I just inherited a Zenwatch 1 from my brother-in-law, he wasn't using it. When setting it up, I realized I can't get any custom faces to work on it, or any extra software. I have it updated to the latest OS it will run, and it runs Wear OS 1.5, while my phone has 2.0.x. I found a forum post which I linked to below about a way to install Wear OS 2.0 on the Zenwatch 1, but I can't get some of the software I need for it (Zenwatch Manager) and the thread was closed so I don't have a way to ask if I really need that in order to complete the install. I'd rather not find out that I only need it for a crucial step part way through and I just bricked my watch because there's no way to backtrack. Can I hopefully get someone who has some experience with this to lend me a hand? Thanks.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/smartwatch/zenwatch-2/wear-2-development-sparrow-t3581617
I think Zenwatch 1 has no Wear OS 2, it stay in 1.5.
The better way to works with old softwate is to keep ALL old software related to the watch (Old Zenwatch manager used for Wear 1.5, maybe old WearOS phone version, old weather app, old....... I do like this to use my Old Sony SW2, I must keep old Smart Connect, old Wearable Widget App, old Aquamail App.....)
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How to Setup Official Android Wear on iPhone using Moto 360
https://youtu.be/Qih9mM4oPRg
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suadsecure said:
How to Setup Official Android Wear on iPhone using Moto 360
https://youtu.be/Qih9mM4oPRg
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Guys, be sure to update your Moto360 to software version 1.3 before pairing it to iOS. The 1.1 version has critical battery drain problem.
Found this on Reddit written by RobertJP for watchfaces:
First I found one to try LCARS Android Wear Watch Face LCARS Android Wear Watch Face
Then I used the Evozi APK downloader http://apps.evozi.com/apk-downloader/ to get the phone APK
Extracted the APK (like a zip file)
Found the APK meant for the watch (android_wear_micro_apk.apk) in the extractedapk > res > raw folder
Enabled ADB on the watch (Settings > About > tap Build Number I think 7 times which enabled Developer Options)
Swipe back to previous page, Open Developer Options
Tap ADB debugging to enable
Tap Check icon to enable it
You can now type adb shell on your computer which will give you a card on your watch to allow it
Once you have a prompt you can type exit and hit enter to get back to your computers prompt
From there you just type:
adb install /location/of/android_wear_micro_apk.apk
Once it is installed it will say so on the watch and will be available in the watch face selection carousel
I have not be able to get my watch talking with my PC yet after enabling debugging over USB.
Need to find more info.
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and how can I install apps without a play store?
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you cannot at this time
Obviously connecting a moto 360 with adb to a pc is mission impossible due to the iQ connectors... we would need to plug a USB cable to be able to push apk into the watch.
I know users did it already with watch makers faces and the mickey mouse apk but for other watches, I would love to have them on my moto 360 connected to my iPhone....
I always loved the m360 and I have bought my watch because of the new official ios app, I didnt want to buy a watch without official link with my iPhone...
I have to admit that tried the aerlink method with custom watch faces loaded from an Andorid phone and I also saw what the watch can do (as it's very limited so far under iOS) and the only thing I can say is that: HURRY UP GOOGLE!!! to let custom watch face to be installed on the ios APP !! I also hope we will find easy tweaks to push android APK's to the watch...
Is there any development of the iOS wear app? I think it is needed. Aerlink is an alternative meanwhile.
Hello to the community. I am sorry if i am posting to the wrong thread. Is it possible to add watchfaces at the Moto 360, but using it with an iPhone?
Yes you can, but it is limited
I think there are 2 ways of adding watch faces: adb installation by cable or installing through another android phone.
first one, installing with adb needs an interface cable, made by yourself to connect the watch to the computer and install watchfaces.
second one, needs an another android phone paired, and your ios phone must be paired with aerlink.
in this way, you can install apps or watchfaces.
First one is very time consuming to make if you do not have made a cable or sth similar to that before, and
second one does not allow you to reply mails, or have some icons of certain applications.
zephyr0025 said:
Yes you can, but it is limited
I think there are 2 ways of adding watch faces: adb installation by cable or installing through another android phone.
first one, installing with adb needs an interface cable, made by yourself to connect the watch to the computer and install watchfaces.
second one, needs an another android phone paired, and your ios phone must be paired with aerlink.
in this way, you can install apps or watchfaces.
First one is very time consuming to make if you do not have made a cable or sth similar to that before, and
second one does not allow you to reply mails, or have some icons of certain applications.
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Hello there!
Is there any youtube video showing the 2nd way?
amoramor said:
Hello there!
Is there any youtube video showing the 2nd way?
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Since I am a new user to xda, I cannot write down the urls, but I think if you search
aerlink for ios on youtube, you may find it.
many of the videos tell you to install aerlink to your watch from android phone, and install an app called BLE Utility from iphone,
but the app called BLE Utility is not on appstore and you have to buy an app called Aerlink from the appstore to use this way
all of the apps can be found by searching aerlink.
