Fitbit Ionic: the best of two worlds. - Fitbit Watches

Hi all,
this is the new Fitbit Ionic smartwatch:
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It's released on october 3th 2017 and combines the best of both worlds: smartwatches and fitnesstrackers. The Ionic has Fitbits's own OS, a combination of Pebble and Fitbit, and also has it's own app store.
Here are it's main features:
1. Of course all Fitbit's fitness features are availble, yet the heart rate sensor is very fast and much more accurate than the sensor of the Fitbit Blaze. Built in oxygen saturation sensor which will be activated in the near future.
2. Receive notifications from your smartphone, including SMS, Whatsapp, email and, of course Calls. These you can pick up or end with the Ionic.
3. Includes WiFi for faster download of apps or OS updates.
4. Pay with your Ionic. Visa and Mastercard are already supported.
5. Includes GPS
6. When exercising, for instance biking, the Ionic measures your distance and location, but best of all: it recognizes when you have to stop for a traffic light.
7. Battery lasts al long as 4 days without GPS active. With GPS it lasts for about 1 day.
8. Crystal clear display, even in direct sunlight, and is made of Gorilla glass 3. Display can be adjusted to your own needs. There are several skins available.
9. Contains a weather app.
Use this smartwatch now for 4 days and it's highly recommended. For all information, possibilities and accessories about/for the Ionic, please visit: https://www.fitbit.com/home
If you have any questions about the Ionic, see this thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/sm.../question-answer-thread-fitbit-ionic-t3685301
kindest regards, kuzibri

Anyone gonna code for this etc? New roms or enable apps or 3rd party apps etc? xD

entwicklun said:
Anyone gonna code for this etc? New roms or enable apps or 3rd party apps etc? xD
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To my knowledge there are no roms available. Fitbit has it's own OS. As for 3rd party apps, Hue lights is available for the Ionic. Therefore you need a Hue bridge and Hue light bulbs. Works flawlesly,
kindest regards, kuzibri

If you want a real Smartwatch
Hi all,
despite the introduction of the Fitbit Versa (no GPS) and the Apple watch series 4, IMHO the Fitbit Ionic is still the best and most powerfull smartwatch available at this very moment. Why:
1. It's compatible with Android and iOS
2. The battery still is the best around. Apple watch is approximately 1 to 2 days (when you have luck), while the Ionic lasts at least 6 to 7 days, whilst continously wearing.
3. It's very fast, the screen is very bright and there are a lot of third party apps to install.
Kindest regards, kuzibri

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VIDONN X5: The low cost sport bracelet (40$)

VIDONN X5 SPORT BRACELET
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Product features:
1. The first smart bracelet with OLED,recording sports data daytime and sleeping data in night to guide healthy living.
2. Host comes with a standard USB port, special design to charge through connecting PC and mobile driver.
3. Designed with IP67 for good waterproof performance.
4. Computers and Android dual-mode synchronous data.Host syncs via wireless bluetooth, also PC via USB
5. Silent vibrate mode will wake you up in the quite morning.
6. It's very slight only 20g and ignore its existence after waring.
7. Supports Bluetooth 4.0 technology, computers and Android dual-mode synchronous data.Host syncs via wireless bluetooth, also PC via USB
8. Upgrade conveniently, exciting features continue to be increased.
Android and PC app: http://www.vidonn.com/en/download.html
Official website: http://www.vidonn.com/en/index.html
List of users:
1.- castleman
2.- ....
And... someone also have this tech-toy?
Ready to mod/hack/trick/update the APK?
Regards
I'd love to see something on it, i've been using it for a while and i believe it's pretty good for its cost. Especially the call and alarm vibration are the most important characteristics for me.
Someone already did:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.diogogomes.openvidonn.app&hl=en
I think the band is major, save trying to see the display in direct sunlight. Definitely win for the money. The upgraded official app is much better than the initial one. Too bad my Note 1 doesn't have BLE, looks like it's time for an upgrade. . .
giorgiosimeoni said:
I'd love to see something on it, i've been using it for a while and i believe it's pretty good for its cost. Especially the call and alarm vibration are the most important characteristics for me.
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How do you use the call vibration? It is not working for me just if the Vidonn app is running... (I have Samsung S4)
I'd love to use it as a call or alarm notifier for calls, messages etc cause my phone is on silent 24/7...
giorgiosimeoni said:
I'd love to use it as a call or alarm notifier for calls, messages etc cause my phone is on silent 24/7...
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Try this:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.jpg.android.vidonnotifier
NoNafs said:
Try this:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.jpg.android.vidonnotifier
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This is really useful, i wish it could support call notification ,too
i want it
I'm using a lot and appreciate the vibrate alarm and clock function, for these characteristics would be worth the expense. He is not very accurate for calculation activities, but I believe that no wristband pedometer that only use either (no GPS), since actions like brushing your teeth can be confused with an activity (walking or running). But with the function of analyzing a specific activity, it is more accurate at this point then is another good feature. To end it does not depend on a software as has a LED screen and is still easy charging, since he alone is already a usb.
what is the price
i would like to know the price of this bracelet, i search it on their website but i couldn't find the price

