Smartphone Android 4.4 MTK6572 Dual Core 1.5Inch GPS 2.0MP Camera Bluetooth 4.0
Features:
Powerful Watch Phone Landed Now!
Pragmatic and decent appearance design.
Concise and comfortable interface and fluent screen touch experience.
Condense all Android intelligent phone functions into a tiny watch, eliminate the inconvenience of carry around.
Dual Core
Android: Android OS v4.4
Built in GPS. Built-in GPS, supprt A-GPS, google map or other map
Data service: WAP2.0 GPRS,EDGE,HSPA+
Band 2G: networks GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz. Band 3G: WCDMA 2100/850/1900 MHz
Wifi: 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth Version: 4.0
Single SIM Card Single Standby
Memory card: Support 32G
Data transfer: USB/Bluetooth
Mobile internet: WAP/WiFi
Message: SMS/MMS
Input: Handwrite/Keypad
Single Camera: 2.0MP
Browser: WAP 2.0
CPU: MTK6572. CPU Frequency: 1.2GHz
Vedio file support: mp4, 3GP, rmvb, flv, etc.
Audio file support: mp3, acc, amr, ogg, m4a, mid, wma, flac, ape, aac, wav, etc.
Image file support: jpeg, png, jif, bmp, etc.
RAM: 512MB. ROM: 4GB
Battery Capacity: 700mAh
Standby Time About 2~3 days
LCD Size: 1.54 inch, 240×240 pixel OGS capacitive screen
Net Weight: 68g (Including battery)
Dimension: 60×43×16.88mm
MultiLanguages: English, Bahasa Indonesia, Deutsch(German), Espanol(Spanish), French, Italiano, Nederlands, Portuguese, Turkish, Russian, Arabic, Thai, Simplified/Traditional Chinese
FM RADIO
Package Included:
1x ZGPAX S82 Android Smart Watch Phone
1×Battery
1×Charger
1×USB cable
1×User manual
http://www.zgpax.com/mobile.php?a=show&m=product&id=41&chid=44&g=mobile
Will 3G data work in the USA with this S82 Watch?
This is the first time ever I have seen this on a watch:
Band 2G: networks GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz. Band 3G: WCDMA 2100/850/1900 MHz
That's straight from the specs. Other forums have indicated at&t operates the WCDMA connectivity on 1900 MHz. If that's true, will this watch support the higher data rate in the USA with at&t as the carrier? Has anyone tested this out to REALLY verify it?
Thanks.
Hmmmm this seems nice
I was going to get the S8 but this seems better.
Any one got one yet?
STK2008 said:
Hmmmm this seems nice
I was going to get the S8 but this seems better.
Any one got one yet?
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Hey I have Both I literally just got the S82 today and I like the look of the S8 better!!!
The functionality is also easier on the S8, but don't take my word for it because i have only had it for one day!!!
I think that the S82 is better for extra memory, removable battery, and the screen resolution looks better. Nothing else really stands out to me!!!
Sorry, English is not spoken Google Translate
I got it on 30 June.
I assess its more like a toy than a complete replacement. And, oh yes, I have it in my hands and lying on the table, constantly wearing on his arm until he tried.
*Now, about the shortcomings.
*According to the manufacturer's website battery capacity of 700 mAh. In my copy of 500 mAh. On eBay, there are two types of battery: Model 463232 - 500 mAh and Model 452547 700 mAh. In my case, 500 mAh. I saw information about other models of batteries for other models zgpax there some sort of confusion: on one battery write 700 mAh, and the description thereto - 500 mAh . So I do not know whether to trust these figures.
*On the manufacturer's website said the three sub-screen buttons. But realistically, only one button - the "return". I researched and found out that some programs will replace the missing "Menu" button if you can hold the left edge of the screen to the right. But what to replace the central button "Home" do not know. As it is often required to go to the menu Settings, or running programs long press "Home" and then come back. Have to press "Return" to close the program, change anything in settings, and then re-run the program (if the program is full screen and can not see the top of the bar to quickly setting). Without these keys very uncomfortable. Maybe something I do not know, this is my first watch and learn on their own.
*Hours of course small, just can not say. I have a habit of more smartphones to turn off all wireless, you do not need at the moment and close the program. In these hours, I installed the program iBattery, which in sleep mode disables the wireless and dampens background processes. After switching on again% battery charge varies little, even if, for example, it took half a day. But at the same time you will not run programs that have something to work online. The program has a setting that can be turned off in sleep mode.
*More about the battery life. The battery is discharged relatively evenly (if one can say so), but when it was less than 40%, then quickly, before our eyes discharged. The truth is when I used about two days sometimes including watches. But keep in mind that the number of% charge can be deceptive and the battery is discharged very quickly (just drop into the abyss).
*Another unpleasant surprise was the background noise when recording microphone. Maybe it's just me, I do not know. But when the recorded video with the sound recorder and recorded, it appeared on the record very noticeable background. I do not know how it connects the microphone to the motherboard, do not understand, but it is very unpleasant. Call off the clock I did not try, not tested.
*Level wi-fi signal is weaker than the big smartphone at the same distance. But it works. Just worked bluetoth headset for external headphones - check the music, I did not try to call, do not use.
*GPS works. It just seems that the signal strength is weakened if the watch is worn on the arm. Remove the watch seems to be better. Quickly picked up by satellites if the program updated AGPS. Without this long.
