I was thinking, with the new range of Chinese smartwatches and some having NFC (granted it's just door unlocking etc) but as some of them these days have heavy OS's like Android 8-10 (massive power hungry) why don't they opt for Android Go instead (which is specifically aimed at low specs?) would it be possible just to wipe the OS from one of these watches and stick Go on there instead (saving a **** ton of battery?) and in relation to my original thought, if it had NFC would it be possible to get Google wallet working as well?
i have the A-TGTGA CK 30 Smartwatch i would really like to do this if possible, the OS on this phone is very limited and the watch faces are not very good, i would to have the option to download new watch faces.
EdP0 said:
i have the A-TGTGA CK 30 Smartwatch i would really like to do this if possible, the OS on this phone is very limited and the watch faces are not very good, i would to have the option to download new watch face
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Is it an Android watch? don't suppose you have a link to the watch you have as well?
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Is it an Android watch? don't suppose you have a link to the watch you have as well?
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Im not sure if it is an Android, i think it is. Here is a link from Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08LGYVP6T?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&=undefined&th=1&language=en_US
Thank you!
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Im not sure if it is an Android, i think it is. Here is a link from Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08LGYVP6T?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&=undefined&th=1&language=en_US
Thank you!
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That's not an Android OS watch mate, you can't do anything with that I'm afraid
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That's not an Android OS watch mate, you can't do anything with that I'm afraid
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I have the Oppo Watch 3 Pro that runs AOSP instead of Wear OS, which I love so much better. You can download and install phone apps fine, the battery lasts me over 5 days with normal use before I have to charge it. I'm just having issues trying to install Google Services which needs to be there for Google wallet to work in the first place. Still trying though! Otherwise, I'm so happy I bought this watch. It's running the new Snapdragon W5 Gen1 processor and it has never slowed down on me once
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Hello,
I just wanted to know if the Android Wear Project is also getting open source, cause we have so many Smartwatches that are allready based on Android (Gear, Moto Actv,...) so porting Android Wear over to them is not the hardest thing.
If you find something, please let me know!
Regards
Yes, IMO a VERY important question that hasn't been answered yet.
I would be concerned that Google felt it was TOO open with Android proper and tried to restrict Wear even more.
If the current preview emulator is a good indication, then Wear is just another variant of Android. Many normal apps can run on it right now, though with issues. I tested my own app and it more or less worked, with a squished UI.
So I think a LOT of the Wear code is effectively already IN AOSP already.
But will Google release enough Wear specific code for custom ROMs to be built ? I very much hope so.
i
That will be gr8
custom launchers
like wht devs did on galaxy gear (they installed nova launcher on it)
or using custom keyboard like minuum beside voice input.
system dump;
source
Praying for a port of Android Wear for Galaxy Gear!!!!
traxxasislife said:
Praying for a port of Android Wear for Galaxy Gear!!!!
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Prayer is the only remote hope you have, I think.
There are reasons Gears are going cheap now.
You really think Samsung won't take every opportunity to sell you new wearables, EVERY year at least ?
EVERY few months, new, "in fashion" designs.
Every year, moar cores, LOL.
We'll be overclocking on both wrists to keep our hands warm in winter...
mikereidis said:
We'll be overclocking on both wrists to keep our hands warm in winter...
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That's genius! Perfect winter accessory:silly:
Android wear without wear
Couldn't we just built a custom android wear version which is based on one of the regular open source android versions? Like e.g. android kitkat with a special launcher and a way to display notifications similar to android wear
Finkes said:
Couldn't we just built a custom android wear version which is based on one of the regular open source android versions? Like e.g. android kitkat with a special launcher and a way to display notifications similar to android wear
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IMO they're going to need to for it to be usable by the pro-android anti-google crowd.
I have the LG G Watch and I have it unlocked with TWRP and a custom ROM on it. However it still can't connect to my phone unless I have a Google account on it, so I can use the Play Store to download the Android Wear app and connect it via Bluetooth.
So I figured "fine whatever, I'll just put it in airplane mode and use it as a regular watch until someone comes up with an Open Source solution" right?
Wrong, turns out I CAN'T EVEN CHANGE THE TIME! It updates that from the phone which updates from the time servers on the net. Good thing I have an older phone that I can stick Google on to work with it I guess.
All I want is my texts on my watch without having to get spied upon by the almighty Google.
Also, they should call it AWOSP because it sounds awesome.
