Hey, I just bought a nice S18 smartwatch. The guts are the same as the LEMFO and ZGPAX models so I guess at least someone has tried this device. I quite like it - The display is nice and sharp and it's comfy to wear. However, I just CANNOT get this thing to connect to my LG G3. It pairs straight away but that's as far as I get. The box gives a username and password to a website that does supply apk downloads for all their products - except the s18. There is a download for a U8 device, which I gave a go but to no success.
Can anyone help? This fairly decent smartwatch is looking very likely to end up in a drawer next to my old nokias, digi cameras and earphone nests.
Just ordered this watch. I have an LG og pro. 7-10 days and I'll post how I make out.
I believe the Flylink S18 (ZGPAX S18) is a standalone phone. I don't believe it supports smartwatch (called Smart Bluetooth Sync by ZGPAX) functionality in terms of pairing with a phone to get notifications. The ZGPAX S12, S15, S28, MQ588, and S19 support Smart Bluetooth Sync.
That's the case. No sync. But calls are clear. Text are a pain but work. Guess next ill put some music on it.
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NO.1 G2 Smartwatch [REVEW & UNBOXING, WATERTEST] Sapphire Glass, Waterproof, MT2502A
UNBOXING & REVIEW
WATERPROOF TEST
NO.1 the manufacture page: http://en.001phone.cn
Firmware G2 firmware AG2_NO1_LANGB_V1_2014_12_04_1 (fixes scrolling in popup menus)
http://en.001phone.cn/download-15.html
NO.1 G2 Smartwatch [REVIEW & UNBOXING] Sapphire Glass, Waterproof - Samsung Galaxy Gear Clone?
Make calls, see text messages, synchronization time weather, photo camera, call logs, contacts. Independent music player, heart rate sensor, pedometer exercise can also connect a bluetooth headset to listen to independent music inside the watch, etc.
Specifications:
- MT2502A
- Sapphire Glass - better than Corning Gorilla Glass
- Bluetooth 4.0, connects to iOS and Android
- Waterproof IP67
- 1.54-inch TFT screen 240x240
- Heart rate monitor, pedometer, find device
- Battery 350 mAH
- Size: 36.9x58.4x10.0mm
- Additional apps can be installed on the watch from the phone!
- Whatsapp messages can be shown/received on the watch, but ONLY if they are pure text, if they contain a smiley or other graphics it will not be shown.
About the heart rate monitor - the results seems to be a little doubtful IMO. So I don't know if it is real or fake. Or maybe just not so accurate.
Cons:
- Does NOT run a full android OS. But the price is also very low!
- Camera is very low-res but it works
- It does NOT have an TV IR remote control.
- The Hear Rate is very doubtful, if it is real or just fake, many different results.
- It support vibration just like a phone
- MP3 music can not be stored on the watch, it can only play them of the phone via BT
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Thanks for the review! I have to admit that No. 1 are not the Chinese company I would normally turn towards for reliable hardware...
Two questions:
1. Could you provide camera samples?
2. Is it possible to make one's own watchfaces for this device?
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2. Is it possible to make one's own watchfaces for this device?
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No!
http://colonelzap.blogspot.de/2014/12/no-1-g2-smartwatch-review-hands-on.html
i assume that this watch will only stay connected if phone or media audio is enabled on the phone?
JarlSX said:
i assume that this watch will only stay connected if phone or media audio is enabled on the phone?
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It connects over Bluetooth 4.0, but it can also show the time without a connection. Or what do you exactly mean?
Parcaetron said:
Thanks for the review! I have to admit that No. 1 are not the Chinese company I would normally turn towards for reliable hardware...
Two questions:
1. Could you provide camera samples?
2. Is it possible to make one's own watchfaces for this device?
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1. Camera is VERY low-res. Only for fun pictures!
Here some samples
http://peecee.dk/uploads/122014/IMG0014A.jpg
http://peecee.dk/uploads/122014/IMG0011A.jpg
2. No, but you can install more Watchfaces on it. But only via the APK. From the benning there is 1 extra digital clock in the APK that is not on the watch from the beginning. But if you can make your own? no not so far, maybe someone in the future can hack something, or hopefully NO.1 will release more watch faces for it later, because the possibility to install more on the watch is there.
what i mean is, does it have to be connected using phone or media audio for notifications to work?
menu's and screen look very similar to the original u8 watch and that one will lose connection if you disable both phone and media audio on your phone
JarlSX said:
what i mean is, does it have to be connected using phone or media audio for notifications to work?
menu's and screen look very similar to the original u8 watch and that one will lose connection if you disable both phone and media audio on your phone
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Yes because it does not have any SIM card itself, and music is played of the phone via BT, notifications also comes from the apps on the phone. So for notifications and audio it must be connected.
that's not what i mean
the u8 doesn't have a sim card either
it connects through bluetooth with the phone
but because it has a microphone and speaker, it also acts as a headset
for the u8, you can not switch off both phone audio (going to the watch) AND media audio (like youtube)(going to the watch), because it will disconnect completely and not show notifications
is that the same for this watch?