*The standard keyboard is very small. You can try MessagEase keyboard, but get used to it and adjust.
*The font size in Settings better expose the fine.
*If the program is some kind of advertising, in contrast to a large smartphone, where a small advertising bar at the bottom, then the clock it can take almost half of the screen. Even if you run without wireless networks, then this place will be empty.
*Built launcher scrolls like that tight. Sometimes you have to move a little in the opposite direction, and then to the right - then scrolls.
*He tried to pick up, but it is not found launcher without advertising, to have more icons on one screen, and not to open the folder. I use the built.
*The camera shoots course is not very good. Yet it is fair 2 megaPixel. I've seen pictures on the internet made similar clocks supposedly 5 megaPixel, but there was just awful interpolation, feeling that took the sensor ~ 0,3 megaPixel and greatly interpolated to 5. So that the camera in my watch but not much, but still the better. It's funny that in the program Open Camera video settings have much higher resolution of the real, but the video still will remove 864 * 480. In this program the default quality jpeg 90%, 100%, I found, though subjectively the difference is not obvious.The camera is in such hours not to create photographic masterpieces , and if with nothing for normal shooting, and it is necessary to capture all costs (eg price tags in the store .
*Incidentally, the level sensors do not work properly in hours. It seemed to me that the navigation program where the compass shows when you hold not horizontally, but vertically. Also, if in the Open Camera to include stability augmentation, the picture will be cut off and inclined. A program interface is inverted 180 degrees, tilt and if by yourself, then become normal. This indicates improper calibration of the sensors. Perhaps there are programs where possible to set up, I do not know.
*What else to add? The exterior design is closer to the classic clock. The camera on the right side a bit like winding mechanical watches. Buttons on the left side - less likelihood press chamber as in the other clock, where all with one hand. Hours unprotected battery is built into the rear cover and remove easily without loosening the screws. Access to the SIM card and the card slot light. Stuck Card Transcend 32Gb UHS-I TS32GUSDU1 - works .
*By the way, when buying was no information on the headphones. Came parcel included microUSB appeared headphones. The firmware has a FM-station. Connected to test - runs.
*On the screen at the plant was glued film, glossy, uneven, it is necessary to tear off the top layer №2. But under the film had a lot of bubbles and dust particles. I tried to clean up and re-stick, it became better, but 2-3 motes remained
*Figured screen size ~ 38 * 41 mm. Of similar size saw glass sony smartwatch, but there are size 39,2 * 39,2 mm. So it goes a little wider. I do not know whether the glass is carefully grind, to come in width.
There is only one plus for the S82, the better battery:
According to the manufacturer's website battery capacity of 700 mAh. In my copy of 500 mAh.
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Very bad, like all available chinese watch phones. My EC309 has a 560 mAh battery, on the website 600 mAh.
When can we get a good one? I would pay 500 €, but only crap is available.
smartwatchticks said:
This is the first time ever I have seen this on a watch:
Band 2G: networks GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz. Band 3G: WCDMA 2100/850/1900 MHz
That's straight from the specs. Other forums have indicated at&t operates the WCDMA connectivity on 1900 MHz. If that's true, will this watch support the higher data rate in the USA with at&t as the carrier? Has anyone tested this out to REALLY verify it?
Thanks.
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Just got the watch. I can confirm that it works 3G on AT&T network. The only pluses for this watch vs. the S8 is that U.S. customers will be able to access 3G on both AT&T and T mobile, and can easily swap memory cards. The battery is 500mah, not 700mah as advertised by the manufacturer and several websites. The watch is very thick and clunky. The position of the camera is difficult to take photos while wearing the watch. There is no home button, just a back button. Touchscreen response is poor at times. Speaker volume is quite loud.
FM radio works with included microusb headphones. Battery is attached to back cover. The battery/cover unit can be easily removed to access the SIM card slot and TF card slot. If you install a launcher like nova launcher, the notifications panel at the top disappears. Google Playstore works. Bluetooth pairing to keyboard and headset works fine. About 1.2 GB memory for apps, like the S8. If you don't live in the U.S. and don't need a lot of storage memory, stick with the S8.
I've put the S82 aside for now and have gone back to my Aplus GV18. I may be returning the S82 as I am in a dispute with the seller about falsely advertising a 700mah battery.
Examples photo Open Camera
kravmama1 said:
Just got the watch. I can confirm that it works 3G on AT&T network. The only pluses for this watch vs. the S8 is that U.S. customers will be able to access 3G on both AT&T and T mobile, and can easily swap memory cards. The battery is 500mah, not 700mah as advertised by the manufacturer and several websites. The watch is very thick and clunky. The position of the camera is difficult to take photos while wearing the watch. There is no home button, just a back button. Touchscreen response is poor at times. Speaker volume is quite loud.
FM radio works with included microusb headphones. Battery is attached to back cover. The battery/cover unit can be easily removed to access the SIM card slot and TF card slot. If you install a launcher like nova launcher, the notifications panel at the top disappears. Google Playstore works. Bluetooth pairing to keyboard and headset works fine. About 1.2 GB memory for apps, like the S8. If you don't live in the U.S. and don't need a lot of storage memory, stick with the S8.
I've put the S82 aside for now and have gone back to my Aplus GV18. I may be returning the S82 as I am in a dispute with the seller about falsely advertising a 700mah battery.
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Good review!!
XG3002 said:
Examples photo Open Camera
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Photos from working watch?
