[Q] Gear S on AT&T and Runkeeper - Samsung Gear S

Hello,
I just got my Gear S a few days ago and for the life of me, I can't figure out how to put Runkeeper on it. I can't find Runkeeper in the Gear store. I also did extensive searching on XDA and Google to no avail. I have Runkeeper on my phone, I just can't figure out how to use it on my watch. Can anyone point me in the right direction? This is the main reason I got this watch (to use the GPS so I don't have to run with my Note 4). Thanks!

S health will do it for you
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Yes, but I have been using Run Keeper for years and would love to use that on this watch. There were a ton of articles about how they made an app for the watch, but now that I have it, I can't find it. Frustrating.

According to a post on Runkeeper's facebook (which the forum will not let me post because I'm a new user), Runkeeper only works on Android Wear platform, not the Tizen OS which is on the Gear S.
I am also a runner so I feel your pain. I tried running with the Gear S using the Nike+ app that comes on it, and it's Ok but doesn't have all the features that I want. Also, it doesn't always pick up the GPS right away so it sometimes misses recording the first 1/2 mile or so. What I found helpful though is that you can export your Nike+ activities to a GPX file and then to Runkeeper by using this guy's workaround: (again - will not let me post link - search for Matt Stuehler).
The MapMyRun and Endomodo apps for Gear S require you to have your phone with you, which is not an option for me.
I've used Runkeeper for years and somehow I just can't let go. I manage to keep finding workarounds. But I do like the Gear S because I don't have to carry my phone with me and I still call for help in case something happens when I'm in the middle of the woods.
Hope that helps, even though it's disappointing that you can't use Runkeeper on the Gear S.

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According to Samsung is not interested in supporting other applications running standalone over s health and nike running streams that have no runners seriously ... is the last time that I care to buy a Samsung device Tizen!

Thanks jwag! That's good to know about the export feature. The GPS seems a little wonky when using Nike+ or S Health. I think it is just something I have to get used to.

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Running apps for Gear S

I'm sure that some of us are runners who chose to get the Gear S so that we don't need to carry a smartphone when we go for a run. I've observed that there is some confusion regarding the fitness/running apps that are available for the Gear S. For example, the Samsung S Health app has a "running" mode that allows you to use the built-in GPS (outdoors) and built-in HR sensor on the Gear S while it's on standalone mode. But, this app won't track your pace when you're running indoor on a treadmill.
The Nike+ app can also use the built-in GPS to provide speed/distance information. The Nike+ app seems to be the only app so far that uses the built-in sensor found in the Gear S to estimate your speed when you're on a treadmill. I can't seem to find a way to calibrate this function. Also, I can't seem to find a way to get the Nike+ app to use the built-in HR monitor when I'm running.
Other apps like MapMyRun and Endomondo are simply "companion" apps that require that you run the app on the phone and the Gear S simply becomes an extension of the screen. Users who expect these apps to run in standalone mode (not paired to phone) will be disappointed.
Why can't we get a standalone running app for the Gear S that uses the built-in GPS (outdoor), the built-in sensor to track pace when you're running on a treadmill, and use the built-in HR sensor? Neither the S Health nor the Nike+ does all of that together.
I have the same question, but I'm trying to Google the resolution since I haven't had any luck with folks responding on this forum. I need to find a user forum for the Gear watch that's friendly do doors like me.
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I have the same question, but I'm trying to Google the resolution since I haven't had any luck with folks responding on this forum. I need to find a user forum for the Gear watch that's friendly do doors like me.
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Not sure what you mean, but the OP is more of a statement and not a question. There is no app that does it all. They all have their positives and negatives.
its Sad that theres no running app development. please some tizen dev port any standalone running app
Endomondo has launched standalone app dedicated only for Sony smartwatch ... any hope to port this app to Gear S ?????
Ooops meant to post this in the Trackwatch thread... but liking the Nike+ app as a stand alone recorder...
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Endomondo has launched standalone app dedicated only for Sony smartwatch ... any hope to port this app to Gear S ?????
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I'd love this too, are then any awesome devs out there that could make this happen?
Well, the only way that I found was to move Android port, so I can use some apps like My trails. But as it's under development, it has a lot of bugs and some sensors aren't working by now but will do on a close future (hope so) like heart rate monitor and light sensor, but it's still better than Tizen in my opinion.
Samsung no longer will sync to Nike after a run since Nike update. Disappointing
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Samsung no longer will sync to Nike after a run since Nike update. Disappointing
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That's messed up. They created such a nice watch with Samsung Milk + Nike Running. Now they consciously destroyed all of this beautiful features ! WHY WHY WHY?

