Hey, i have a short question. I will be getting a new android phone in 6 monyths, but I can get the moto 360 in around 1.5 month. I was wondering, can i even setup the watch, and atleast check the time, track heart, set a stopwatch and such without a android phone.
So what can it do without a android wear phone, and can I even set it up?
I have an iphone now and get a new phone, android in april 2015.
Greetings, Mike.
I think you need to have an android to set it up initially. I remember mine saying install android wear app on my android. Once it's setup you can use it without a phone though. Just put it in airplane mode (save a little battery)
In all honesty, by the time you're ready to get a new phone they will probably be on the Moto 360 version 3. So I'd just hang in there in the mean time. Why get a new phone to pair to what will essentially be last years tech?
I understand that maybe at that time a new version will be out (probably not but oh well)
But there is a reason I really need it, and I only need to know if I can start it without a android phone, for the time beign watching the time is enough.
Mikeartworks said:
I understand that maybe at that time a new version will be out (probably not but oh well)
But there is a reason I really need it, and I only need to know if I can start it without a android phone, for the time beign watching the time is enough.
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Your best bet would be to install Android Wear on a friend's or a store's phone, pair it and let it do the factory update. Then it "should" be okay on its own until you get your own phone.
I'm currently in the same boat as you (iPhone user upgrading to android soon). You do need access to an android device to do the initial set up, but after that an android device isn't necessary. I can check the time, check heart rate, track steps, and set timers/alarms without an android phone.
I used a friend's android tablet to get past the initial set up and to do a system update. I suggest you do the same if you can't wait.
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Hello.
I'm planning on buying an android wear watch. I currently have an iPhone, and will be getting an android phone for sure in 6 months (iPhone bill still goes for 6 months). I was wondering, can I install apps on my friends android phone, install them to my watch, and then when I go away, still use those apps.
Like, calculator, small games etc..?
I understand I need a phone to set them up, and that, I have. I also understand I can't get notifications on my watch without the phone. but apps installed on the watch like a calculator, can be used without the phone, or not?
Thanks!
Mikeartworks said:
Hello.
I'm planning on buying an android wear watch. I currently have an iPhone, and will be getting an android phone for sure in 6 months (iPhone bill still goes for 6 months). I was wondering, can I install apps on my friends android phone, install them to my watch, and then when I go away, still use those apps.
Like, calculator, small games etc..?
I understand I need a phone to set them up, and that, I have. I also understand I can't get notifications on my watch without the phone. but apps installed on the watch like a calculator, can be used without the phone, or not?
Thanks!
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Calculator can work without phone. And some game. And also you can change some watch face without phone.
But to be honest, this watch real usage is to push notification(email, sms, whatapp, agenda, alarm) to watch for you easy access. If money is not your concern than go for it now and play. Otherwise wait you get android phone to have full usage of it.
Or you may can look into samsong gear S watch will be in market this month, it can do lots of thing without phone.
Hi,
I have had the Moto 360 for about a month but am unable to see my step and heart data on my phone. I have Android Fit installed and selected in Android Wear but it does not seem to pull my steps from my watch. I would love to get it all in the app called "Instant" but would settle for anything that would just show my step and heart history. I want to be able to look back a month at a time etc. I would think this is an easy thing to get as everyone would want it but I don't seem to have it setup correctly yet.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
P.S. my sig is out of date, I now have a Galaxy S4.
Droid9 said:
Hi,
I have had the Moto 360 for about a month but am unable to see my step and heart data on my phone. I have Android Fit installed and selected in Android Wear but it does not seem to pull my steps from my watch. I would love to get it all in the app called "Instant" but would settle for anything that would just show my step and heart history. I want to be able to look back a month at a time etc. I would think this is an easy thing to get as everyone would want it but I don't seem to have it setup correctly yet.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
P.S. my sig is out of date, I now have a Galaxy S4.
