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http://www.icontrolpad.com/home
Has anyone else seen this yet? I've been hoping for someone to make a bluetooth gamepad that can attach to your phone... only one ever made before was the MSI BGP100, but it's been discontinued and unavailable for years, and it was a terrible design anyways.
But this new bluetooth gamepad looks awesome... it has upgradeable firmware, 3 different bluetooth profiles to begin with so it'll be compatible with almost any bluetooth device, it even has a nice sized lithium-ion battery that can charge your device while you're attached to it. It has a bt keyboard profile so right away any phone and emulator that can support using bt keyboard keys as buttons will work, but analogue sticks won't work with that profile.
But once more emulator devs start putting support for this gamepad in their emulators, everything can be used, including being able to display how much power is left in gamepads battery.
I just ordered myself one to use with Android on my HD2... this will be an awesome gamepad once more support is written into emulators. For any emulator devs, I believe the manufacturer will send a free development unit for testing and writing support into your apps.
Anyone else order one? The great thing is that it has upgradeable firmware and changeable clamps, so it can be made compatible with any devices or BT profiles in the future... so if you're a gamer, it's definitely a good investment.
How did this work out? I was thinking about getting one for my Nexus One.
It looks great but the site looks so sketchy :/
Apparently it's all good. Didn't realize it was so widely covered on other sites ha
Expensive but damn it looks nice...I am intersted.
Thanks for sharing!
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How did this work out? I was thinking about getting one for my Nexus One.
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I'm still waiting for it to be delivered.... they just finished producing it a few weeks ago and they've had people pre-ordering for a couple months, and being a small company, they're still catching up on shipping out all the orders. This is the same company that created the Pandora, that open-source linux based portable game system/computer... which is also a really cool item I would get if I had the money. It'll probably be another week or 2 before I recieve the controller, as I didn't pay the extra money for fast shipping.
This is definitely a legit company, and they've been sending free controllers to any emulator developers or other developers interested in developing for the controller or adding full support to their emulators. I guess it was originally being made mainly for the iPhone, and was going to use the iphone connector and have bluetooth as a bonus that would be able to be put into use later down the road with firmware updates to allow it to be used with android and other devices, but Apple doesn't allow the use of their connector unless it's certified by them, and they told them that they wouldn't certify them, so they had to scrap the apple connector and make it strictly bluetooth. I guess apple had even went and patented basicly the same gamepad design as the original iControlPad designs, so anyone else trying to make a similar gamepad that clamps on to phone will have apple after them. Luckily the iControlPad had plans publicly released before the apple patent, so they're safe from apple suing them.
I've been reading a lot and keeping up at their forums, and from everything I've read, this is a VERY sturdy and well built, quality gamepad. I guess it is made to withstand being thrown against a wall, even. I'm very excited about getting mine, and have wanted a gamepad like this for a while. And with the battery, it'll make my HD2 last twice as long while gaming. And with upgradeable firmware and multiple BT profiles, it'll probably be compatible or can be made compatible with any new phone or device I get in the future. It'll work out of the box with android emulators using the keyboard profile, and more emulators are adding full support all the time, allowing the analog controls to be used as well.
I'll post a review with pictures once I get my iControlPad in the mail.
looks cool. can't wait to see whether it really works out for you.
damn that looks coo. i hope it works out.
Update on Android development for iControlPad..... the developer of the gamepro driver (the driver that allows the MSI BGP100 bluetooth gamepad to work with android) has become a member at the iCP forums and has an iControlPad on the way to him, at which point he will be adding support for the iCP to his GamePro drivers. This will help make this gamepad more easily used for many games and emulators on android.
This works great! My collegue has it. I want to have it !!
Good concept but sadly we won't see it very wide spread. Sony's xperia play will also knock it out the market.
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Good concept but sadly we won't see it very wide spread. Sony's xperia play will also knock it out the market.
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The Xperia play is just one phone.... with this you can turn any phone into an xperia play. And can use it with your computer and multiple devices. I think it will become more popular once xperia play hits and there's more quality games available for android that can use a gamepad. A lot of people don't want a gamepad built-in to their device all the time, but want a good gamepad for when they want to game. And with the built-in battery, it makes up for the fact that games eat your battery quickly.
I think this gamepad will get pretty popular once more apps support it and it's more known. They only just had the first 1000 made and began shipping less than a month ago. There's no other product that matches what this gamepad can do. And it's very well built and very versatile. I would take this gamepad and my HD2 over an xperia play any day. And I'll be using this gamepad for every phone I get in the future, too.
And seriously, the xperia play? How is that phone even gonna compete with the new generation of phones coming out? For being a new, high-end phone, it's not much of an upgrade from my HD2 that's already well over a year old... actually, I don't think it's an upgrade at all. And lets wait and see how long the xperia's battery lasts while gaming.
