It's Q3, wear is our Wear 2? - Asus ZenWatch 2

Anyone know a more precise date? I'm getting king of annoyed with Asus at this point.
"In search of incredible. Haven't found it yet"

No ETA! I actually lost faith in Wear 2!

It's not just Asus. Google has really goofed the Android Wear 2.0 rollout. For an Android version that was supposed to be under tight control, WTH Google?

http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/04/20/huawei-watch-moto-360-gen-2-watches-get-android-wear-2-0-end-april-late-may/

Think the 2.0 update just hit my watch
May have hit sooner, I didn't wear it today.

punkboyinsf said:
May have hit sooner, I didn't wear it today.
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That's probably build M6E70C which is still Marshmallow as this build was released not too long ago

You're right. Seems to be a routine security update. Damn I was so hopeful. Back to hurry up and wait.

I couldn't have put it better than a random commenter on an article about this.
"By the time this update arrives google will have announced androidwear 7"
Good news, the update could arrive any day now.

james59802 said:
http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/0...ches-get-android-wear-2-0-end-april-late-may/
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How'd that end up working out? It's June 6th and I still don't have any release date.

Electronicbrain said:
How'd that end up working out? It's June 6th and I still don't have any release date.
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Don't shoot the messenger!:laugh:

Ya this is the last asus product idea they have a horrible track record of updating their devices.

Asus told me the update is rolling out late Q2 or even the beginning of Q3.... Bet it will be delayed again when we hit Q3.

Gfhoihoi72 said:
Asus told me the update is rolling out late Q2 or even the beginning of Q3.... Bet it will be delayed again when we hit Q3.
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This is unfortunately probably true.

Unfortunately, we don't know where the hold up is. Unlike normal Android builds, Google controls Android Wear and builds the ROM which OEMs then tweak. Supposedly, the Zenwatches are being held up by Google, not Asus. I don't get why, since all Android watches from the ZW2 generation had the exact same SoC, and I believe all of the watches in the ZW3 generation also have the exact same SoC, but there you have it.

Shut up about wear 2.0. The watch works fine as it is.
It'll be here by Xmas. Maybe not this Xmas.
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Kyshara said:
Shut up about wear 2.0. The watch works fine as it is.
It'll be here by Xmas. Maybe not this Xmas.
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Not for everyone. I would like to just type or write words on my watch like you can do in AW2.0 instead of saying them out loud. But I can't right now... Also there are a lot of problems with the watch using my phone's GPS, which I didn't have on WebWear 2.0. So no, it isn't working fine as it is for me.

Gfhoihoi72 said:
Not for everyone. I would like to just type or write words on my watch like you can do in AW2.0 instead of saying them out loud. But I can't right now... Also there are a lot of problems with the watch using my phone's GPS, which I didn't have on WebWear 2.0. So no, it isn't working fine as it is for me.
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Not only that, but I have constant issues with my phone going to DnD as well as text messages delayed on my Zenwatch for 5,10,15+ minutes, too. We need Android Wear 2.0 sooner rather than later! I rely on message alerts when I am running equipment and can't hear/feel my phone!

Not to mention uninstalling useless apps. I get notified Everytime I drive by a Lowe's. The app on the watch literally does nothing useful. I can't uninstall it without uninstalling the app from my phone.
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rufflez2010 said:
Not to mention uninstalling useless apps. I get notified Everytime I drive by a Lowe's. The app on the watch literally does nothing useful. I can't uninstall it without uninstalling the app from my phone.
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You do know you can turn off notifications for that?

When a company says they will have something out by a specific time they should either keep to their word or at least be honest if there's delays. ASUS so far has not replied to one single comment I've posted on social media on why we haven't gotten the update. To me that's a sign of a company that doesn't care about it's customers is when they don't even attempt to answer simple questions. Even a blank "it's delayed until further notice" is better than dead silence.

