Since Samsung has had their Android Wear version of their Gear watches announced (and available for order today), what's the odds of that ROM being loaded on our Gear 1 devices? I, for one, have not gone to Tizen yet in hopes of this taking place and it seems like we are on the verge of this happening. I know it will not be an official release, but something where a rooted device would be needed.
I second ur hopes - held off on Tizen for the same reason
Whether or not Android Wear's better than Tizen all depends on which apps you use on your phone. Android Wear (like Google Now) is dependent on using Google's apps and services. Most of what Now reports off of is scraped from Gmail. I don't use Gmail or any Google apps I don't have to so Now and Android Wear are useless to me and those like me. Most corporate/professional users that use MS products, Exchange, and connect to secure networks (which typically limit apps used for personal use) aren't going to be Android Wear candidates.
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SeauxCrazy said:
Since Samsung has had their Android Wear version of their Gear watches announced (and available for order today), what's the odds of that ROM being loaded on our Gear 1 devices? I, for one, have not gone to Tizen yet in hopes of this taking place and it seems like we are on the verge of this happening. I know it will not be an official release, but something where a rooted device would be needed.
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I'm sure it'll fit perfectly with gear 2. I see the .tar having the drivers for the watch it's a dependent of
I would be very interested in a Wear port too.
As far as I can see, not too many things have changed on the Gear live compaired to the Gear 1.
Sure, the CPU would be faster but the screen and memory size are the same.
Count me in as well, this is where xda shines.... people coming together to contribute to the common goal. Can't wait.
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How come every time someone starts a discussion inquiring about possible uses someone else feels the need to chime in why they don't need it? FYI-we don't give a rats ass about ur corporate structure-we want Android wear - go pontificate to ur secretary please
shamrock505 said:
How come every time someone starts a discussion inquiring about possible uses someone else feels the need to chime in why they don't need it? FYI-we don't give a rats ass about ur corporate structure-we want Android wear - go pontificate to ur secretary please
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I second this !!
shamrock505 said:
How come every time someone starts a discussion inquiring about possible uses someone else feels the need to chime in why they don't need it? FYI-we don't give a rats ass about ur corporate structure-we want Android wear - go pontificate to ur secretary please
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It's a discussion forum, no? Everyone here is a wearables early adopter so are interested in whatever comes next. And not everyone here uses their devices the same way or wants the same things. Other than blind fanbois who clearly have no objectivity, I enjoy hearing people's different views; even if I don't agree with them. Your post added less to this discussion than mine did. People wetting themselves over something no one here knows the functional value of (yet) is the height of fanboi-ism. Android Wear could change the world as we know it. It's going to take more than a five minute conference dog and pony for that to happen.
A discussion by folks who want wear not about discussing why someone doesn't need nor want-not a fan of any particular aspect - just bored with Gear 1-if motor 360 looks good I'll purchase, if not then wait a while
Does it only work with Samsung products, I have an invite for an one plus one I want to know if it'll work with the phone too?
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I have been waiting for Android Wear to be released. I believe it would be a wonderful fit for the galaxy gear 1. Let's not forget the functionality of the gear 1 using the Null ROM....android based. Today's conference reiterated how coding would not be that much different for normal Android code. Sounds promising to me.
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From earlier discussions and threads I believe Android wear requires a 4.4 based Rom to operate. The Gear 1 Roms and Null Rom are 4.3 based. The real hurdle will be getting a 4.4 Rom on the Gear. The Devs and contributors on XDA are very talented so with this release of the Gear Live maybe they can accomplish it.
I am curious what the battery will be like on the Gear Live with the always on features of Android wear. The screen has to go into some type of low power mode for the 300mAh battery to last through a day. I also have a Qualcomm Toq that I picked up cheap on ebay, that uses a Mirasol Screen and only has a 240mAh battery. I get 4-5 days always on with it (even over night). The Toq has a tiny processor, runs a unique OS, and the colors are not vibrant, but it is a very capable demonstration smartwatch. I think there may be a future for more advanced Mirasol screens.
Anyway good to see some excitement over our Gear 1. I have enjoyed being an early adapter and experimenting with Null and Tizen on the watch. Maybe Android Wear is in our future.
I want to see this. I really need to get off of this touchwiz train. Wear works with any android at least 4.3.
Hey can someone help me unbrick my alcatel one touch evolve tmobile? I tried using adb and sdk but its not working correctly for some reason. It just says closed every time i try to execute a command... :/
Btw i bricked it by editing the build prop
Does watch styler app work w Gear live?
Ian. B
Good question. Though I think you are about 1 week too early.
bballengphd said:
Good question. Though I think you are about 1 week too early.