Yay!! I got notification that my iControlPad got shipped. The reason it took so long was because they were waiting for their next batch of iCPs to be manufactured and delivered. They're a small company, so they are getting them made in batches of 1000 at a time, and their first batch was probably mostly sold out from pre-orders, so that first 1000 went fast. Hopefully now that their mostly caught up with orders and everything, and now that they have more stock in, anyone putting in orders shouldn't have to wait so long for their order to be shipped. I was just unlucky enough to catch them right after the first batch sold out. I actually e-mailed them a few days ago and found out why my order was taking so long, and that it would be going out soon, so I decided to add another gamepad to my order so that they could ship it in the same box and wouldn't have to pay for shipping on the 2nd gamepad. I figure either my brother will want it, or if he didn't, someone here at xda would probably be interested.
I didn't pay for the more expensive shipping, so it'll probably still be a week or 2 til I get it, but once I do, I'm going to do a review of it with detailed pictures to post in this thread for anyone that's interested.
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Yay!! I got notification that my iControlPad got shipped. The reason it took so long was because they were waiting for their next batch of iCPs to be manufactured and delivered. They're a small company, so they are getting them made in batches of 1000 at a time, and their first batch was probably mostly sold out from pre-orders, so that first 1000 went fast. Hopefully now that their mostly caught up with orders and everything, and now that they have more stock in, anyone putting in orders shouldn't have to wait so long for their order to be shipped. I was just unlucky enough to catch them right after the first batch sold out. I actually e-mailed them a few days ago and found out why my order was taking so long, and that it would be going out soon, so I decided to add another gamepad to my order so that they could ship it in the same box and wouldn't have to pay for shipping on the 2nd gamepad. I figure either my brother will want it, or if he didn't, someone here at xda would probably be interested.
I didn't pay for the more expensive shipping, so it'll probably still be a week or 2 til I get it, but once I do, I'm going to do a review of it with detailed pictures to post in this thread for anyone that's interested.
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Ill be looking foward to this review. ive been looking for something to play with on my vibrant. i feel like ive maxed out my vibrants abilities and would love to add this to its resume.
looks good i like it
Eagerly waiting for a review If it's ANY good, gonna order one right now.
Hopefully I'll get it soon. I didn't pay the extra $25 for the faster shipping, as the cheaper shipping was already $25. It's coming from the UK, and can take 2 or 3 weeks with the cheap shipping. But they did allow me to add a 2nd gamepad to the order without costing any more for shipping, so I'm going to have one iCP that I can sell to a fellow xda member from the US. That way someone can save a couple bucks on shipping and get it within a few days instead of a few weeks (or couple months like I'm having to wait... but they said they've caught up on their orders and have new stock, so any orders placed now will be shipped within 2 days... I was unlucky enough to order right after they quickly sold out of their first batch of 1000 gamepads, and had to wait for 2nd batch to be manufactured, which took a while because they are a small company and there was some fixes made to 2nd batch.)
I'll update this thread and make review as soon as I get my order. I'll do an unboxing with pics for you guys. I think this Gamepad is going to be very popular once it gets more known... it's definitely the best quality and most versatile attachable gamepad that will probably ever be made for phones. Upgradeable firmware, multiple BT profiles, huge battery which can also power the attached phone.... can't get better than that.
I finally got my iControlPads in the mail yesterday! They are nice! Well worth the wait and money. I'll be posting the review in this thread in the next couple days.
I am very satisfied and glad I got it... it's well built, so I think it'll last me through several phones. I can't imagine anyone else creating a more versatile or better gamepad anytime soon.
Wow, That's awesome
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I finally got my iControlPads in the mail yesterday! They are nice! Well worth the wait and money. I'll be posting the review in this thread in the next couple days.
I am very satisfied and glad I got it... it's well built, so I think it'll last me through several phones. I can't imagine anyone else creating a more versatile or better gamepad anytime soon.
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If possible, could you see if the Nexus One would fit in the controller? Its specs can be found (url= http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nexus_One)here(/url). Thanks!
Nice Idea, but the quality doesn't seems to be the best
I'm considering adding a car starter to my wife's car, and was wondering if anyone has used or is using the Viper SmartStart? Its sold and installed at Best Buy, but also requires a yearly subscription to SmartStart.
The plus of of these is that you can start your car from virtually anywhere, where as traditional starters have a limited range. We live in colder environment, and the plus of being able to start one's car from inside a mall, supermarket, etc, would be a great bonus during the winter months.
Are they worth the cost over a traditional remote car starter system, and are you happy with it?