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Constantly Restarting

My prime reboots at least 3 or 4 times a day, whether it's browsing the web, using google maps, or using any of the other apps. It stalls, then restarts. It's running ICS.
I really like the Prime, had no defects, but I'm going to have to return it because this is totally unacceptable. Is anyone else having this issue?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1437392
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have you received the update that came out yesterday?
tdrussell said:
have you received the update that came out yesterday?
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It's updating as I type. I'll give it 24 hrs more use, otherwise it's going back.
spuddyxd said:
It's updating as I type. I'll give it 24 hrs more use, otherwise it's going back.
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You should probably do a factory reset to take apps out of the equation.
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You should probably do a factory reset to take apps out of the equation.
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So after using it for a couple of hours, I'm still getting multiple random restarts with the latest update I'll do a factory reset anyway before I bring it back, but quite honestly why should I have to my spend time trying to work out what works and what doesn't? if I can't use the device for its intended purpose, I can't see any sense in keeping it.
It's really a shame, I wanted to like the TP, on paper it has everything I was looking for in a tablet. The reality though is it doesn't live up to expectations. Random restarts are just not acceptable when you're trying to compete with the iPad, it's not good enough.
I was in the same boat and the update yesterday did not help.
There's another update floating around that was sent out by an Asus tech to try out. I installed that one last night, too and have not had any problems since then.
I think the light is at the end of the tunnel!
Why create a new thread for a subject that has an Official ASUS thread at the very top of this General forum.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1449992
Please read before posting in future. Lets try to keep the forum as neat and tidy as possible.
nerdninja said:
I was in the same boat and the update yesterday did not help.
There's another update floating around that was sent out by an Asus tech to try out. I installed that one last night, too and have not had any problems since then.
I think the light is at the end of the tunnel!
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Which update?
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[Q] Android Wear 5.1.1 for LG G Watch roll out?

Apparently AW 5.1.1 is already rolling out for the Asus Zenwatch.
http://9to5google.com/2015/05/14/zenwatch-android-wear-5-1-1/
Anyone received it yet for our LG G Watches?
Just now I checked.
No update yet.
Hope we will get it soon.
waiting too...
Been checking every day for the past the weeks... come on lg !!
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Been checking every day for the past the weeks... come on lg !!
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It's Google who role it out isn't it, not LG?
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Hawke84 said:
It's Google who role it out isn't it, not LG?
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I have no idea actually
Hawke84 said:
It's Google who role it out isn't it, not LG?
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its lg not google. its like the google edition phone. google only roll out update for their own devices like nexus.
Can't wait
xuanphucn said:
its lg not google. its like the google edition phone. google only roll out update for their own devices like nexus.
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Nope, the Android Wear updates are coming directly from google. All Android Wear watches are like nexus devices.
Yes they are all updated from Google servers, but Google are fairly random with all their updates, the order they do them in never makes any sense to anyone, least of all them.
Here is how the update rollouts work. This applies to Nexus updates, Google app updates, and Android Wear updates. http://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/1r1dz4/44_kitkat_has_started_rolling_out_on_the_n4/cdiwt6f
It is, mostly.
Rollouts are conducted in phases. Typically they start at 1% of devices for around 24 - 48 hours; we watch the return rates and resulting device checkins and error reports (if any), and make sure nothing looks wrong before sending it to more. Then typically it goes to 25%, 50%, 100% over the course of a week or two.
What the percentages mean is that when your device checks in, it has a 1% chance (for example) of being offered the OTA. If it doesn't (randomly) get an offer, it will never get an offer until the next batch.
IOW, once your device checks in and gets turned down, that's it until the next batch. Mashing on the "check for updates" button just causes your device to check in again, and get automatically turned down again. Think about how that makes your device feel! WON'T SOMEONE PLEASE THINK OF THE PHONES?!
That said, once the new batch does start, hitting that button does give you a new roll of the dice -- but once. Since devices usually only check in for system updates every 24 hours (I think? Certainly on a many-hours basis) this can get you your shot sooner than it would happen on its own.
So, mash away. Just be patient, and mashing on it more often than once or twice a day isn't going to gain you anything.
Edit: also, keep in mind that this isn't first-come/first-served. You're not racing other devices to get your slot in the current batch, or something.
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BPinard said:
Here is how the update rollouts work. This applies to Nexus updates, Google app updates, and Android Wear updates. http://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/1r1dz4/44_kitkat_has_started_rolling_out_on_the_n4/cdiwt6f
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Yes, but what I meant is the order that devices get it, not individual units.
Looks like it may be rolling out today.
https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/android-wear/Dm-_S6xxtS4
Just to keep you informed. I have a coworker that has an lg watch and he just updated to 5.1.1 a few minutes ago.
serge_harle_z said:
Just to keep you informed. I have a coworker that has an lg watch and he just updated to 5.1.1 a few minutes ago.
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i got it guys. woohoo
Here is a pic of his watch.
xuanphucn said:
i got it guys. woohoo
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Here is a pic of his watch.
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im updating mine
It seems to push notifications to the watch quicker (before it would always lag a second or two) and there seems to be a lot more options, like having a flashlight, the ability to change font sizes, etc.
Has any one grabbed the OTA?
Man I can't wait ! Still haven't got ota how do gestures work ?

