[ROM][JB][4.2.2] RetroSmart ROM - The Ultimate Companion

[kuronosan]

The first true companion ROM for the Omate TrueSmart and X201 derivative smart watches!

* Powered by SWApp Link, Courtesy of Cyril Preiss @cyrilp)
* Easily manage notifications
* Supports .face files that are WEAR compatible, enjoy WEAR faces on your JellyBean device

* Custom launcher includes 'til Clock widgets (can be swapped out for other launchers with some modifications)

* Material-themed Dialer App

* Use your TrueSmart as a Bluetooth Headset

* Includes @Dees_Troy Custom MTK Settings Menu, for total control over your watch

* Connect to the internet using your phone as an access point over Bluetooth

* Large, easy to read Launcher icons

* Fully-functional Google Now search, with no voice cut-off and talkback support

* Play Services support with download over Bluetooth and Material capability (after services update)

* jrummy's Root Browser with full superuser support (busybox + su already installed - prerooted)

* The first ALMOST TOTALLY SECURE MTK firmware with Xposed support. Install all modules and you will be protected against common exploits
* Contains Lokifish_Marz Enhanced Security (EnSec) tweaks with battery life and security enhancements (4-5 days per charge)

* Use your watch as a remote shutter over Wi-Fi Direct

* Easy updates, courtesy of OTA Updater (www.otaupdatecenter.pro - please donate to them)
* Download new ROM/Kernel versions easily, reboot to TWRP to flash

Special Thanks @Lokifish Marz - EnSec Tweaks, Continued Support, and Original finding of firmware @AdamOutler - For assisting in development @cyrilp - For SWApp Link and its continued development @Dees_Troy - For the Settings/Bluetooth enhancements and Tethering, and for TWRP

GITHUB
GitHub for kuronosan RetroSmart ROM

DONATIONS OR THANKS
Please see signature. I accept donations, but I do not ask for them. But please, by all means, don't forget to hit THANKS.

USE OF SOFTWARE
I do not own the software, but I did do the themes, boot logos, and a lot of the library hacking myself. If you want to use my work or produce any derivative, my git is up there for you to scrounge but give credit where credit is due. I spent a good 7-8 months collectively working with developers around the world, researching and testing with countless people, all to produce this ROM (upwards of 4-5 hours a day getting things to work together). Don't make that in vain by just swiping work, putting your name on it, and re-inventing the Goodyear tire. I'm an easy person to work with. Like I say on 'til Clocks: DON'T DO, ASK.

 

[kuronosan]

EASY INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

* Download this file: Easy Install Package and extract the contents to your storage folder in the TWRP directory.

* Reboot to recovery, and restore the backup from the Restore menu.

* Install the kernel file for your device (extremely important, you still need to do this)

* Wipe Cache/Dalvik before rebooting (Data wipe not needed). Everything is all set for you.

ADVANCED INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

* First, make a backup of your current ROM using TWRP or MTK Droid Tools. This part is essential.

* Next, download the particular files for your watch and install them in this order:
- TWRP (install through Droid Tools or SP Flash Tool)
- BT-ROM
- Kernel
- Factory Reset

* Reboot your device and let it come to the setup screen. Tap the four corners, clockwise, starting from the top left.
* Go to Settings -> Accessibility and disable Quick Boot (all the way at the bottom). Go ahead and power off.

* Power on to recovery by holding the bottom button (recents) and then pressing power until you see the Bootloader menu. Select Recovery (power button).

* Go ahead and install the RetroSmart ROM 1.0.1 ZIP to your watch. Factory Reset one more time, and reboot.

* You can now install the RetroApps one-by-one if you choose (or not at all, but then you don't get any goodies).

* Pair the phone and watch in Bluetooth Settings.
* Install SWApp Link and set up the connection between your watch and phone.
* Open "Connect" on your watch and have it send the SWatch Manager to your phone. Alternatively, you can download the latest below.

* Open SWatch Manager and allow it to sync Contact information between the watch and phone.

* Go to Settings on your phone and enable Bluetooth tethering.
* Go to Settings on the watch and check the "Use For Internet" box under Bluetooth Device Settings.

* If you choose, you can import the RetroSmart faces (again, below) to SWApp Link.