Brand new gear s--can't find the much-touted opera mini...

So. ..I may just be painfuly slow but I can't figure or how to install opera. Just set my gear up about an hour ago and looks awesome but I can't figure out how to get opera mini. Searched for it in the gear app store but couldn't find it anywhere. Only see gearweb.
Help?
New s6 edge on t-mobile if it matters...
Thanks in advance!
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So. ..I may just be painfuly slow but I can't figure or how to install opera. Just set my gear up about an hour ago and looks awesome but I can't figure out how to get opera mini. Searched for it in the gear app store but couldn't find it anywhere. Only see gearweb.
Help?
New s6 edge on t-mobile if it matters...
Thanks in advance!
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On my device (phone) it's the second entry under "Gear Essentials" (make sure you scrolled down to the bottom of the categories) Cant immagine it matters, but I'm on a SGN4 so it *could* be device-specific but I rather doubt it.
Also, dont get your hopes up. It's great for a few things, but the number you immagine and the number that work are VERY different... mostly because webpages dont always resize, so you have to scroll over every few words. it takes ten minutes to read three lines... (but for other things where you only need to see one or two quick things, like checking your subs on a forum to see if you need to take your laptop out at lunch, it's great!)
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On my device (phone) it's the second entry under "Gear Essentials" (make sure you scrolled down to the bottom of the categories) Cant immagine it matters, but I'm on a SGN4 so it *could* be device-specific but I rather doubt it.
Also, dont get your hopes up. It's great for a few things, but the number you immagine and the number that work are VERY different... mostly because webpages dont always resize, so you have to scroll over every few words. it takes ten minutes to read three lines... (but for other things where you only need to see one or two quick things, like checking your subs on a forum to see if you need to take your laptop out at lunch, it's great!)
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Thanks for the reply.
That is so weird! It just. ..isn't there for me.
There is a gear essentials list, but opera isn't on it.
Any other ideas guys?
Yeah I don't see it either.
Joy of Galaxy App market Seriously, Samsung should not be in the business of managing its own app market.
I can search for Opera and it shows up for me and it is in the front page of the Gear App store for me as well as a recommended app for Gear S.
However, in the past I had a wonderful experience of not even able to see Gear Manager from Galaxy App store while still able to see it on another different phone. Samsung has too many phones and it just didn't know how to properly manage its app store, e.g. which app is available to which phone.
My guess is that it has been removed and only individuals who previously installed it can still access it.
The Samsung app store for Gear is organized based on country and phone model. When an app is not in the store, this can be caused by the country in which you live or by the phone connected with the Gear. The best you can do is send a message to the developer of the app and ask why you can't see it.
It's in the Gear Apps store for me and it's 'featured' on the main page of the store. I am in the United Kingdom. Maybe it's country specific.
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Joy of Galaxy App market Seriously, Samsung should not be in the business of managing its own app market.
I can search for Opera and it shows up for me and it is in the front page of the Gear App store for me as well as a recommended app for Gear S.
However, in the past I had a wonderful experience of not even able to see Gear Manager from Galaxy App store while still able to see it on another different phone. Samsung has too many phones and it just didn't know how to properly manage its app store, e.g. which app is available to which phone.
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Is the gear s the only smart watch paired to the phone??
I just bought the Gear S and it's connected to a S6 Edge, I also cannot see opera, I'm in the U.S.
So, it looks like you S6 Edge owners are out of luck.
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Is the gear s the only smart watch paired to the phone??
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I'm not the one have problem here.
Apparently, now with this Gear S not being able to fully function I'm wondering if it's worth keeping.
I'm liking it for the most part, but I really dislike this aspect.
Is there any other way to install apps on a Gear S?
Not that I know of. You can connect the watch to an older Samsung phone to install it but you can't connect back to your shiny new S6 Edge because it will reset your watch and loss everything, including the Opera. Or you can simply wait for Samsung to fix its app market.
On the other hand, I'm never a fan of Opera mini on the watch. It is not that useful at all. The tiny screen makes browsing random web page almost impossible. And the fact that no Opera Mini can ever support public wifi hotspots that require a sign in page makes it even more useless.
Thanks for the replies, appreciate all the help.
Guess all this new gear is to new for samsung or the app devs.