Hi all,
I just bought my Huawei Watch and noticed it's quite limited when paired with an iPhone - most notably when it comes to apps (presumably due to Apple's policies). The internet seems quite scarce when it comes to development resources related to iPhone + Android Wear so I was wondering if someone can point me in the right direction. Most notably, I'd like to know:
Would it be possible to create an iOS app and an Android Wear app (installed manually via adb) and have them communicate with each other in some way?
Assuming the previous is possible, what are the limits of this approach, i.e. is there anything that wouldn't be possible in this kind of Android Wear app that's possible when paired with Android?
How difficult would it be to produce an Android Wear app that would "trick" the iPhone into thinking it's an Apple Watch, in a way which would make existing Apple Watch apps work with it?
Note: I'm fully aware that these things, even if possible, wouldn't be able to reach the Apple app store - I'm OK with that, I'd only be doing this for personal use.
Any help / links pointing in the right direction regarding the specifics of Android Wear <-> iPhone apps are more than welcome.
If it were that easy it would have been done already. Just get an Android phone or get an iWatch.
If your jailbroke, I think there are some apps like that that give you additional functionality.
fstanis said:
Hi all,
I just bought my Huawei Watch and noticed it's quite limited when paired with an iPhone - most notably when it comes to apps (presumably due to Apple's policies). The internet seems quite scarce when it comes to development resources related to iPhone + Android Wear so I was wondering if someone can point me in the right direction. Most notably, I'd like to know:
Would it be possible to create an iOS app and an Android Wear app (installed manually via adb) and have them communicate with each other in some way?
Assuming the previous is possible, what are the limits of this approach, i.e. is there anything that wouldn't be possible in this kind of Android Wear app that's possible when paired with Android?
How difficult would it be to produce an Android Wear app that would "trick" the iPhone into thinking it's an Apple Watch, in a way which would make existing Apple Watch apps work with it?
Note: I'm fully aware that these things, even if possible, wouldn't be able to reach the Apple app store - I'm OK with that, I'd only be doing this for personal use.
Any help / links pointing in the right direction regarding the specifics of Android Wear <-> iPhone apps are more than welcome.
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1. Possible but no one would take that on. This is generally a non-iPhone forum.
2. See #1
3. Nearly impossible. You would need an emulator on the watch to make the watch think it's an Apple Watch so it would run the Apple Apps. And if someone did do this it would be so god awfully slow it wouldn't be worth it.
I hate to say it but... Get an Android phone or an Apple watch for maximum usability.
I myself am an Android fan Get your self a Nexus 6P or the Nexus 5X.
Just to clarify - I'm not looking for an existing solution (though I'd be fine with it if one exists), but I'm looking to work on one myself in my spare time and am looking for some resources to get started.
I'm aware this forum is mostly Android-related, but there are definitely iOS-related topics as well (in retrospect, I probably shouldn't have posted in this forum - I expected the question might have some hwatch-specific to it - so maybe it should be moved to Android Wear Software and Hacking General?)
Ahhh... I see ok. I get you!
I dont know of any resources that would be of any benefit to you.
Sorry but good luck as well!
Hi Guys,
This was previously posted in the assist forum but was recommended I try here.. I build custom automotive interiors and have in the past 5 years integrated dozens of android and ios systems into cars. I'm trying to figure out a way to skip all the fabrication of dash bezels by directly integrating into the existing factory lcd touch screens.
I would like to use the existing touch screen in my Ford Edge to interface with an android tablet.
Ideally I'd like to take an existing tablet or phone that I own (Galaxy tab 2 10.1 or Galaxy s4 phone) and send the touch and video information to my stock Ford Screen
CarPerformance .se has a kit that includes an android system with a board that switches the source being sent to the screen with the push of a button allowing you to switch between the Ford information screen, android computer with touchsceen interfacing and video inputs
below is a link to the install instructions and a video of its operation
carperformance.se/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/My-ford-touch-Android-install-manual.pdf
carperformance.se/?product=2001-2014-ford-edge-android-system
(links are broken because I'm too new to post links)
I would like to know if there is a prebuilt video switcher similar to the one above that would allow me to switch between sources and woulld allow me to connect one of my android devices
The reason I want to do this on my own instead of ordering the above product is that it runs older android software and does not have cellular capability.
if someone could point me to the right information I would greatly appreciate it as I'm sure these screens are fairly universal however I don't know what exactly to search.
Hello, I am looking for the same!
Have you been successful in your search of integrating Android into Ford? I have Lincoln MKX with older Sync 2 unit and really disappointed when found out that I won't be able to update to Sync 3 with Android Auto. Please let me know if you found anything good in this matter.
Thanks brother
Hi Guy's/Girls,
I have a question about apps on the active 2. I got this watch, as a present, about six months ago. I'm very happy with it and therefore hope you can help me.
Is there a way to use WEAR OS apps on Thizen OS? A work around or something? I need to get in shape and have a Jefit subscription, but their app only supports Wear OS.
I was looking on this forum and others, but most posts date back to 2017/2018. So either it is impossible and people have given up, or I'm missing something obvious....
Looking forward to reply's.
Have a nice day!
Mx7733