Thanks for any feedback
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I personally don't have one, but think about it this way: do you live in a colder place, such as alaska or the midwest where you really have bad winters, rather than someplace that may have the regular maybe 3 months of really cold winter, where you'd pay all that extra subscription year round where you only see 3 good months of use?
You make a good point of paying for a 1 year subscription when you only may really use it for 3 months. We live in Buffalo, NY. Not worst of winters, but they can be pretty bad sometimes as well.
I believe you can actually get a 3 month subscription as well.
I'm also interested in its functionality. Has anyone had much experience with it, and does it work as well as its advertised?
I have a viper smart start system and it is handy year around both summer and winter, it has saved me from lockouts a few times plus I really like knowing if I feel like I left my vehicle unlocked I can secure it from anywhere. Of course if your vehicle is in a cell dead zone it won't work. The app could really use a better interface and a damn widget for sure. why it doesn't make your phone a full 2 way remote I don't understand seems easy to make it an instant push notification but this feature still isn't available. Personally I think the whole system is gonna go the way of satellite radio and MSN live on my pioneer deck.
But for now its handy and I forgot to mention it is pretty pimp!
Hey Steelewise.
Thanks for the feedback..... Do you remember when you had it installed or maybe added the app to your phone? I "think" the system does now include a push back to phone. This is per the Viper website:
2-Way confirmation of commands received at vehicle.
Smart Alerts sent via text messaging (SMS).
Security alert messages (for security/RS or security systems only)
Error messages if command not executed at vehicle (all Viper systems)
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hey just thought i would let you guys know not to purchase this watch, i bought it and the experience has been horrible!
there web site had showed it would support our phone and a few other androids, guess what happens at launch it now supports Ios ONLY(shifty and shady)
the device is a cool idea and hopefully can be pulled off by another company someday.....but this company is a joke of all jokes first of all they dont have a phone number, email correspondence takes days(i am pretty sure email is instant and its 2012), when i got the item its addressed to someone else in Florida(i am in Minnesota)
needless to say this is a warning for everyone considering this item down the road i honestly think i am out of $150 on this deal because non stop emails to cookoo support and the inventor have got me no where. I purchase just about everything online, have it shipped, and end up with a smile.....this on the other hand has been the worst online purchase i have ever made hoping i can get the word out!
This isn't entirely true.
I supported this watch as a kickstarter project and they did state that they would be supporting Android. While currently they have only released the iOS app, as an early backer I have received plenty of communication as to their progress on the Android app. I have found their service to be efficient and their communication to be prompt.
They currently have a version of the app that works for HTC phones, and are working on making this work for Samsung phones, SPECIFICALLY the Galaxy SIII. Just like everything else, the uniformity of iOS makes development quite easy for it, and like just about everything else, apps are released for iOS before Android. I realize this is a generality, but it's often the case.
They have enlisted the help of recognized developers from this very community and they will have an app for your phone soon.
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hey just thought i would let you guys know not to purchase this watch, i bought it and the experience has been horrible!
there web site had showed it would support our phone and a few other androids, guess what happens at launch it now supports Ios ONLY(shifty and shady)
the device is a cool idea and hopefully can be pulled off by another company someday.....but this company is a joke of all jokes first of all they dont have a phone number, email correspondence takes days(i am pretty sure email is instant and its 2012), when i got the item its addressed to someone else in Florida(i am in Minnesota)
needless to say this is a warning for everyone considering this item down the road i honestly think i am out of $150 on this deal because non stop emails to cookoo support and the inventor have got me no where. I purchase just about everything online, have it shipped, and end up with a smile.....this on the other hand has been the worst online purchase i have ever made hoping i can get the word out!
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Try initial a dispute charges with your credit card company. Don't pay the scammers.
Wow i wanted to order one. They look really good. In an article they said the watch would work on andrid 4.1. Doesn't it autopair through bluetooth? It needs the app?
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Android app beta
Does anyone have the beta of the app?
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Does anyone have the beta of the app?
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+1, please I have been scouring the net trying to find the APK!
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+1, please I have been scouring the net trying to find the APK!
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There is a beta on the Play Store compatible only with Samsung devices. Would love to see if someone could get it and make it available to everyone. This cookoo team has really done nothing to little to satisfy their promises to develop for Android. Choosing just the S III/S IV is pretty obtuse in my opinion.
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hey just thought i would let you guys know not to purchase this watch, i bought it and the experience has been horrible!
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My experience has not been anything like that. It was also clear that as a BT 4.0 low energy device it would not be supported until Android or the manufacturers fork of Android supported BT 4.0. That didn't happen until Android 4.3 came out, or earlier on a few select phones. There are all kinds of BT gadgets that have not worked until very recently, if at all.