JarlSX said:
that's not what i mean
the u8 doesn't have a sim card either
it connects through bluetooth with the phone
but because it has a microphone and speaker, it also acts as a headset
for the u8, you can not switch off both phone audio (going to the watch) AND media audio (like youtube)(going to the watch), because it will disconnect completely and not show notifications
is that the same for this watch?
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As soon you connect a sound device (the watch) to BT on the phone, the sound will always go out to that device. If you switch off the audio to the connected BT device, the connection will be broken and nothing will be shown anymore, also not notifications - there is nothing like "only turn off audio". I don't see how that should work in another way?
If you don't want the watch to ring or disturb then just set it to silent ringing or vibrate only. And you can still get the notifications, because it is then still connected. But if you break the connection to the phone, nothing can be transferred to the watch, also not notifications.
JarlSX said:
that's not what i mean
the u8 doesn't have a sim card either
it connects through bluetooth with the phone
but because it has a microphone and speaker, it also acts as a headset
for the u8, you can not switch off both phone audio (going to the watch) AND media audio (like youtube)(going to the watch), because it will disconnect completely and not show notifications
is that the same for this watch?
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I have tested it a little more now. So it is possible on my phone to go to the BT connection for the G2, and in there in profiles disable the Phone audio, but I need to keep Media Audio and Message Access enabled still, then I can still get notifications on the watch, but sound in calls will come though the normal phone speaker. If I disable both Phone audio and Media Audio it stops the connection completely. So only Phone audio can be disabled if notifications still have to work.
ok, so it's a u8 clone with camera?
and still no decent phone app
i guess Sony spoiled us with the SW2 software
JarlSX said:
ok, so it's a u8 clone with camera?
and still no decent phone app
i guess Sony spoiled us with the SW2 software
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I don't know the U8, I don't see the G2 as a clone of that one. And the phone app is pretty decent compared to many others. But can't be compared to the real brands software like Sony, LG and Samsung that also costs triple the price of this one here.
IOS?
Once again one of these Chinese companies claim that this watch is compatible with IOS...Really? I would love to see that and I would definitely buy one. And when I say "compatible" I don't just mean send and receive calls - all smart watches can connect to an Iphone as a hands free device and send receive calls. I mean full Compatibility > Text messages, notifications, email, etc....
djskipellis said:
Once again one of these Chinese companies claim that this watch is compatible with IOS...Really? I would love to see that and I would definitely buy one. And when I say "compatible" I don't just mean send and receive calls - all smart watches can connect to an Iphone as a hands free device and send receive calls. I mean full Compatibility > Text messages, notifications, email, etc....
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No not all smartwatches works with an iPhone. I also have the MI-W3 smartwatch bluetooth, for some time ago a friend tried to connect to it with his iPhone, nothing worked, not even calls worked.
It depends on the app (according to what I read on the net, ios users should install an app called Light Blue, but I don't know the features of that app) if all the features should work with the watch. IF I somehow, and some day can get my hands on an iPhone and can test it, I will update it here on this page.
The Light Blue app in the app store doesn't actually say what it is for. Says nothing about the watch at all. People who use that app say that they found their FitBit with it....? "Light Blue can test all of your devices that use Bluetooth 4.0 Low Energy" - and that is what they say the app is for in the app store.
NO.1 phone said:
It does NOT have an TV IR remote control for now, later we will share the latest version, you just need to update. It will have IR remote control.
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are you real employee from no. 1??
NO.1 phone said:
Yes, one of them.
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and when and where can I buy this awesome watch, with IR blaster???
NO.1 phone said:
When you click on our website url http://en.001phone.cn/ you can see many onlineshop logo, you can buy from them, about IR blaster, when you got the smart watch, you just need to download the official Firmware to upgrade, or you need to wait for 5days maybe, then the version is the lastest.
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so this watch already have ir blaster functionality but just have to be activated through a software update??
Thanks for good support:good:
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The latest version doesn't need to update, when you get the watch you will see the icon.
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how to update the firmware?.
about the heart rate:
The function of heart rate is fine, but missing more options . for example, you do not have to stop and start whenever you want to see the pulses , average heart rate, etc.
Hi I thought I would give a quick review of my gv18 smartwatch purchased for £28 from ebay uk seller so here goes.
The item arrived via Argos click and collect which I was very happy with as I don't drive and work 9-5 and hate receiving royal mail undelivered cards.
The watch is packed in a rather generic looking box with aplus watch printed on the box.
