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Evernote on Moto360

Is there any way to use Evernote instead of Google Keep as the default note taking app? I know some of you will hate on Evernote but I've been using it since before Google Keep came out and have all my devices synched to it so its just easier to keep using it.
I've read somewhere that you just launch Evernote from the watch launcher and say to use that as default or something but I have no idea how to launch an app from the watch directly (its not in my Wear Mini Launcher drawer).
Just got my watch today so still learning how to use it

Open Android Wear app. Scroll down to Take a Note and tap it once. Choose which app to use, Evernote or Keep.

Bikegeek said:
Open Android Wear app. Scroll down to Take a Note and tap it once. Choose which app to use, Evernote or Keep.
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Thank you, this is something I've already tried but I do not get Evernote as an option. Im using Nexus 4 running KitKat.
EDIT: I was being an idiot, I didn't know there was a separate Evernote for Android Wear app that I had to install. Did that and all working now. Cheers!

MrGuarnere said:
Thank you, this is something I've already tried but I do not get Evernote as an option. Im using Nexus 4 running KitKat.
EDIT: I was being an idiot, I didn't know there was a separate Evernote for Android Wear app that I had to install. Did that and all working now. Cheers!
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i tried that on my moto360 but it wasn't updated to support moto360 circular UI yet, the whole UI still not fit nicely on our watch yet

OS 4.6.1 vs 3.6.8(unlocked GSM 32gig)

Fire OS 4.6.1 on unlocked GSM 32gig Fire Phone
Notable changes,
Finally we have native wallpaper support
Different slightly improved lock screen notifications
Smart dialer
Ability to switch default SMS/MMS and Keyboard apps
New Dev. Options
Ability to force quit and(or) Disable bloatware apps
Widgets seem to be working well
More detailed settings for Low Motion/Dynamic perspective(specifically for lockscreen, homescreen, and maps)
Google maps is now seemingly 100% functional
Ability to toggle switch cellular data(2g,3g,LTE)
Google Play and GAPPs still working well
Also we now have a bluetooth keyboard config. in our settings
New Emoticons
Status bar is semi-transparent and looks really nice despite lack of persistent icon notifications
Addition of print services pack(HP, Canon, Epson)
Updated Sounds and Notifications settings(
Things that sadly remained the same
No status bar notifications
Cannot individually clear calls or messages from carousel
Still not native android
Notifications seem hit and miss as usual
No Graphical updates or graphical setting in stock message or dialer apps
Camera seems to be the same and I'm still having having better luck with the google camera
App drawer functions the same(new options in app info though)
Overall function of the O.S. seems to improve a lot. Smooth scrolling through the carousel, less if not no lag at all on sleep/wake, and just all in all more pleasing to look at.
I updated manually by downloading the .bin and moving it to the home folder and searching for update with wifi/data off, and because of that I am unsure if the new att bloatware apps were part of the update due to my carrier or if they were packaged inside the update bin which was a shocking 1.3gb. Even though I am fairly certain that those apps are my fault in the first place I feel the need to warn that the U.S. att .bin file could have that affect and unlocked users may want to wait for the OTA just to play it safe. There is however a great guide on here explaining the process and linking quite a few files(for those who can't wait).
**This did work for me however if it does not work for you I am not at fault, sideload at your own risk**
Feel free to add what you find I know I missed a few things but since there is no apparent changelog from amazon I figured I'd try to compile a small unofficial changelog of sorts.
Tried Towelroot Its been hung at the towelroot screen with a highlighted "make it rain" button for about ten mins... I'm going to leave it running for a while and see if anything happens but I'm assuming its still a no go.
I've seen issues regarding call audio, google services and a few other things but I personally haven't been able to recreate them and fortunately haven't had them in the first place.

Camera seems faster in taking photos for me. Also there is an auto HDR setting, before it was either on or off.

buhloon said:
Camera seems faster in taking photos for me. Also there is an auto HDR setting, before it was either on or off.
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I didnt notice that but in my opinion so far the google cam seems to just take better pictures in general
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matsnackson said:
I didnt notice that but in my opinion so far the google cam seems to just take better pictures in general
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So, matsnackson do you think that is better to install (sideload) the Google-Camera APP, and used it instead of the default Amazon Camera APP?
Could you please, let us know what differences or improvements do you have noticed, if you use the Google Camara APP instead of the Amazon one?