Attached some outdoor and indoor photos from my watch camera. No alteration.
kravmama1 said:
Attached some outdoor and indoor photos from my watch camera. No alteration.
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do you has pictures from watch?
Attached are photos of the watch. I have tested GPS. Works fine outdoors. Difficulties finding position indoors. Battery goes from 40% to 14% quickly. This is my first day of heavy use. I think that it is because the battery is not calibrated yet. Should improve over the next few days. Heavy use and screen on time today of 4-5 hours. Includes downloading some apps, using GPS, taking photos, watching a little YouTube and playing with various settings, wallpapers, etc. Gets a little warm but not hot. Do not notice warmth when on wrist, only when holding in hand. Touch screen response getting a little better with continued use. Still frustrated with the watch, but getting better as I find apps to get around its shortcomings.
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Photos from working watch?
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Yes, it's a photo with working watch.
Photo of nature - individual blades of grass,twigs of trees , leaves are noticeably better compression quality jpeg.
I set the program Open Camera because more options in comparison with the firmware.
In my copy of the image on the clock in the corners of the photo looks blurry and darker.
It did not work to upload a video of 20 MB.
Tell me please, what quality audio recording?
In my copy of the recording sound is very strong background noise.
And you checked the phone call - as an interlocutor hears you?
XG3002 said:
Tell me please, what quality audio recording?
In my copy of the recording sound is very strong background noise.
And you checked the phone call - as an interlocutor hears you?
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Call quality: If cell signal is poor, then difficult to make calls because voice drops on both sides. The cellular antenna on the S82 is weaker than my $25 GV18. So tested at place with good cell signal. Speaker volume is loud for music play, but is not as loud for phone calls. Would be difficult to hear in noisy room. Using watch microphone, there is some voice distortion, but can still understand. When paired with bluetooth headset the volume is loud - easy to hear other party, also other party can hear my voice clearly. For making phone calls, best to use bluetooth headset. Also, need to make sure you use carrier with strong signal in your area or you won't be able to make calls.
Using voice recorder with both the watch microphone and bluetooth headset, I did hear some background noise, but not strong. There was no background noise during phone calls.
I had to download a messaging app from Play Store in order to text. The phone messaging app did not work out of the box.
One plus of the S82 is the rubber cover over the microusb port that prevents things from getting in. I understand that the S8 microusb port is open. There is a screen protector pre-installed. Good screen visibility in sunlight. The screen on uses up most battery, so turn screen to lowest setting when indorrs to save battery. note that the speaker hole is on the watchband itself as are the antennas.
Will update in future post with some apps that may be useful to make watch more usable. There is now a YouTube video of the watch from an owner. I am new to this forum so am unable to post a direct link. Just search ZGPAX S82 on YouTube. It is posted by Morry.
I'm am sure the device could be made better after root, but I am not knowledgeable enough to be comfortable with trying to root it.
https://youtu.be/xQjm4midRHI
Will this work through bluetooth to a phone, or is it stand alone only.
Thanks
You can use a program like SWApp Link for companion functions.
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2740033
rooting s82
Anybody know how to root the zgpax s82 also known as Alps H18.
Thanks in advance.
Related
I am seriously considering getting a universal to replace my pda (dell axim x51v) and cell phone (moto v551).
I got some questions to clear up before pulling the trigger
1) between the different variants, is there any difference other than software? Which one is supposed to be the best one? the worst one?
2) How does the universal handle video playback using the latest ROM, because according to an early review, the universal performed quite poorly.
3) Any universal user out there who also own(ed) an x51V, how does the universal behave compared to x51v generally?
Thanks a lot.
1) I've only ever used the O2 ROM, as I really like their visual style.
2) I can play XviD 640x360 (16:9) and 640x480 (4:3) both fullscreen with no resizing and they only stutter on lots of fast-changing detail e.g. fire, ripples, heat haze etc. 98% of the time, it's VERY watchable The other 2% last less than 5 seconds roughly on the types of video I watch. WMVs are not really watchable, MPEG1 / 2 are perfect, MPEG4 I don't have much experience with, but the clips I record with the Universal's built-in camera play fine.
3) I've never had another PPC
4) Get the true VGA hack if you get one!
1) i have used the O2 ROM, dopod ROM, Lt. Cmdr. Ivan's AKU3 ROM [beta 8 was the last ROM I used I think it's now on beta 15], JW's AKU3 imate ROM currently using JW's ROM [1.90.96] it's pretty stable and fast.
2) I barely use it for Video, I use it mainly for music. But when I played WMVs [all my WMVs are 320 x 240 as I encoded them all to this resolution when I still had QVGA devices not too forward thinking I know...] it did the job pretty well. Note I usually soft reset before and after watching a movie so that I get the most RAM I can.
3) Sorry never owned a DELL PPC.
Thanks for the input, guys.
Another quick question, how does the universal work as a phone? I know it's a pda phone and I shouldn't expect it to be as good as a regular phone.
But how is the usability of the universal as a phone? Missed calls problem or any other known problems?
renhui said:
Thanks for the input, guys.
Another quick question, how does the universal work as a phone? I know it's a pda phone and I shouldn't expect it to be as good as a regular phone.
But how is the usability of the universal as a phone? Missed calls problem or any other known problems?
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My MDA Pro is usable as a phone since I got a bleutooth headset. Before that it wasnt a great phone. It is since I got a Siemens-Benq HHB-130, just love that headset.
