disable) "Keep awake when disconnected" in the settings of OpenWatch.
[Android Software Development] JimSmith94:
My MBW-150 always says it is paired but not connected and it works fine, other than the display is completely dark.
[Android Software Development] nicknack171:
But none of the functionality is working, it doesnt even sync time or date
[Android Software Development] antipaq:
No one talks about SONY SMARTWACH ?

http://www.sonymobile.com/us/products/accessories/smartwatch/
[Android Software Development] fiveseven808:
LiveView 2.0? No thanks. Check the LiveView threads for more info. There's a plugin for the original liveview for openwatch, and it works kinda well, but the interface is plain horrible compared to the MBW series.

I want watch looking devices again!
[Android Software Development] antipaq:
I had a LiveView and I sold it

I'd like to give a second chance.
[Android Software Development] JimSmith94:
My point was that it doesn't have to say connected to be functional. My functionality works and I am paired but not connected, so you don't need to pursue that part. As long as it shows that it is paired, you're on the right track.
[Android Software Development] sci05:
App works on nexus 4.0.3 with inpulse watch but I get random fcs every so often anyone else?
[Android Software Development] Sebz4n:
How can I use Openwatch with my LiveView device?

I have hooked it up to my Galaxy Nexus, but I can't use many plug-ins, as the LiveView application on my phone does not detect them for some reason!

Only the applications that can be opened via the android market (The ones that has an open and uninstall button in the market, not just an uninstall like many plug-ins) shows up in the app, it's very annoying and I would like to try OpenWatch!

So can I use Openwatch? Or can I solve this problem in some way?
[Android Software Development] AMoosa:
You need to install adw launcher and then set up a custom shortcut activity to enable them.
[Android Software Development] AMoosa:
To get live view to work for all / any / some notifications, see my post:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=24009063
[Android Software Development] bremair:
What a great app but what a bull**** of mbw 150.

I got a mbw 150 classic and executive and after one year I can't read the screen anymore. I read the problem with the brightness of the oled is a distruction error.

Do anyone know a different watch that works with this awesome app?
[Android Software Development] mterry63:
For those interested in the current display lifetime of these watches, I purchased the MBW-150 Music Edition and MBW-200 from Expansys back in November 2011.

The MBW-150 orange OLED is noticeably faded, and unusable in all but dark conditions. The MBW-200 with white OLED is still going strong, however.

I think this will be my last purchase for Openwatch, however. I'm hoping my current watch will last until this device comes out http://www.kickstarter.com/projects...-android/?mc_cid=2e54eda878&mc_eid=bc1e6ad408
[Android Software Development] JimSmith94:
That Pebble watch looks pretty cool. I still like the look and feel of my MBW-150 Executive though. Too bad SE has abandoned us.
[Android Software Development] mterry63:
I agree about Sony Ericsson, but nothing else to do but move on. The things I like about the pebble is the screen is always on, and the battery lasts 7 days. I'd rather have a more traditional analog looking watch, but I can live with an analog watch screen on a digital device.
[Android Software Development] Raudi1:
The same goes for me. I have pledged for a pebble on kickstarter.
[Android Software Development] landwomble:
MBW-150 up for sale

If anyone wants one of these, I have a mint Sony MBW-150 (the cool black and orange one!) for sale up on eBay right now. Boxed, with charger, no fading and mint condition.

eBay item ID 251042311715. Would be nice to see it go to a fellow XDA-er...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251042311...id=m570.l2736&_nkw=251042311715&_fvi=1&_rdc=1
[Android Software Development] landwomble:
Now sold....
[Android Software Development] gamefreakgcb:
Crap I would've liked to have bought it.
[Android Software Development] mikepotts64:
Have you seen the analog metawatch? I have taken delivery on one in the last week and it is essentially running as it should with my Samsung Galaxy Note.

More here
[Android Software Development] larrytango:
Randomly searching the threads (trying to make a way to trigger the camera to take a photo via the watch) and I notice it was me who bought this watch from you lol.
[Android Software Development] damonous:
Prada Link - alternative to OpenWatch

I thought I'd let anyone know who might be looking that there is now an alternative to OpenWatch on the GooglePlay store, if you're using an LG Prada Link LBA-T950 bluetooth watch: "BT Link".

https://play.google.com/store/apps/...=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5pbmZpbmlxLmJ0bGluayJd

I just found it today and so far, so good. With BT Link you can actually silence or reject incoming calls via the watch (OpenWatch doesn't support this), as well as retrieve the content of text messages! Now, on the contrary, OpenWatch still has a one-up to give you 'buzz alerts' (no content, just notify) for alarms & events. Still, I think BT Link is the way to go, since it makes the watch more as it was designed to work (not having to pull your phone out-of-pocket to view text content.