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No one has this figured out yet? If none of you are trying to use this as a fitness tracker what on earth are you using it for???!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2997158
I change ROMs on my LG G2....let's just say frequently. Ever since getting the 360 it seems like every time I switch to try something else I have to reset the watch. Is there any way to use something like TiBu with android wear and resync the watch once the new ROM has been flashed? I hate loosing all of my step data and going back through the initial Moto analysis every time.
steve.messer84 said:
I change ROMs on my LG G2....let's just say frequently. Ever since getting the 360 it seems like every time I switch to try something else I have to reset the watch. Is there any way to use something like TiBu with android wear and resync the watch once the new ROM has been flashed? I hate loosing all of my step data and going back through the initial Moto analysis every time.
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Try backing up google play services and see what happens.
I wiped the data on it last night in a attempt to fix my Netflix on my Samsung Galaxy Note 4 and it completely cleared android wear forcing me to reset the watch
I tried using TiBu to backup bluetooth paired devices, it kept the pair but Android Wear app didn't like it and I had to reset my watch.
I found a copy of BeeSomething, that was pulled from the playstore. It allowed you to pair to multiple DIFFERENT devices....and by different, it had to be completely unique. Swapping roms didn't count (I did not go so far as to change mac address on my phone...was not feeling that determined to make it work).
So for now, I stay on cm12, use MultiBoot to install a different rom, and disregard my moto360...and in that, I have only lasted about 5 minutes after setting up a new rom, I keep going back to cm12.
But dirty flashing does not affect the watch data Which made me very happy.
Just got this watch. I had the Moto 360 before, it worked fine.
This doesn't want to stay connected. I have to reset the watch, uninstall Android Wear and re-install it, then it'll connect once. After that, it disconnects and won't connect again. So notifications, syncing, weather, etc don't work.
Looking at my phone in Android Wear it just says Connecting.... on the watch, it says disconnected. Going into Bluetooth settings doesn't do a damn thing either.
Try Bluetooth Auto Connect from Playstore, it´s working for me on a Note3 with Omega Rom
Thanks for the reply. I managed to sort it out... I missed the step to click "trust device" during the initial set up. I didn't realize that was a necessary step for the watch to stay connected. You'd think it'd just do it automatically.
I don´t know, if it´s automatic, but i have the function with klicking on "trust device", no change, only the "Blutetoot Auto Connect" app is working.
This piece of crap is doing it again. Once its been disconnected, it won't connect again without complelety startinh over and resetting everything.
I'll check out that app.
You know, people can bash apple all they want, but at least their **** actually works properly.
Hasn't happened in a while, but if mine won't connect I just go to the android wear app and disconnect the Zenwatch then connect again. Works every time...
Tried that, many times.. never works. That app doesn't work either.
Well this is a serious problem I've had the watch for about six weeks now it took awhile to get initial set up to begin with I was at the point to return it on the first day , then I don't know how but it just paired and started working fine , I was very happy until today turned the watch on it wasn't paired and I've literally been trying for hours to get this chit to connect with no luck I've reset it ,tried the app mentioned above no luck at this point I give up I bough it at best buy but I'm past the return period I'm going to try and find some customer service rep ,at this point I give up trying to get the watch to work,if anyone knows of a customer service phone number I would greatly appreciate it , or if anyone here has any helpful information , ,I'm pretty tech wavy. But I surrender at this point what a shame I really liked the watch but the aggravation factor is to much ,sorry for the.long rant but there's no where else to vent or look for help maybe together as a group we can find some answers again any help would be greatly appreciated......
did you forget the watch in your phones Bluetooth settings?
kellybrf said:
did you forget the watch in your phones Bluetooth settings?
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Thank's for replying but yes I've tried everything under the sun , just got home from work , going to see if I can't find a customer service number , if I can't get it resolved by the weekend I might as well throw 200$ in the Trash because That's where it's Going ....................:crying:
Go to settings / apps on your phone. Find google play services under running apps. See if device connection service is running. If not try rebooting your phone then the watch in that order and try to pair. You could also check if there is an update for play services and update if there is.
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Same issue here, boxing up my ZenWatch and bringing it back to Best Buy today. Still within the 15 days. I really like the watch but these random disconnects are a killer. Most of the time it auto-reconnects but every now and then I have to reboot everything--which is kinda ridiculous if I'm out running.