Hi, Kassad, is it the bulky factor or the not-so-good sound quality of the internal speaker and mic that stops you from using it without a bluetooth headset? I've got a bluetooth headset, but I am not sure if I want to use it everytime I want to make a phone call or have a call come in.
BTW, how is the picture quality of the 1.3MP camera? How well does it capture video stuff? I will be interested in using it to take some short videos from time to time.
Thanks a lot.
on BT Headsets and Camera Functions
For me call quality is great but the bulk makes it akward to use at times. I wouldn't want to be fumbling with my Uni whilst walking, with a headset you just press the MFB and your talking... of course I get the: "hey did you earse my number???" everytime I ask who's on the line [as I don't see who's calling]. or the oddest thing I've gotten was: "Are you a handicap, a deaf-mute?" [not too many people with headsets here I suppose hahaha. By using a headset your hands are free to do other things as well.
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As for the camera I barely use it as it's doesn't have the best of qualities. I wouldn't leave my Digicam if I wanted nice photos or a basic video clip. Maybe for spur of the moments snaps or vids in the morning [with good lighting] the camera is bearable.
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Anyway apart from the bulk and the poor camera [I don't think theres any PPC with a nice camera, doesn't make it right but I guess it's a fact of life for the meantime] the Uni is a great device
renhui said:
Hi, Kassad, is it the bulky factor or the not-so-good sound quality of the internal speaker and mic that stops you from using it without a bluetooth headset? I've got a bluetooth headset, but I am not sure if I want to use it everytime I want to make a phone call or have a call come in.
BTW, how is the picture quality of the 1.3MP camera? How well does it capture video stuff? I will be interested in using it to take some short videos from time to time.
Thanks a lot.
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Its the bulky factor, the sound quality is ok. With the headset much better tho.
Quality of the camera is only acceptable in full daylight when you're outside, any other situation, forget the camera.
But as an internet connected very small laptop its superb! I use it as my business device and love it.
I normally will not buy a phone that is 1 year old or more in the market, mobile phone technology moves very fast, you must get the latest!
Why not wait for HTC Omni or some other devices like O2 Flame?
Some will be out early next year.
Camera is ok, its 1.3MP but it has a extrapolated 2MP mode. But cannot beat the 3, 4 or 5 or event more MP digi cameras.
Night pics are ok if you have a stable hand and holding your breathe, the flash light is quite useless.
Video is also ok, in *.mp4 files. Full screen playback can be possible using TCPMP player.
Ringtone or stereo audio from the phone speakers ok. Phone Mic & Phone earpiece ok.
Bluetooth headsets with caller id or caller number type can be used.
Bluetooth stereo headsets can be supported with a registry hack available on this forum if you are not using the qtek rom.
My other PPC is iPAQ as in my signature.
Latest Feature List:
1. Settings Page changes (different locales,text inputs).
2.view running, 3rd party apps (task manager without termination)
3. New windows opening/closing animation effect
4. Notepad
5. Global clock
6. extra settings (auto-rotate and such)
7. On screen keyboard
8. Shadow effects on buttons
9. Stereo Bluetooth
10. Video Camera
video ftw!
Video was something I always wondered why they did not put in. We can upload photos to picasa, you would think they would have done the same for youtube from the start.
A2DP is very important for me, but I kind of wonder how it will affect the battery life... I might just resort to the already-recommended switching off of 3G and GPS connectivity until needed, but they really are convenient to both have at any given time.
I might have to do what I did with my Uni and get a huge, ugly extended battery...
on screen keyboard
I can't wait for the a2dp profile. I love my sony BT stereo headset, the sound quality is amazing. Hopefully the range is good. I remember on my kaiser at first the range was about 10 feet, I tweaked those a2dp settings for months before I got anywhere near the advertised 30 foot range. I guess my second most awaited feature is gonna be the extension of the option menu. I looooove options. Thats the one thing I miss most about windows mobile, was the ability to change each and every option you could ever imagine. Hopefully android sways away from the "user friendliness" that apple fanboys are always bragging about. Screw user friendliness, I want my cupcake option menu to be 47 feet long, with a bunch of options that I have no idea what they do , and sub-options on those ones, and so fourth. That way I can LEARN more. User friendliness is another way of saying "No brains required! even a 3 year old can use it!!" Screw that. Just sayin'.
Once you have used it, it is hard to go back so I say stereo bluetooth for sure. This leash is driving me nuts...lol. After that I would say a native virtual keypad would be nice.
I really need the stereo bluetooth! I keep having to put the sim card back in my old trinity for workouts so i can use my stereo bluetooth headphones (no pockets in my shorts to put the phone when working out).....
I wouldn't say no to any of the other stuff though
They're adding a notepad? Any word on whether or not it will sync automatically with Google's notebook (it has a section for "Mobile notes")?
The camera in this thing is so pathetic, I don't think a video camera is going to be of much use to us. I'll go with the stereo bluetooth as well.
aad4321 said:
Its like Christmas but better!!!
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your telling me.....
Hello guys,what do you think about this nice watch?
It have dual function...bluetoth shincronize with smartphones and a simcard phone function!
Here is all the details,and is like an upgrade of simple U8
http://emergencyplus-tw.com/wordpress/?p=1033
I buyt from ebay with 62usd,and I wait to come now!
