Hi,
Since Samsung is not interested in open Gear Fit data to non-samsung device, even after install apks from Samsung device, I still cannot sync or store my fitness history on my nexus 5. So, I'm not talking about sideload apk to non-Samsung device here.
Gear Fit is just a bluetooth device, if we can understand the communication protocol between Samsung app and Gear Fit, we can create our own fitness app, and sync the data to anywhere we like, such as Dropbox or Google Drive. And maybe we can utilize the protocol to do something further than original Samsung apps. And it will also be possible to connect the latest Google Fit service.
Is there anyone hacking this Gear Fit device?
Gear Fit is not interesting device for devs and nobody is working on this device, because at the first place Gear Fit has only RealTime-OS which in not Android. And you can't do very much with it.
If you want to make app just read thread about Gear Fit SDK.
Hi i know this is old post but i anyone still searching it may be helpful.
i am using openfit app which can sync goolge fit data and other features like original gear fir manager.
so i can use my gear fit with my asus zenfone 2, easyly sync and track fitness data with google fit
I don't know if the same solution of gear fit2 fits to gear fit, but is extremely simple to connect the gear fit2 to a Non-Samsung phone.
You must download APK from Google Play (there are some service around) and install them:
- Samsung Gear
- Samsung Gear Fit2 Plugin
5 minutes and you have the same of a Samsung Phone.
It works like a charm on my Asus Zenfone 2.
Hope it helps
Teg Miles said:
I don't know if the same solution of gear fit2 fits to gear fit, but is extremely simple to connect the gear fit2 to a Non-Samsung phone.
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Yes, Gear Fit 2 is made to connect on ALL android phone (like Gear S2 and Gear S3) unlike Gear 1 & 2 & S & Gear Fit (1).
dersie said:
Yes, Gear Fit 2 is made to connect on ALL android phone (like Gear S2 and Gear S3) unlike Gear 1 & 2 & S & Gear Fit (1).
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This is wrong. Samsung blocked installation of its programs into non samsung phones. I had to download them manually.
Teg Miles said:
This is wrong. Samsung blocked installation of its programs into non samsung phones. I had to download them manually.
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Wrong, I have Fit2 on my Sony Z5C and Samsung Gear Manager is on Google Playstore for all android phone (RAM at least 1.5Go)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.android.app.watchmanager
Has anyone managed to connect a Tab 4 (7 inch, if it makes a difference) with the Gear S? Would it need to be the LTE version?
I am getting sick of my Note2, so this could free me up for a different cell brand.
Thanks!
I've been trying
xendula said:
Has anyone managed to connect a Tab 4 (7 inch, if it makes a difference) with the Gear S? Would it need to be the LTE version?
I am getting sick of my Note2, so this could free me up for a different cell brand.
Thanks!
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I want to know this too. I have tried on mine and it doesn't see the device. The bluetooth screen does but when you click on it, it says it is not a supported device.
I've also altered the build.prop file but still no joy.
I read that a guy got it to work on a Tab S LTE, which would indicate it may only be the LTE versions of the tablets that work. If not, I don't see why the Tab S would work.
I have e-mailed Samsing support and also posted a message on their support site, although I reckon I'll get a stock reply of "It is only supported on the following Samsung phones......".
snpg said:
I want to know this too. I have tried on mine and it doesn't see the device. The bluetooth screen does but when you click on it, it says it is not a supported device.
I've also altered the build.prop file but still no joy.
I read that a guy got it to work on a Tab S LTE, which would indicate it may only be the LTE versions of the tablets that work. If not, I don't see why the Tab S would work.
I have e-mailed Samsing support and also posted a message on their support site, although I reckon I'll get a stock reply of "It is only supported on the following Samsung phones......".
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Per their own How To guide, it is supposed to work with tablets. What I don't understand is why they won't list which tablets are compatible. It's the most basic info a manufacturer should provide.
Let me know if they answer you. I'll contact them as well and ask for a full compatibility list, since there are even a bunch of cheap Galaxy phones that may not work with it, meaning, KK+"Galaxy" in the device name is not enough of an inidicator.