At the moment as has been pointed out only the Samsung S4 is supported, I've been in contact with the Kickstarter team and had a couple of responses so far. Yes they take a few days to respond - as you can imagine there probably get hundreds if not thousands of emails. So far it sounds like they have a general Android 4.3 app ready but are waiting on something from Google to get it released . I'm not sure what that could be - but I'm starting to wondering if they actually mean that they are waiting for Android 4.4 which might have some BT API bug fixes or something like that. Since Android 4.4 will be rolling out for Nexus devices very soon - within a month? - I have already ordered my device. They have assured me it will work with Android as soon as the app comes out.
With Kickstarter you are investing in the concept - you have to be patient. Some are just looking for money to fund a volume order, some need much more than the money - time too! I have another Kickstarter project that is now delayed from July release to Feb 2014. It sucks because I really wanted the device right now and may have to buy something temporary, but like I said, this is an investment not just a "pre-order" whether you like it or not.
I hope you can be patient and eventually very happy with the watch!
anyone have an APK I can try on the Xperia Z?
i'm deeply regret bought this watch
same problem as you happen on 2012
i've receive defective cookoo watch
no reply from them
world's most worst after sales service
dont buy this cookoo watch
Pebble must better than this
this watch just look nice
quality watchband not good as pebble watch
Ive been looking for a good workout app + workout monitor. Jawbone seems to be pretty cool but ive checked all my local stores and no one sells it. Anyone use this personally or any other measuring device that syncs with your phone? Suggestions? Reviews?
Thanks!
I got a new one off CL for <$100. I like it. They sell them at Apple stores of all places and this guy worked there so was just making a little extra money on the side with his discount.
There aren't a whole lot of choices out there for Android users in this area. I think the Fidbit is the only other option. The Fidbit uses bluetooth to sync which a lot of people seem to like but I think it's a negative as you are forced to use unnecessary battery power from your phone. The upside is you can sync to your laptop or computer. The UP syncs with your phone via the headphone jack.
You've probably read about all the features so I won't list them again. It is not a heart beat monitor; it uses motionX technology, 3-axis accelerometer I believe, to monitor your "steps". It's best to wear on your non-dominant arm so you don't register as many fake steps. I really like the sleep mode as it tells you how long it took you to fall asleep, how many hours of light sleep, deep sleep, how many times you woke up, and it has a vibrating smart alarm that will wake you up at your alarm time +/- a certain number of minutes you set so it can try to wake you up during light sleep instead of deep sleep.
The app is well made and looks good with many graphing options to see trends in your steps, calorie intake, mood, sleep, etc. It also allows you to add your food for the day and add nutritional information if you can't find your food in their database. However, after using the myfitnesspal app for quite a while I find it is easier to use, better laid out, and has a much bigger database of foods, mostly because so many users have uploaded nutritional information for so many different foods. I find myself still using myfitnesspal instead of the built in UP food logging, but maybe I'm resisting change and haven't given it a fair chance.
The battery really does last a long time, 8-10 days per charge.
I'm happy with it, will continue to use it and hope they will improve their food logging database. I'm not sure I'd pay $130+ tax for it but maybe I'm cheap. Take a look on your local CL.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/0...aby-step-toward-truly-powerful-wearable-tech/
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Ive been looking for a good workout app + workout monitor. Jawbone seems to be pretty cool but ive checked all my local stores and no one sells it. Anyone use this personally or any other measuring device that syncs with your phone? Suggestions? Reviews?
Thanks!
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Bought mine off CL for $65 (REALLY good deal). Liking it so far. Went for the UP because it tracks sleep as well as steps, eating, mood, etc. And the android app was a must. Had this for a week and a half and am really liking the data provided.
Now my UP band is telling me it's time to MOVE again; gotta go. Good luck!
Just bought mines from best buy today. I had some stuff that I needed to return so I figured I would just exchange the stuff for the UP. I was really considering the fitbit flex but best buy was out of stock everywhere in my area so I figured I would try the UP and exchange for the flex later on once they are in stock and if I'm not happy with the UP. I'm really looking to be more conscious of my physical activities that's why I decided to go with one of these bands.
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How's the jawbone quality? I saw tons of posting in Amazon that said the DOA rate for it is really high...
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How's the jawbone quality? I saw tons of posting in Amazon that said the DOA rate for it is really high...
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I've seen several posts saying the same thing in the UP forums. For me, with a used band, it's been working flawlessly for over two months.
Based on what I've read, I would try to buy from an Authorized retailer, or Jawbone itself. It appears as though they will immediately exchange any defective band if you do so. HTH
I am searching Jawbone site and it said that it is compatible with SELECT phones only. Not sure what makes it so, but I have a Galaxy Note and since the Jawbone Up does not have Bluetooth (Galaxy Note only have Bluetooth 3.0, not 4.0), what is it that will make this thing NOT working for other phone like the Galaxy Note?