Maybe will have more firmwares and details in future!
alesul said:
Hello guys,what do you think about this nice watch?
It have dual function...bluetoth shincronize with smartphones and a simcard phone function!
Here is all the details,and is like an upgrade of simple U8
http://emergencyplus-tw.com/wordpress/?p=1033
I buyt from ebay with 62usd,and I wait to come now!
Maybe will have more firmwares and details in future!
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Keep us updated alesul
Also a walk through video is available on youtube (in Chinese):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ldpTp1kZyQ
From what information I gather through the video, the watch does not run Android, instead run a custom OS (java based most likely). The battery size is 350mah, and the watch take an optional micro-sim.
The video also claim the watch is water resistant, but not water proof. Additional the sync software work mostly only with Android, iOS have very limited sync functionality.
Hi
Hey can u plz give the review.. I am thinking of buying a smartwatch within $70-80.. so considering U8 or U8 Pro.. there is another one though which I liked but can't find any review at all.. So how is this U8 Pro? & another thing.. do u know if in the given range there is any watch with a 3.5mm port or not?
@NeelDroid - there's the SmartQ Z watch which but its $99, however using Bitcoin you can get it for $79. Features:
3.5mm port
3 different custom ROMs
Firmaware updates
Play Store but only certain apps work
Water resistant
Refer to the thread pls.
On a different note there's the Chinese Pebble copy for around $58. Please refer to its thread.
@simple1i
This 79$ is with shipping or without, if w/o what will be cost to poland (if its possible)?
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ch3mn3y said:
@simple1i
This 79$ is with shipping or without, if w/o what will be cost to poland (if its possible)?
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$79 with shipping registered worldwide :highfive: - it does not have a speaker, just a 3.5mm port.
Contact user adro (no paypal, bitcoin only) http://smartqwatch.com/forum/discussion/5336/selling-smartq-z-watch-z-watch-lite-69usd
Note: there are two models, the lite model for $69 no with no Wifi and less RAM ...i think and the other one with Wifi. Come with a few colours.
Also a newer model (Z2 or P1 or H1, not sure what its called) is supposed to be coming out in June, unconfirmed cost is around $169, no 3,5mm port, but with speakers.
Heh. Who need speaker in watch? Vibrations are usefull, but speaker?
So.now i need the money for bitcoins, thanks!
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ch3mn3y said:
Heh. Who need speaker in watch? Vibrations are usefull, but speaker?
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MIC/Speaker is a very useful feature. Voice to text/text to voice, voice search, voice commands and the like. This can all be done without digging that 5.4" massive phone out of your pocket every time or in cases where your hands are full or the phone is out of reach. Speaker without a MIC is silly though.
i just sold my u8 to get the u8 pro... found like 3 new videos of it on youtube and it seems good for the money.. hopefully i'll get it soon..
so what are the differences between U8 and U8 pro?
hardware looks different, or are there real changes?
software is newer but not that much different?
same BTNotifier app?
JarlSX said:
so what are the differences between U8 and U8 pro?
hardware looks different, or are there real changes?
software is newer but not that much different?
same BTNotifier app?
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Well there is a micro sim card slot which allows it to be a stand alone phone if needed.
This is all for an android phone ad that is what I am using with btnotify as downloaded from the details on the instruction sheet that came with the phone.
The phone arrived set to Chinese so to set it to English find the settings icon (looks like a gear wheel)
Tap the second option down.
Tap the second option down again.
Select the first option which is English.
I have one of these and it works pretty well even just as a phone.
Unfortunately the instruction sheet is a bit limited and you need to work a few things out.
Using btnotification on an android phone it will push full notification with some of the contents not just the fact you have a message to the watch.
You can start your smart phone camera and see the picture it is seeing then make it capture it on the smart phone using the smart watch as a remote control.
You can use the music app on the smart watch to operate your music played app on the smart phone to play music held on your phone. On mine I can skip tracks but NOT alter the volume coming through the smart phone speakers or smart phone earphones.
Of you allow the music to play through the smart watch speaker or earphone then the volume control on the smart watch works locally.
This may depend on the app you have on the phone and what functionality the phone has.
There are 4 clock faces and the digital one is very good.
The screen is bright and has good viewing angles. It comes on with a button press and goes off on a second button press or after about 5 seconds of inactivity. This is good for the battery life and not as much as much of a pain as it might at first appear.. No more so than pressing a button for a back light at night. There is only one button so you can't get it wrong.
Slightly annoyingly the standard micro USB plugs are longer at about 8mm because the USB slot is sunk to protect it from damage and water I suppose. The earphones are also micro USB in fact the same slot a there is only one. A 3.5 mm jack would have been better for me ad I don't like the earphones supplied very much. A bit of rooting around on the net can yield some 8mm cables but as yet I have not found a 8mm micro USB to 3.5 mm jack plug adaptor.
If anyone can work out how the speed dial works I would love to know how.
You can get the local sim to call numbers by entering their position on the sim followed by #. Not really the same thing but easier than scrolling through the local address book. Note their position on the sim is as they were added to the sim not alphabetical.
I might add to this as I find out a bit more.
I do have the observation that while names come up for incoming calls to the smart watch if they come from the smart phone it displays the phone number. Maybe this is just my fault.
Both the lost phone and loss of blue tooth connection (phone out of range) work.
I will be interested to see any other comments or instructions from anyone else.