On FB, someone from Samsung Support states that all Samsung devices with android 4.3 and above are compatible.
You may want answer them there and get to the bottom of this.
Got it working!!!
Right, after fiddling about and thanks to user bqwd36 who posted instructions for the Tab S in Chinese which I translated and just took a bit of, my Gear S is now working with my Tab 4 7.0 (T230). This may also work for any other Samsung tablet that can run Gear Manager.
Right, here's what you need to do which basically involves changing the build.prop file, so you may have to root your tablet to do it (there is a guide on the XDA Tab 4 forum - go with the TWRP method as it worked first time).
1) Install an older version of Gear Manager, I used version 2.0.14040401.
https://www.mediafire.com/folder/e7h23e12rzesi/Gear_Manager#e7h23e12rzesi
2) Make sure you have enabled bluetooth on your Gear S and that you have ticked so it can be seen by other devices (you may not need to do this if yours is not activated yet).
3) Open the Gear Manager app and scan, you should see the Gear S appear in the list. DON'T click on it as you don't want to do anything with the Gear S yet.
4) You now need to edit the build.prop file (I recommend using ES File Explorer). In build.prop change the following entries so they are:
ro.product.model=SM-N900
ro.build.characteristics=phone
5) Now reboot your Tab 4.
6) Open the Gear Manager app and check it can still see your Gear S (you may need to turn on bluetooth again so it is visible if you already have an active Gear S).
7) Now open Galaxy Apps and install the latest version of Gear Manager.
8) Open the Gear Manager app and the Gear will still be seen.
9) Now go ahead an click on the entry and setup your phone (it will wipe your Gear S).
Everything works as it does if it was being done on a phone. The only thing you need to remember is that as the tablet does not have a phone app, it means that the Gear S cannot make or receive calls when you have it connected via bluetooth to the tablet. Once you turn off bluetooth on the tablet the Gear S will automatically change itself so it can do calls.
You can now change the build.prop back to it's original settings if you want as the Gear Manager will continue to work with the Gear S.
The other thing is that the Remote Connection (where you can get notifications like e-mail from your tablet over the internet) worked the first time. When I changed the build.prop back to it's original settings it wouldn't do it, and hasn't since I then went and changed the settings back to the ones above. I just need to have another play.
It worked with my 12.2 note pro thank you only thing is when I pair it to a new device or rests the gear s
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Snpg, sounds a bit complicated for my skills, but I'll read all the instrucutions carefully next time I feel reckless and may give it a try.
Thanks for posting.
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It worked with my 12.2 note pro thank you only thing is when I pair it to a new device or rests the gear s
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This is typical gear behavior when switching phones. It stupid, but that's how it's worked since gear 1.
Tab 4 pairing with Gear S
I also have a new Tab 4 (the NOOK edition) , you have made a great discovery making the Gear app work with the 'S", i am not familar enough with the procedure with editing the files mentioned,
is there a tutotrial for doing this, i am trying to learn more about it, thanks for your posts.
Could someone explain what the purpose of pairing the Gear S with the phone or tablet is?
I was talking to a Samsung rep at Best Buy tonight and he indicated that you could pair with a tab 4 that was NOT a phone and did NOT have a data plan (ie wifi only tablet). What I don't understand is how the Gear S becomes "activated" to send and receive calls if it is not being paired with a device that has a sim, a phone number and IS able to make calls. I have an iPhone 5S and it seems there are some things going on to make forwarding of calls from an existing phone to the Gear S possible. I've read other threads that it is possible to pair with a non-samsung device and you'd think they would make it easy to do this to sell more Gear Ss. Thanks in advance for explanation.
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Could someone explain what the purpose of pairing the Gear S with the phone or tablet is?
I was talking to a Samsung rep at Best Buy tonight and he indicated that you could pair with a tab 4 that was NOT a phone and did NOT have a data plan (ie wifi only tablet). What I don't understand is how the Gear S becomes "activated" to send and receive calls if it is not being paired with a device that has a sim, a phone number and IS able to make calls. I have an iPhone 5S and it seems there are some things going on to make forwarding of calls from an existing phone to the Gear S possible. I've read other threads that it is possible to pair with a non-samsung device and you'd think they would make it easy to do this to sell more Gear Ss. Thanks in advance for explanation.