IMPORTANT LINKS

TWRP for X201-series:
Pre-May/SimValley/IconBit Watches
Post-May/Aluminum Watches

BT ROM by Dees_Troy
512/4GB Units
NA Units
EU Units

Enhanced Kernel (NECESSARY)
Pre-May/SimValley/IconBit Watches
Post-May/Aluminum Watches

RetroSmart ROM
v.1.0.1

RetroApps (Just basically Xposed + modules + SWApp Link)
11-20-2014 Release

SWatch Manager APK (Manual Install)
1.0 - Latest version

RetroSmart FACER Faces
24-Hour Version
12-Hour Version

SUPPORT COMMUNITY (Google+)
RetroSmart ROM Google+ Community
Google+

 

[kuronosan]

FREQUENTLY-ASKED QUESTIONS

[coming soon, I promise]

 

[kuronosan]

BUGS AND KNOWN ISSUES

PLEASE CONSULT THE FOLLOWING LIST BEFORE REPORTING ANY BUGS/PROBLEMS:
* Camera Force Closes (driver issue, working on it)
* Occasional issue with Tethering not connecting (depends on unit, it's not common)
* Google Maps Force Closes over BT PAN (buffer overload, probably cannot fix)
* Play Store may occasionally hang at "Installing" or "Downloading" (Factory Reset after installing the ROM the first time)
* OTA Updater says I have no update (You must manually check for updates, I have not flagged auto-updating)
* Settings in SWatch Manager [on the phone] times out (This is normal, you don't need to use these settings anyway)
* GPS takes a long time to lock (GPS Assist is included and allows you to manually load AGPS data in your region)
* Cyanogen-based ROMs may give you some install issues.

 

[Aerox912]

Will test this out later today
Looks very promissing

 

[kuronosan]

Stay tuned, I'll have a total install package available soon.

 

[tshoulihane]

Finally - time to see if my TS still boots. Nicely timed for when I have a little bit more free time.

 

[rockabilly]

will download it in the next time to test it at Simvalley rw420...
(wait for complete package )

 

[speedyink]

This looks awesome! Will have to try it at some point for sure.

A couple questions though.. If you already have TWRP recovery installed do you still need to install it? (It looks like it from the instructions)
Will you still be able to use it as a standalone phone with this ROM? I really like the idea of being able to tether to my phone most of the time, but be able to pop in the sim card if I wanted to leave my phone behind.

 

[kuronosan]

1) No
2) Unfortunately not at the moment. The Dialer app is linked to the BT libraries directly. Every effort made so far to restore SIM function has been met with FC city. The modem and drivers are there. I'm still working on trying to bring them up but it probably won't happen.

 

[kuronosan]

Update:

Easy install zip:

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0Bxmcjxk_EtPSQXp3UDMzMHFaU00/edit?usp=docslist_api

Extract to your twrp directory on your SD, restore the backup.

Note: You STILL need to flash the kernel for your device.

 

[seppen]

Easy install works perfectly on my AW-414.Go

Thank you very much.

 

[Ierlanfdan]

For those wh are having troubles installing TWRP and actually reading the installations instructions on the site of Teamwin, here are the working commands.

copy openrecovery-twrp-2.7.1.0-Pre-May.img to /sdcard

adb shell
su
dd if=/sdcard/ openrecovery-twrp-2.7.1.0-Pre-May.img of=/dev/recovery

The site of Teamwin says /dev/block/recovery which is wrong. (at least in my case)

 

[speedyink]

1) No
2) Unfortunately not at the moment. The Dialer app is linked to the BT libraries directly. Every effort made so far to restore SIM function has been met with FC city. The modem and drivers are there. I'm still working on trying to bring them up but it probably won't happen.

Ahh, rats. Still a great looking rom, and makes it tempting to try a tether only TS.

 

[kdenilson]

GREAT GREAT WORK !!

Actually I think Omate has all the potential that a smartwatch has.

Dear Kuronosan: My watch is after-may shipement Omate euro 3g version.

Could you please briefly explain a bit if and how I can install this fantastic Retrosmart Rom ???

Thanks Thanks !

 

[kuronosan]

Yes, and the instructions are in the second post.

 

[Ierlanfdan]

Do I have to reboot after restoring RTR ?
It gives an error if I don't, something that says 0......system.tgz and failed.
Error executing binary updater

 

[kuronosan]

That's incredibly odd. It's possible that the 512 units lack the RAM to install the advanced packages but you should be able to restore the backup with no issues.

 

[Ierlanfdan]

RTR installs ok. BT-Rom is giving the erros.

 

[kuronosan]

Let me look into it.