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I am searching Jawbone site and it said that it is compatible with SELECT phones only. Not sure what makes it so, but I have a Galaxy Note and since the Jawbone Up does not have Bluetooth (Galaxy Note only have Bluetooth 3.0, not 4.0), what is it that will make this thing NOT working for other phone like the Galaxy Note?
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It syncs through the audio jack, not Bluetooth. There are some older phones that it won't sync with for some reason and at one point it was having trouble with the HTC One - but I think that was fixed in an update. I would download the app and have it on my phone when I went shopping - that way you could test to make sure it would sync before you plopped down your hard-earned cash.
Also, FWIW, I found the app and sideloaded it onto my Galaxy Tab 8.9. (Google Play said it wasn't compatible.) Works okay, but some of the graphics are a little off.
I have a Bodymedia Link that works great. It syncs via Bluetooth and you can upload the data via your phone to their website. Mine was $99 and came with a six month subscription to the website. (The subscription thing kept me away from this device, but depending on where you buy it (like Costco), you can get up to a year's subscription free.)
Here's a link to their site, but I purchased my BM via eBay:
http://www.bodymedia.com
I also have a FitBit and the numbers seem pretty consistent between the two - but I prefer the BodyMedia. I think Jawbone recently purchased BodyMedia.
Here's a recent comparison article on activity trackers:
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2404445,00.asp
LG is supposed to come out with a pretty impressive tracker. Waiting to hear if it tracks sleep as well.
http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/09/lgs-smart-activity-tracker-hands-on/
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Ive been looking for a good workout app + workout monitor. Jawbone seems to be pretty cool but ive checked all my local stores and no one sells it. Anyone use this personally or any other measuring device that syncs with your phone? Suggestions? Reviews?
Thanks!
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UP by Jawbone is more fashion than FTBIT,but more better .
http://www.topbestreviews.org/top-2-up-by-jawbone-review/
This should be interesting, I spent a bit of time on the phone and I was referred to a "Senior Specialist". This person emailed me with these requests:
To better assist you with your current Google Pixel Watch concern, please reply to this email with these information:
Detailed description of the issue (please include as much information as possible):
Device serial number:
Purchase date:
Retailer or store (e.g. Google Store, Best Buy, etc.) where the watch was purchased:
Country where you’re currently in:
Address:
Contact number:
Incident date:
Questions to answer:
Is the device still working?
Was there a change in device temperature?
Did you use the cable that came with the device to charge your watch?
If not, what’s the brand of the charging cable you used?
During what activity or inactivity did the incident happen?
How long was the device in use before the incident (days, weeks, months, etc)?
Also, please send us photos of the following:
Focus on the specific issue and the overall placement of device
Photos of the device (front and back)
Photos of the charging cable, adapter, or charging station (for third-party accessories, include the make and model)
{Only if you reported an injury} Photos of the affected area
All this seems a bit excessive to me, especially considering that I gave all this information on a 15 minute call, but what the hell do I know, I only did elevator electronics tech support before becoming the manager of that unit.
This was my response:
The issue is simple, my Pixel watch will not charge. I have two charger pods bought from the Google store and neither one charges the watch. I can place the watch on either of the pods and the charging animation does not come on and the battery level does not change from the way it was when I woke up: 57%. Two things I noticed is that the watch will get warm if left on the charger, and the app on my Pixel 7 Pro shows connected but never syncs.
The serial number is: 25041JEEJWO2KU
The purchase Date is November 18th, 2022
Bought from Amazon
I live in the United States
My Address is: XXXXXXX
My telephone is: XXXXXX
The issue first came up today: 2/6/2023
No, the drive is not working, it is still at 57% despite trying off and on all day long to charge it.
As I said before the watch got warm when I tried charging it. The tech that I spoke to before this email told me to not put it back on the charger, to prevent the unit from getting warm - so I have only briefly tried to see if maybe the charge would begin. Foolish though, but I am an optimist.
"Did you use the cable that came with the device to charge your watch?" My chargers are sold by Google: https://store.google.com/us/product/watch_charger?sku=_pixwatch_usbc_mag_chrgr_snow&hl=en-US
"During what activity or inactivity did the incident happen? " - I found a problem when I woke up and tried charging my phone. I do this every day when I wake up.
The watch has been working since the day I bought it, November 2022
Also, please send us photos of the following:
Focus on the specific issue and the overall placement of device
Photos of the device (front and back)
Photos of the charging cable, adapter, or charging station (for third-party accessories, include the make and model)
{Only if you reported an injury} Photos of the affected area
No, I am not sending photos because it's stupid. My phone is not physically damaged in any way, not even a scratch on the face.