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The purpose is so you can install apps and forward notifications. My Gear S has a SIM card and its own phone number anyway, and yeah, call forwarding would not work.
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pairing gear s with your tab 4
snpg said:
I want to know this too. I have tried on mine and it doesn't see the device. The bluetooth screen does but when you click on it, it says it is not a supported device.
I've also altered the build.prop file but still no joy.
I read that a guy got it to work on a Tab S LTE, which would indicate it may only be the LTE versions of the tablets that work. If not, I don't see why the Tab S would work.
I have e-mailed Samsing support and also posted a message on their support site, although I reckon I'll get a stock reply of "It is only supported on the following Samsung phones......".
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Watch the you tube video on "how to pair gear s with any phone" it will have you reset the phone then go through a series of taps on the screen. After that you will be able to pair your gear s to your tab 4 (or any phone/tablet).
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snpg said:
Right, after fiddling about and thanks to user bqwd36 who posted instructions for the Tab S in Chinese which I translated and just took a bit of, my Gear S is now working with my Tab 4 7.0 (T230). This may also work for any other Samsung tablet that can run Gear Manager.
Right, here's what you need to do which basically involves changing the build.prop file, so you may have to root your tablet to do it (there is a guide on the XDA Tab 4 forum - go with the TWRP method as it worked first time).
1) Install an older version of Gear Manager, I used version 2.0.14040401.
2) Make sure you have enabled bluetooth on your Gear S and that you have ticked so it can be seen by other devices (you may not need to do this if yours is not activated yet).
3) Open the Gear Manager app and scan, you should see the Gear S appear in the list. DON'T click on it as you don't want to do anything with the Gear S yet.
4) You now need to edit the build.prop file (I recommend using ES File Explorer). In build.prop change the following entries so they are:
ro.product.model=SM-N900
ro.build.characteristics=phone
5) Now reboot your Tab 4.
6) Open the Gear Manager app and check it can still see your Gear S (you may need to turn on bluetooth again so it is visible if you already have an active Gear S).
7) Now open Galaxy Apps and install the latest version of Gear Manager.
8) Open the Gear Manager app and the Gear will still be seen.
9) Now go ahead an click on the entry and setup your phone (it will wipe your Gear S).
Everything works as it does if it was being done on a phone. The only thing you need to remember is that as the tablet does not have a phone app, it means that the Gear S cannot make or receive calls when you have it connected via bluetooth to the tablet. Once you turn off bluetooth on the tablet the Gear S will automatically change itself so it can do calls.
You can now change the build.prop back to it's original settings if you want as the Gear Manager will continue to work with the Gear S.
The other thing is that the Remote Connection (where you can get notifications like e-mail from your tablet over the internet) worked the first time. When I changed the build.prop back to it's original settings it wouldn't do it, and hasn't since I then went and changed the settings back to the ones above. I just need to have another play.
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Please ask ! Can i use this method with Galaxy Grand Prime SM-G530H ? Because Gear S still not support with my device.
And please what about notification such text message, email still can recieve by gear ?
Sorry for my bad english. Thank you for your help.
10x
THANK YOU!!!! It works perfectly on Tab S 8 (T700) and Gear S.
snpg said:
Right, after fiddling about and thanks to user bqwd36 who posted instructions for the Tab S in Chinese which I translated and just took a bit of, my Gear S is now working with my Tab 4 7.0 (T230). This may also work for any other Samsung tablet that can run Gear Manager.
Right, here's what you need to do which basically involves changing the build.prop file, so you may have to root your tablet to do it (there is a guide on the XDA Tab 4 forum - go with the TWRP method as it worked first time).