Notable changes
- Chooseable colors for mail accounts and calendars, but there aren't too much colors to choose to.
Things that sadly remained the same
- Shared Google calendars won't show up in the/any calendar app, that's very very annoying

Still can't connect to my LG g Watch

Android Wear or Google now not working
hungrymr2 said:
Still can't connect to my LG g Watch
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I second your opinion as I have not been able to conect my LG G watch to Fire phone with 4.6.1.
Also sideloding Google play services and play store worked fine for few minutes after which the play services auto updates when I install google search and now from Playstore.
After this any sideloaded google apps start hanging with white screen and circle clock running. Uninstall and install after factory resets also did not help.

ulises.rodriguez said:
So, matsnackson do you think that is better to install (sideload) the Google-Camera APP, and used it instead of the default Amazon Camera APP?
Could you please, let us know what differences or improvements do you have noticed, if you use the Google Camara APP instead of the Amazon one?
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s.raghuveer said:
I second your opinion as I have not been able to conect my LG G watch to Fire phone with 4.6.1.
Also sideloding Google play services and play store worked fine for few minutes after which the play services auto updates when I install google search and now from Playstore.
After this any sideloaded google apps start hanging with white screen and circle clock running. Uninstall and install after factory resets also did not help.
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I've been using the stock camera app for a few days and it seems to be better than I first thought but I still prefer the google camera app, but at this point it seems to be my personal preference... I really just feel more comfortable with the google camera app.(long time nexus user)
I have seen quite a few people with the google play issues and I tried removing then reloading google services and google play but i havent had any issues the only advice i can give is to remove and try again making sure to pay close attention to the order you install the packages(there is a specific order, and a few great guides on here)

The LG watch seems to be common issue as well but I don’t have one to test with, I'll look into buying one and see what I can do. Until then the only advice I have is to unpair the watch and your phone and reboot before attemting to repair the two. Good luck and sorry.

s.raghuveer said:
I second your opinion as I have not been able to conect my LG G watch to Fire phone with 4.6.1.
Also sideloding Google play services and play store worked fine for few minutes after which the play services auto updates when I install google search and now from Playstore.
After this any sideloaded google apps start hanging with white screen and circle clock running. Uninstall and install after factory resets also did not help.
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I'll third this. I feel like Amazon is intentionally crippling Google services, and I've already ordered a replacement phone.
These are services that run fine on what, 99% of Android phones?

tzenrick said:
I'll third this. I feel like Amazon is intentionally crippling Google services, and I've already ordered a replacement phone.
These are services that run fine on what, 99% of Android phones?
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Honestly I don't think this is intentionally being done by either side, we run an outdated version of android so naturally were going to see at least a few compatibility issues, have you tried a factory reset and full reload of play services in order? Also be patient with 4.6.1 from everything I've read its not technically official on the unlocked phones yet.
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Download Notification
Download in Notification bar now shows Pause/Resume & Cancel options.

TansDeva said:
Download in Notification bar now shows Pause/Resume & Cancel options.
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I don't download too much on here so I hadn't even noticed thanks for adding in though
I did want to add in as well that my battery life seems much better than before I actually forgot to charge this for two days and still had 30%( I disabled low motion setting and don't use auto brightness, but none the less that's a great battery life)
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I'm looking forward to the update. I feel changing your keyboard is a few months late, but I'd be happy to finally have swiftkey back. I'm running an unlocked Fire Phone with 3.6.8. Amazon doesn't even acknowledge a new update on their Fire Phone update page. Perhaps it's in some sort of beta as they harvest data before making it official?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=201531560

