[Q] Android Wear SmartWatch Hardware DIY topic

Hello everyone, i want to ask something about Android Wear OS and Hardware Specs which is related my Bachelor of Science Thesis subject. First of all, I searched the forum; there were no answers about my question, I also searched developer.android.com/wear and there were no extra information, it contains information about well-known smart watch developers' products such as sony, samsung, lg, etc...

so, my intention is building both software and hardware parts of a special version of android wear device. that means, i need to etch special pcbs, solder chips onto that pcbs, mount capacitive touchscreen, build metal body (cnc cutted) on hardware side

then i must reconfigure, rebuild and fine-tune the stock android wear rom for my specially built hardware, for example my design includes 9-DOF IMU sensor, then i must write its driver (*.so) for my hw, and so on...

And the question is, i want to know if there is any documentation or technical datasheets, example pcb designs, hardware compatiblity lists, reference diy projects, etc?

thanks guys
-fatalblade.

!!!-Best Compass App Yet Developed for Wear-!!! topic

Hi All,

We are thrilled to present you the best compass app specially developed for android wear, CompassX. CompassX designed survivors, outdoorers, hikers, climbers, bikers and aviators in mind. We focused on ease of use and functionality at the same time the design and look of compass. Our app supports LG G Watch R, Moto 360, ZenWatch, LG G Watch, and all other smart watches runs on Android Wear.

Since we are lunching our first app for android wear and will lunch many more, we wanted to make it free for two week for our first pitch up. Please let everyone know who have an android wear, about this app, every share on Facebook or Twitter will support us and develop professional wear apps. If we see enough attention, we may keep it free for ever.

There is also a CompassX Pro version which is under development. CompassX Pro will have barometric altimeter screen(if your watch supports it) and horizontal - vertical leveller + artificial horizon in addition to compass screen.

Please check it out, let us know what you think if you like it please share our app on Facebook Twitter, let your android wear friends know about it.

Remember to keep it easy:) there may be macro issues, please let us know and we will fix it immediately.
Please give us a like on facebook on our facebook page and please and please and please share the page on facebook and twitter!!

DOWNLOAD FROM GOOGLE PLAY

Android Wear new version Feb 26th, with it new problems topic

I am getting tired of starting posts with the new problems each version of firmware etc brings but here it goes anyway.

I received an update to Android Wear on my phone(2014 Moto X) Feb 26 which also updated the Android Wear on my Moto 360. Notifications have been working since however my watch has clearly been losing connection to my phone as my Smart Lock/trusted device feature has failed to operate three times so far. Instead of the phone auto unlocking I have had to put my pin in. The watch and phone have never been more then 4 or 5 feet apart. This very very rarely occurred with previous versions.

Sigh, why does each version get worse, and does google test this stuff at all???

[APP] Music Playlist for Wear - Start playing Google Play Music playlists from Wear topic

We recently launched a wear application which allows users to view their Google Play Music Playlists on their Wear and let them start playing selected playlist on their phone device.

* As I am a new user I am not allowed to paste outside link, so I have attached the screenshots.

Application Name: Music Playlists for Wear

Do check the app and let us know any feedback or suggestions.

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!!!-Best Compass App Yet Developed for Wear-!!! topic

Hi All,

We are thrilled to present you the best compass app specially developed for android wear, CompassX. CompassX designed survivors, outdoorers, hikers, climbers, bikers and aviators in mind. We focused on ease of use and functionality at the same time the design and look of compass. Our app supports LG G Watch R, Moto 360, ZenWatch, LG G Watch, and all other smart watches runs on Android Wear.

Since we are lunching our first app for android wear and will lunch many more, we wanted to make it free for two week for our first pitch up. Please let everyone know who have an android wear, about this app, every share on Facebook or Twitter will support us and develop professional wear apps. If we see enough attention, we may keep it free for ever.

There is also a CompassX Pro version which is under development. CompassX Pro will have barometric altimeter screen(if your watch supports it) and horizontal - vertical leveller + artificial horizon in addition to compass screen.

Please check it out, let us know what you think if you like it please share our app on Facebook Twitter, let your android wear friends know about it.