I eagerly await your call.
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This should be interesting, I spent a bit of time on the phone and I was referred to a "Senior Specialist". This person emailed me with these requests:
To better assist you with your current Google Pixel Watch concern, please reply to this email with these information:
Detailed description of the issue (please include as much information as possible):
Device serial number:
Purchase date:
Retailer or store (e.g. Google Store, Best Buy, etc.) where the watch was purchased:
Country where you’re currently in:
Address:
Contact number:
Incident date:
Questions to answer:
Is the device still working?
Was there a change in device temperature?
Did you use the cable that came with the device to charge your watch?
If not, what’s the brand of the charging cable you used?
During what activity or inactivity did the incident happen?
How long was the device in use before the incident (days, weeks, months, etc)?
Also, please send us photos of the following:
Focus on the specific issue and the overall placement of device
Photos of the device (front and back)
Photos of the charging cable, adapter, or charging station (for third-party accessories, include the make and model)
{Only if you reported an injury} Photos of the affected area
All this seems a bit excessive to me, especially considering that I gave all this information on a 15 minute call, but what the hell do I know, I only did elevator electronics tech support before becoming the manager of that unit.
This was my response:
The issue is simple, my Pixel watch will not charge. I have two charger pods bought from the Google store and neither one charges the watch. I can place the watch on either of the pods and the charging animation does not come on and the battery level does not change from the way it was when I woke up: 57%. Two things I noticed is that the watch will get warm if left on the charger, and the app on my Pixel 7 Pro shows connected but never syncs.
The serial number is: 25041JEEJWO2KU
The purchase Date is November 18th, 2022
Bought from Amazon
I live in the United States
My Address is: XXXXXXX
My telephone is: XXXXXX
The issue first came up today: 2/6/2023
No, the drive is not working, it is still at 57% despite trying off and on all day long to charge it.
As I said before the watch got warm when I tried charging it. The tech that I spoke to before this email told me to not put it back on the charger, to prevent the unit from getting warm - so I have only briefly tried to see if maybe the charge would begin. Foolish though, but I am an optimist.
"Did you use the cable that came with the device to charge your watch?" My chargers are sold by Google: https://store.google.com/us/product/watch_charger?sku=_pixwatch_usbc_mag_chrgr_snow&hl=en-US
"During what activity or inactivity did the incident happen? " - I found a problem when I woke up and tried charging my phone. I do this every day when I wake up.
The watch has been working since the day I bought it, November 2022
Also, please send us photos of the following:
Focus on the specific issue and the overall placement of device
Photos of the device (front and back)
Photos of the charging cable, adapter, or charging station (for third-party accessories, include the make and model)
{Only if you reported an injury} Photos of the affected area
No, I am not sending photos because it's stupid. My phone is not physically damaged in any way, not even a scratch on the face.
I eagerly await your call.
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Good luck. What is it about "not charging" that they don't understand! Obviously, they have a menu of items no matter what the issue.
LordP666 said:
The issue is simple, my Pixel watch will not charge. I have two charger pods bought from the Google store and neither one charges the watch. I can place the watch on either of the pods and the charging animation does not come on and the battery level does not change from the way it was when I woke up: 57%. Two things I noticed is that the watch will get warm if left on the charger, and the app on my Pixel 7 Pro shows connected but never syncs.
No, the drive is not working, it is still at 57% despite trying off and on all day long to charge it.
As I said before the watch got warm when I tried charging it. The tech that I spoke to before this email told me to not put it back on the charger, to prevent the unit from getting warm - so I have only briefly tried to see if maybe the charge would begin. Foolish though, but I am an optimist.
"Did you use the cable that came with the device to charge your watch?" My chargers are sold by Google: https://store.google.com/us/product/watch_charger?sku=_pixwatch_usbc_mag_chrgr_snow&hl=en-US
"During what activity or inactivity did the incident happen? " - I found a problem when I woke up and tried charging my phone. I do this every day when I wake up.
The watch has been working since the day I bought it, November 2022
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I missed the part when you performed a factory reset twice and powered off the device for 5-10 minutes before you add any 3rd party apps.
-- Be certain that you are not a tester of Google Play Services.
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I missed the part when you performed a factory reset twice and powered off the device for 5-10 minutes before you add any 3rd party apps.
-- Be certain that you are not a tester of Google Play Services.
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Nope. I'm not doing any resets at all.
I'm waiting for them to tell me to do that and I'll expect a promise to replace the watch if the issue comes up a second time. I don't think having to do resets is normal in any way.
LordP666 said:
I don't think having to do resets is normal in any way.