Inside I found the watch and a usb cable along with a User manually with a poorly translated english section so I decided to just charge and test the watch. A full charge took just over an hour. Startup was quick a few seconds really and then I was ready to go. I scanned the mediatek app from the qr code but it wouldn't install on my xperia z3 so downloaded and installed via playstore. Within seconds I was receiving all of my notifications. I could even play music through my watch from my phone using xperia z3s throw feature and was pleasantly surprised by the volume and quality of the watch speaker. If I turn off the throw feature I can control the phones audio via the watch through the phones speaker. I promptly tested the calling and was pleased to note that the caller could hear me very clearly as well as me hearing them albeit in a similar way to hands free on my phone but a lot clearer. Sadly I do not believe there is a way to link the watch directly to bluetooth headset which is a shame as this was my main hope for this watch with the expandable memory. Battery life is good at about 2-3 days limited use with backlight on medium. Regarding the phones other features I can say the pedometer works although I'm unsure of the accuracy, texting even with the keyboard options is pretty much pointless due to the size of the keyboard and poor autocorrect word options. Along with this I have noticed that from time to time my bluetotth disconnects and when on a non silent profile rings continuously and on silent the has a verry week vibration. That said though for a nice looking comfortable watch with easily replaceable bands ( about £6 on ebay for 24mm straight end strap, however you will lose nfc) that is a great handsfree device and receives all notifications and for £28 this watch is deffinately worth the money but I'm thinking of looking at the k8 or s8 now for gps and hope of bluetooth headset when free of phone. UPDATE I have now established that you use bluetooth dialler app to use bluetooth headset however with one headset I use connection strength is almost non existent as unless the phone is touching the headset it disconnects and now with my boudoir earphones I get a connection but with wrist at waist I get drop outs both headsets have good range when paired with my phone.
Looks like someone stole my review lolhttp://mobilevsandroid.blogspot.co.uk/2015/08/gv18-quick-review.html?m=1
How long is the strap that comes with it?
I just ordered one, since I use a waterproof zip bag for my phone when hiking.
If you still need to know I will measure at some point.
I got the watch, but theres no screw on the back of the gv18 case.
I can see a small circle in the plastic, but not cutout.
in softweare the build time is 24-7-2015. Managed to connect phone and a bt headset to play music. But will probably not use that option all that much.
Mine didn't have the screw either I'm wondering if bluetooth connection is a bit ropey due to changing to metal strap.
well, I tested the bluetooth quicly with sonyericsson mw600 headset. I tried dialing with the mw600 inside the jacket and it seemed to work. Just a quick test over lets say 1m distance.
I am thinking of putting some cling film on it or something else for water\moisture protection when hiking.
GV18 or DZ09? which one is better? Which one do you prefer?
What about internet connection? when i have sim in watch, can i connect to internet using phone?
or when i have sim in phone, can i connect to internet using watches?
Couldn't get sim card working
I tried my phone's sim card in the watch, found AT&T's network configuration page, and attempted to get the watch connected. After many unsuccessful attempts, I gave up. Theoretically, the watch gives you a browser, facebook, and whatsapp apps if you're connected with sim card.
just bought it from amazon, will use it primarily to listen to music via bluetooth headphones while jogging. hopefully it works great for my purpose
I purchased that Smartwatch one week ago and i'm afraid that i have done a mistake by doing so.
The watch loses the connection with my phone (Samsung Note II) all the time and i have every time to start the application (Fundo Wear - android) and the bluetooth connection.
I have no problems with the functions of the watch the syncing with the application (Fundio Wear) works, also, i'm getting all the notification from the phone application.
F2 MTK2502 Smart Watch IP66 Water Resistant Heart Rate Monitor
Andreas Kimoulis said:
I purchased that Smartwatch one week ago and i'm afraid that i have done a mistake by doing so.
The watch loses the connection with my phone (Samsung Note II) all the time and i have every time to start the application (Fundo Wear - android) and the bluetooth connection.
I have no problems with the functions of the watch the syncing with the application (Fundio Wear) works, also, i'm getting all the notification from the phone application.
F2 MTK2502 Smart Watch IP66 Water Resistant Heart Rate Monitor
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I managed to solve my problem only partialy, by installing an appl fm google play "truly smart device". Now I have a more stable connection between my phone and the smartwatch, I can take phone calls on my wrist, I get notices of my applications (Facebook, Gmail etc. ).
However the Heart Rate Monitor and the Pedometer function works only on my watch .
Do you know a application that would work ?? since Fundo Wear has some very serious issues
I used the truly smart watch app from the Google play store. Watch is awesome and app connects it without fail....get this and be happy.
Hi,
I would like to buy smartwatch for up to 140$
It must have some functions like:
-showing who is calling
-showing prompts
-turn tu wake
-sending sms via bt
-calling via bt
-min 2 days on battery
-optionally waterproof
-if possible, android os
For now I've found 3 smartwatches wich are good enought
Ourtime X01s - not to good battery life, bad look, about 67$
No.01 d5+ - littlebit better battery life, realy good look, about 110$
Old samsung gear fit - good battery life, goid look, without android, less functions, about 50$
Do you have better watch than thoes or should I bou one of them?
Hi,
I bought the D5+. It is a good looking watch with approx. one day battery lifetime. But your points:
-sending sms via bt
-calling via bt
are not fulfilled by these watch. Also the companion app "Watch helper" is horrible according to the annoying BT connection interrupt alert, which is not possible to disable it.
I'm wondering if I will return these watch because of these issues.
Do you know if there are other companion apps which are working with the watch helper on the phone together? Or are there any costom roms for watches with MTK6580 chip available which are providing nearly all features for companion device and/or stand alone device? I'm using the D5+ as companion device to my smartphone. But there are many features which I'm missing.
Regarding my mentioned Watchhelper issue here a solution: https://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/modules/xposed-watchhelper-fixer-finow-lemfo-t3557531