[APP Recommendation] Gravity Screen - On/Off

Hi guys! Here’s Co & Do’s APP Recommendation Channel!
We are all fans of Android and are thrilled about variety of productive, funny and easy-to-use apps, no doubt (this curiosity is our secret of making such a great app like AirDroid, to be honest).
Remember the classic scenes of Professor X reading the mind of others in X-Men? It’s pretty cool. But we know that’s not real. How about apps that can read your mind? That’d be much much cooler! Co & Do’s Channel this week is gonna recommend you such an app that will “read” your mind: Gravity Screen - On/Off by Plexnor.
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Unlike other apps, you’ll be greeted by a row of settings instead of icons when you open this app:
Seemingly complicated? Nope! You’ll find this app quite simple when you continue.
How It Works:
Gravity Screen *On/Off determines whether to turn on or off your phone’s screen by using gravity sensor and proximity sensor of your phone. It is also based on screen orientation and motion detection.
To be more specific, the phone’s screen will be turned on automatically when it detects that you’re holding the phone. Any small movements of the phone will turn on the screen, too. If the phone has been placed onto a table downward or been put into the pocket, the screen will be turned off. See how the magic performs with the following video:
If you leave all settings of this app as default but find it doesn’t work properly on your phone, you may try increase/decrease the angles at which the screen will be turned on/off or modify the sensors’ sensitivity level. Customized settings usually perform better than default ones:
Generally, this app works well on my phone most of the time. But according to the developer, the accuracy of this app varies from one phone to another, which mainly depends on the preciseness and accuracy of your phone’s sensors. It is recommended to do some tests before you start using this app.
One thing that may bother you is the battery. Personally, I don’t experience serious battery drain issue with this app. One tip for saving battery: place your phone face down when you don’t use it.
Feel excited about this app? Does anyone think about installing this app on the phone with a broken power button? I did. I was thrilled when I found this app at first, thinking that I can use my Nexus 4 normally though the power button is broken. But then Dora reminds me, “Hey, so you need to make sure that your phone’s battery will never die.” That’s indeed true. But it doesn’t really matter. Not all of you suffer the same pain as me. Anyway, just give it a shot. And don’t forget to share with those whose power button is broken, may be a lifesaver
Gravity Screen - On/Off is available on Google Play for free. It also provides a pro version which will cost you $1.97.

Looking for a particular watch face

Hi, all. There are so many watch faces out there, but not easy way to hunt for the style and functionality I'm after. Hoping someone here might have a suggestion or two.
First, I am NOT interested in making my own. I don't have the time or patience to create a watch face, and would prefer to just download one that fits the bill. There are so many out there, that surely what I'm after must exist.
I'm looking for a face with the following characteristics:
1. Analog style
2. Always-on capability
3. Phone battery status​
I'm sure this won't be too hard to track down, but as I search, it is super cumbersome to hunt for this, and takes so much time and so many clicks to preview the watch face only to find that it shows the watch battery status not the phone...or that it's digital and not analog... Hoping you guys can give me a few names of watch faces to search for. Thanks!!!!
Try Watchmaker app and you can use thousand and thousand watchfaces with phone battery, weather, calendar events and more....
https://facerepo.com/app/search/results?sortOrder=relevance&query=analog+phone+battery&page=1
dersie said:
Try Watchmaker app and you can use thousand and thousand watchfaces with phone battery, weather, calendar events and more....
https://facerepo.com/app/search/results?sortOrder=relevance&query=analog+phone+battery&page=1
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That's exactly the problem! That app produces the "needle in a haystack" problem for me. Do you know of any specific watch faces in that app that would suit my needs? Otherwise, it will still require hours of searching before I can find a few watch faces that fit my three simple criteria...
kjaslow said:
That's exactly the problem! That app produces the "needle in a haystack" problem for me. Do you know of any specific watch faces in that app that would suit my needs? Otherwise, it will still require hours of searching before I can find a few watch faces that fit my three simple criteria...
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On the link there are faces that suit your need.
1. Analog style
2. Always-on capability
3. Phone battery status
Example : this :
https://facerepo.com/app/faces/details/mh-analog-10v2-15aeb8ac254
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But also many others.... so if you want ONE this is ONE
I use often this one on my Gear S3 (picture in always ON mode)
https://facerepo.com/app/faces/details/shark-challenger-watch-15f35dc9926
Thanks. That was very helpful. Also, Watchmaker has a search filter that I've been hunting for! It allows me to select the attributes I care about such as round display, phone battery, and analog face and get a long list of watch faces that fit the bill. Once I had a good starting point, I could then tweak the one I selected with some custom functionality. I'm still wary of how much this app tries to reach into my wallet! Even after buying the premium license and the Samsung companion app, I am still presented with offers to buy more! I'd rather just pay a lump sum at the beginning and get all access, rather than having to constantly check whether my premium license covers a particular watch face or not. But I'm very satisfied with the face I found...very similar to the one you listed up above. Thanks!
WatchMaker premium is for use infinite faces with the app, otherwise you can not use more than few faces. After, every one can make a particular face and ask some money to distribute, not related with the master app
It is not the developper of the WatchMaker app wich develop all the faces for this app, so every one can offer or not his work.