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Factory resets can fix many chronic issues whether you believe in snake oil or not.
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Factory resets can fix many chronic issues whether you believe in snake oil or not.
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Not really the point. I simply don't want factory resets to be the new normal for me - I don't plan on doing it on a daily basis. Or even on a weekly basis.
If that's the case then I want my money back. I want them to promise me a new watch should this occur again.
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Not really the point. I simply don't want factory resets to be the new normal for me - I don't plan on doing it on a daily basis. Or even on a weekly basis.
If that's the case then I want my money back. I want them to promise me a new watch should this occur again.
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To gain a better understanding of your line of thought.
-- You'd rather Google send a replacement instead of you trying to correct the issue yourself.
-- You are hoping that if and when you get a new watch, that all will be right in the world.
-- If the same issue occurs with the new device - there is always the dreaded Apple Watch.
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To gain a better understanding of your line of thought.
-- You'd rather Google send a replacement instead of you trying to correct the issue yourself.
-- You are hoping that if and when you get a new watch, that all will be right in the world.
-- If the same issue occurs with the new device - there is always the dreaded Apple Watch.
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Mostly correct.
I have no problem doing a factory reset - I object to having to do it on a regular basis.
I would hope a new device would work correctly. I had a Samsung Galaxy watch years ago and when it failed for the fourth time, I took a freaking hammer to it - it was more satisfying to do that than to continue having problems. Pixel Watch better watch out (sorry about the pun).
And, no, no way in hell would I wear an Apple device.
This is my latest email exchange:
Hello Lord,
I understand you don't want to send photos of your device, but in order for our team to properly isolate what's happening with your Pixel Watch, our team also needs to thoroughly check your device and its components like the charger and its brick.
ME:
My device is less than 3 months old. The time works, Google Keep works, the heart rate works, the temperature works, and the time to Sunrise works.
There are no scratches, no dents, no dirt, no dings, I did not try to drown it, I did not tape it to a stick of Dynamite, nothing physically wrong with the watch - it is stuck at 57% charging.
WHAT will a picture tell you?
I have the Google charging pods - wireless, in case you are confused.
If you insist on pictures, then we are done. All you would get is a picture of a perfect-looking watch.
I will share my experiences on https://forum.xda-developers.com/f/google-pixel-watch.12613/
And frankly, your demands are ridiculous.
Please reply and tell me if we are done or not.
Thank you.
Any one have a friend at Ars, or somewhere that might be interested? Please contact me.
I'm willing to take this to the limit.
I guess I will ask: Have you tried a RESET or reboot or restart or whatever at all? I don't see that mentioned in the original post but I might have missed it. If not, a reset would be the place to start. It does not mean it will be a permanent requirement. It might just clear up the current glitch, whatever caused it. I did have to do a full reset the second day I owned it. But now it has not had any issues. I have had it about as long as you have.
I will admit, I would definitely like better battery life.
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I guess I will ask: Have you tried a RESET or reboot or restart or whatever at all? I don't see that mentioned in the original post but I might have missed it. If not, a reset would be the place to start. It does not mean it will be a permanent requirement. It might just clear up the current glitch, whatever caused it. I did have to do a full reset the second day I owned it. But now it has not had any issues. I have had it about as long as you have.
I will admit, I would definitely like better battery life.
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I could, and I will, but I wanted it to be on the record, for them to ask me to do it so that if it happens again I can pressure them into giving me a new watch.
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I could, and I will, but I wanted it to be on the record, for them to ask me to do it so that if it happens again I can pressure them into giving me a new watch.
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The reasoning behind Google asking for photos is to clarify and to answer the magic question on whether the item is damaged in any form or fashion.
Somewhere along the lines of chasing ghosts - you might want to consider hiring an attorney that specialize in defective products if you want to escalate this to a new level.
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The reasoning behind Google asking for photos is to clarify and to answer the magic question on whether the item is damaged in any form or fashion.
Somewhere along the lines of chasing ghosts - you might want to consider hiring an attorney that specialize in defective products if you want to escalate this to a new level.
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I have told them that the time works, the date works, the heart rate works, the weather works, Google Keep works, weather works - why on earth would they think it's damaged?
I'm 73 years old and have had to resort to tech support from time to time, I have never been asked for pictures of a product. Hell, I'm typing this on a Pixel 7 Pro that I got with a trade in for a Pixel 3A, sight unseen, and no photos!
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I have told them that the time works, the date works, the heart rate works, the weather works, Google Keep works, weather works - why on earth would they think it's damaged?
I'm 73 years old and have had to resort to tech support from time to time, I have never been asked for pictures of a product. Hell, I'm typing this on a Pixel 7 Pro that I got with a trade in for a Pixel 3A, sight unseen, and no photos!