GPL Source

Why hasn't ASUS released the kernel source anywhere for the ZenWatch 2? They're required to publicly release their kernel source (though license requirements obviously aren't very enforceable), and nobody seems to care that ASUS is violating the GPL.
I feel like we need to start bugging ASUS to release their kernel source for the ZenWatch 2. The more people who complain to ASUS, the more likely they'll release it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3248793
Same thing. Say said no anyways.
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crzygrmn said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3248793
No need for more threads
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I didn't see one mention of the GPL in his post or him asking people to send complaints to ASUS, I think a strongly-worded message might get more attention from ASUS than just asking vaguely for the "source code so we can start dev on it". I'd send a complaint that they're violating the GPL through this form.
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I didn't see one mention of the GPL in his post or him asking people to send complaints to ASUS, I think a strongly-worded message might get more attention from ASUS than just asking vaguely for the "source code so we can start dev on it". I'd send a complaint that they're violating the GPL through this form.
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Thats perfect! Once we get them to budge we can do way more!
There source is up. Just shows you how to update. Lol.. This watch is weak. And boring.
Do you really have such a bad opinion about our watch?
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Do you really have such a bad opinion about our watch?
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I personally love it, its a fantastic budget watch.
Not saying its a bad watch for its buck. But Asus should have spent more time on the Bluetooth.
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There source is up. Just shows you how to update. Lol.. This watch is weak. And boring.
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The link you're talking about is the instructions for a firmware update, not source code.
As of January 25th, the source for the ZenWatch 2 isn't up. I haven't received a response to my compliant yet from ASUS. Not sure why you think this watch is 'weak and boring'. If ASUS actually releases the source code there would be a lot more developer interest.
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Not saying its a bad watch for its buck. But Asus should have spent more time on the Bluetooth.
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What exactly is wrong with the Bluetooth in this watch? You seem to be the only person complaining about it. I haven't had any Bluetooth issues at all on my ZenWatch 2, but I guess you could've gotten a defective unit.
Me neither. My Bluetooth works great. Maybe it's
Phone and watch combo.
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Same here, bluetooth will work across the house, but not very well if im in the basement and my phone is upstairs! thats why I use wifi on it anyways
blazin: You got a new watch now, do you?
How is the bluetooth on this watch, have you tested it?
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blazin: You got a new watch now, do you?
How is the bluetooth on this watch, have you tested it?
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Yeah I have a new smart watch. Tag Heuer. Best watch out there..
I meant, you got a new Zenwatch.
Does this show the same behavior you complained about your last?
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I meant, you got a new Zenwatch.
Does this show the same behavior you complained about your last?
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The issue was the same on both watches. If the watch gets more then 7 ft away from the phone. It's no good. I like putting my phone in one place of the house. And be able to go to the other room without carrying my phone. To get my notification. With zenwatch you can't do that.
I rarely have issues. I suspect my issue has more to do with Doze than the watch. Seems like Doze turns off BT, which tells Wear that the watch is disconnected. I then get the disconnected icon on the watch. Usually when I wake up the watch it'll reconnect though. This is all while the phone is in another room and I'm using WiFi.
I've got a G4 and I rarely get any sort of disconnection. I can leave my phone charging on my desk and get notifications while I'm helping someone at their desk 80 feet away. I wonder if it's just an issue with individual watches, or if it's down to the model of phone.
Well I am trying something right now. Day 4 on the custom kernel. Working on the battery first. Then going to the signal. Yes it's missing one day because I flashes 6.0 on the phone. I do turn the watch off between 9pm till 4 in the morning..
You already got a custom kernel for the ZW2?
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Well I am trying something right now. Day 4 on the custom kernel. Working on the battery first. Then going to the signal. Yes it's missing one day because I flashes 6.0 on the phone. I do turn the watch off between 9pm till 4 in the morning..
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How did you manage to make a custom kernel for the ZenWatch 2 without the kernel source?