At least I'll have a different watch with everything else the same for comparison sake and report back.
Have you tried uninstalling zenwatch manager? Mine started disconnecting after the last update, and uninstalling seems to have fixed my issue
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I had the same problem I think the update from google services broke it.
unpair the watch from your phone then factory reset the watch and this is IMPORTANT pair your watch using "android wear" NOT the Bluetooth from the system phone
after I paired my watch using Android Wear now the watch stay connected and reconnect normally
keops777 said:
I had the same problem I think the update from google services broke it.
unpair the watch from your phone then factory reset the watch and this is IMPORTANT pair your watch using "android wear" NOT the Bluetooth from the system phone
after I paired my watch using Android Wear now the watch stay connected and reconnect normally
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After half a day working this seems to be the solution, thanks. :good:
Bad luck: two days later same problem persists (frequently disconnecting)
I am getting pretty tired of my Zenwatch not staying connected either. $200 is a lot of money for a watch that doesn't work right. It's had three or four updates since I bought it and it still sucks, should have sent it back the first week.
The Google nag to enable Google Now in the Android Wear screen is also a sore spot with me, if I wanted it enabled it would be enabled.
This whole "wearables" thing seems to be a poorly executed fad more than anything else, one that I'll be avoiding from here on out.
why would you have a watch that relies so heavily on google now and not enable it? connection has been just fine for me no several phones and software versions since I got it in January
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why would you have a watch that relies so heavily on google now and not enable it? connection has been just fine for me no several phones and software versions since I got it in January
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Same here. I mean, it has disconnected maybe 3 times since I got it in November, but it hasn't been a big issue. Toggling BT on the phone reconnected it. I also agree with you about Google Now. It's central to how Wear works. Using a Wear device without Now would be like buying a car and trying to drive it without starting the engine.
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why would you have a watch that relies so heavily on google now and not enable it? connection has been just fine for me no several phones and software versions since I got it in January
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You don't need Google now to benefit from owning this watch.
1. I like the ability to change watch faces and create my own with Watchmaker.
2. I can answer or dismiss a call from the watch.
3. Text and email notifications.
That's all I care about, anything else is an unnecessary distraction.
Just got a moto 360 in today and I cannot get it to update android wear. I've done everything I can think of. Rebooting it, resetting it, letting it sit, I've cleared app cache on Android wear and even uninstalled it.. I don't know what else to do. It gets to about 25% complete everytime and then it disconnects from my phone and says "unfortunately Google services has stopped working". And in order to get it to let me reattempt the download I have to reset my device completely. Anyone else have any thoughts??
Exact same thing has been happening to me! I just got the Moto 360 yesterday.
Help would be much appreciated.
I'm thinking about just returning it and waiting for the second gen to come out..
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I'm thinking about just returning it and waiting for the second gen to come out..
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Look at the reviews of the Android Wear app. Many, many people seem to be having this problem with the latest update. I think I'll just wait it out until the app fixes these issues.
I just got my replacement Moto 360 today and had this problem. I thought Motorola sent me a defective replacement and was frustrated as hell for a couple hours lol. I was able to solve it by using a previous version of Android Wear app (I had a titanium backup saved from the end of June) and I was able to update the watch normally again. I reset the watch after restoring the old version of the app then checked for updates and this time it downloaded the entire thing and updated then after updating I updated the app to the newest version and all is well!
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I just got my replacement Moto 360 today and had this problem. I thought Motorola sent me a defective replacement and was frustrated as hell for a couple hours lol. I was able to solve it by using a previous version of Android Wear app (I had a titanium backup saved from the end of June) and I was able to update the watch normally again. I reset the watch after restoring the old version of the app then checked for updates and this time it downloaded the entire thing and updated then after updating I updated the app to the newest version and all is well!
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I just bought my Moto 360 all excited to get my Android Fanboyism to the next level.
The first thing I did was try to update my Android Wear version.
And This is when I start getting the error..
It keeps saying google play services crashed.
google apps crashed..
Someone help..
I Can Help!!!