1) Install an older version of Gear Manager, I used version 2.0.14040401.
https://www.mediafire.com/folder/e7h23e12rzesi/Gear_Manager#e7h23e12rzesi
2) Make sure you have enabled bluetooth on your Gear S and that you have ticked so it can be seen by other devices (you may not need to do this if yours is not activated yet).
3) Open the Gear Manager app and scan, you should see the Gear S appear in the list. DON'T click on it as you don't want to do anything with the Gear S yet.
4) You now need to edit the build.prop file (I recommend using ES File Explorer). In build.prop change the following entries so they are:
ro.product.model=SM-N900
ro.build.characteristics=phone
5) Now reboot your Tab 4.
6) Open the Gear Manager app and check it can still see your Gear S (you may need to turn on bluetooth again so it is visible if you already have an active Gear S).
7) Now open Galaxy Apps and install the latest version of Gear Manager.
8) Open the Gear Manager app and the Gear will still be seen.
9) Now go ahead an click on the entry and setup your phone (it will wipe your Gear S).
Everything works as it does if it was being done on a phone. The only thing you need to remember is that as the tablet does not have a phone app, it means that the Gear S cannot make or receive calls when you have it connected via bluetooth to the tablet. Once you turn off bluetooth on the tablet the Gear S will automatically change itself so it can do calls.
You can now change the build.prop back to it's original settings if you want as the Gear Manager will continue to work with the Gear S.
The other thing is that the Remote Connection (where you can get notifications like e-mail from your tablet over the internet) worked the first time. When I changed the build.prop back to it's original settings it wouldn't do it, and hasn't since I then went and changed the settings back to the ones above. I just need to have another play.
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it's not work with me
I have done step 1 to 5 but I couldn't save the change in file any one can help me
I have tab s 10.5
essambak said:
I have done step 1 to 5 but I couldn't save the change in file any one can help me
I have tab s 10.5
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you need to set your root folder to rw from ro
No intention for any duplication and absolutely no plagiarism, authorship is legitimate.
1. Tab S or Tab 4 must be rooted (you should head over to the forum where one of our spectacular devs would have done a write up on it)
2. Obtain Android a build.prop editor or in my case, I use Android Tuner (Free Version: http://www.3c71.com/atfree - Pro Version: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ccc71.at&hl=en)
3. Using the above applications, use the menu/tool to edit the build.prop. I this instance, I am unsing Android Tuner, so I will go over to the first page to select "Build.prop editor", select it by tapping on the button. First things first, click the backup button to save your existing build.prop file. Don't ever progress into modifications, without having a backup or recovery method. Once you have completed all of the above, here are the edits you need to make in the edit by simply click on the pen (blue/white icon) for each key).
Please note, I am having my Tab S indicate its the SM-N900P (Sprint Variant of Note 3), however, you can choose any other smartphone of you liking, once you know the details of the keys indicated below).
key: ro.build.characteristics
value: phone
key: ro.build.product
value: hlte
key: ro.product.device
value: hlte
key: ro.product.model
value: SM-N900P
4. Once you have completed edits for the aforementioned keys, verify your changes, then save your build.prop with your editor or in the case of Android Tuner, you're all good and just need to reboot your device.
5. Once your device completes the reboot and you're back on the Android platform, clear the data for your Galaxy Apps, before proceeding to the store. Once cleared, you will be able to download Gear Manager, Gear Fit or other application may not ordinarily have on a tablet.
6. Go over to your Bluetooth, add a new device (your gear should be reset to factory settings in order to pair with another device, so you will need to complete this step if you want to proceed with pairing the Gear S with the Tab S or Tab 4 and probably any other tablet device.
7. Follow the normal pairing settings and everything will go accordingly, gear manager will launch, the device will pair with the Gear S and continue to installing all prerequisite apps).
8. You have completed the pairing of your Gear S with your Tab S or Tab 4.
Feel free to reach out for assistance if you are having difficulty with any of the steps above and always remember, before proceeding, backup your devices.
Troubleshooting
If you realize any issues with launching settings on your Tab S or Tab 4 after making the aforementioned changes in the build.prop file, revert to the following and save.
key: ro.build.characteristics
value: tablet
Reboot and everything should be back to normal, without the loss of functionality.