I am glad that I finally managed to acquire a Prada Link. Definitely the next best thing to a SE MBW-150 (assuming that we're talking about an exceedingly rare 150/200 with a fully working OLED). I hope that the Prada's OLED turns out to have a much longer life that SE's, because compatibility, reliability, and more just blow in every other design on the market, compared to these 2 designs. I've tried them all (aside from an InPulse), and (at least with my LG Optimus 3D's bluetooth stack), I've either encountered constant link-failure, or randomly-missed texts & calls with the alternatives on the market:

WimmOne --utter crap (at least when I tried it 4 months ago): 'missed calls & texts' while connected; poor connectivity stability; consumes the audio profile instead of the watch profile. (BTW, the 'missed calls', etc was repeatable for me: I could call my phone while the Wimm was connected and the phone would not ring. Disconnect and everything was back to normal.)

MetaWatch -- earlier firmwares ok for receipts, but terrible on connectivity reliability & battery life; latest v3.1.0 suffers 'missed texts & calls'; all firmwares have flaky recharging (you have to forcibly reset to change from 'charging' to 'running' & vice versa); weird operational issues if you have watch in the sun and sweat (causes shorting on the contact leads, time resetting causing the watch hands to move--bizarre stuff).

Knock-off MBW-150 -- connectivity & display ok (although text size too large/clunky), but uses the audio profile like the Wimm.

SE LiveView -- these aren't on a fire-sale for no reason: dreadful connectivity reliability; garbage aesthetics; about the only thing going for it is that it at least uses the right BT profile.

And no: the LiveView was so bad that (although I considered it) it turned me off from trying 'version #2' (Sony SmartWatch).

Also, at the end of the day, although the analog MetaWatch (no longer sold) looks sexy, and much better than the online stock photos, the only watches that look like things adults should wear are the MBW-150/200 and Prada Link. Everything else is pretty sketchy; some look ok if you change the band. (I'm not saying this to insult anyone; just providing my impressions in order to save someone else's money who like me who wants something classy and functional.)
[Android Software Development] mbirth:
I think you can do this with OpenWatch, the Locale plug-ins and Tasker. I made the FWD-key on my MBW-150 enable/disable the Hotspot feature. And I made a script which displayed incoming Google Talk messages on the watch. A feature which didn't work in OpenWatch for some time.

The thing I don't like about the Prada is that you have to push a button to read the time.
[Android Software Development] jam_27:
Please confirm if openwatch is working on jelly bean or not?
[Android Software Development] mbirth:
Working fine here. At least for music. Didn't try the other things as most of my notifications come from Tasker tasks.
[Android Software Development] jam_27:
Thanks, can someone also confirm that rest of the functions are also working with Jelly Bean please.
[Android Software Development] JimSmith94:
I hope Moneytoo or someone else knowledgeable is still following this thread. After the last of my MBW-150 displays bit the dust, I bought this BT watch from an eBay seller to try: http://www.dealextreme.com/p/0-8-ol...h-caller-id-display-and-vibrating-alert-23915. After so long with no display, the icons on the setup screen of this phone are a joy to behold!

Previously Moneytoo said this watch is like the LM958, which is supported, but I'm having problems with it. The biggest one is that when the watch is paired, it unpairs my Plantronics BT headset and vice verse.

I haven't been able to get OpenWatch to connect to it, but when it is paired with the phone, it vibrates when a call comes in, but no caller ID in the display. For text messages, there is no vibration or display.

OpenWatch did "discover" the device and shows it's unique MAC address. I have unchecked "Phone audio" profile in the phone's BT settings, but every time it repairs, that gets rechecked.

I see that BT Link is in the Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.infiniq.btlink. Does anyone know if this might work with this watch?
[Android Software Development] JimSmith94:
Bump, is this working for anyone? At this point I'd be happy just to get this watch working with the phone without OpenWatch. Here is another link and picture of the watch I have: http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/c16c/
[Android Software Development] JimSmith94:
No one else uses this watch? I think my eBay dispute time has passed, so I'm stuck with it now. :(
[Android Software Development] supersonic64126:
You are probably correct...nobody else uses this watch because it is useless! I made the mistake of buying one when my MBW 150 OLED display faded and I couldn't find another MBW 150. It worked for a few days when paired directly with my phone (without openwatch), and only for single line caller id (number only). After a few days it would no longer power on, and hasn't worked since. Rather than return it I figured I'd crack it open and see if I could use the display in my MBW150, but no luck. It wouldn't fit and I ended up ruining both watches trying to get it to fit. Found a "brand new" MBW150 on eBay in Finland, bought it for a stupid amount of money, turned out it was used and repackaged/shrinkwrapped to look like new, but I kept it anyway because it worked and I was desperate. Lasted 2 months before the OLED faded completely again (my original one lasted 1.5 years), so I finally threw in the towel. Openwatch is awesome, and I thank the developer for all his hard work, but Sony just forgot us watch geeks. I ended up getting a Sony Smartwatch and it works great (3 months now). I do miss my MBW with openwatch though. As cool as the Smartwatch is, I have to explain to everyone why I'm wearing a small Sony flatscreen television on my wrist, and I look like the biggest geek on the planet. Also, while the email alerts (all I use it for) are great, I have to tap it twice everytime I want to check the time. Not a perfect solution by any means, but it'll have to do for now. Once you get used to getting email on your watch, it's hard to go back. Anyway, I think it's finally time to throw in the towel and give up having a nice looking analog mens watch with bluetooth/smart capabilities. It's just not worth the money or aggrivation...
[Android Software Development] JimSmith94:
Thanks for the info. I actually like the looks of the watch, so I may just start wearing it anyway.
[Android Software Development] arctophile:
Happy to report that I have OpenWatch 1.5.1 working on my GS3 with 4.1.1. It's not 100% - OpenWatch shows "Watch disconnected" most of the time - even when keep awake is enabled - but pressing the Play button on my MBW-150 instantly gets me a report on my SMS/Gmail/Battery anyway (without the little "Watch connected" popup). *shrug*