Hi all,
I am after a smart watch, but primarily to use different watchfaces with it. I am not after all notifications, calling and other features. Initially wanted to get a known Android Wear brands but the cost put me off.
So I went with a D5 initially but soon realized it limits me to use watch faces ( watchmaker and Facer Pro) as those are only for Android wear and they need to be mutilated and converted to a format the watch can recognize and etc.
Now I am trying to find a cheap Android Wear (or whatever watch supports watch maker faces), and I am not keen to pay $200-300 mark for just that feature. Have Chinese managed to up their games and make a real AndroidWear at low cost?
I saw there will be ELE watch but not sure when it is released.
Any help is appreciated
There's at least one I know of but the Chinese Wear based smartwatches are Chinese only language with mostly Chinese only apps.
Lokifish Marz said:
There's at least one I know of but the Chinese Wear based smartwatches are Chinese only language with mostly Chinese only apps.
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Thanks, Apparently they released an English version, but I believe it is not Android Wear but some dedicated OS by the company, I might be wrong
The tic watch recently had an ota update that now has English language as an option. If you look at what the watch offers for the $150 price its a pretty good deal. The only thing I hope is that Google now services will be an option hopefully in the future.
The OS is a bases in android 5.1 to look like android wear but optimized for the watch with an option to load and use android wear apps which is pretty cool.
primod808 said:
The tic watch recently had an ota update that now has English language as an option. If you look at what the watch offers for the $150 price its a pretty good deal. The only thing I hope is that Google now services will be an option hopefully in the future.
The OS is a bases in android 5.1 to look like android wear but optimized for the watch with an option to load and use android wear apps which is pretty cool.
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So ticwatch will be able to run for instance WatchMaker on it without any issues?
Don't know info was base on what I read on the web.
bennz said:
So ticwatch will be able to run for instance WatchMaker on it without any issues?
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yes it do support watchmakers but with conditions:
1. you need to switch on the AW compatible mode (which is now AWC compatible mode)
2. you need to manually extracted out the android wear apk from watchmaker apk and sideload it to your watch
Hi everyone..
Im new in the smartwatch..
Im looking a smartwatch that can change clock skin, without sim and circular shape.
I found W3 amoled smartwatch..base on what im reading..i need to flash HOwear rom before i can use it..
I found Mlais in pre order state..couldnt take the risk without knowing how it perform even on paper everyhing looks good and promising
And lastly i found this Ulefone GW01.
Interesting to buy this Ulefone GW01, but i cant find much info about it. So litle youtube video about it
Available at GB, cant post the link as im new here
There is a few website do a review, all give good conclussion. I would like to know more about this watch like everyday experience..what i want to know most is it can push all my notifications and clear voice call over quality over bluetooth.
Please anyone who might know about this share ur experience.
Tq and regards
zero_clockz said:
Hi everyone..
Im new in the smartwatch..
Im looking a smartwatch that can change clock skin, without sim and circular shape.
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Im in the same boat.
I have looked at all three of these watches, what i dislike about the W3 from i have seen is it has a clamp style charger.
Im leaning more towards the Mlais Smart Watch which looks really nice, just waiting for some reviews first.
Venomqld said:
i have looked at all three of these watches, what i dislike about the W3 from i have seen is it has a clamp style charger.
Im leaning more towards the Mlais Smart Watch which looks really nice, just waiting for some reviews first.
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Yes..i agreed about w3, further more, i kind diasgree when u have to flash new firmware b4 it can work fully. It should be ready out of the box.
Mlais is using android 5.1...maybe it same like howear rom..but, from what i know, once it use 5.1, thats mean its not companion anymore, its mire like standalone without simcard..(correct me if im wrong)
I really cant wait for the mlais as after pre-order sales end, the price will be higher (ridiculous high)
I like Rwatch but it has flatyre screen and from the internet i can say this ine having problem with touchscreen and heart rate sensor..
And as i pre order ulefone future phone, i really want to try this GW01..
I think its weird but i cant find any info here in xda..
Maybe because its very good no problem at all or
Nobody use it, buy it..
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I really cant wait for the mlais as after pre-order sales end, the price will be higher (ridiculous high).
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Yer i know, same problem i have.
The Ulefone GW01 was my first choice before i seen the mlais watch now just cant choose.
as for rom flashing and standalone devices i really have no clue.
Im also looking for a smartwatch that can change clock skin, msg notifacation, without sim and circular shape and possibly heart rate monitor.