Thx, worked like a charm on my 8" Tab4 (sm335). Pairing over bt with iPhone6+ is also confirmed (after removing a directory on gearS).
In that case, the Tab4 is still 'remote connected' (i.e. updates and s-voice continues to work) while the Gear-S plays nice as well with my iPhone.
Note ... i have the Gear-S modified with the StarTrek theme and iOS8 icons.
The Gear-S can work on its own, with the tab4 for management, and with iphone for call-forward/ bt connect.
dear snpg pls help me !!!
follow your guide and root my tab4 10"!
after root with buid.prop edit items you that you said !
key: ro.build.characteristics
value: phone
key: ro.product.model
value: SM-N900
but after root in last level i recived this pop up :
unfortunately com.android.systemui has stopped
at last i flash my tab4 for resolve it !
pls help for pairing my gear s to tab4!
thank so much!!
Worked for me! You are a ****ing genius, I just have one note! I kept my buildprop the same because I didn't want to mess with it. My question to you is, did you get any addition applications to install because I could not successfully complete that task. -AP
Hi everyone, I was super excited to try out my new Gear Fit 2 (ordered from Best Buy in the US), but heartbreakingly it will not actually connect to my phone. I am on a Galaxy S 6 running the original OS, but the tricky part is that it is from a Japanese provider (DoCoMo). It did not occur to me that the Gear Fit 2 would not work with this phone, but it will not sync with the required Samsung Gear App. The app downloads (I don't know if it matters but I retained the US version of the app store so I could keep my puzzle and dragons profile). The phone can see the watch, and they do the fun Bluetooth pin exchange, but then the app throws an error message that says "Check if your device is compatible and if the app needs to be updated" and then the process won't proceed any further. I have factory reset my phone, uninstalled my old Gear Fit and old Gear Fit manager app, reset the watch, all to no avail. I contacted Samsung customer support and they told me that since I am on a Japanese S6 they can't help me because they are US customer support, instead providing me with a useless link to the Japanese Samsung Products page. I know the GF2 has not launched in JP yet (at least through DoCoMo, but I can't believe that my new toy is absolutely useless. In other news, all of this fiddling around made it so that the old Gear Fit Manager app will not connect to my old Gear Fit anymore so I am now using a 3rd party app which is not quite the same. Any advice is appreciated, otherwise I guess I will ride this out until the GF2 launvhes here and maybe an update will e forthcoming.
PS: there are two reviews in Japanese in the Samsung app market for the new Gear App. They are both very bad reviews stating that the app will not connect o their various devices.
Idk. Just sad and wanting to vent.
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Hi everyone, I was super excited to try out my new Gear Fit 2 (ordered from Best Buy in the US), but heartbreakingly it will not actually connect to my phone. I am on a Galaxy S 6 running the original OS, but the tricky part is that it is from a Japanese provider (DoCoMo). It did not occur to me that the Gear Fit 2 would not work with this phone, but it will not sync with the required Samsung Gear App. The app downloads (I don't know if it matters but I retained the US version of the app store so I could keep my puzzle and dragons profile). The phone can see the watch, and they do the fun Bluetooth pin exchange, but then the app throws an error message that says "Check if your device is compatible and if the app needs to be updated" and then the process won't proceed any further. I have factory reset my phone, uninstalled my old Gear Fit and old Gear Fit manager app, reset the watch, all to no avail. I contacted Samsung customer support and they told me that since I am on a Japanese S6 they can't help me because they are US customer support, instead providing me with a useless link to the Japanese Samsung Products page. I know the GF2 has not launched in JP yet (at least through DoCoMo, but I can't believe that my new toy is absolutely useless. In other news, all of this fiddling around made it so that the old Gear Fit Manager app will not connect to my old Gear Fit anymore so I am now using a 3rd party app which is not quite the same. Any advice is appreciated, otherwise I guess I will ride this out until the GF2 launvhes here and maybe an update will e forthcoming.
PS: there are two reviews in Japanese in the Samsung app market for the new Gear App. They are both very bad reviews stating that the app will not connect o their various devices.