Zenwatch 3 getting aw 2.0 now

heres hoping we are next! http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/05/16/android-wear-2-0-now-rolling-zenwatch-3/
They also said Google is holding up the update for the ZW2 due to some final bugs which they stated..... Asus didn't got info from Google about the ZW2 yet. So I bet we have to wait a few more days/weeks
Source: https://twitter.com/ASUSUK/status/864492209919361025 (scroll down a bit)
Edit: Asus made a mistake, it still isn't rolling out to both watches :/
The update is not rolling out... Asus UK made a mistake, even all tweets about this have been removed.
So Asus ZW2 will be the last to get the update??
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The update is not rolling out... Asus UK made a mistake, even all tweets about this have been removed.
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This is terrible. They promised an update for both watches by the end of the month. It's the 17th. They're running out of time. I'm extremely hopeful that they push this update by the end of the month.
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This is terrible. They promised an update for both watches by the end of the month. It's the 17th. They're running out of time. I'm extremely hopeful that they push this update by the end of the month.
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Why is this "terrible"? I want the update too but it's not like they said we are never getting it. We have 14 days off the month left. Let's wait till the 31st before we start complaining
Worst company I have ever seen...
Can we start complaining now?
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Can we start complaining now?
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Nope. You have to wait until midnight. They promised it by the end of the month.
After midnight you can create all the threads complaining about it you want, though.
Electronicbrain said:
Nope. You have to wait until midnight. They promised it by the end of the month.
After midnight you can create all the threads complaining about it you want, though.
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They said early Q2. It's already 2 weeks since the first half of Q2 ended.
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They said early Q2. It's already 2 weeks since the first half of Q2 ended.
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IKR. It's way past midnight now, so they are officially late delivering the update. I'm just hoping it comes soon. I might have to try webwear just to keep myself satisfied until asus does.
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IKR. It's way past midnight now, so they are officially late delivering the update. I'm just hoping it comes soon. I might have to try webwear just to keep myself satisfied until asus does.
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just remember to take ur charging cable with u when u go out ^^ 6-8 hrs of battery life depending on usage. without ambient mode. other than that its awesome. running it for 2 weeks coz i couldnt wait for asus to get it done.
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just remember to take ur charging cable with u when u go out ^^ 6-8 hrs of battery life depending on usage. without ambient mode. other than that its awesome. running it for 2 weeks coz i couldnt wait for asus to get it done.
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What build are you running? Is that annoying screen rotation issue still present?
I asked Asus customer support, they say
"The development team did not provide us with an exact date for update releases however they should be out during late 2nd quarter to early 3rd quarter. They are working their best to finish testing and apply the updates so they can be released for Q2."
So don't expect the update to come anytime soon.... Don't believe any timeline Asus gives you, you will only get dissapointed when they break their promise again. One day we'll get the update, maybe.
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What build are you running? Is that annoying screen rotation issue still present?
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latest build available. screen isnt rotating. only when charging.
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Any way for me or a moderator to change the title? After original post Asus retracted the comment and deleted the tweet. It makes this post I made feel clickbait-y