Tomorrow is the last day at GB for the discount for GW01..after that the price will be usd99+
I will appreciate any opinions
I wish i would find more video about this ulefone watch but i couldn't.
Mlais is not a bad option..in fact, from what iv know, this is only watch come with 5.1 out of the box..
Could someone tell me, this 5.1 android without simcard are actually as companion as zeblaze series in term of push notifications.
I see video by darkanglez (maybe wrong spelling) and frank tee about w3 new rom..but it not cover enuff about notifications..but it does produce a great video about general. I can see on those video that it has developer option, runing 5.1 rom.
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Could someone tell me, this 5.1 android without simcard are actually as companion as zeblaze series in term of push notifications.
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I would also like know...
as for ulefone gw01 changing watch faces i found someone ask on a youtube
Does it supports installing new watchfaces?
Gearbest reply: No but it has different watch face for you to choose.
Venomqld said:
I would also like know...
as for ulefone gw01 changing watch faces i found someone ask on a youtube
Does it supports installing new watchfaces?
Gearbest reply: No but it has different watch face for you to choose.
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I will not trust their answers..i trust more xda if someone could answer it..
Gearbest also reply that this watch cant change the band infact this watch could.
Like zeblaze, it has fix 5 clock face and through fundo u could add 3 extra which is so ugly...but it can add some extra trough apps installed in fundo.
If this ulefone can support more clock face..its really good..but actually, have u guys know that any companion watch that can add extra face?
W3 can but after flashing new rom (howear)
Mlais uknown, but think of it will be running 5.1, it should be able to change any watch face available.
Rwatch r11?..
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have u guys know that any companion watch that can add extra face?
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Yer from my understanding the Moto 360 has the ability to change clock skins, push notifications.
and as time passes by the Moto 360 1st gen is looking better and better especially for the price.
I was just looking for something cheaper and different.
Yes..moto 360 can change clock skin, and still pricey even 1st gen (esp for me..)
Become forgot about mainstream brand since looking the chinese brand..(mainstream brand use snapdragon processor)
Oukitel a29 really good but with simcard
zero_clockz said:
Yes..moto 360 can change clock skin, and still pricey even 1st gen (esp for me..)
Become forgot about mainstream brand since looking the chinese brand..(mainstream brand use snapdragon processor)
Oukitel a29 really good but with simcard
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Another 2 watches i have been looking out for are:
Ticwatch - which looks amazing has nice features but as far i can see only available in China. (no good for me)
Bluboo Xwatch - looks good so far with four customizable buttons but very minable info on the item/release date.
Yeah...bluboo xwatch. They produce a good phone, they should done the same with smartwatch..but im afraid it will not companion, recent trend chinese smartwatch maker tend to use simcard as selling point.
Ticwatch use 5.1 with option to run full android wear..its interesting untill i see the price around usd158-160
For the price tag, mlais seen better choice if...5.1 they use are companion.
Moto first gen at usd99 also good...
Which one to choose..sigh..
Ulefone gw01 or moto 360 1st gen
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Ulefone gw01 or moto 360 1st gen
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If i had to choose now i would go moto 360 considering how much community/company support it has, as the Ulefone gw01 has no real review or community support yet.
the major downside to the moto 360 is the back is made if glass and alot of people saying it always cracks, so it has its flaws.
Its just so hard to decide when the info your looking for isn't available.
Venomqld said:
If i had to choose now i would go moto 360 considering how much community/company support it has, as the Ulefone gw01 has no real review or community support yet.
the major downside to the moto 360 is the back is made if glass and alot of people saying it always cracks, so it has its flaws.
Its just so hard to decide when the info your looking for isn't available.
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thank you so much for ur assisting..
still remain unanswered about smartwatch running 5.1 wether its companion as android wear...
definitely it will change my mind if it does.
If you both want to know about this ulefone GW01 I can say that is the same smartwatch that the No.1 G3.... just with different watch faces. Take a look here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/sma...s/no1-g3-smartwatch-discussion-watch-t3376699
connerESP said:
If you both want to know about this ulefone GW01 I can say that is the same smartwatch that the No.1 G3.... just with different watch faces. Take a look here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/sma...s/no1-g3-smartwatch-discussion-watch-t3376699
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Emm.. that annular menu looks the same..the watch case is different..same ram and rom..same processor.
But g3 with simcard....gw01 without sim..