Where the Hell are the APPS!

Ok, I wouldn't call myself a fanboy but I'm pretty in to the Samsung ecosystem. Note 2, 3, 4. Original Galaxy Gear, Tv's and now the Gear S. Coming from the O.G. Galaxy gear, I thought the Gear S was a worthy upgrade. Water resistance, bigger and brighter screen. I have been very patient with Samsung and them rolling out apps to there watches. The Galaxy Gear never really got the apps I wanted unless I hacked it and cracked it with android apps made for phones. That kind of held me down for a bit. Then it just got too cumbersome for a watch. Especially with Nova Launcher and the battery drain was horrible because it just wasn't optimized to run like a phone. Here comes the Gear S, to solve all our problems. It just seems like the same old crap to me. Don't get me wrong, I really like the watch. For notifications and an occasional news feed it works awesome. Even the pedometer and the fitness functions seem to work better. But with the looming release of the Apple Watch I have to ask. Where the hell are the apps?!! I'm already hearing about all the different apps and developers working on the Apple Watch apps. I have a feeling its going to be another lopsided battle like it used to be with Android and Apple in the appstore a few years back. But why?! Samsung has had, damn near, a 2 year head-start in this category. You mean to tell me after releasing 5-6 Smart watches that they still cant conjure up any app support? I see the same old half baked apps in the app store everyday. No popular apps like facebook, youtube, instagram (there is a fake one that might be ok). It just seems as though samsung doesn't follow all the way through.
I know they are working on the next big thing, but I feel like we have all been left in the dark by buying another Samsung experiment. Its not fun being the guinea pig anymore.
Have a look down the back of the sofa... you'll be amazed what you can find there.
It's a watch, with the addition of gear notification extender installed I'm struggling to think of anything more I need/want it to do. My note 4 is superior in every way so the watch is just for a glance or a response on the fly.
Happy to hear what you're missing though?
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.....oh I would like a voip app though.
I still think it's better than the Apple Watch because you don't have to have your phone with you. All those stupid apps mean nothing when you're working with a 2 inch screen.
Apps
Hi,
I agree with OP, I would like more apps. In fact, I already gave up checking for new ones.
If I receive a notification that a friend posted something on facebook, I want to see what they posted. If they uploaded a picture, I want to see that too.
I want to respond to what's app messages and not just receive them!
I do love the smartthings app that let's me turn on/off lights from my wrist, that is awesome !
Google is working on iOS compatibility for android wear devices, I so wished the Gear S could be fully compatible with my work iPhone6 and my Note 3... Sort of have the Gear become the hub manager for all my devices...
Gear Notification app
In the Google Playstore lets u reply with many apps, whatsapp is one.
I agree that they need more apps, but there are some good ones out there that you can get:
Xenozu Player for Youtube, works well. click on pic to play, and text for info
GearTweet for Twitter, much improved lately
GearGram for Instagram and plays video as well as shows pics
Basic Video Player, load videos to your Gear through PC to play on app
Wearable Widgets, I can use it to control my lights at home that on on my WeMo switches, using WeMo widgets; I can see my outside surveillance cameras using the IP Cam Viewer Basic widget
IPCameraViewer, I can see my indoor home surveillance camera feed through Gear S app
OperaMini for web browsing
Milk music for streaming to my bluetooth headset at the gym, without having to carry my phone.
S Health, I have used very well to track and motivate myself to move and exercise more. I lost 85 lbs. last year and it gets some credit. Program finally much better than it was.
I too hope they push for more, but in the end it will be up the the other companies and developers and they will probably go to Apple due to shear volume of sales alone.
Good luck.
Cheers,
Mark
I have the same extra apps as you. I have wemo switches and a foscam camera outside. The ip camera app is great because it doesn't need to be paired to a phone
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pacosal.gear.notificationsgears
For responding to whatever the F you want!
Another Great APP! GEARAM MUSIC ID.
Just like Shazam and has gotten over 10 songs in a row correct from my phone playlist.