I can help you guys out. Just three days ago I bought my moto 360 at your SW version and had this EXACT issue. Here is how I fixed it.
First off, do yourself a favor and delete the lastest version of Android Wear on your phone. While you're at it, be sure to get rid of Moto Connect as well if you have installed it. Basically, what is happening, is android wear 4.4 doesn't seem to be compatible with the latest version of Android Wear for Phones, so as your phone is attempting to update your watch from 4.4 to 5.1.1, it throws this error.
Step two, disconnect your Moto 360 from your phone in the Android wear menu on your phone. Factory reset your Moto 360.
Step three, go to Here on your phone and download that APK to a location you can find it. This is an older version of android wear.
Step four, install this APK. Reboot your phone for good measure, and connect your Moto to your phone using the version of Android wear on your phone. MAKE SURE TO NOT ALLOW ANDROID WEAR ON YOUR PHONE TO UPDATE IN THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE.
Step Five, once everything is connected, on YOUR WATCH, go to settings --> about --> software updates. This step takes a LONG TIME, around 10-20 minutes, and your watch must be over 80% to complete this. When it finishes (the green circle wraps all the way around the X) it will ask if you want to upgrade. Tell it yes. When the watch finishes and reboot, FACTORY RESET IT AGAIN.
Step Six, With the watch reset, remove android wear from your phone, and do a fresh install on the play store. Now connect your phone to your watch. You should no longer have any issues. Your watch is now running Wear 5.1.1 and your phone is running the latest AW App. Go ahead, install Motorola connect and any other apps you want to have, and most importantly, ENJOY YOUR NEW WATCH!
To any mods out there watching, I'd recommend sticking this post or something. This is an error that is going to come up a LOT until google figures out why that happens. To my knowledge, this is the ONLY way to get a 4.4w2 Moto 360 running on the latest android wear release.
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Check out my post just below yours. I fixed mine this way. Post #7.
wydra91 said:
I can help you guys out. Just three days ago I bought my moto 360 at your SW version and had this EXACT issue. Here is how I fixed it.
First off, do yourself a favor and delete the lastest version of Android Wear on your phone. While you're at it, be sure to get rid of Moto Connect as well if you have installed it. Basically, what is happening, is android wear 4.4 doesn't seem to be compatible with the latest version of Android Wear for Phones, so as your phone is attempting to update your watch from 4.4 to 5.1.1, it throws this error.
Step two, disconnect your Moto 360 from your phone in the Android wear menu on your phone. Factory reset your Moto 360.
Step three, go to on your phone and download that APK to a location you can find it. This is an older version of android wear.
Step four, install this APK. Reboot your phone for good measure, and connect your Moto to your phone using the version of Android wear on your phone. MAKE SURE TO NOT ALLOW ANDROID WEAR ON YOUR PHONE TO UPDATE IN THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE.
Step Five, once everything is connected, on YOUR WATCH, go to settings --> about --> software updates. This step takes a LONG TIME, around 10-20 minutes, and your watch must be over 80% to complete this. When it finishes (the green circle wraps all the way around the X) it will ask if you want to upgrade. Tell it yes. When the watch finishes and reboot, FACTORY RESET IT AGAIN.
Step Six, With the watch reset, remove android wear from your phone, and do a fresh install on the play store. Now connect your phone to your watch. You should no longer have any issues. Your watch is now running Wear 5.1.1 and your phone is running the latest AW App. Go ahead, install Motorola connect and any other apps you want to have, and most importantly, ENJOY YOUR NEW WATCH!
To any mods out there watching, I'd recommend sticking this post or something. This is an error that is going to come up a LOT until google figures out why that happens. To my knowledge, this is the ONLY way to get a 4.4w2 Moto 360 running on the latest android wear release.
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Check out my post just below yours. I fixed mine this way. Post #7.
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Thank you... It worked. <3
Finally, I found a solution that works! Thanks a lot!
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I can help you guys out.
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Bruh. Eternally gracious.
Please someone help, i tried exactly above instrucciones and nothing, im in centro america, i dont know if that its blocking the update or something
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