Downloads are in the second post.
So what is this?
This is a continuation of Lokifish's work for those wanting a secure, rooted, stock experience beyond the firmware that shipped with their watches. Right now this will only run in Windows or Windows VM.
What am I getting?
I have packaged three separate packages that update your watch to the latest Omate Smart firmware (contains Smart Mode and some battery/bluetooth enhancements) 05/27. The NA package will update your watch to 04/11 and the patch will do the rest.
Will this work on my ______ unit?
As long as your unit is an x201 derivative, yes. This has been confirmed to work on new aluminum units as well as 512/4 units. You will likely have to wipe data after applying the patch.
Anything to watch out for?
There are known bugs on the 05/27 Aluminum watches - namely that recovery on many of the new EU units is not functional and thus a factory reset may not be possible. I'll have to look into a fix to find out why this is happening (it doesn't happen on older units).
Is this firmware official?
Yes. It's not officially supported by Omate, but it is sanctioned to be flashed onto your units.
Instructions READ CAREFULLY
On newer units you may not reboot into recovery when the script completes. You likely will need to reboot using adb or pull the battery if it gets stuck in a bootloop. Usually it will just power right back off instead of going to recovery. If this happens, just turn the watch on and you should be set.
It goes without saying that I'm not responsible if your unit becomes damaged or bricked as a result of your not following instructions. I cannot possibly account for mistakes that are beyond my control.
Also, when you load the scatter files some of the files will not show up - this is NORMAL because the firmware differences only lie in the kernel and system images.
If you appreciate my work, and especially the work of other developers, feel free to donate. It'll let us know whether we should continue to support devices that manufacturers no longer support so that the user has a better experience. I have a full-time job outside of this, so this is all done on my own time. I never ask for donations, but I will not reject them.
CHANGELOG
(v1.3)
Added AOSP Camera to replace the stock camera.
Added MTK HDR libraries.
Added Panorama/Photosphere libraries (although it currently crashes, Panorama is fine).
Restored 5MP function by fixing with newer libraries from Umeox firmware.
(v1.2)
Fixed TWRP 2.7.1.0 for EU units.
(v1.1)
Fixed EU packages to contain correct kernel images.
Added fixed packages for TWRP 2.7 on newer watches.
Sensors should be fixed with a kernel reflash.
(v1.0)
Enhanced battery life through Smart Mode.
Functional sensors.
Applies Lokifish Marz's Enhanced Security Patch (init.d support, APN hosts updated, Kernel tweaks).
Re-establishes user-controlled root privilege on all units without the use of exploits or Framaroot (will likely need to update the binary).
Changes boot animation and logo to something a little less eye-breaking and a little more eye-pleasing.
CREDITS
Dees_Troy (for his work on TWRP for the TS and for helping me figure out the zImage problem)
Lokifish Marz (for his EnSEC script & kernel tweaks)
Koush (Universal ADB Device Drivers)
llp (for the stock factory images and firmware)
BSDgeek_Jake (modified APN/hosts list)
Adam Outler & Ryan Scott (for continued help in teaching me the new ways of coding and development)
CharlesGoodyear (for inventing the vulcanization of rubber)
KNOWN BUGS
Switching to Photosphere will crash the Camera. Please don't do it.
When entering Preloader sometimes the battery indicator will look garbled.
A factory reset for some reason doesn't seem to want to erase userdata. I'm pretty sure I know what's wrong here.
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So what is this?
This is a continuation of Lokifish's work for those wanting a secure, rooted, stock experience beyond the firmware that shipped with their watches. Right now this will only run in Windows or Windows VM.
What am I getting?
I have packaged three separate packages that update your watch to the latest Omate Smart firmware (contains Smart Mode and some battery/bluetooth enhancements) 05/27. The NA package will update your watch to 04/11 and the patch will do the rest.
Will this work on my ______ unit?
As long as your unit is an x201 derivative, yes. This has been confirmed to work on new aluminum units as well as 512/4 units. You will likely have to wipe data after applying the patch.
Anything to watch out for?
There are known bugs on the 05/27 Aluminum watches - namely that recovery on many of the new EU units is not functional and thus a factory reset may not be possible. I'll have to look into a fix to find out why this is happening (it doesn't happen on older units).
Is this firmware official?
Yes. It's not officially supported by Omate, but it is sanctioned to be flashed onto your units.
Instructions READ CAREFULLY
- Download the All-Tools package below.
- Download the appropriate firmware package for your unit.
- Install the Universal ADB and Preloader Drivers for your watch.
- Load up MTK Droid Tools and BACKUP YOUR IMEI AND APPS TO YOUR SD CARD OR PC.
- Disable Quick Boot under accessibility settings.
- Load the scatter file in SP Flash Tool and turn off the watch.
- Click Download immediately and allow it to finish.
- Turn on the watch and wait for it to finish booting.
- Run the Run.bat file included in the Universal Tool folder and follow the prompts.
- After the final reboot, you should be all set!
On newer units you may not reboot into recovery when the script completes. You likely will need to reboot using adb or pull the battery if it gets stuck in a bootloop. Usually it will just power right back off instead of going to recovery. If this happens, just turn the watch on and you should be set.
It goes without saying that I'm not responsible if your unit becomes damaged or bricked as a result of your not following instructions. I cannot possibly account for mistakes that are beyond my control.
Also, when you load the scatter files some of the files will not show up - this is NORMAL because the firmware differences only lie in the kernel and system images.
If you appreciate my work, and especially the work of other developers, feel free to donate. It'll let us know whether we should continue to support devices that manufacturers no longer support so that the user has a better experience. I have a full-time job outside of this, so this is all done on my own time. I never ask for donations, but I will not reject them.
CHANGELOG
(v1.3)
Added AOSP Camera to replace the stock camera.
Added MTK HDR libraries.
Added Panorama/Photosphere libraries (although it currently crashes, Panorama is fine).
Restored 5MP function by fixing with newer libraries from Umeox firmware.
(v1.2)
Fixed TWRP 2.7.1.0 for EU units.
(v1.1)
Fixed EU packages to contain correct kernel images.
Added fixed packages for TWRP 2.7 on newer watches.
Sensors should be fixed with a kernel reflash.
(v1.0)
Enhanced battery life through Smart Mode.
Functional sensors.
Applies Lokifish Marz's Enhanced Security Patch (init.d support, APN hosts updated, Kernel tweaks).
Re-establishes user-controlled root privilege on all units without the use of exploits or Framaroot (will likely need to update the binary).
Changes boot animation and logo to something a little less eye-breaking and a little more eye-pleasing.
CREDITS
Dees_Troy (for his work on TWRP for the TS and for helping me figure out the zImage problem)
Lokifish Marz (for his EnSEC script & kernel tweaks)
Koush (Universal ADB Device Drivers)
llp (for the stock factory images and firmware)
BSDgeek_Jake (modified APN/hosts list)
Adam Outler & Ryan Scott (for continued help in teaching me the new ways of coding and development)
CharlesGoodyear (for inventing the vulcanization of rubber)
KNOWN BUGS
Switching to Photosphere will crash the Camera. Please don't do it.
When entering Preloader sometimes the battery indicator will look garbled.
A factory reset for some reason doesn't seem to want to erase userdata. I'm pretty sure I know what's wrong here.
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