I agree with the original post. The watch falls short of its potential. I generally use my phone for most types of communication. There are times, like in my car, when grabbing a phone is impractical. This is particularly true if my wife calls and reminds me of something I need to do in the future. With my Gear 1 I could double press and add a calendar reminder, no problem. I could controll Pandora which was great with a headset in my Miata with the top down. Cousin Sammy is trying to make Tizen into their version of i-something and they are losing sight of the consumer. Stop giving me watch faces and give me some interaction with my phone apps. That would fulfil my interpretation of their promise when I bought it as a companion device. Sammy watch should work well with a Sammy phone.
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I agree with the original post. The watch falls short of its potential. I generally use my phone for most types of communication. There are times, like in my car, when grabbing a phone is impractical. This is particularly true if my wife calls and reminds me of something I need to do in the future. With my Gear 1 I could double press and add a calendar reminder, no problem. I could controll Pandora which was great with a headset in my Miata with the top down. Cousin Sammy is trying to make Tizen into their version of i-something and they are losing sight of the consumer. Stop giving me watch faces and give me some interaction with my phone apps. That would fulfil my interpretation of their promise when I bought it as a companion device. Sammy watch should work well with a Sammy phone.
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This is off topic, but how did you control Pandora on your Gear 1?
On the stock setup, I turned on Pandora via my phone and put it away. The music control on the watch would control volume and I could skip songs. Couldn't change favorites but it worked OK otherwise.
Great to know. I have been thinking about selling my Zenwatch for the Gear S
Klokker for the Samsung Gear S
Hi everyone,
I'm very excited to announce my Klokker app for the Gear S in the Samsung Apps Store.
The Gear S is an impressive hardware masterpiece that the only thing it needs are fancy apps.
Klokker is an information safe repository especially designed for Samsung Gear S smartwatches.
You can store in your Gear S valuable information sometimes difficult to remember like your car insurance number, your passport number, your VISA card number or your bank account number. This information is protected under a password or passcode to avoid non-authorized access.
I really like my Gear S and I'm working very hard on several ideas to bring new apps to this smartwatch. I'm not only working hard, I'm working with illusion. I'm posting this announcement here because I know I will receive feedback about my work. I want to make the Gear S something really useful in our lives, something that can help us or solve some of our daily life problems.
I'm focused primarily on standalone applications. Companion apps are cool, but I wanna make the Gear S as much independent as I can. In fact, the Gear S is the most independent smartwatch of all. So I'm not following a wrong approach right now.
I will populate my Facebook page, my blog in Tumblr and my Youtube channel with more information in the next days. If you would like follow me on Twitter to keep in touch with all my projects.
Take a look at my support site at ayalawilson.com or look for Klokker in the Samsung Apps store.
Your feedback will be really valuable for me.
Thank you very much in advanced and I hope you like my app!
JMAW
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wER6BtIMDyY
Blog: http://jmawapps.tumblr.com
Support page: http://www.ayalawilson.com/klokker.html
Facebook page: JMAWapps
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jmaw2015 said:
Hi everyone,
I'm very excited to announce my Klokker app for the Gear S in the Samsung Apps Store.
The Gear S is an impressive hardware masterpiece that the only thing it needs are fancy apps.
Klokker is an information safe repository especially designed for Samsung Gear S smartwatches.
You can store in your Gear S valuable information sometimes difficult to remember like your car insurance number, your passport number, your VISA card number or your bank account number. This information is protected under a password or passcode to avoid non-authorized access.
I really like my Gear S and I'm working very hard on several ideas to bring new apps to this smartwatch. I'm not only working hard, I'm working with illusion. I'm posting this announcement here because I know I will receive feedback about my work. I want to make the Gear S something really useful in our lives, something that can help us or solve some of our daily life problems.
I'm focused primarily on standalone applications. Companion apps are cool, but I wanna make the Gear S as much independent as I can. In fact, the Gear S is the most independent smartwatch of all. So I'm not following a wrong approach right now.
