Install Android Wear 5.1.1 on to LG G Watch R

[cheapshot789]

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

whats you method i keep getting stuck at 64% via zip update adb then error status 7

 

[Breadcrust]

whats you method i keep getting stuck at 64% via zip update adb then error status 7

Read main post, or message me on Hangouts and I will talk you through it. My G+ is further up.

Basically fastboot flash system gwr_system_5.1.1.img

 

[cheapshot789]

Thanks I figured it out fastboot flash all files worked I was hoping this would have solved my bluetooth not showing up but didn't I put in the fridge for 10 minute and finaly showed up after several weeks of not but wouldn't could now won't show again

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[Breadcrust]

Thanks I figured it out fastboot flash all files worked I was hoping this would have solved my bluetooth not showing up but didn't I put in the fridge for 10 minute and finaly showed up after several weeks of not but wouldn't could now won't show again

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There have been reports of people running custom Android 5 ROMs having BTStack problems. My Google Play Music card doesn't work at all now. It doesn't even show. I can't interact with it or anything.

 

[silentwitness1]

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

thanks i was about to do it and i get a popup on my watch saying update downloaded click to install

 

[Breadcrust]

thanks i was about to do it and i get a popup on my watch saying update downloaded click to install

Some people are getting the OTA before others. I suppose this guide will be useful for those who want to back date in the future.

 

[moopile]

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: Navigate to the platform-tools folder in the Android SDK and type

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 5: While in bootloader mode type

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

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


CONGRATULATIONS YOU SHOULD BE ON ANDROID WEAR 5.1.1!

Prior to step 5 I had to:

fastboot oem unlock

After reboot to fastboot - everything worked fine!!!

 

[Breadcrust]

Yes, that is a missed step I had assumed that most attempting the guide would already have done this or would know. I will add this step.

 

[Moe5508]

Awesome thread - thanks a lot OP! I have tried the OTA methods posted in other threads and I almost "bricked" my watch! This is so easy and straight forward - thank you very much...takes all of 5 minutes at most to flash and a coupla more to boot up first time and I retain all the apps on my device including the pairing with Android Wear...

 

[Breadcrust]

Awesome thread - thanks a lot OP! I have tried the OTA methods posted in other threads and I almost "bricked" my watch! This is so easy and straight forward - thank you very much...takes all of 5 minutes at most to flash and a coupla more to boot up first time and I retain all the apps on my device including the pairing with Android Wear...

Thanks for the kind words! Spread the word! Waiting sucks.

 

[deejay6901]

i just got my new watch now, looked for the update and follow the instructions from here.. question, after doing the last step "fastboot boot boot_gwr_5.1.1.img", it downloaded the boot.img to the watch, then rebooted right away. is the booting process takes long? i think it got bootloop.. the watch is still brand new! ( please help

edit.solved already..

 

[alveeno]

i just got my new watch now, looked for the update and follow the instructions from here.. question, after doing the last step "fastboot boot boot_gwr_5.1.1.img", it downloaded the boot.img to the watch, then rebooted right away. is the booting process takes long? i think it got bootloop.. the watch is still brand new! ( please help

edit.solved already..

Care to share how you solved your problem? I'm stuck on the LG screen, and my watch isn't showing up on 'adb devices'

 

[RockPaperBFG]

The update to 5.1.1 worked well for me other than when I try to go to the recovery mode now I get the broken Android logo and cannot do anything other than reboot by holding down the main button. I tried reflashing the recovery from the image again, but keep getting the same thing. Anyone have any ideas on how to fix this and recover my recovery mode?

 

[Breadcrust]

You guys are typing the command wrong, to flash boot it's fasboot flash boot gwr_5.1.1_boot.img (or whatever the file's called)

 

[Breadcrust]

The recovery is not the kind of recovery you use to flash ZIPs such as TWRP. For that find the G Watch R TWRP image and flash the command

fastboot flash recovery lenok-twrp-2.8.5.img

 

[panchoskywalker]

Thanks for the useful thread.

 

[douri]

I realize this thread is a bit old, but I just got my watch back from a factory repair and it came with 4.4w.1. You are able to download the update after a factory reset and connect, but you have to keep the tutorial active. For some reason, deactivating the tutorial cancels the OTA update.

 

[Breadcrust]

I realize this thread is a bit old, but I just got my watch back from a factory repair and it came with 4.4w.1. You are able to download the update after a factory reset and connect, but you have to keep the tutorial active. For some reason, deactivating the tutorial cancels the OTA update.

I don't understand. If you set your watch up as 4.4w1 and then follow my guide it'll OTA to 5.1.1

 

[douri]

I don't understand. If you set your watch up as 4.4w1 and then follow my guide it'll OTA to 5.1.1

I know, your guide is great. I was just letting people know that it's possible to OTA from 4.4w.1 without having to unlock the bootloader or flash the additional firmware.

 

[Breadcrust]

I know, your guide is great. I was just letting people know that it's possible to OTA from 4.4w.1 without having to unlock the bootloader or flash the additional firmware.

Oh right, that's the case because they're signed images from LG's developers :3