Furthermore...on Ulefone websites, i found nothing about this watch.
I have bought it..will update soon once i received it
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I have bought it..will update soon once i received it
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Looking forward to hearing about it, what shop did you end up ordering it from?
Cheers.
Venomqld said:
Looking forward to hearing about it, what shop did you end up ordering it from?
Cheers.
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GearBest...
I hope this watch fully companion with coming ulefone future...
Found info on ulefone fan page...looks like its true this watch were made by ulefone..and found another 2 more new video on youtube.. good looking watch trully undeniable..but will this be function as best as it looks?
https://ulefans.com/productnews/new-ulefone-gw01-smartwatch-popups-eshops/
zero_clockz said:
Found info on ulefone fan page...looks like its true this watch were made by ulefone..and found another 2 more new video on youtube.. good looking watch trully undeniable..but will this be function as best as it looks?
https://ulefans.com/productnews/new-ulefone-gw01-smartwatch-popups-eshops/
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I'm a bit skeptical about it being truly from ulefone after watching the video below, no ulefone branding anywhere..
(video not in english)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7LYIastZnw
There is Ulefone Logo on the crown..but nothing at bottom case..even nothing on the box..
Without any announchment by Ulefone..this is maybe another chinese smartwatch..haha..hard to say..
If this works like i want..then its worth.
Or maybe..hunting for new watch again..
Hi,
Today is my birthday, and my girlfriend got me a cheap smartwatch. I'm happy with the sediment behind the gift, believe me I am. However, there are a few things that caught my attention:
The proprietary android app (used to push notifications and such) has advertisements.
It is possible to flash firmware onto the GT08.
So I was wondering, is it possible to flash stock android wear (or close to stock) onto this watch? If so, could someone direct me to a guide? I would be happy if I could use the Android Wear app instead of this ad ridden thing by the manufacturers.
Thank you in advance.
I'm in the exact same position as this person... can anyone help? Please :fingers-crossed:
Same
sohcahtoa said:
I'm in the exact same position as this person... can anyone help? Please :fingers-crossed:
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Yes, Me to!
Simple Answer is No. Even with old Android Wear like Sony SW3 (deprecated) nobody can made an updated OS
weilunt0219 said:
Hi,
Today is my birthday, and my girlfriend got me a cheap smartwatch. I'm happy with the sediment behind the gift, believe me I am. However, there are a few things that caught my attention:
The proprietary android app (used to push notifications and such) has advertisements.
It is possible to flash firmware onto the GT08.
So I was wondering, is it possible to flash stock android wear (or close to stock) onto this watch? If so, could someone direct me to a guide? I would be happy if I could use the Android Wear app instead of this ad ridden thing by the manufacturers.
Thank you in advance.
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1) yes -- dev / programmer
2) yes -- proprietory equipment / software required.
It's cheaper just to buy a better watch if you 'HAVE' to have those capabilities.
I have a 'timemaker' from amazon watch, its decent, and it works as a watch. Sleep not so accurate, hr not so accurate as my table has a pulse of 160 (should really relax a bit) it does not count steps very well.
troublebshooting 'nameless' brands is always a challenge and most mod apps will not work.
So in short if modding is what you 'NEED' get a brand name watch; asus, samsung xiomi etc.
If a good estimate of your lifestyme (sleep, hr, steps) is good enough, then the no name is fine.
Always read reviews and check out companion app reviews before purchase (I'd have recommended a different one as the first one had to be sent back)
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Hi!
Does anyone know if there is any possibility to put another rom or use another app than the official one on these W26 watches?
I'm talking about Lemfo or Iwo W26.
Hardware doesn't look bad but software is awful.
Thanks in advance!
I cant find anything for this watch too. Perhaps we're searching for the wrong terms?
jveira said:
Hi!
Does anyone know if there is any possibility to put another rom or use another app than the official one on these W26 watches?
I'm talking about Lemfo or Iwo W26.
Hardware doesn't look bad but software is awful.
Thanks in advance!
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I had mine delivered today (I got it as I'm moving away from Apple). The watch faces included are fairly average and I was hoping to find a good wxp. Unfortunately it doesn't have enough space available to actually install any.
I'd love to see a custom firmware will most of the watch faces removed to allow for the inclusion of others.