I will populate my Facebook page, my blog in Tumblr and my Youtube channel with more information in the next days. If you would like follow me on Twitter to keep in touch with all my projects.
Take a look at my support site at ayalawilson.com or directly look for Klokker in the Samsung Apps store.
Your feedback will be really valuable for me.
Thank you very much in advanced and I hope you like my app!
JMAW
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wER6BtIMDyY
Blog: http://jmawapps.tumblr.com
Support page: http://www.ayalawilson.com/klokker.html
Facebook page: JMAWapps
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Don't know that I need such an app. But I love your standalone way of thinking. I see no reason why I should need a companion app.
Hope you come up with some cool apps. Good luck.
Reason why we need a companion app
Medic97 said:
Don't know that I need such an app. But I love your standalone way of thinking. I see no reason why I should need a companion app.
Hope you come up with some cool apps. Good luck.
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The main reason why we need a companion app is that the smartwatch is a very limited computing platform so far: reduced screen, no keyboard (the Gear S is a big exception to the rule with the Fleksy keyboard and its 2" screen), tiny speakers, few memory and limited storage in general.
In a companion mode, the main app processes information on the smartphone using its power and connectivity capabilities (again the Gear S is another exception to the rule with BlueTooth, 3G, Wi-Fi and USB). The smartwatch app only displays information or performs some interaction with the user.
The Companion design is very useful for many apps where the smartwatch lacks of the power or interaction needed. But it drains battery at the same time to the watch and to the phone. The Wi-Fi connection is better in saving power especially in idle mode. You are lucky again if you have a Gear S and you can synchronize your smartwatch via Wi-Fi!
Because, the Gear S exhibits a tremendous autonomy as a computer platform, I choose it for my future standalone apps!
jmaw2015 said:
I really like my Gear S and I'm working very hard on several ideas to bring new apps to this smartwatch. I'm not only working hard, I'm working with illusion. I'm posting this announcement here because I know I will receive feedback about my work. I want to make the Gear S something really useful in our lives, something that can help us or solve some of our daily life problems.
I'm focused primarily on standalone applications. Companion apps are cool, but I wanna make the Gear S as much independent as I can. In fact, the Gear S is the most independent smartwatch of all. So I'm not following a wrong approach right now.
JMAW
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wER6BtIMDyY
Blog: http://jmawapps.tumblr.com
Support page: http://www.ayalawilson.com/klokker.html
Facebook page: JMAWapps
Twitter:@JMAWapps
Email:[email protected]
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Agree with needing stand-alone apps. Can you create an audiobook app with bookmarking and 15 second forward/backward skip functionality? I go running with my Gear S and gave up on trying to listen to audiobook because I keep losing my place in the books
I also agree with OP? The app store is a big let-down.
Hi xendula,
Create that app is not a big problem for me. But before starting a new app project, I would like to ask if there is no any other music or audiobook player on the Samsung Gear Apps with bookmarking and 15 forward/backward skip functionality.
The idea is not bad. Something simple, useful, easy to use.
Which app do you use right now to play your audiobooks?
Do you copy your audiobooks in a particular folder or just in the music folder?
Which average size your audiobooks are?
Are your audiobooks in mp3 format?
JMAW
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The idea is not bad. Something simple, useful, easy to use.
Which app do you use right now to play your audiobooks?
Do you copy your audiobooks in a particular folder or just in the music folder?
Which average size your audiobooks are?
Are your audiobooks in mp3 format?
JMAW
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There is not one audiobook app in the app store, and other Gear S owners have asked for the same type of app, with the addition of sleep timer functionality within the app.
My books are all MP3 (between 7-14 files per book) that I copy into the music folder. Since each file is around 50 mins long, bookmarking and skipping back and forth is imperative. The app would need to know to play back files within a subdirectory as one book.
I tried to use the regular music app, but gave up, because I kept losing my place in the books