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I'm sure a quite a bit early haha, but it's a discussion that you'll see a lot of I'm sure.
SeauxCrazy said:
I'm sure a quite a bit early haha, but it's a discussion that you'll see a lot of I'm sure.
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Sorry i was refering to @Mr Ian B's question on watchstyler on Android Wear, didn't realize it could have applied to your original question in the OP. :cyclops:
Android wear was just announced yesterday, so it will probably be a while before devs can get their hands on a device, then another while before we see a port, only after that will we see if other features like watchstyler will be able to be ported onto android wear, should not be a major problem as both are of the same platform.
Personally I cannot wait to see a port of Android wear onto the gear1, I would like to see how my gear1 fares withe the screen on feature:laugh:
As I'm sure many of you have heard by now Google announced Android Wear on ios this week (start of sept 15) but apparently this first iteration will only work with a few smartwatches. One of those mentioned was the urbane and since ours is basically same hardware I was wondering if anyone has managed to get this to work yet ? Yes I know this means admitting that you have a different phone that is NOT an android but Android Wear is android so it is a valid question. thanks.
UPDATE: Looks like the discussion has already started see here http://forum.xda-developers.com/and...ndroid-wear-ios-connectivity-t3052524/page106 post#1060 onwards...
The watch requires Wear 1.3 to talk to iOS. It's this reason the older watches aren't "supported" because without an Android phone connecting to them first they'll never get the update.
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The watch requires Wear 1.3 to talk to iOS. It's this reason the older watches aren't "supported" because without an Android phone connecting to them first they'll never get the update.
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Mine works fine with iPhone 6 (IOS 8.4.1)
Hello All,
I bought a used ATT Note 3 that's coming today. I've been reading up on rooting, Lollipop, battery life,etc on this phone and have some questions before I make "fatal" changes. Right now I'm using the LG E980, it's stock rooted and very happy with it. Great battery life, nice camera and has served me well. I'm on 4.4.2 and have read up on the "good and bad" of Lollipop. So here's my questions:
#1---The phone (Note 3) is now running 4.4.2. If I "Geohat" root it, will I be able to OTA to Lollipop if i want later on? Will it trip Knox?
#2--- Do I really want Lollipop? I've been quite pleased with Kit Kat but the "geek" in me loves new things, but I've read horrible problems with Lollipop along with people that say it's okay. Also, I really can't find too much on revision 2 of Lollipop if it's good or not.
#3---Is the only way of rooting Lollipop that long, drawn out ODIN process? Once again, is it worth having Lollipop?
#4---If Lollipop is worth it, do people notice (especially) connection problems to car audio? Battery life? Connection issues? Other apps not working?
Basically----Is going to Lollipop the equivalent of going from Windows 7 to Windows 8?
I have a Samsung Gear2Neo and Oneplus One running custom Lollipop rom (5.1). Can someone assist me in paring the watch to the phone? Android wear pairs the watch but gets stuck at updating soon after pairing. Any Ideas/ Solutions ??
The neo runs tizen not android wear. As far as I know it will only work with samsung phones with out a custom rom.
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From what I read on random webpages, one can use workarounds to get it working with any android device. Even if that's not true, is there a way to flash/root and make it android compatible?
Your best bet ie to flash the android wear port. Making it usable across multiple platforms. What i did.even with owning galaxy device.id rather run android wear.
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kaos420 said:
Your best bet ie to flash the android wear port. Making it usable across multiple platforms. What i did.even with owning galaxy device.id rather run android wear.
Sent from my 0x1 Note 3...... I love tep
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Best Regards. Stock 4.4.2 and 5.1.1 Ok. The rest I never get the bluetooth to pair...In veritas, I never gave to much though about it...Congrats, my daughter gave me one and I seldom use it.
Borgador said:
The neo runs tizen not android wear. As far as I know it will only work with samsung phones with out a custom rom.
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well as far as you know your wrong. there is a working android wear port.
Hi all,
I have decided to use my LG Urbane after around a year or so! I have charged up the watch and everything seems fine, the new Wear OS update looks really nice and my watch is smooth.
My watch has the following applied to it:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/sm.../nws2-170620-003-modified-boot-img-4-t3702100
I understand that things may have moved on, and I saw that there is a overclock to a higher frequency:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/smartwatch/watch-urbane/max-kernel-t3866646
Should I flash the new kernel? What advantages would I see over what I currently have? Also I spotted that the max kernel is pre-rooted, my phone isn't rooted so would there be any sort of conflict? What advantages are there to rooting Urbane?
Finally, what other tips or suggestions for mods or updates with Wear OS? There was a bit of custom ROM development back in the day, does anybody suggest exploring that?
Finally, how many other people are still using this device in 2019?