LilLowEK said:
I'm looking forward to the update. I feel changing your keyboard is a few months late, but I'd be happy to finally have swiftkey back. I'm running an unlocked Fire Phone with 3.6.8. Amazon doesn't even acknowledge a new update on their Fire Phone update page. Perhaps it's in some sort of beta as they harvest data before making it official?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=201531560
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That was cleared up in the OTA thread this is unofficial at this point those who have it either got lucky or manually installed it, I personally used the at&t bin file even though I have the unlocked 32gig.
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Working Widgets?
matsnackson said:
Fire OS 4.6.1 on unlocked GSM 32gig Fire Phone
Notable changes,
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Widgets seem to be working well
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Which launcher did you use? I tried it on Nova Launcher and Aviate and it still gives me the same error message as before

Smart Dialer? I don't see it.
matsnackson said:
Fire OS 4.6.1 on unlocked GSM 32gig Fire Phone
Notable changes,
Finally we have native wallpaper support
Different slightly improved lock screen notifications
Smart dialer
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I don't see smart dialer. I had one in my MOTO-X.

downloaded the us version of 4.6 and guess what? Andriod wear is back. Now I can finally put my lg watch to use.

Guys,
I got my Fire Phone unlocked updated to new 4.6.1 but after the update I am unable to see the Maps icon. I am currently in Australia but the phone is an unlocked US version. Do I reset or is it something Amazon has done?

Sideload and Remove apps...

I there is a lot of information about all the cool things we can do with our knew watches, but I thought I would link to a solution to a problem which has vexed me since purchasing my watch.
Android installs all wear capable apps to your watch without your control.
Well, now you have control.
Take a look at this doc.
Take a look at this doc.
Now, the document is a bit old, as you do not even need your phone, but it will give you the commands you need. You can plug your watch directly into your computer and manage your apps through adb (and possibly total commander, but I am not certain about that one). I tested this to remove apps I want on my phone but not my watch (Goodbye Lowe's and Amazon). You do not even need root to do this with regular apps, and as the author points out, using this method you can even sideload full Android Apps.
To interact with the device specifically, you change the code a little. For instance, instead of removing an app by...
Code:
adb -e shell pm uninstall -k com.glTron
You use
Code:
adb shell pm uninstall com.glTron
Be warned, if you uninstall a system app, or a dependency, things will be bad. However, if you stick to apps you know are user apps, this is relatively safe (the big system apps do need root permission to disable or uninstall).
Credit goes to Copyright:*corbin - Hacking Android Wear*and*EpicLPer. Great work!
I found the thread over in the wear development forum. There, they are compiling a list of full Android apps which work on wear.
Find that here.
Good luck.

Just got the watch and I've been playing with it the past few days. Did actually ruin some things trying to sideload system all's but restored it all just fine. Setting the DPI to 200 works really well with a lot of regular Android apps (adb shell wm density 200) without any negative effects to the UI or stock Android Wear apps (in fact they don't seem to be affected by the DPI change at all). Stock DPI is 280.
A lot of apps that don't depend on needing a status bar work really well. There's a thread on here on how to sideload and set the stock Google Keyboard as your default keyboard (which works really really well, honestly no issues typing with it). Can use things like terminal, Chrome and ES File Explorer from the watch itself with no issues at all. I'm going to try more apps later and possibly play with the DPI some more.
Apparently there's a way to get xposed working too, haven't tried it yet though. There's also a wayr to apprently get basic gapps and the Play Store working but I can't figure it out. Also can't figure out how to install apks directly from the watch itself. ES File Explorer and terminal aren't letting me install apps. WiFi works fine in all apps if you put the watch in Airplane mode or if you disconnect your phone from the watch. Hopefully we get data and networking over Bluetooth at some point, it'd be awesome.
Anybody try any emulators? I'm interested in trying something like epsxe to maybe play RPGs or something simple that doesn't require too many buttons to play.