Remember to keep it easy:) there may be macro issues, please let us know and we will fix it immediately.
Please give us a like on facebook on our facebook page and please and please and please share the page on facebook and twitter!!

DOWNLOAD FROM GOOGLE PLAY

!!!-Best Compass App Yet Developed for Wear-!!! topic

Hi All,

We are thrilled to present you the best compass app specially developed for android wear, CompassX. CompassX designed survivors, outdoorers, hikers, climbers, bikers and aviators in mind. We focused on ease of use and functionality at the same time the design and look of compass. Our app supports LG G Watch R, Moto 360, ZenWatch, LG G Watch, and all other smart watches runs on Android Wear.

Since we are lunching our first app for android wear and will lunch many more, we wanted to make it free for two week for our first pitch up. Please let everyone know who have an android wear, about this app, every share on Facebook or Twitter will support us and develop professional wear apps. If we see enough attention, we may keep it free for ever.

There is also a CompassX Pro version which is under development. CompassX Pro will have barometric altimeter screen(if your watch supports it) and horizontal - vertical leveller + artificial horizon in addition to compass screen.

Please check it out, let us know what you think if you like it please share our app on Facebook Twitter, let your android wear friends know about it.

Remember to keep it easy:) there may be macro issues, please let us know and we will fix it immediately.
Please give us a like on facebook on our facebook page and please and please and please share the page on facebook and twitter!!

DOWNLOAD FROM GOOGLE PLAY

!!!-Best Compass App Yet Developed for Wear-!!! topic

Hi All,

We are thrilled to present you the best compass app specially developed for android wear, CompassX. CompassX designed survivors, outdoorers, hikers, climbers, bikers and aviators in mind. We focused on ease of use and functionality at the same time the design and look of compass. Our app supports LG G Watch R, Moto 360, ZenWatch, LG G Watch, and all other smart watches runs on Android Wear.

Since we are lunching our first app for android wear and will lunch many more, we wanted to make it free for two week for our first pitch up. Please let everyone know who have an android wear, about this app, every share on Facebook or Twitter will support us and develop professional wear apps. If we see enough attention, we may keep it free for ever.

There is also a CompassX Pro version which is under development. CompassX Pro will have barometric altimeter screen(if your watch supports it) and horizontal - vertical leveller + artificial horizon in addition to compass screen.

Please check it out, let us know what you think if you like it please share our app on Facebook Twitter, let your android wear friends know about it.

Remember to keep it easy:) there may be macro issues, please let us know and we will fix it immediately.
Please give us a like on facebook on our facebook page and please and please and please share the page on facebook and twitter!!

DOWNLOAD FROM GOOGLE PLAY

!!!-Best Compass App Yet Developed for Wear-!!! topic

Hi All,

We are thrilled to present you the best compass app specially developed for android wear, CompassX. CompassX designed survivors, outdoorers, hikers, climbers, bikers and aviators in mind. We focused on ease of use and functionality at the same time the design and look of compass. Our app supports LG G Watch R, Moto 360, ZenWatch, LG G Watch, and all other smart watches runs on Android Wear.

Since we are lunching our first app for android wear and will lunch many more, we wanted to make it free for two week for our first pitch up. Please let everyone know who have an android wear, about this app, every share on Facebook or Twitter will support us and develop professional wear apps. If we see enough attention, we may keep it free for ever.

There is also a CompassX Pro version which is under development. CompassX Pro will have barometric altimeter screen(if your watch supports it) and horizontal - vertical leveller + artificial horizon in addition to compass screen.

Please check it out, let us know what you think if you like it please share our app on Facebook Twitter, let your android wear friends know about it.

Remember to keep it easy:) there may be macro issues, please let us know and we will fix it immediately.
Please give us a like on facebook on our facebook page and please and please and please share the page on facebook and twitter!!

DOWNLOAD FROM GOOGLE PLAY

Blocked Texts still being sent to android wear? topic

so on my S4 i have blocked numbers,people text me that i dont want to talk to soo i block them (add to spam numbers (on galaxy)
so i got a text from one of these blocked numbers and it still popped up on my moto 360
i do have wear messenger,idk if thats the reason why or what
does anyone know?