EDIT: I'll add that the official Apple Watch bands work with these watches - which is pretty cool
Hi All! First post here... Hey, were you able to get any reasonable measure out of the blood pressure/temperature/heart rate sensor? It seems completely fake to me. It seems to show pseudo random values around some mean. Even the charts you can see they're no more than a bunch of looped animations. It behaves the same if you strap it to a tree branch.
I was wondering maybe I just got a watch with an early or demo firmware version... But every reviewer I found on youtube just seems to play retard ignoring the fact or hiding it one way or another.
Please, could you confirm or deny your own watches's sensors to be fake?
Thanks in advance!
hellraiserii said:
Hi All! First post here... Hey, were you able to get any reasonable measure out of the blood pressure/temperature/heart rate sensor? It seems completely fake to me. It seems to show pseudo random values around some mean. Even the charts you can see they're no more than a bunch of looped animations. It behaves the same if you strap it to a tree branch.
I was wondering maybe I just got a watch with an early or demo firmware version... But every reviewer I found on youtube just seems to play retard ignoring the fact or hiding it one way or another.
Please, could you confirm or deny your own watches's sensors to be fake?
Thanks in advance!
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The heart rate sensor does appear to be doing "something" - that is, if I don't have it on my wrist, it doesn't record a heart rate. But comparing the recordings with an apple watch (series 0) the values are not that accurate. The graph that is displayed in the heart rate app is just an animation and doesn't reflect the actual heart rate.
Saying that, I purchased the watch as a cheap replacement - for I'm leaving Apple's ecosystem - but this watch isn't the replacement. I will wear it though as it does have 3 days of battery (if auto wake is off), and I do get notifications from my phone, so it has that.
What I would like is the ability to use a different watch face - but trying to upload custom watch faces all fail with insufficient space. Oh well. Get what you pay for.
EDIT: I've just done a quick test:
1. remove the watch from my wrist and placed it on the desk
2. start the heart rate app
3. observe a heart rate in the high 70s to mid 80s
4. realise that the HR monitor on this watch is BS.
5. accept the fact that the HR monitor on this watch is BS and don't use the watch for HR monitoring.
Hi everyone I found this site
PLEASE TELL ME IS IT FOR IWO W26 WATCH OR ANYTHING ELSE I JUST CONFUSED
Download Iwo w26 firmware firmware - updated April 2023
Iwo w26 firmware Download Firmware for android - universal version, android Gingerbread version 2.3 - 2.3 2010 year, android Ice Cream Sandwich version 4 2011 year, android Jelly Bean version 4.1 - 4.3 2012 - 2013 years, android KitKat version 4.4 2013 year, android Lollipop version 5 - 5.1...
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jveira said:
Hi!
Does anyone know if there is any possibility to put another rom or use another app than the official one on these W26 watches?
I'm talking about Lemfo or Iwo W26.
Hardware doesn't look bad but software is awful.
Thanks in advance!
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I Found This website Plz Confirm me is it for Watch IWO W26 OR NOT.
Download Iwo w26 firmware firmware - updated April 2023
Iwo w26 firmware Download Firmware for android - universal version, android Gingerbread version 2.3 - 2.3 2010 year, android Ice Cream Sandwich version 4 2011 year, android Jelly Bean version 4.1 - 4.3 2012 - 2013 years, android KitKat version 4.4 2013 year, android Lollipop version 5 - 5.1...
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Hello, Does anyone know how to update the version rom (firmware)? help meeee, I tried some code and MediaTek app, but still can't... help me pls! thanks!!
I guess in life, we get what we pay for.
This watch is a cheap toy. It may resemble an Apple watch in appearance
but functionally it does not even come close. If anything it is a fashion accessory
rather than a functional device. None of the health sensors work. The firmware can never be updated.
Battery life is atrocious. This little device only does three things.
Tell time, give notifications, and oddly, you can make and receive calls.
And it actually does those things very well. But for $30 USD what did I expect?
Yep, sounds just like a $30 toy watch
hellraiserii said:
Hi All! First post here... Hey, were you able to get any reasonable measure out of the blood pressure/temperature/heart rate sensor? It seems completely fake to me. It seems to show pseudo random values around some mean. Even the charts you can see they're no more than a bunch of looped animations. It behaves the same if you strap it to a tree branch.
I was wondering maybe I just got a watch with an early or demo firmware version... But every reviewer I found on youtube just seems to play retard ignoring the fact or hiding it one way or another.
Please, could you confirm or deny your own watches's sensors to be fake?
Thanks in advance!
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Yes my smart watch's sensors is fake