DarkRazorZ said:
Just got the watch and I've been playing with it the past few days. Did actually ruin some things trying to sideload system all's but restored it all just fine. Setting the DPI to 200 works really well with a lot of regular Android apps (adb shell wm density 200) without any negative effects to the UI or stock Android Wear apps (in fact they don't seem to be affected by the DPI change at all). Stock DPI is 280.
A lot of apps that don't depend on needing a status bar work really well. There's a thread on here on how to sideload and set the stock Google Keyboard as your default keyboard (which works really really well, honestly no issues typing with it). Can use things like terminal, Chrome and ES File Explorer from the watch itself with no issues at all. I'm going to try more apps later and possibly play with the DPI some more.
Apparently there's a way to get xposed working too, haven't tried it yet though. There's also a wayr to apprently get basic gapps and the Play Store working but I can't figure it out. Also can't figure out how to install apks directly from the watch itself. ES File Explorer and terminal aren't letting me install apps. WiFi works fine in all apps if you put the watch in Airplane mode or if you disconnect your phone from the watch. Hopefully we get data and networking over Bluetooth at some point, it'd be awesome.
Anybody try any emulators? I'm interested in trying something like epsxe to maybe play RPGs or something simple that doesn't require too many buttons to play.
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How did you sideload and retain wifi? I know that I need to put it in /system/priv-app/ but I have no idea how to push an apk there, and I have no idea where the apk is installed to for me to be able to find and then push over

Unless you are rooted, you do not have permission to write to /system. If you are trying to put regular apps in /system/priv-app/ then I would recommend against rooting. An exception may be (and DarkRazorZ) can confirm, but the keyboard may need to be in system.
Anyway, you cannot merely drop an app in the right place (usually/data/app/) you have to install it. To do so, use this code.
Code:
Adb shell pm install ***.apk
To install the play store, you do need root access and to put it in system/priv-app, but that is one of many hoops. I suggest you check that thread if that is what you intend to do.

I'm not sure how the whole networking with priv-app works, I tried playing around with it but didn't get very far. For Chrome, if I want to use it over WiFi, I have to put the watch in to Airplane mode and reconnect to WiFi. It's pretty quick and easy to do and forced WiFi on for every app. I don't know of any other way.

DarkRazorZ said:
Just got the watch and I've been playing with it the past few days. Did actually ruin some things trying to sideload system all's but restored it all just fine. Setting the DPI to 200 works really well with a lot of regular Android apps (adb shell wm density 200) without any negative effects to the UI or stock Android Wear apps (in fact they don't seem to be affected by the DPI change at all). Stock DPI is 280.
A lot of apps that don't depend on needing a status bar work really well. There's a thread on here on how to sideload and set the stock Google Keyboard as your default keyboard (which works really really well, honestly no issues typing with it). Can use things like terminal, Chrome and ES File Explorer from the watch itself with no issues at all. I'm going to try more apps later and possibly play with the DPI some more.
Apparently there's a way to get xposed working too, haven't tried it yet though. There's also a wayr to apprently get basic gapps and the Play Store working but I can't figure it out. Also can't figure out how to install apks directly from the watch itself. ES File Explorer and terminal aren't letting me install apps. WiFi works fine in all apps if you put the watch in Airplane mode or if you disconnect your phone from the watch. Hopefully we get data and networking over Bluetooth at some point, it'd be awesome.
Anybody try any emulators? I'm interested in trying something like epsxe to maybe play RPGs or something simple that doesn't require too many buttons to play.
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Thanks for the hint on DPI - your are right, it helps side loaded apps, but i noticed that it also makes better use of the google now cards. The text is slightly smaller, and you can get more info (like a text) visible at one time, but still not to small. Regardless of sideloading, i am really enjoying the change to 200DPi (though, it really helps for apps like alpine quest and such which now show the whole thing)

Uninstall Stock Apps?

I am not the best when it comes to rooting or understanding a lot of the rooting acronyms and verbiage. I've looked on the forum and still find myself with questions.
I just got the Huawei Watch and am wondering 3 things:
1. Is there any way to install apps on just the watch itself rather than on both the watch and the phone (Nexus 6P in my case).
2. How do I uninstall apps from just the watch and not the phone?
3. How can I remove apps that come preinstalled on the watch?

There is already a thread here somewhere that talks about using ADB to Uninstall apps on the watch that you don't need.

Yes I see that but it doesn't show me how to do it.

jdawggs316 said:
Yes I see that but it doesn't show me how to do it.
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How does this not show you. Gives you all the adb commands:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/huawei-watch/help/apps-delete-t3406833

If I uninstall the com.huawei.dailytracker so that I only have Google Fit does anyone know if this will cause stability issues with the device? Would it be better to just leave them altogether?
I'm essentially looking to do what I did with rooting, uninstalling any bloatware or unneeded apps. In this case the Huawei activity tracker and Google Fit are doing the same thing and taking up battery while running simultaneously.