Notifications - calls, gmail, sms, music all work as they did on GB for me.
[Android Software Development] dr_Henio:
Hi, please help.

I have a Samsung b5512 (Android 2.3.6 dual sim) and MBW-200.

I have a problem. Call notification works only on SIM1. When I call on SIM2 watch a notification is displayed only for 3 seconds.

Longer holding down the left button on watch, displays the status of the number of SMS, CALLS, GMAIL etc.

After that the notification does not work, bluetooth is still connected. Other notifications are not working (SMS, MMS, Gmail, etc.), and also suspend the operation of the watch.

I have to disconnect and re-connect bluetooth.

Please help me.

How do I get the rest of the notification SMS, MMS, etc.

How to avoid suspension by pressing a button on the phone.
[Android Software Development] PVTD:
Hey all,

My MBH-200's screen faded out completely, and I still want to connect my watch to my Samsung Note.

Thing is, not being able to read the watch's screen, I can't connect it :/

So if any one can explain the steps on how to pair the watch (What buttons to press) it would be gratefully appreciated!

(I remember it was something like: right-down, right-down, right-up. It vibrates then but my phone can't communicate with the watch :( )

It comes out handy when I forget my phone, that the watch vibrates or when I get a message or incoming call.
[Android Software Development] dr_Henio:
I have instructions. I can scan for you.

Try: entry menu one right-down approval right-up (on/off bluetoth)

2 right-down approval right-up (on/off mesage)

3 right-down approval right-up (on/off lose your phone)

4 right-down approval right-up (on/off detection,connection)
[Android Software Development] JimSmith94:
First delete the BT pairing on the phone then:

4x button on the lower right

1x button upper right

This initiates the clock pairing mode

Then press the upper and lower button on the right until the display goes white (I think it will vibrate too), this deletes the pairing of the clock

Then long press the lower right button to initiate a new pairing

Now the phone should find the watch and you can pair it with code "0000" if necessary
[Android Software Development] Pernod99:
No new improvements, Features .... for "OpenWatch" --- SHAME, Sorry it ist such a GOOD App :crying:
[Android Software Development] dr_Henio:
Why not work on Samsung Galaxy Y Pro and Samsung Galaxy Y Pro Duos ?
[Android Software Development] dr_Henio:
OpenWatch will be developed?

There will be new versions? cooperation with phones which now does not work? With Android 4.0 and up? Do I need to get rid of watches MBW?

Happy New Year 2013
[Android Software Development] JimSmith94:
The latest version works fine on my Sprint Note 2 running Jelly Bean 4.1.2. My MBW-150 display faded completely long ago, but the vibrations still alert me to new messages. The only possible glitch that I've noticed is that I have to make my phone visible for a couple minutes after a reboot for the watch to connect.
[Android Software Development] dr_Henio:
Someone confirm correct operation with Samsung GT-B5330 Galaxy Chat?
[Android Software Development] mark2410:
ooooh, could anyone possibly give me instructions on haw to pair an mbw-100?

mines the same with the screen faded to the point of invisible but think the rest still works
[Android Software Development] Raudi1:
Search this thread. There were some people with the same problem as you.

On a side note: Anyone of you expecting a pebble? Mine should come next week and I really hope it delivers at least the same possibilities as OpenWatch.
[Android Software Development] JimSmith94:
I have this saved for my MBW-150, so maybe it's the same for your MBW-100. Of course your display won't go white, but it will start pulsating/vibrating when it deletes the old pairing and automatically goes into pairing mode.

first delete the bt pairing on the phone then:

4x button on the lower right

1x button upper right

this initiates the clock pairing mode

then press the upper and lower button on the right until the display goes white, this deletes the pairing of the clock, then long press the lower right button to initiate a new pairing