Well only one day in and I find an undocumented feature. If you move your arm forward like you want to know the time the screen comes on. So one handed operation is no problem. Obviously someone used an accelerometer feed to switch on the display or my watch has a loose connection but I think it is very clever, just wish I had a manual that documented all the features.
Note you may have to try it a few times to get it to work but it will.
Upro
my2234 said:
Well there is a micro sim card slot which allows it to be a stand alone phone if needed.
This is all for an android phone ad that is what I am using with btnotify as downloaded from the details on the instruction sheet that came with the phone.
The phone arrived set to Chinese so to set it to English find the settings icon (looks like a gear wheel)
Tap the second option down.
Tap the second option down again.
Select the first option which is English.
I have one of these and it works pretty well even just as a phone.
Unfortunately the instruction sheet is a bit limited and you need to work a few things out.
Using btnotification on an android phone it will push full notification with some of the contents not just the fact you have a message to the watch.
You can start your smart phone camera and see the picture it is seeing then make it capture it on the smart phone using the smart watch as a remote control.
You can use the music app on the smart watch to operate your music played app on the smart phone to play music held on your phone. On mine I can skip tracks but NOT alter the volume coming through the smart phone speakers or smart phone earphones.
Of you allow the music to play through the smart watch speaker or earphone then the volume control on the smart watch works locally.
This may depend on the app you have on the phone and what functionality the phone has.
There are 4 clock faces and the digital one is very good.
The screen is bright and has good viewing angles. It comes on with a button press and goes off on a second button press or after about 5 seconds of inactivity. This is good for the battery life and not as much as much of a pain as it might at first appear.. No more so than pressing a button for a back light at night. There is only one button so you can't get it wrong.
Slightly annoyingly the standard micro USB plugs are longer at about 8mm because the USB slot is sunk to protect it from damage and water I suppose. The earphones are also micro USB in fact the same slot a there is only one. A 3.5 mm jack would have been better for me ad I don't like the earphones supplied very much. A bit of rooting around on the net can yield some 8mm cables but as yet I have not found a 8mm micro USB to 3.5 mm jack plug adaptor.
If anyone can work out how the speed dial works I would love to know how.
You can get the local sim to call numbers by entering their position on the sim followed by #. Not really the same thing but easier than scrolling through the local address book. Note their position on the sim is as they were added to the sim not alphabetical.
I might add to this as I find out a bit more.
I do have the observation that while names come up for incoming calls to the smart watch if they come from the smart phone it displays the phone number. Maybe this is just my fault.
Both the lost phone and loss of blue tooth connection (phone out of range) work.
I will be interested to see any other comments or instructions from anyone else.
Well only one day in and I find an undocumented feature. If you move your arm forward like you want to know the time the screen comes on. So one handed operation is no problem. Obviously someone used an accelerometer feed to switch on the display or my watch has a loose connection but I think it is very clever, just wish I had a manual that documented all the features.
Note you may have to try it a few times to get it to work but it will.
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Thanks on advise on clock "moving hand forward" I discovered you just shake your hand and it comes on.(This was bugging me the phone goes off now its ok)
Just rec my UPro. Works very well so far. Hope it last for some time.
Able to rec and make calls
Able to take pics.
Able to rec sms. Sending tedious though.
Able to insert another sim card.
Can see callers on in coming phone and names and messages in sms.
Q- Is there any Whatsapp. i cant find it.
tks
RMnaf said:
Thanks on advise on clock "moving hand forward" I discovered you just shake your hand and it comes on.(This was bugging me the phone goes off now its ok)
Just rec my UPro. Works very well so far. Hope it last for some time.
Able to rec and make calls
Able to take pics.
Able to rec sms. Sending tedious though.
Able to insert another sim card.
Can see callers on in coming phone and names and messages in sms.
Q- Is there any Whatsapp. i cant find it.
tks
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So moving your arm up turns on the screen? Is this a standard function or does like the pedometer have to be on?
is the watch strap replaceable? i dont really like buckle straps and would prefer a deployment clasp. im gonna be ordering this tomorrow so i would just like to know so that i could get the strap at the same time. I intend to make a video on this watch since there arent many. im actually excited for this watch, my hopes arent high but from what i can tell it's a pretty decent smart watch for what it costs.
my2234 said:
Well there is a micro sim card slot which allows it to be a stand alone phone if needed.
Slightly annoyingly the standard micro USB plugs are longer at about 8mm because the USB slot is sunk to protect it from damage and water I suppose. The earphones are also micro USB in fact the same slot a there is only one. A 3.5 mm jack would have been better for me ad I don't like the earphones supplied very much. A bit of rooting around on the net can yield some 8mm cables but as yet I have not found a 8mm micro USB to 3.5 mm jack plug adaptor.