HBO GO, DirectV Now, Movies Anywhere Crashing Upon Launch

Just picked up a Mate 10 Pro from Best Buy. It updated to the latest version of BLA-A09 8.0.0.112(C567). Apps HBO GO, DirecTV Now, and Movies Anywhere crashes upon launch. I am not rooted. Anyone experiencing a similar issue? Wondering if it has to do with the US security issues with Huawei and perhaps these apps do not want it running on Huawei phones? This would definitely be a deal breaker for me. My Widevine DRM security level is at L1 and Netflix and Amazon Prime Videos run.
I use the DirecTV Now beta app on my US Mate 10 Pro.
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I use the DirecTV Now beta app on my US Mate 10 Pro.
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Where did you get the beta app from. The one I downloaded from the Google Play Store crashes.
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Where did you get the beta app from. The one I downloaded from the Google Play Store crashes.
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I got it from joining the beta group to test the new recording features. I just downloaded the regular DirecTV Now app from the play store and it worked just fine.
For what it's worth, HBO NOW works fine.
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For what it's worth, HBO NOW works fine.
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I give up with this. I'm returning it. I did a factory reset. Installed only those apps and they all ran. Then I went to change the phone settings and rebooted and they all don't work again. I didn't make any exotic changes in the phone settings. Just the usual of ringtones, notifications, blue light filter, vibration, do not disturb, etc... This is one weird phone.
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I give up with this. I'm returning it. I did a factory reset. Installed only those apps and they all ran. Then I went to change the phone settings and rebooted and they all don't work again. I didn't make any exotic changes in the phone settings. Just the usual of ringtones, notifications, blue light filter, vibration, do not disturb, etc... This is one weird phone.
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That's really weird. I have the same firmware as you too. I downloaded HBO now, even though I don't have HBO and it starts up without crashes. Wish I knew why you're having issues.
I did a little more testing. All the apps work fine on initial install. When it stops working is once the device is rebooted. Once it's rebooted, those apps will never work again no matter if uninstall and reinistall as many times as you want. Only way to get them working is by doing a factory reset.
Well I'll be. I rebooted my phone, and yup, DirecTV NOW just closes. I don't even get a toast message saying it closed or anything. Just acts like it's going to open, then shuts off. This sucks, at least you're not the only one!
Edit: it does the same thing to the Paramount app, another streaming app.
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Well I'll be. I rebooted my phone, and yup, DirecTV NOW just closes. I don't even get a toast message saying it closed or anything. Just acts like it's going to open, then shuts off. This sucks, at least you're not the only one!
Edit: it does the same thing to the Paramount app, another streaming app.
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FWIW VUDU, Netflix, Prime Video still works. The rest don't. Fortunately, I'm still in my return period so if I can't get it worked out it's definitely going back. I'm gonna try chatting with Huawei.
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FWIW VUDU, Netflix, Prime Video still works. The rest don't. Fortunately, I'm still in my return period so if I can't get it worked out it's definitely going back. I'm gonna try chatting with Huawei.
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Let me know if you find anything. I ended up factory resetting, so I pretty much can't reboot to keep these apps usable. This is seriously questioning my purchase.
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Let me know if you find anything. I ended up factory resetting, so I pretty much can't reboot to keep these apps usable. This is seriously questioning my purchase.
Don't hold your breath on this. Huawei doesn't have a very good support reputation. I'm getting the feeling they'll be clueless.
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Let me know if you find anything. I ended up factory resetting, so I pretty much can't reboot to keep these apps usable. This is seriously questioning my purchase.
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Well as I expected they were no help at all other than to say they will forward the issue to engineering. Meanwhile you're stuck with a phone that you can't reboot and/or hope it doesn't reboot on it's own. A shame for such a magnificent device. I got 2 weeks to return it to Best Buy. I'll probably hold out until the very last day to see if they push out an update.
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Well as I expected they were no help at all other than to say they will forward the issue to engineering. Meanwhile you're stuck with a phone that you can't reboot and/or hope it doesn't reboot on it's own. A shame for such a magnificent device. I got 2 weeks to return it to Best Buy. I'll probably hold out until the very last day to see if they push out an update.
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Figures. The last update came around this time last month, so hopefully this week.
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Figures. The last update came around this time last month, so hopefully this week.
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Found a workaround! Tried this three times and it worked all three. Go to Settings>Apps & notifications>Apps>Scroll to Google Play services>Storage>Click Clear Cache>Click Manage Space>Click Clear All Data. This will no factory reset your phone and app apps are now working. Enjoy!
Alright! So you have to do this after every reboot to make the apps work again?
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Alright! So you have to do this after every reboot to make the apps work again?
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Yes.
Tried for the 4th and 5th time and it works!
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Yes.
Tried for the 4th and 5th time and it works!
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Cool! Thanks for looking into this! Still kinda lame you have to do this, but it's better than a factory reset ha.
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Found a workaround! Tried this three times and it worked all three. Go to Settings>Apps & notifications>Apps>Scroll to Google Play services>Storage>Click Clear Cache>Click Manage Space>Click Clear All Data. This will no factory reset your phone and app apps are now working. Enjoy!
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I had to do the same with apps that use maps (uber and the likes of it), only had to do it once, since then it's all working as expected. :good:
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Cool! Thanks for looking into this! Still kinda lame you have to do this, but it's better than a factory reset ha.
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Lame definitely. I just hope Huawei fixes it. I'm pretty much sure this is a bug we're exploiting and once Google patches it, we're done. It must be some kind of security check that these apps don't want running on Huawei because of the US government warning. In theory all apps could so this and what we're left with would be a very expensive brick.

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