This is a thread for everything related to Imacwear m7

[bzzybfrm313]

1:How to root? Kingroot v3.5.0

2: BACK UP the m7 using mtk droid tools...... And for the love of god DO NOT flash any of the omate truesmart ROMs

Edit: Root first then use this to back up i started at(How to make a simple backup....start at 1. and go through till you get to step 13.(DON'T DO STEP 13). and stop there. Use my root method and recovery method.
Here's the link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2730031 don't forget to hit @s7yler thanks button

3:Recovery:http://www.gizbeat.com/5786/how-to-make-create-twrp-mt6592-mt6582-mt6572-mt6589-mt6595/
(Don't use root or cwm in step 4 stage 1 preparation use kingroot)

4:Watch face apps that work with m7?

5:Exposed Mods:1. http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/modules/truesmart-status-bar-custom-launchers-t3063624
CREDITS goes to the op @nilezon THANKS for the mod even though its for the omate
2: Double tap2sleep on status bar (it works just have to tap alot)

Powermenu in the play store to get into recovery

Shake Screen on and off free or paid(show support=Better community)

6:Companion apps I recommend: Notisync,galaxy gear sms server and client apks, Swapp link

DOWNLOAD LINK TO @pogodancer rom/backup https://mega.nz/#!YJkkXSYZ!8X_G83XWi6pPGpQvzx150Qo-alFxN3mSsn3zDDgdudM DON'T FORGET TO HIT HIS THANKS BUTTON

Picture of motherboard http://imgur.com/j5Ogv2p (Credit to @ekkil) thank him:good:

Here is pictures showing proof of root and recovery

 

[bzzybfrm313]

Found root w/o pc

Took the the plunge and tried framaroot,towelroot, then tried Kingroot version 3.5.0.
Its in Chinese so what I did was just hit the green button till it showed a check mark then a blue bar popped up then I hit that then restarted my watch.
Then I saw an app called kinguser so I installed root explorer.

In addition to deleting apps from the system/app using root explorer you have to start in
R/O then delete any app you want , It will ask you if you want to change to r/w and delete say "yes"obviously :good:

 

[simple1i]

Battery removal

The battery is removal, which is good, it would be good if spare batteries were available, I'll let you know if I come across any.

Here's a good video (long vid) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQR6lQR1EbM

WHERE TO BUY? guys (& girls) if you find a good seller, please share the details, as more people buy this watch, we get more support and hacks
I don't about the cheapest** site to buy, but DX.com seems like a safe place to buy and not too expensive, they accepts returns if a fault occurs.
** On AliExpress most sellers are selling clones as iMacwear M7, they are not iMacwear, be aware! However one can argue they are all clones, if you look in DX and GearBest they have similar ones, some are described as 1.3 Ghz, but these sites are not to be trusted.

 

[bzzybfrm313]

Recovery?

Has anyone tried to put truesmart twrp 2.8.6.0 on their imacwear m7 using twrp manager?

 

[simple1i]

iMacwear clone comparison

I know this thread is for the iMacwear, but just wanted to make sure people make an informed decision before buying. I found some interesting comparison with other clones on this thread from Jan 2015.


Also there are other clones which people have purchased:
Z01 which is 1.3 GHz, faster clock speed, and Android 4.2. $122 at the moment from DealsMachine. Z01 thread
AOKE Z15 - Android 4.0, but cheaper, but $112 from DX

There are loads more but these two have a thread or mention in XDA. The questions is why would you say that iMacwear M7 is better?. Here are the specs.

 

[bzzybfrm313]

Updated

Update with how to for recovery and added pictures:good:

 

[lzwfkv]

Hi, i'm thinking to buy this smartwatch but stilo struggling to understand in xda threads if it was updated to android 4.4 by the vendor or if One of the 4.4 omate TS firmwares available are supporter on it.
Moreover i'm intersted in smartphone companion app such ad SWAPp link ti get phone notifications on smartwatch, is it or any similar good app working on imacwear m7 on either the 4.2 or 4.4 versione?
And, furthermore, various specs are cinflicting in regards to sensors, FM radio and camera resolution: has it got proximity, compass, accelerometer, gravity and lightvsensors? FM radio yes or not? Is camera 5 or 3 MP interpolated? Is it possibile to unlock the screen with wirst movement if it has accelerometer/gravity sensor?
Thanks for any info or confirmation.

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[simple1i]

It should have the same specs as the Omate, they are all clones.

 

[smronju]

Anyone has stock rom?

 

[lzwfkv]

It should have the same specs as the Omate, they are all clones.

Thanks for your answer, sorry it does not clear out my confusion.
I don't seem the Omate clones are identical to the original nor between them and not only for the form factor.

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[lzwfkv]

Anyone who found a replacement battery form iMacwear m7?
I found One on aliexpress but shopping costs are not affordable related to the battery price.
Here is the link: http://www.aliexpress.com/item/32339370544.html

But i will not buy from there so i'm still in search of it.

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[simple1i]

@lzwfkv - The link is not working

 

[lzwfkv]

@lzwfkv - The link is not working

You are right simple1i, i don't know what happened but some parts of the URL were stripped off the copy/paste

This should be the working one: http://it.aliexpress.com/item/For-I...m=2114.32010308.4.2.pzXHgx&recommendVersion=1

 

[simple1i]

When buying ANY new watch battery, be very very careful of the the thickness of the battery.

1. Some sellers sell any generic battery to make money
2. If it's too thick even by few mm then it will damage the screen and watch.

Best to measure your current battery thickness very precisely (using a digital caliper if you have one) and after you have asked them to double check the thickness, measure it again when you have it before installing it.

 

[lzwfkv]

Ok, very useful advise. I'll do so before installing any replacement battery in the watch.
My only issue at that time will be to find a caliper

Many thanks again simple1i.

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[simple1i]

Ok, very useful advise. I'll do so before installing any replacement battery in the watch.
My only issue at that time will be to find a caliper

Many thanks again simple1i.

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Your welcome.

Once you have the new battery you should be able to compare the approx thickness using your fingers or by using a spirit-level, making sure the surface is level first.

 

[earthly87]

I bought mine about a week ago and it came with 4.4 which is awesome, I like this watch so far. The only issue I guess I have is that I can't seem to get it rooted. I've tried kingroot and towelroot. Every time I trying it ends up restarting my watch. Are there any other root methods?

 

[lzwfkv]

I bought mine about a week ago and it came with 4.4 which is awesome

Did the specs on the site where you bought it from say 4.2? Nice to know that, cause I also could expect mine to arrive with 4.4 despite all the descriptions on shops say 4.2.

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[earthly87]

Did the specs on the site where you bought it from say 4.2? Nice to know that, cause I also could expect mine to arrive with 4.4 despite all the descriptions on shops say 4.2.

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I bought mine from amazon and the description at the time of purchase was stated as having 4.2.2

 

[bzzybfrm313]

I bought mine about a week ago and it came with 4.4 which is awesome, I like this watch so far. The only issue I guess I have is that I can't seem to get it rooted. I've tried kingroot and towelroot. Every time I trying it ends up restarting my watch. Are there any other root methods?

Did you try what I mentioned in post #2. It rebooted mine too after I saw the check mark on my watch