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Android Wear in AOSP/OpenSource?

Hello,
I just wanted to know if the Android Wear Project is also getting open source, cause we have so many Smartwatches that are allready based on Android (Gear, Moto Actv,...) so porting Android Wear over to them is not the hardest thing.
If you find something, please let me know!
Regards

Yes, IMO a VERY important question that hasn't been answered yet.
I would be concerned that Google felt it was TOO open with Android proper and tried to restrict Wear even more.
If the current preview emulator is a good indication, then Wear is just another variant of Android. Many normal apps can run on it right now, though with issues. I tested my own app and it more or less worked, with a squished UI.
So I think a LOT of the Wear code is effectively already IN AOSP already.
But will Google release enough Wear specific code for custom ROMs to be built ? I very much hope so.

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That will be gr8
custom launchers
like wht devs did on galaxy gear (they installed nova launcher on it)
or using custom keyboard like minuum beside voice input.
system dump;
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Praying for a port of Android Wear for Galaxy Gear!!!!

traxxasislife said:
Praying for a port of Android Wear for Galaxy Gear!!!!
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Prayer is the only remote hope you have, I think.
There are reasons Gears are going cheap now.
You really think Samsung won't take every opportunity to sell you new wearables, EVERY year at least ?
EVERY few months, new, "in fashion" designs.
Every year, moar cores, LOL.
We'll be overclocking on both wrists to keep our hands warm in winter...

mikereidis said:
We'll be overclocking on both wrists to keep our hands warm in winter...
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That's genius! Perfect winter accessory:silly:

Android wear without wear
Couldn't we just built a custom android wear version which is based on one of the regular open source android versions? Like e.g. android kitkat with a special launcher and a way to display notifications similar to android wear

Finkes said:
Couldn't we just built a custom android wear version which is based on one of the regular open source android versions? Like e.g. android kitkat with a special launcher and a way to display notifications similar to android wear
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IMO they're going to need to for it to be usable by the pro-android anti-google crowd.
I have the LG G Watch and I have it unlocked with TWRP and a custom ROM on it. However it still can't connect to my phone unless I have a Google account on it, so I can use the Play Store to download the Android Wear app and connect it via Bluetooth.
So I figured "fine whatever, I'll just put it in airplane mode and use it as a regular watch until someone comes up with an Open Source solution" right?
Wrong, turns out I CAN'T EVEN CHANGE THE TIME! It updates that from the phone which updates from the time servers on the net. Good thing I have an older phone that I can stick Google on to work with it I guess.
All I want is my texts on my watch without having to get spied upon by the almighty Google.
Also, they should call it AWOSP because it sounds awesome.

Moto 360 2nd gen

Hey XDA! I was wondering if the moto 360 would work for OP2 on OOS? I need to get confirmation before I purchase it.

I'm not 100% sure, but if the weareable (Moto 360 or whatelse) is running Android Wear the only requisite for pair it with any Android phone is have installed Android Wear app .
I'm using a LG G Watch R with my OPT without any problem.

of course you can. its an android watch and a android phone. unless it is running a real old version of Android thats kind what its designed to do!

Moto 360 v2 with iPhone

Hi, I'm an iPhone user with moto 360 v2. I choose moto because it is so much cheaper than Apple Watch.
I'm here to ask, is there a way to install android wear app to moto 360 v2 from Mac or Window? Thing like ADB. Any guide or forum discussing about this.
My moto 360 v2 are in 6.0.1
Thank you

Is it possible to flash Android Wear onto GT08?

Hi,
Today is my birthday, and my girlfriend got me a cheap smartwatch. I'm happy with the sediment behind the gift, believe me I am. However, there are a few things that caught my attention:
The proprietary android app (used to push notifications and such) has advertisements.
It is possible to flash firmware onto the GT08.
So I was wondering, is it possible to flash stock android wear (or close to stock) onto this watch? If so, could someone direct me to a guide? I would be happy if I could use the Android Wear app instead of this ad ridden thing by the manufacturers.
Thank you in advance.

I'm in the exact same position as this person... can anyone help? Please :fingers-crossed:

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sohcahtoa said:
I'm in the exact same position as this person... can anyone help? Please :fingers-crossed:
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Yes, Me to!

Simple Answer is No. Even with old Android Wear like Sony SW3 (deprecated) nobody can made an updated OS

weilunt0219 said:
Hi,
Today is my birthday, and my girlfriend got me a cheap smartwatch. I'm happy with the sediment behind the gift, believe me I am. However, there are a few things that caught my attention:
The proprietary android app (used to push notifications and such) has advertisements.
It is possible to flash firmware onto the GT08.
So I was wondering, is it possible to flash stock android wear (or close to stock) onto this watch? If so, could someone direct me to a guide? I would be happy if I could use the Android Wear app instead of this ad ridden thing by the manufacturers.
Thank you in advance.
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1) yes -- dev / programmer
2) yes -- proprietory equipment / software required.
It's cheaper just to buy a better watch if you 'HAVE' to have those capabilities.
I have a 'timemaker' from amazon watch, its decent, and it works as a watch. Sleep not so accurate, hr not so accurate as my table has a pulse of 160 (should really relax a bit) it does not count steps very well.
troublebshooting 'nameless' brands is always a challenge and most mod apps will not work.
So in short if modding is what you 'NEED' get a brand name watch; asus, samsung xiomi etc.
If a good estimate of your lifestyme (sleep, hr, steps) is good enough, then the no name is fine.
Always read reviews and check out companion app reviews before purchase (I'd have recommended a different one as the first one had to be sent back)
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Has anybody managed to crack a Chinese watch with Android OS and replaced it with Android Go?

I was thinking, with the new range of Chinese smartwatches and some having NFC (granted it's just door unlocking etc) but as some of them these days have heavy OS's like Android 8-10 (massive power hungry) why don't they opt for Android Go instead (which is specifically aimed at low specs?) would it be possible just to wipe the OS from one of these watches and stick Go on there instead (saving a **** ton of battery?) and in relation to my original thought, if it had NFC would it be possible to get Google wallet working as well?

i have the A-TGTGA CK 30 Smartwatch i would really like to do this if possible, the OS on this phone is very limited and the watch faces are not very good, i would to have the option to download new watch faces.

EdP0 said:
i have the A-TGTGA CK 30 Smartwatch i would really like to do this if possible, the OS on this phone is very limited and the watch faces are not very good, i would to have the option to download new watch face
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Is it an Android watch? don't suppose you have a link to the watch you have as well?

seedaripper said:
Is it an Android watch? don't suppose you have a link to the watch you have as well?
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Im not sure if it is an Android, i think it is. Here is a link from Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08LGYVP6T?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&amp=undefined&th=1&language=en_US
Thank you!

EdP0 said:
Im not sure if it is an Android, i think it is. Here is a link from Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08LGYVP6T?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&amp=undefined&th=1&language=en_US
Thank you!
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That's not an Android OS watch mate, you can't do anything with that I'm afraid

seedaripper said:
That's not an Android OS watch mate, you can't do anything with that I'm afraid
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I have the Oppo Watch 3 Pro that runs AOSP instead of Wear OS, which I love so much better. You can download and install phone apps fine, the battery lasts me over 5 days with normal use before I have to charge it. I'm just having issues trying to install Google Services which needs to be there for Google wallet to work in the first place. Still trying though! Otherwise, I'm so happy I bought this watch. It's running the new Snapdragon W5 Gen1 processor and it has never slowed down on me once