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aliexpress.com/item/New-Micro-USB-to-3-5mm-RCA-Jack-Headphone-Earphone-Audio-Adapter-Socket-Convertor-Cable-Free/1457486610.html
i guess if the usb connector is not long enough on this one could remove the plastic case and stick some hot glue on it to make it longer.
so i got the impression though that you cannot store music on u8 pro itself, right?
also i`m kind of assuming that you would not be able to use u8 pro with bluetooth headset
alakimaki said:
aliexpress.com/item/New-Micro-USB-to-3-5mm-RCA-Jack-Headphone-Earphone-Audio-Adapter-Socket-Convertor-Cable-Free/1457486610.html
i guess if the usb connector is not long enough on this one could remove the plastic case and stick some hot glue on it to make it longer.
so i got the impression though that you cannot store music on u8 pro itself, right?
also i`m kind of assuming that you would not be able to use u8 pro with bluetooth headset
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headset of headphones? you should be able to use a headset but it might get a bit complicated. like if you answered on the phone and wanted to switch to the headset, it might switch to the watch instead of the headset but thats the only problem that might come up. because this watch is its own phone, it allows you answer the phone with the audio coming out of the phone and if you answer on the watch the sound will come out of the watch, the headset shouldnt get in the way... but thats based off my understanding of how the watch and bluetooth works, ill update when i get the watch haha
update: i said up there that answering on the phone would make the audio come out of the phone while answering on the watch will make the audio come out of the watch. well earlier today i asked on youtube whether or not this is true and the guy said that it is false. audio will always come out of the watch. BUT in the elegance u8 thread, someone said that the the audio will only come out of the watch if you answer on the watch, so im not sure. can anyone else confirm whether this is true or false?
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bustanut666 said:
So moving your arm up turns on the screen? Is this a standard function or does like the pedometer have to be on?
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Shake yr arms better, it will slowly come on . No need pedometer.
mahnameisjaime1 said:
is the watch strap replaceable? i dont really like buckle straps and would prefer a deployment clasp. im gonna be ordering this tomorrow so i would just like to know so that i could get the strap at the same time. I intend to make a video on this watch since there arent many. im actually excited for this watch, my hopes arent high but from what i can tell it's a pretty decent smart watch for what it costs.
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I think the strap is a standard 24mm wide or just slightly less than 1 inch.
It looks pretty standard with except that the pin holding it is not a spring loaded type but
in fact looks as if it is some sort of screw with a hexaganol head
of the type you would put a very small Allen key in.
Changing it looks as though it should be pretty easy if you have two such Allen keys.
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alakimaki said:
aliexpress.com/item/New-Micro-USB-to-3-5mm-RCA-Jack-Headphone-Earphone-Audio-Adapter-Socket-Convertor-Cable-Free/1457486610.html
i guess if the usb connector is not long enough on this one could remove the plastic case and stick some hot glue on it to make it longer.
so i got the impression though that you cannot store music on u8 pro itself, right?
also i`m kind of assuming that you would not be able to use u8 pro with bluetooth headset
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Not quite as easy as that because the metal outer case has to be 8mm all the way back from the tip to the shoulder on the plastic.
I read somewhere about someone stripping back the standard plastic plug and finding just the wires underneath.
There is a web site I found selling the longer tip variety of micro USB plug so if it arrives I will test it and maybe I can post a link.
You are correct I think as so far the only music I have played was on my smart phone.
The Bluetooth headphones might not be a problem as you can probable pair them with your smart phone
if the watch won't recognise them , which I suspect it wont.
The odd thing even then the volume control on the watch, in my case won't communicate with the volume control in my music app.
It will make the tracks skip and pause, pity about the volume control.
It is a dedicated piece of firmware as opposed to Android so it boots up very quickly but there are limitations unless the manufacturer posts updates to the firmware.
The battery life is quite good so far, for me a day of light use at least. Charging is pretty quick. It will of course charge off a lap top or aux battery using its 8mm micro USB cable.
JarlSX said:
so what are the differences between U8 and U8 pro?
hardware looks different, or are there real changes?
software is newer but not that much different?
same BTNotifier app?
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does this clock has an altimeter like the non pro version of this watch?
jimacid said:
does this clock has an altimeter like the non pro version of this watch?
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No
New U8 based watch
Model: U-Pro P3
Bluetooth Version: 3.0
Resolution: IPS HD display 240*240
Storage: Support 32GB card Tested with a 2 GB card, screen flash shooting function
Frequency: 2.4GHz
Charing time: 2 hours
Standby time: 60 hours first day using it a lot the battery lasts 28 hours.
Screen: 1.55" HD Screen
In black my comments
These are the main features:
Phone call: You can dial the number on this device, or dial the number with Bluetooth connected with your big Smartphone. Support Micro sim. Not tested. Tried a call to 112
SMS: you can receive or send text messages.
Clock: different clock interfaces can be selected. 4 models available. Some of them are very uggly at my opinion
Camcorder: Use the watch to take photos and record video. Records video in AVI. The pictures are captured at 640x480 (0,3 Mpx)
Image viewer: Use the watch to browse photos. Tested jpeg images.
Video player: Play your recorded video files. Tested with divx 3.1.1 video
Audio player: Play music in SD card, or the music on your Smartphone by bluetooth. Tested with mp3 files
Sound recorder: Record sound clarity that you want. Records in AMR format. It sounds good
FM radio: You can listen to the radio after plugging in the earphone. It can tune almost all FM radios
Alarm: You can set multiple alarms, let your work and life easier. You can choose your own sound file, like an mp3 one
Stopwatch: Convenient timing, you can choose lap timing or split timing. It records 20 lap times
Pedometer: It can be adopted as a tool to avoid insufficient or excessive exercise by measuring calories or calories consumption based on collected data, such as number of steps, distance, speed, time, etc., to control exercise. If I move the watch it counts steps. I really don't rely on this
Sleep monitor: When you sleep, the watch will perceive your tiny movement, record and analyze your sleep quality. Not tested. This option seems to do something
Personal settings: Set your gender, height, weight, birthday, the system will according to your personal information to monitor your health. Not tested
Remote remind: When there is incoming messages from QQ and other applications on the connected phone, the watch phone will remind you to read them. Seems to need a micro sim. Not tested
Anti lost: After opening the anti lost, if the watch is connected to your phone from more than 10 meters range, it will automatically disconnect and alarm. Not tested
Car theft: After opening the anti lost, you can monitor your car by watch, let it get the best protection. Not tested
Find phone: Click to enter, your phone will alarm and bright screen, let you easy to find. It works. The alarm sound is very uggly
Remote capture: Use the watch to control your phone camera. You can see in the watch the image provided by the phone camera
Flash shot function: Set inside the opening shot in a flash function, the next screen state put out quickly tap the screen to take a picture.