Question and Answer Thread for the Fitbit Versa 2

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Click link here: https://www.fitbit.com/shop/versa
Please feel free to share issues, questions and offer help​
Hi there! My wife bought Versa 2 and paired with Huawei P30 Lite, according to Fitbit phone is supported.
It's working..... until is not. Sometimes seems not to sync. And not sure why.
I changed Fitbit app battery configuration several times, when doing watch is working perfectly, but time after time, watch just doesn't received any notificacion.
- Is there any way watch to advise user sync is not working?
I.e. I have an Amazfit Bip 1st gen and there is an icon for missing bluetooth (it depends of the watchface sure).
- Same from phone side, is there any way for APP to be always alive?
Again, Amazfit App has an option to be always in notificacion zone, to avoid being closed by OS.
Do someone has any app to look out for bluetooth connection? I want to be sure if bluetooth is the problem (maybe no). Other possibility is Huawei battery behavior, maybe close app even if I try not to do it.
To see if it works correctly I look at the weather app and see the update time, if it is more than 1 hours sync stopped and need force close phone app. Of course you need to exclude the Fitbit phone app from battery phone optimization
Nice. Also just "block" Fitbit app to not to be closed. Just slide to do it.
Seems to do the work.
danibus said:
Hi there! My wife bought Versa 2 and paired with Huawei P30 Lite, according to Fitbit phone is supported.
It's working..... until is not. Sometimes seems not to sync. And not sure why.
I changed Fitbit app battery configuration several times, when doing watch is working perfectly, but time after time, watch just doesn't received any notificacion.
- Is there any way watch to advise user sync is not working?
I.e. I have an Amazfit Bip 1st gen and there is an icon for missing bluetooth (it depends of the watchface sure).
- Same from phone side, is there any way for APP to be always alive?
Again, Amazfit App has an option to be always in notificacion zone, to avoid being closed by OS.
Do someone has any app to look out for bluetooth connection? I want to be sure if bluetooth is the problem (maybe no). Other possibility is Huawei battery behavior, maybe close app even if I try not to do it.
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Hi, sorry for late response, but have been extremely busy lately with other things. Problems between Huawei and Fitbit are very well know, supported or not. You can try this fix: Sync Fix for Fitbit and Huawei/Honor phones - Apps op Google Play . Kind regards, kuzibri
Hi,
I have one Versa 2 but i cant pair it with samsung galaxy S7 or S9.
Any ideia how to solve this ?
Tks

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Thank you! I'm using it now, it's working great!
Hi:
It's not available for my GW4, can you post the APK to sideload it?
Hi great watchface, but i can only directly Install it on my GW4 with no configuration possibilites... On my Pixel 7 Pro i get the Info that this app is not compatible with my devices
Can you please also provider it for GW4 and Pixel Phone. Thx
Thank you!!!, It's already available....amazing watch face!!
Thx a lot. It is also working for me now. But If i add the Pulse or Others health indicators it only Shows the Icon (e.g. the Heart) instead of the Pulse. But i gave the permission :-(
It is still not available in Poland
In the play application it does not work ... but through the browser it works
Thanks for the watch face. It's very nice! I have a Samsung Watch 5 (non-pro) and I only see the heart icon, it does not show the frequency itself. Where can I find this "cardiogram" complication? I can't see the screenshot you referred to.
Do you think this watch face will have strong impact on battery life?
Thanks!
Thanks for replying. I will monitor the battery life now that I am using your watchface.
I believe this "cardiogram" is a separate application that needs to be installed. It's not the same as the built-in heart rate app that comes with the watch.
Am I to dumb to find it or how to change the general style (as you said there are multiple watchface styles included)?
(I guess I'm on latest version, installed yesterday and now update showing. I'm from germany)
Strange, I don't have these options. Neither ok watch nor in galaxy wearable app.
This it how it looks for me:
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Ah, thanks, there it is
Looks great, thanks a lot
Thanks for the update!
Unfortunately, the heart rate number after choosing the native heart rate is not displayed in real time. I am obligated to tap on it to get a current measurement. It's not working as the heart rate complication on Samsung watch faces that updates the frequency in real-time.
Your theme for smart watch should be in the top!
How to enable seconds in concentric native?
Hello! This is amazing! Since I am quite sad that the original doesn't have the AOD fix.
By any chance, will you add a feature supporting multiple copies of concentric native to the favorite? I am using Bixby routine, and I want to swap to face 1 with a set of complications I use during work and face 2 for commute/exercise.
I know you blow up the font a bit but also by any chance would you also release the font size same as google?
Google's pill shape circle at the mins and second is slightly slimer.
Anyway great job!
I use this as my daily! I love this watch face and haven't found one single thing wrong with it. Your work is outstanding and I want to say thank you!
my favourite watch face for watch 5 pro. took me a long time to find it after I lost it (had to change watches) so maybe make sure it is searchable in PLay as Analog Native? Great work

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