Question Facebook and Instagram FULLSCREEN

It took me a long while....
But I'm back one more time!
I've finally got Facebook locked into phone mode with the bar across the top not the side!
This
1 Stops cutting the sides of pictures
2 looks way better imo with it FULLSCREEN and the pictures nice and big
3 finally figured out how to stop auto updating.
I went as far as disabling play store to test if it was play store... Still updated..
So I've used app cloner with a few tweaked settings and she's now done updating finally!!!!
I was testing some modded apps but they all broke the stories button to add a story.
This works 100 as it should!
If anyone is interested let me know I will do a step by step!

One issue.. No notifications. I'm still on it will update later

if you need some additional users let us know. Whoever designed the apps for foldables was definitely smoking something lol

Smittyzz said:
It took me a long while....
But I'm back one more time!
I've finally got Facebook locked into phone mode with the bar across the top not the side!
This
1 Stops cutting the sides of pictures
2 looks way better imo with it FULLSCREEN and the pictures nice and big
3 finally figured out how to stop auto updating.
I went as far as disabling play store to test if it was play store... Still updated..
So I've used app cloner with a few tweaked settings and she's now done updating finally!!!!
I was testing some modded apps but they all broke the stories button to add a story.
This works 100 as it should!
If anyone is interested let me know I will do a step by step!
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Please share a step by step method to optimise Instagram, thanks in advance.

I've been working nonstop to try and figure this out.
Facebook:
Option A
For Facebook, I can lock it from updating with a step by step guide the only issues are
1. I doesn't push notifications but does retrieve them
2. If a marketplace listing or Facebook link is sent to you through messenger it opens in the browser not the app, cannot get this fixed..
Option B
Install a certain version of Facebook and don't ever close the app out (this way all links open and messenger and Facebook read each other as they should) found the right app that keeps stories intact!
Guide; install 376.0.0.12.108 (arm64-v8a) (nodpi) (Android 10+) login force close once it will update once then leave it alone no closing it out. (App or phone restart will call for a reinstall)
Option c
I found an older modded Facebook app that will auto update after the first close to a current version without forcing the app to tablet mode
(This app blocks ads reals and stories but breaks connection to messenger completely, meaning if you click the top right messenger button in Facebook it will prompt you to install which it already is..
Instagram:
Download version 253.x.x.x.x and block auto updates
Messenger:
Found an ad blocked version that works but completely breaks connection to all fb apps.
Instagram is flawless
Facebook is silently updating every night at 12.. it's NOT play store, I disabled to test.
My current setup is option B for Facebook. I'm sure I will have to reinstall every now and then but it's worth having the full screen
I've been fighting this hard as I feel they really wasted some space and cut a bunch of all the pictures to make it work..
I've tried cloning the apk with messing with Android version, play store ids, everything
Option B is the best option with everything working nothing broke

Coming back one more time...
After trying to get Verizon on esim I had to restart and lost my Facebook and it has been fighting hard since....
Facebook setting, search media, device settings, media and contacts and shut off auto update app. I finally found it! Was hidden deep in the settings

Last reply. Updates turned off and I can finally restart my phone and do whatever without it silently updating.
Finally have won this battle !

You don't like the updated Facebook look with the toolbar on the side?

So what steps do I need to take to get INSTAGRAM full screen please ?

Fatmonk8 said:
You don't like the updated Facebook look with the toolbar on the side?
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I don't, it's not fully utilized to me, it cuts a lot of pics off on the sides
I like this one much better
elio321 said:
So what steps do I need to take to get INSTAGRAM full screen please ?
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Download version 253.x.x.x.x and block auto updates in play store

Smittyzz said:
I don't, it's not fully utilized to me, it cuts a lot of pics off on the sides
I like this one much better
Download version 253.x.x.x.x and block auto updates in play store
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Interesting, I guess I don't notice pictures being cut off. I thought the new layout was better optimized for the fold screen. To each there own though.