Amazfit Pace Golf GPS

With GPS and a great screen for outdoors the Amazfit Pace is an excellent candidate to use as a Golf GPS distance aid :good:
Has anyone got any suggestions of what Golf GPS apps might work. I tried installing the trial app GolfDistance but it failed to install with "unknown error". Its a pity as GolfDistance seems to fit the bill as a basic gps aid and you can map your course on another device and then just side load the gps course data to the Amazfit as necessary.
As ever any help or suggestions appreciated.
Amazfit Pace Golf GPS solution
I've been looking for a golf gps app for the amazfit pace and with help from the below post have managed to get a possible solution where any golfers can use the Amazfit Pace as a Golf gps rangefinder.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/smartwatch/amazfit/apk-maps-amazfit-watch-offline-gps-t3629809
Firstly, to install the app I used the below easy method which is also useful if you need to uninstall any apps from your Amazfit.
https://www.smartwatchspecifications.com/install-android-apk-apps-amazfit-pace/
Basically on your main device, you map your course with a set of waypoints with one for each hole. Once finished you transfer your map data & waypoints to the amazfit. When you use the app on the amazift you highlight the desired waypoint eg: Hole-01 and then "set target as" and you get the range for the current hole and then reset the next target as necessary.
See below images from my Amazfit:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1fe7E-QrKwu9RgrCu4csCXYMAU2WSkoIf
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1F1tecAyD87LOMjwZ3mVB9xbX1ILuK4jZ
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1YiqEc3tOTLoRDC8SRfBIqR1g2FGrEpg9
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1FUWxDsDPnt5-pc3K8YyBvTuEu2LWEwKw
The Offlinemaps app is by psyberia, the paid app has no ads so you get the benefit of the full screen.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.psyberia.offlinemapsplus
Let me know if anyone has a better solution, hope others may find this useful
Hello,
It think that the application "Hole19 Golf GPS for Smartwatch" is compatible with the Statos.
But I can't find the APK file.
Sammy
Could this also work on the Stratos / Pace 2 ?
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Could this also work on the Stratos / Pace 2 ?
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sammy8542 said:
Hello,
It think that the application "Hole19 Golf GPS for Smartwatch" is compatible with the Statos.
But I can't find the APK file.
Sammy
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Hello,
It think that the application "Hole19 Golf GPS for Smartwatch" is compatible with the Statos.
But I can't find the APK file.
Sammy
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I was talking about "Hole19 Golf GPS for Smartwatch" which have to be installed on the watch.
"Golf GPS & Scorecard - Hole19" is only for the smartphone.
Any one has checked if in this smart watch you can install the Golf Pad app? is working? can you see the information or it is not possible, becuase I am not only looking to install, as well to introduce the data using the watch instead of the app and see the distance
Hole19 Golf GPS for Smartwatch is for wear os. So "nothing" really gets installed on the watch.
Offlinemaps app works ok - but when playing different courses and having to set waypoint etc not good! And even just going from 1 hole to the next is problematic.
Really surprising that there is no version for an Android watch that works without a phone(and is made to run on a watch so very limited graphics and intended to be used with ease on a small screen)- That would be great!
Let us hope that someone makes it, but not likely - it would be nearly impossible to sell since the apk would quickly end up on the free sites etc.