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Bear in mind - Google has been hosed by a great number of scam artists over the years regarding false accusations and dirty tactics to get Google to replacement product under false pretenses.
-- Therefore, by you not complying to their request will raise a red flag whether you like it or not.
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Bear in mind - Google has been hosed by a great number of scam artists over the years regarding false accusations and dirty tactics to get Google to replacement product under false pretenses.
-- Therefore, by you not complying to their request will raise a red flag whether you like it or not.
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OK. So be it. My hammer is ready.
I personally believe that it's absurd to have all those requirements before speaking a single word to me - I still have not had a phone call from this guy.
I will be selling my Pixel 7 Pro, and my Pixel Buds - I feel that I can't trust them anymore.
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OK. So be it. My hammer is ready.
I personally believe that it's absurd to have all those requirements before speaking a single word to me - I still have not had a phone call from this guy.
I will be selling my Pixel 7 Pro, and my Pixel Buds - I feel that I can't trust them anymore.
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I feel your pain. Gone are the days where a simple call to customer service was all that was required.
In today's world of high tech and bad actors, most of the Fortune 500 companies are becoming very weary of their bottom line.
In my last job, I didn't work for a Fortune 500, but I did work in tech support, the real kind - definitely not a call center. I started as tech support, became senior field tech support, and wound up being the manager. I traveled all over the United States, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and Canada.
The company is an elevator controller manufacturer, all the equipment was built in-house. Anything from the controllers, the door operators, the panels, and even the switches were built in-house - motors too. It was a privately owned company until the owners sold it to a venture company from SF. They were in their 80s and didn't trust their own kids to run it.
When someone called us we talked them through any problems they were having, any at all, with any equipment that we built. We would help with installation and troubleshooting. I gave symposiums where union members could get college credits. I even wrote technical manuals.
If you are curious, download this one - I did most of the work on it: https://www.gal.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/GALaxy_III_Traction_Elevator_ControllerV3.3.15.pdf
What pisses me off about this problem I'm having is that all the requirements that he demanded are before the guy spoke a single word to me, to ask me what was going on. The presumption that I had broken the thing before a single word passed between us makes me furious.
I invested in the Google ecosystem very heavily and I am just about ready to rip everything out.
LordP666 said:
In my last job, I didn't work for a Fortune 500, but I did work in tech support, the real kind - definitely not a call center. I started as tech support, became senior field tech support, and wound up being the manager. I traveled all over the United States, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and Canada.
The company is an elevator controller manufacturer, all the equipment was built in-house. Anything from the controllers, the door operators, the panels, and even the switches were built in-house - motors too. It was a privately owned company until the owners sold it to a venture company from SF. They were in their 80s and didn't trust their own kids to run it.
When someone called us we talked them through any problems they were having, any at all, with any equipment that we built. We would help with installation and troubleshooting. I gave symposiums where union members could get college credits. I even wrote technical manuals.
If you are curious, download this one - I did most of the work on it: https://www.gal.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/GALaxy_III_Traction_Elevator_ControllerV3.3.15.pdf
What pisses me off about this problem I'm having is that all the requirements that he demanded are before the guy spoke a single word to me, to ask me what was going on. The presumption that I had broken the thing before a single word passed between us makes me furious.
I invested in the Google ecosystem very heavily and I am just about ready to rip everything out.
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I remembered back in the '90's when simply hanging up the phone and redialing several times until you actually hit paydirt with someone who actually cares.
There has been talk over the decades of the 'Decline of Customer Service in America', but all that shows us is that most of these companies just need re-evaluate their training manuals but continue to blame it on the tight labor market or a shortage of qualified employees. But it often comes down to not taking the time to instill core service training for all customer-facing employees.
"But it often comes down to not taking the time to instill core service training for all customer-facing employees."
I completely agree - everything in that last company I worked for was done as on-the-job training. We hired right out of college for the most part and we taught them everything, took them to job sites, and introduced them to the customers. The elevator industry is a small one and you develop friendships, and relationships with the customers. One of the best jobs I have ever had.
I made tons of friends, and the owner gave me an Amex card and he told me to "use the **** out of it" - the deal was that I'd show up to a place like Chicago, go to three or four job sites, and then buy the guys food and drink all night long. I did this in almost every big city in the US and Canada for years and never once had to fill out expense sheets.
What really kills me are call centers - I hate them with a passion that surprises even me. Whoever came up with that should burn in hell for eternity.
I had this happen to me once and all it took to clear was to hold down both buttons to do a Hard Reset and when it came backup it charged again.
Have you tried that? Hard Resetting doesn't factory reset the watch it just powers it down and reboots it.