LanguageSupport: English,French, German,Russian, Spanish, Arabic, Portuguese.
Note:
Remote remind, Anti lost, Car theft, Find phone, Remote capture, these functions need to install “Bluetooth notice” applications on your. I have tested the BTNotification 1.3.21 downloaded form where the QR displayed at the watch says which is the same that appears form another source in the manual
A reviews with picture of the watch:
http://www.kicksmarters.com/2014/12/23/upro3-bluetooth-watch-with-multi-function/
Does anyone know where to find some firmware and additional technical information related with this watch (like firmware, battery replacement, etc)?
The firmware that I have doesn't show "UPRO" when loading.
Besides the about option at settings menu is missing so I think that maybe It's a fake. All the options I have tried works so who knows.
How about a thread on possible SW enhancements through future FW updates? IDK if it matters, but we could try.
Here's my list, but please add whatever SW issues/bugs you've run into.
1. They should put 'microphone noise suppression' back to call settings. My HK Z3+ doesn't have it, but my Taiwanese Z2 does. I'm using those in the US, but I can ask for it on behalf of HK folks anyway
2. Occasional high 'mobile radio active' numbers on 4G (LTE) mostly from Google apps . My fix was to 'close all apps' once in a while. It's a known lollipop issue (Thanks @addicted1900)
3. Current 8mp auto mode is great for low-light shots. I'd say it's probably the best one in Androidland. Day shots could use a 16mp auto mode, but that will probably ruin current 8mp mode's low noise advantage with excessive noise. So it'd be great if they could adjust the resolution on the fly with some extra settings (like dynamic resolution, always 16mp/20mp, always 8mp,etc). Or at least include a separate high res auto mode (it'd be confusing - I know)
4. Auto mode could use a little lower EV while shooting at bright objects.
5. I used 'trepn' to profile core usage (& assuming trepn itself is not a CPU hog)
Home screen: All 4 little (a53) cores running at max 1.56 GHz most of the times with occasional bursts from 1/2 big (a57) cores. Sounds like an overkill
Settings page: Ditto
Camera (superior auto for photo only): Ditto
Fun fact: Only little cores run the 4K show. Something could be done there too
Point is there is room for improvement & going by Sony's fw update history (their fw updates are quite solid, btw), we could ask for the same thing here
Adaptive light puts screen backlight too low in dark environments.
I wish it could get dimmer at night in fully dark rooms
When Stamina mode is on ( with extended usage enabled), The decreasing of framerate is noticeably. (Never happened to my Z1)
ing005 said:
When Stamina mode is on ( with extended usage enabled), The decreasing of framerate is noticeably. (Never happened to my Z1)
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Well, you know that's the way "extended usage" is meant to work?
Yeah but as I said , it doesn't happen to my Z1 , which is 3 generations older.
Profile mode for high, medium and low performance.
Given the performance of sd810, I don mind a under clocked sd 810 for better performance. Just like how one plus is doing
When recording video I'd like the option to defeat noise cancellation/DSP and record 'flat'. Or tweak it somehow. Right now my Z2 records generally better audio on video than my Z3+ .... the Z3+ doesn't seem to record with much gain either, when it's supposed to be autogain - can't believe it needs that much headroom.
Plug in the STM10 (or a Smartlav+ ) and thankfully audio is very much improved - but I don't always have those with me.
I'm sure the speakers can go louder for ringtones, again seems quieter than my Z2 by maybe 3dB or 6dB perhaps (haven't measured, but human ear generally sensitive to 3dB differences).
Really pleased on the Z3+ things like Lifelog and Social are uninstallable, even PlayStation and PSN apps come off without root (could not be removed from Z2). I really like the direction of optional bloatware.
I don't know how broad Sony's Backup vault is, but I'd like to be able to backup/restore custom ringtones and SMS/hangout notifications for my contacts. This is one area where iPhone excels - restore to a new iPhone and pretty much everything remains identical. I don't want to have to futz with NFC locally when it could all already be stored in the cloud.
Overall, I am very satisfied with the Z3+ ... but I warn Sony, if they start going all proprietary again (eg all that ATRAC nonsense, can't even play a video from a standard USB stick on my Dad's Bravia TV, etc) -- then I will leave as quickly as I arrived
Another one for my wish list - a quick way to add Reminders by voice input - perhaps add the option to the long-press power button menu. (I know I think there is an option to always have Google Now listening if the screen is on, but I don't want that)
Not sure of the security implications though, I notice on my Z2 and Z3+ for example if I want to change Camera Mode out of Superior Auto after quick-launching it from sleep with the hardware button then I need to unlock with my password.