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There is lack of english guide available. I hope I can help the not Mandarin education ticwatch/ ticwear fan to benefit from my sharing. Here you DONT NEED to: Paste files into Window system  Run Command prompt Write ADB coding Install and access FTP Covert Ticwatch to developer mode Ticwatch (http://ticwear.com) Considering i only want the notification on the go and nice watch faces, I have chosen Ticwatch 1st gen (without Apple MFI) = RM800+ include shipment to Malaysia. Winning points: Below RM1,000 which fits the product nature -- a gadget that likely only have 1 year lifespan. Come with metal band Compatible with iOS & Android Android 5 OS overlay with Ticwear OS 3.4 overlay Why this guide has a value? User experience on Android and iOS is very different iOS - limited watch faces & complicated to install new watch faces ( not working most of the time ); App almost non-existence Android - installing new watch faces & app i...

Quick Smart watch comparative reasons below: Classic Pebble - My favourite meet the purpose watch - reading notification is a breeze. What makes me turn it down? I have 2 classic pebble watches. Both e-ink screen spoiled within 6 months duration. Random scratch line which renders the watch not usable.  The shift from pebble app to pebble time app sometime early 2016 really screwed up everything. Every time the app forces me to update and it always ended up a factory reset of the watch and phone setting.  Best part, pebble classic enjoy no new features. Apple watch It came into my radar... then off away from my list. The watch OS has high requirement on iOS. Watch OS 2 requires iOS9 and above.  Must charge with Apple exclusive charger cost around RM175. I am on iPhone 6 Plus iOS 8.4. I am not going to upgrade -- in the past, Three iPhone i have upgraded, battery life & phone speed screwed up. And, its not compatible with Android.  It means if any...

I am a bit sad when I know that I cannot login to YouTube on MiTV2. I will missed all my playlist etc.  You will get a message as such when you try to login: This will happen when you are using all the Chinese modified Android version's TV boxes or even TV.  There is a way to install Google Play Store.  If not wrong, it requires rooting of the Android device.  Thus, I am a bit reluctant to do so. BUT, thanks for google's effort in app development. There is a simple way to work around using Miracast & Pairing the connected TV. Steps: Of course, side load YouTube Google TV apk onto your SmartTV first. On TV, open YouTube -- click menu button on the TV remote OR go to the option menu on bottom left of TV screen Choose the "Pair with mobile device" option - You will see a special CODE displayed on TV On the smartphone, open the Youtube App.  For Android, click on top right button for setting.  For iOS, Setting is in the menu in top ...

Earlier on, I stated Plex doest not work on Android TV. I was wrong, I missed out a simple step. Simple enough where most Plex TV users did not post a guide on this. Thus, I decide to document it here. In short, the latest plex app support TV mode in the setting. Steps: Get the latest Plex apk file. If you are PlexPass subscribers, you can download the latest version straight from the forum Install the app.  You can find the guide HERE  if you are using Andoird phone to install to your TV Open the app.  It is now still in Mobile mode as picture below. Click the top right button (3 dots) Click Setting (as highlighted) Go to GENERAL  Go to Application Layout Choose TV Mode That's all folks

Apps inside MiTV app store are very limited. Sideload of apps is possible. However, caution that MiTV 2 does not enable mouse pointer installation. Thus, apps require a mouse pointer to operate are less optimal even you are able to install. Preparation: Get an Micro SD card, Enable save all apps to SD card in setting Get ready an Android smartphone OR tablet Connect both TV and smartphon/ tablet on same WiFi Network Note: Most video apps from China restrict for China usage only.  A VPN or DNS routing is required to access these content General Sideload Steps:  MiTV Go to App Store Go to Right most page & Choose installing via smart devices Android Smartphone/ Tablet - get APK file Open browser Go to the dedicated website to download your wanted APK file Android Smartphone/ Tablet - install APK file Open new tab, enter the IP address shows on MiTV Tap choose file - open Explorer - choose Phone memory - choose Download folder (This is the down...