Looking for app like SwimIO for android wear topic

Hi,

Anyone knows if there is something like this for android wear ?

Thanks,
Alik.

Pairing Android Wear without Android Phone or Table (Via Virtual Machine) topic

Hello everyone,
It's been a long time since I have viewed the XDA forums. A brief background of what I was working to accomplish was to activate and use an Android wear device without pairing to a phone. I did not find any articles online or procedures for this. What this method allows you to do is pair, fetch software, and get notifications (email etc.), via your PC. The basic test setup is running Android x86 v4.4-RC2 as a virtual machine under Parallels on a Macbook Pro. Steps are listed below. Hope this helps in others endeavors.

1. Initially install Parallels desktop. (Virtualbox was tested but would not work with the Bluetooth hardware_
2. Run the pre-configured experimental Android VM from Parallels initially creating the virtual machine.
3. After successfully installing the new Android VM bundled download Android x86 v4.4-RC2 iso.
4. Shutdown the initially created VM and mount the iso to a virtual cd drive. Set boot order to start with cd first.
5. After startup in grub go to the install Android option (last one)
6. During the install allow formatting of the virtual drive and overwrite the initial operating system that was installed with the new version.
7. After startup of the new virtual machine with the correct image setup your Google account to access the play store.
8. Download Google Wear and install.
9. Go to the vm settings while running and check to share both Bluetooth and web cam USB devices.
10. Go to settings in the Android VM and then Bluetooth. Attempt to pair with the watch.
11. A prompt will come up in the actual OS to pair with the watch, this is ok click on pair in the main os.
12. The main os will say the watch is not connected but the guest Android VM will now recognize the watch and start the pairing process.
13. Once pairing is complete simply use all functions that would normally be used in the virtual machine.
13a. In order to receive text message notifications by your computer when paired use a carriers text app such as Verizons connect app.

Not All Heroes Wear Capes | An Amazon Experience (downgrade Fire OS 4.5.2) topic

I hate being a noob to a website, it took me like 30 minutes just to try and figure out how to make a thread. I hope a thread wasn't already made about this but I just wanted to share my story. I made this account to share a successful Amazon experience regarding downgrading the Fire OS 4.5.2.

I first wanted to root my Kindle a couple of days ago when I found out that I needed root permissions for this app to work. I spent countless hours trying to figure out how to root my Kindle Fire HD 7" with OS 4.5.2. This went on for a while until I had found a one click rooter that seemed like the solution at the time. The problem was that I noticed that it was failing so I contacted the support and they told me that the recent update made it impossible for their software to work. Disappointed, I searched the Internet some more and came across this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/kind...o-3-2-t2956953. I now became interested in downgrading the system on my Kindle so it could soon become rootable. To be honest with you, I thought the new update seemed excellent at first with all the new fixes I received in the note delivered to my Kindle. The look was fantastic but the OS really limited me in what I could do. A lot of the third party apps I once used became impossible to use. I experienced a lot of crashing and sometimes they wouldn't even open at all.

I was a bit reluctant to contacting them after reading bad customer support experiences and I kind of pushed it off to the side. Last night, I decided to email them and this is what I got back:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/atta...1&d=1424630101
http://forum.xda-developers.com/atta...1&d=1424630101
http://forum.xda-developers.com/atta...1&d=1424630101

So, I went into the Customer Service chat and my first conversation was with a guy named Arnold. All he really did was ask for the history of my problems and then sent me to someone who specialized in the area. That was when I spoke to John. John made me perform a factory restart on my Kindle. After I asked him a question about third party apps he sent me to Pavithra; our conversation only lasted like 2 minutes I didn't even get to ask her my question. :rolleyes: But I'm glad I did ask John about it because I would have never talked to Prathap; my lifesaver:

09:03 AM PST Kelena H.: Hi, Prathap. I had a question for Pavithra but she sent me to you before I could ask. But do you think you could possibly roll back my OS?
09:04 AM PST Prathap(Amazon): I'm sorry you got transferred. Let me check about the update roll back.
09:04 AM PST Kelena H.: Okay, thank you.
09:07 AM PST Prathap(Amazon): Thanks for waiting.
09:09 AM PST Prathap(Amazon): I checked and saw that currently we don't have option roll back the software version. But I can see your concern that you're looking for the third party Apps to be supported in your Kindle device. I'll take this as a feedback and forward it to the appropriate department for consideration. The Kindle Team will carefully review your suggestions.
09:11 AM PST Kelena H.: Yes. Ever since the update, they do not work properly and they freeze a lot and randomly close. I just experience freezing with my Kindle and I downloaded a third party app of Youtube and it's not even opening.
09:12 AM PST Prathap(Amazon): I'm sorry to hear that. Let's try a factory reset of your tablet, which can solve the freezing experience with your Kindle.
09:13 AM PST Kelena H.: I've already done one with John, one of the guys I spoke to before you.
09:14 AM PST Prathap(Amazon): Okay. If you'd prefer, we'll look into replacing the Kindle.
09:15 AM PST Kelena H.: No thank you, Prathap. That's nice and all but I just want a rollback on my software. There's people who've experienced the same issues as me and they were able to get a rollback done. There's this guy who got his rolled back a week ago.
09:17 AM PST Prathap(Amazon): I'm sorry, Kelena. At this time, we're working on it. I've let the Kindle team know about the roll back option. If the Kindle device is in v4.5.1 means, the OS can be roll back. But your device is v4.5.2, at this time the OS don't have the feature of roll back.
09:19 AM PST Kelena H.: Okay, I understand that. But some of the people on the forums had the same version as me and they were able to roll it back.
09:20 AM PST Prathap(Amazon): Okay. We'll try to push back the update on your Kindle. Is your device connected to WiFi?
09:21 AM PST Kelena H.: Thank you so much. And yes it is
09:21 AM PST Prathap(Amazon): You're welcome! Is the device's battery 40% or more?
09:22 AM PST Kelena H.: Yes, it is :)
09:22 AM PST Prathap(Amazon): Thank you. Please be connected while the system push the software update to previous version.
09:23 AM PST Kelena H.: Okay, thank you.
09:24 AM PST Prathap(Amazon): Thanks for waiting.
09:24 AM PST Kelena H.: Anytime.
09:24 AM PST Prathap(Amazon): The device has been rolled back successfully.
09:25 AM PST Prathap(Amazon): Please sync your device once to check this out.
09:25 AM PST Kelena H.: Omgg. Thank you so much, Prathap!! I see it downloading right now.
09:26 AM PST Prathap(Amazon): That's great to hear! Please go on with the notification once it has downloaded. I'll wait here.
09:27 AM PST Kelena H.: Thank you so much for your help. I appreciate it.
09:27 AM PST Prathap(Amazon): Have you got it? Please let me know once you update it successfully. :)
09:30 AM PST Kelena H.: It says that it's at 100% right now. I click the sync button, right?
09:30 AM PST Prathap(Amazon): Yes, you're right.
09:31 AM PST Kelena H.: Okay, my kindle has now restarted :)
09:31 AM PST Prathap(Amazon): Okay. I'm glad to hear to hear that.
09:32 AM PST Prathap(Amazon): Check the OS version once it comes up.
09:32 AM PST Kelena H.: Okay, I will.
09:33 AM PST Kelena H.: Sorry it's taking a little while. It restarted again after installing. It should pop up any moment by now.
09:34 AM PST Prathap(Amazon): No need to be sorry, Kelena. I'm glad to wait for you.
09:36 AM PST Kelena H.: Omggg. Thank you so much. I can not thank you enough. You have made my day
09:37 AM PST Prathap(Amazon): My pleasure! Please ignore the email which I've sent you recently.
09:38 AM PST Prathap(Amazon): Yes, I can see that from my end. Is there anything else I can assist you with today?
09:39 AM PST Kelena H.: No, that was it. Thanks so much for your time, help and patience. You are a true lifesaver. I just wanna know why everyone I spoke to before you told me that it's not possible to downgrade my OS.
09:40 AM PST Prathap(Amazon): I'm sorry, even I've also told that to you. Since it's try. I'll help our customers in future in this matter. Thanks for standing with me.
09:41 AM PST Kelena H.: Anytime, it was worth the wait.
09:41 AM PST Prathap(Amazon): Yes, always :) We look forward to seeing you again soon. When you're ready, please click the end chat link. Have a great day! :)
09:41 AM PST Kelena H.: You too, Prathap. Take it easy :)
09:41 AM PST Prathap(Amazon): Thank you so much! :)