Amazifit-App 3.0.0-play Holy crap

What did they do? Today they released 3.0.0-play on Play Store.
My verge have to be "activated"....ok
No more HF curves, ohne a Table with numbers. See picture, Pulse=HF
The app will be unclear from version to version.
My point of view? They killed herself. Im out after 6 Month if this is the result. The "Verge" count steps, but the cant show it in the app - and so on and so on.
****ty update. On pace the heart rate and steps no longer sync with the phone app. Also I'm always asked to have the location on on my phone in order to connect with the watch? No, Thanks!
Delete the app and reinstall it, I just updated too now, but it did not work properly not even with clear cache. Once I reinstalled and updated it's pretty cool actually, it's basically Mi Fit now. It even added my old data that I had synced from an Amazfit BIP. The table with numbers appears if you have manual measurements enabled on the watch, if you have it on continuously monitoring then it will show the curves too.
This has totally screwed ability to run mi fit & amazfit app in parallel (former for Google fit sync). Wouldn't let me log in for ages. Seems to have settled down now but now have no way to sync. Emailed support but last time I did for something they were as much use as a chocolate teapot. Let's see how they get on.
Update makes the App like Mi Fit ..its Okay. You have to disable continues heartrate ans enable it again to get the old continued overview (amazfit Pace)
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The table with numbers appears if you have manual measurements enabled on the watch, if you have it on continuously monitoring then it will show the curves too.
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Continious is enabeld, since day one. It must be enabled on the watch and thats OK and enabled. Notify App just draw my heart rate like yesterday with the previous version.....that shows me that all is OK, but the new app dosent show me all of that.
My Verge keeps failing to connect to this app. Have to downgrade to 2.9.0.
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moinmoin666 said:
Update makes the App like Mi Fit ..its Okay. You have to disable continues heartrate ans enable it again to get the old continued overview (amazfit Pace)
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It is a rebranded Mi Fit app.
Yea ans you will be unpaired Witz Mi Fit... The only Questionen ist, why they want an own App... Or can the Amazfit Watches nie bei Paired Witz Mi Fit without the Amazfit App?
apollow2007 said:
My Verge keeps failing to connect to this app. Have to downgrade to 2.9.0.
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It is a rebranded Mi Fit app.
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You have to go to Profile -> Amazfit Verge -> activate. I dont no what the developer drunks as hi script this, but it was the wrong thing.
After 24h i get a curve für HF and not only the table.
I miss the batterie level in the start screen.
My verge won't be recognized at all with new update
I had to re-register and create a new account on Amazfit so I could continue using Mi Fit (Mi Band 3) with Xiaomi account and Amazfit (Stratos) with Amazfit account. Otherwise they can't work simultaneously anymore.
peddarson said:
My verge won't be recognized at all with new update
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I faced that too. During bar code scanning it won't recognise the watch. I have to use 2.9.0 to pair.
In 3.0.0 after the watch lost connection with the phone (i.e. go out for a run without bring the phone). It will not connect to the phone again (forever lost connection). I have to reboot the phone to connect.
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What did they do? Today they released 3.0.0-play on Play Store.
My verge have to be "activated"....ok
No more HF curves, ohne a Table with numbers. See picture, Pulse=HF
The app will be unclear from version to version.
My point of view? They killed herself. Im out after 6 Month if this is the result. The "Verge" count steps, but the cant show it in the app - and so on and so on.
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I thought the same, but after some manual check of heart rate, some sync all heart rate is showing as was before and if say honest i love now this app, it became much more better, giving good advises, also there are much more option like to edit sleep time, weight and ec t. So app became full sport tracking app... Ok ok almost, need calories add option, but anyway it very good step to forward. All yours information is, just try to find it. Some of them is in sport, some of yours profile and ect. By the way now Amazfit app giving much more information, analyzes and ect. Did i mentioned that i love now this app? :laugh: Cheer up it became much more... better, powerful, informative and many more.... :highfive:
P.S. They showing steps, and you know what's new? They showing how much you need into yours daily target, so nice... Keep smiling, believe me app is much more better just need some time to find everything, cuz was changed a little bit design, but now app showing much more as was before with much more tools to change if something was incorrect like sleep tracking... Even you can now control yours weight what wasn't before...
DID I MENTIONED IT TRANSLATED NOW TO NATIONAL (my) LANGUAGE? What do you want MORE??? :angel:
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apollow2007 said:
I faced that too. During bar code scanning it won't recognise the watch. I have to use 2.9.0 to pair.
In 3.0.0 after the watch lost connection with the phone (i.e. go out for a run without bring the phone). It will not connect to the phone again (forever lost connection). I have to reboot the phone to connect.
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It just need to push connect, i don't know, guys, where is problem, but for me everything working just PERFECT. I just push to connect without any scanning of bar again. There is no any problems now with app, for me it working without any issues/bugs and etc. Maybe you just need to check and time to know everything... My Verge have latest update, app is 3.0.0 too If say honest enough easily i found everything and now i have really good tool of my health tracking
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Hexxer said:
I miss the batterie level in the start screen.
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If you want to see battery level you have to go in profile section now, actually as was before, where is all watch faces, alarms, weather and ect.
GUYS and GIRLS!!! If you don't know something it doesn't mean that it bad - that DEDICATED for all which don't know about this app and screaming here that this is app is now worst... App is very good if say honest i did not saw better version of this app yet until now... Thanks to Amazfit/Huami/Xiaomi developers, but now app is best which was until now Cheer up!!! :victory: I did not found everything too, but i checked a little bit everything and i found: heart rate, steps, sleep, weight, battery level and ect. Everything is in app and much more. Just look in all app's section first and then scream here... Everything is in app as was before + new options, tools, information and ect.
Try to factory reset your watch and scan again? (As a new user)
For who the watch doesn't connect with new Amazfit app, that's my workaround; clear app cache
For who doesn't receive notifications in watch, go to settings in phone and search access to notification and enable again
The translation to my language is atrocious. Barely makes sense half of the time. It's obvious that they have just machine translated from English.
Boten89 said:
The translation to my language is atrocious. Barely makes sense half of the time. It's obvious that they have just machine translated from English.
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Some text like: heart rate times/min, weight, see more statuses, compared with similar users (this text is in weight section), VO2 Max (all explain too), training load (all explain too), Amazfit verge profile all section (like: watch faces text, battery text, connected text and all section at all), almost all my record section wasn't translated at all, all text still is in english. Some text like in sleep section: light sleep is translated like slow sleep. But in general all other is translated good, i don't have any complaints. Need keep in mind that my language at all is one of hardest in the world, so i'm happy that at all is translation, even of advises and explains of most sections like sleep, weight and ect. I was suprised at all how some text at all was correct translated, i thought they have worker from my country as have (or had in past) biggest companies in the world, like: Google, Walt Disney and ect.
You cant Switch the View of Google Maps for runs (Like Terrain) as before..und Google sync does Not Work Any more... Thats the only disadvantages what i have found.
Alexa account login suddenly available in the 3rd party account but my watch's (Verga) widget is not loaded.
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Mine just faced problem with connection. App couldnt find my watch even bluetooth said already connected. In app it said "No paired devices, tap to pair" after tap>Watch>Amazfit Verge> .. It openned with scan "Place the code on Amazfit inside the frame" but what is the code ? Pls help.
Edit 1 : I've tried restart both watch and phone, still couldnot solve. Uninstall Amazfit App cant solve. Finally decided to Factory Reset now everything comeback working, QR code shown on watch then can scan with app it works fine now.

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