Install Android Wear 5.1.1 on to LG G Watch R

[Breadcrust]

This thread will explain how to install Android 5.1.1 update on the LG G Watch R.

*NOTE* I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE YOU MAY CAUSE TO YOUR DEVICE AND ANYTHING DONE THAT IS SPECIFIED IN THIS GUIDE IS AT YOUR OWN RISK AND YOU THE END USER TAKE FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR BRICKED, DEAD AND BROKEN DEVICES THAT COULD HAVE BEEN A RESULT OF THIS GUIDE*

*EDIT* This guide is like an OTA update and does NOT remove any app data. So no need to do "Forget phone" and re-pair!

NEEDED:

Android SDK Platform Tools - Fastboot and ADB (Can be obtained by downloading the Android SDK from Google)

Step 1:

The first step is to download to G Watch R System Images from Android File Host, download System, Boot, and Recovery (BELOW)

Android File Host - LG G Watch R System Images 5.1.1 - DOWNLOAD LINK

Step 2: Reboot into bootloader mode this can be done by turning the watch off and then swiping from the top left down diagonally while on the LG splash screen

Step 3: Open command prompt as Administrator and navigate
to the platform-tools folder in the Android SDK

 cd c:\*root*\androidsdk\platform-tools

changing the appropriate paths.
Type

fastboot devices

You should see your device appear on this list if not then search for installing fastboot/adb drivers

Step 4: Extract the files in the gwr_5.1.1_flash_files.zip into the platform-tools folder

Step 4.5: If not done already the bootloader will need to be unlocked, do this by typing

fastboot oem unlock

In boot loader/fast boot mode (Credit to Moopile for missed step)

Step 5: While in bootloader mode type

fastboot flash system system_gwr_5.1.1.img

The .img is important as fastboot won't find it otherwise

fastboot flash *system* *system_gwr_5.1.1*

When this has completed repeat for each file changing the asterisked areas to recovery and boot while corresponding to the file name.

Step 6: Type

fastboot reboot

CONGRATULATIONS YOU SHOULD BE ON ANDROID WEAR 5.1.1!

 

[ianrobbie]

Great post.
Just saying.....
Other people are having some joy factory restoring their watch and clicking "Forget" in Android Wear on their phone.
Set it all up again and it should prompt for the update.

For those not comfortable using fastboot and adb.

Sent from my D6503 using XDA Free mobile app

 

[Stbrightman]

Great post.
Just saying.....
Other people are having some joy factory restoring their watch and clicking "Forget" in Android Wear on their phone.
Set it all up again and it should prompt for the update.

For those not comfortable using fastboot and adb.

Sent from my D6503 using XDA Free mobile app

This worked for me.
1. Factory Reset watch (reset)
2. After it boots up, go to Wear App and select your old watch and select 'forget'
3. Connect to your newly reset watch via Wear app.
4. On Watch, go to settings> about> software update. New firmware should download. Took a while for mine to complete (20 minutes).
5. After download and install, I had to again factory reset my watch because I could not get it to connect to Wear app.

New update is rather nice. I left mine off the charger last night and woke up to only a few percent drop in battery... Major improvement for me.

 

[silentwitness1]

This worked for me.
1. Factory Reset watch (reset)
2. After it boots up, go to Wear App and select your old watch and select 'forget'
3. Connect to your newly reset watch via Wear app.
4. On Watch, go to settings> about> software update. New firmware should download. Took a while for mine to complete (20 minutes).
5. After download and install, I had to again factory reset my watch because I could not get it to connect to Wear app.

New update is rather nice. I left mine off the charger last night and woke up to only a few percent drop in battery... Major improvement for me.

i have tried this but it refuses to show any update only.

 

[fabioalessandro]

This worked for me.
1. Factory Reset watch (reset)
2. After it boots up, go to Wear App and select your old watch and select 'forget'
3. Connect to your newly reset watch via Wear app.
4. On Watch, go to settings> about> software update. New firmware should download. Took a while for mine to complete (20 minutes).
5. After download and install, I had to again factory reset my watch because I could not get it to connect to Wear app.

New update is rather nice. I left mine off the charger last night and woke up to only a few percent drop in battery... Major improvement for me.

work for me
very vwery very thanks

 

[Breadcrust]

i have tried this but it refuses to show any update only.

Try my method, it's really simple. If you have any problems message me on Hangouts +MatthewBeckett-Breadcrust

 

[Breadcrust]

Great post.
Just saying.....
Other people are having some joy factory restoring their watch and clicking "Forget" in Android Wear on their phone.
Set it all up again and it should prompt for the update.

For those not comfortable using fastboot and adb.

Sent from my D6503 using XDA Free mobile app

So I hear but I have so many Wear apps resetting the watch is a pain, my method is like OTA it doesn't erase app data and so when you reboot it is already paired and such.

 

[madds]

Best results are achieved when you format the Android device after an update.

 

[silentwitness1]

Try my method, it's really simple. If you have any problems message me on Hangouts +MatthewBeckett-Breadcrust

i couldnt find the update file you mentioned in your post i downloaded the one from the below link

http://www.xda-developers.com/android-wear-5-1-1-ota-downloads/

 

[Breadcrust]

i couldnt find the update file you mentioned in your post i downloaded the one from the below link

http://www.xda-developers.com/android-wear-5-1-1-ota-downloads/

*goo .gl/DS7Po4* - DOWNLOAD LINK

Remove the space and then follow the instructions

 

[Breadcrust]

Best results are achieved when you format the Android device after an update.

Since this is replacing the System, Boot and Recovery image it doesn't seem to affect performance. It's not like flashing zips over the top of each other.

 

[silentwitness1]

Remove the space and then follow the instructions

thanks i managed to get it via adb sideload only. Its updating now

 

[Breadcrust]

thanks i managed to get it via adb sideload only. Its updating now

I tried the ADB sideload but I kept getting an error...

 

[silentwitness1]

I tried the ADB sideload but I kept getting an error...

i spoke to soon, it failed the 1st time so i tried it again and now its stuck on "serving: 'update.zip' (~0%)" and the watch says "verifying update package" and it has a blue line at the bottom which is not really moving

 

[dilsoair]

Friends who worked at reset, which watch model ?? Mine is D1AD , it's like of you ?

 

[Breadcrust]

i spoke to soon, it failed the 1st time so i tried it again and now its stuck on "serving: 'update.zip' (~0%)" and the watch says "verifying update package" and it has a blue line at the bottom which is not really moving

My method is tried and tested, it's worth a shot

 

[silentwitness1]

My method is tried and tested, it's worth a shot

yup except for the fact that the file does not download, all i get is temporary error retrying for the download link, also can you tell me why the download is so much bigger than the other one? Its 171 Mb compared to 57 mb for the other update file.

 

[Breadcrust]

Mine has the system images, which is why it's bigger. The download from MEGA Seems to work for me but here's filedropper link instead. I know it may seem a tad dodgy but I can't post links and I am not developer status on Android Hosting.

filedropper .com/gwr511flashfiles

 

[Breadcrust]

Friends who worked at reset, which watch model ?? Mine is D1AD , it's like of you ?

Where are you finding this model information, I just Googled the model number you gave and I found your thread about variants. Post a screenshot of About on your watch?

 

[dilsoair]

Where are you finding this model information, I just Googled the model number you gave and I found your thread about variants. Post a screenshot of About on your watch?

Settings> the device name G watch R D1AD!