I am so happy that I didn't give up after the second person I spoke to. Prathap is really a life saver and he taught me that it is possible to downgrade your OS 4.5.2. I guess it wasn't really done that much before so that's why everyone thought that it wasn't possible. I would also like to thank the people in the above thread that helped me. Now I can finally root my kindle. This thread was created so I could share my experience with Amazon support and to tell people that it is POSSIBLE to downgrade your OS 4.5.2 to one of its earliest systems. Please share your experiences and if you have questions, feel free to post away Don't get discouraged after the first several chats you have, because patience is key. :highfive: :D

"Sometimes things aren't clear right away. That's where you need to be patient and persevere and see where things lead."-Mary Pierce

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Pls help on my moto360 problem - can not boot into Android wear OS now topic

Dear Okibi & Friends,
I’ve tried to install your rom code successfully BUT it can not pass the 1st boot to log in to Android wear OS. Then, I’ve tried to connect it into my PC (with windows 7, 64bits) to recover it and install the rom code again. The PC only recognized it as “F100” device from Device Manager table. Then it installed the driver as a “Motorola USB networking ”driver” and can not recognize it under ADB/Fastboot. So it almost can not do anything now except continuous booting until the battery is exhausted. Pls help me on this case with advised steps to recover my moto360 back so that I can install your rom code again. Tks okibi a lot and really appreciate for your kindly supports!!!
Tks All!
Trung,

Link for screenshots on my PC for your references:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1c...ew?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1c...ew?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1c...ew?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1c...ew?usp=sharing

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[App] Screen Flashlight for Android Wear (lightweight) topic

Hi Guys

While going through some flashlight apps for android wear, I saw that they were unnecessarily huge in size ( size > 5MB). So I just made one for myself and its size turned out to be 1.8 MB. Quite an improvement I think.

The app's development was quite easy. When opened, it simply sets the screen background to white and maximizes the brightness. It is very bright in dark environments and can be easily used as a torch alternative.

To start the flashlight, simply say "Okay Google, Start Flashlight".

Google Play Link - https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...ghtandroidwear





Contact us at pandroidincdev@gmail.com for feedback/concerns/queries.

[App] Screen Flashlight for Android Wear (lightweight) topic

Hi Guys

While going through some flashlight apps for android wear, I saw that they were unnecessarily huge in size ( size > 5MB). So I just made one for myself and its size turned out to be 1.8 MB. Quite an improvement I think.

The app's development was quite easy. When opened, it simply sets the screen background to white and maximizes the brightness. It is very bright in dark environments and can be easily used as a torch alternative.

To start the flashlight, simply say "Okay Google, Start Flashlight".

Google Play Link - https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...ghtandroidwear





Contact us at pandroidincdev@gmail.com for feedback/concerns/queries.

[APP] Companion app for the Wear topic

Hi there,

I've been using a Wear for the past few months, and got quite disappointed by the lack of really useful features. Ok, notification mirroring is kinda cool, but at the end of the day it's not a real game changer.

I tried creating something more useful for the Wear. When you get a phone call, the application will display all the latest interaction you had with the caller: your emails, shared events, notes, documents... (from Dropbox, Gdrive, LinkedIn, etc)

This is especially useful on business occasions. If you have lots of calls from people you barely remember (as I do), this can prove invaluable: you get an instant refresh on the person while chitchatting. And when you get to the real matter, you remember the invoice he sent or the event where you met him (or her ? :angel:) last year.

The app is on the Play Store -- search for "Anyfetch Companion" or visit play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.anyfetch.companion

Anyway, i'd really like to get your heavy-wear-user feedback. What do you think? Is it useful? Sadly, I'm no designer, so Lollipop design ifs far from perfect -- idem, feedbacks welcomed.

[Q] android wear - Changing ok google to double tap topic

Is there anyway to change ok google to open after a quick double tap and not a single.
Getting annoyed with how much it opens when i dont want it to.