Idk. Just sad and wanting to vent.
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Can you install the Gear manager app for non-Samsung phones to see if that works?
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Can you install the Gear manager app for non-Samsung phones to see if that works?
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I tried to find that app, but the only one that shows up in the Google play store for me it the one for Samsung phones and when I Google the link for the nonsamsung device app, it shows but when I follow it, the play store still redirects me back to the samsung version. I DID try to use a 3rd party app with the Gear Fit 2, but it still wouldn't maintain a connection. Thanks for the response though.
I find myself in the same boat as you - very very frustrating. I researched the compatibility, and based on the specs they SHOULD work - no good reason that they wouldn't. Sooooo frustrating!!!
Finally got it running on docomo galaxy s5 unrooted
Here's how
1. Install 'Samsung Accessory Service' (apk search and download)
2. 'Gear Manager' Installation (from the Google play)
3. 'GearFit2 Plugin: installation of (apk search and download)
Did it in this order and it worked.
Enjoy
Thanks Tony!
I was using a Galaxy S6 edge from Japan and had these problems, and manually installing the accessory service and fit2 plugin worked like a charm. Was on the phone for 2 hours with Samsung's customer service and got nothing.
Which SmartWatch does the Find N pair easily with?
It doesn't seem to work with the Samsung Galaxy watch. and are all notifications displayed on the watch?
which watch do you use?
Amazfit gts 2!
i use ticwatch c2.. it works.. but its kinda janky to get it working.. and google fit doesnt sync with the phone..
I couldn't pair my Galaxy watch 5 to my Oppo find N2
Huawei watch buds syncs fine and works well
Huawei Watch GT2 Pro for watch
Huawei Buds Pro 2
Sony WF-1000XM4
Sony WH-1000XM5
Samsung Galaxy buds Pro+
All the above are working perfectly
Huawei Watch GT3 Pro
&
Oppo Watch 3 Pro
My Garmin Venu 2+ works fine - therefore most Garmin watches should work fine
All my smartwatches works fine with my find n:
- Montblanc summit gen 2 (wear os)
- TicWatch 3 Pro Gps (wear os)
- Huawei GT2
Find N77 said:
Which SmartWatch does the Find N pair easily with?
It doesn't seem to work with the Samsung Galaxy watch. and are all notifications displayed on the watch?
which watch do you use?
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I couldn't pair my Galaxy watch 5 to my Oppo find N2
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I just ditched my ticwatch c2 for a pair of Samsuck Watch 4 classic.. I'll outline what worked for me as a repository for watch 4 (I dunno if it will work with watch 5)..
1. Install Chinese version of wear os.. 2.6.2 is the latest version if I'm not wrong.. it's ok to install older 2.5.5 version from apkmirror.
2. Give wear os auto launch permissions, background running permissions and nearby devices permission.
3. Install older version of Samsuck wearable app (I used 2.2.54.22112861, Dec 2022).. install older version of Samsuck watch4 manager plugin (I used 2.2.11.22012751).. u might wanna try earlier versions of watch5 plugin not from the app store to test what works..
4. U can take this chance to give some auto run permission to wearable n plugin app..
5. Install Samsung Health..
6. Open Samsung health app, do whatever necessary setup to get to main screen..
7. Select 3 dot menu > settings > accessories.. power on ur watch..
8. Click scan for accessory at the bottom of the page n wait for the watch name to pop up.. clicking on it will start pairing process..
9. Once paired, wearable app will open up and start irritating u with all the terms n conditions plus approval to spy on u.. select what is necessary to get through..
10. Wearable will download 2.6.2 wear os (china) and install.. it's a prerequisite, or else it will not finish pairing.. wear os seems to be needed for communication with watch..
11. After wear os is updated, u will see a page with Google's TOS.. uncheck the diagnostics and location and click next.. I never manage to proceed further if I left either diag or location enabled, so just switch both off..
12. Sit and wait for the setup to complete.. once completed, u can go to play store and update the watch plugin to the latest version..