The watch contains apps for monitoring athletic activity using a builtin accelerometer to measure strides and gps to measure dist. This software download is currently available as version 2. It will even build a playlist of songs it thinks you perform best to. These are the guidelines to install cwm recovery on motoactv smartwach using adb and a windows computer. Getting root access on your motoactv lets you do many things such as the ability to remove stock apps, flash a custom rom, remove boot animation and more. Apr 30, 2020 motocast is a utility designed so that motorola mobile phone users can have access to media on their home pcs directly from their mobile device, by using the motocast app. Mar 31, 2012 motorola is now rolling out a new software updates v6. To install the latest software, just connect your motoactv device to your pc or mac cable included and youll be prompted to download and install.
Secure access to the media saved on their personal computers is enabled without the need for pictures or music files to be first uploaded to the cloud. The motoactv is a small android device that does gps tracking of workouts like runs and bike rides. This item motorola motoactv 8gb gps sports watch and mp3 player with wrist strap discontinued by manufacturer motorola motoactv 16gb gps sports watch and mp3 player discontinued by manufacturer garmin 0100168903 forerunner 35, easytouse gps running watch, white. Once it downloads on your computer, click the small triangle on the right side of the file and choose the show in folder option. And were proud to announce a new software upgrade for motoactv featuring important enhancements like longer battery life with status bar to help make your workout even more rewarding. Protects personal photos and videos as they are transmitted over the network. Manage all the moto experiences that your phone supports through the preinstalled moto app.
By taking some steps, starting from the app tray on the mobile device. Android smartphone to motoactv for notifications download the motoactv application to the smartphone. The motoactv f100 android watch gets clockworkmod recovery 5. Were always finding new ways to improve our performancejust like you. For mac, open the motocast drive on your desktop install motocast.
Page 8 motoactv device for detailed tracking, motivating music and realtime feedback. I had tried everything from motoactv factory reset to wet the. Compatibility may vary, but generally runs on a microsoft windows 10, windows 8 or windows 7 desktop and laptop pc. Apr 12, 2016 download the cwm custom recovery for the motoactv from the dropbox link here. Hey, not sure if anyone uses this thing anymore, but is anyone still able to upload workouts to the website. Weather plugin to keep receiving weather updates on your motoactv device, install the latest weather plugin after updating your motoactv app. Motorola announces motoactv and droid razr techspot. Mar 20, 2012 the motoactv harnesses the power of android along with gps, pedometer, wifi, and bluetooth to measure your workouts. Nov 09, 2011 after that, youll be almost ready to start using it. An uberfitness tool powered by android, the motorola motoactv tracks workout performance using gps, motion, and other compatible sensors. I had to reset my motoactv and reinstall motocast on another computer.
Motorola motoactv wont connect to computer apr 3, 2012. Jul 03, 2012 latest motorola motoactv update to version 7. Dualmode touchscreen display for indoor and outdoor readability. While youll be able to record activities and use the watch day to day, in order to upload it to the site youll need to install the desktop software, which will create a pairing between the motoactv web service, and your motoactv watch. Our latest software upgrade for motoactv features workoutbuilding features like redesigned, easiertouse screens, great new choices for workout plans, and the option to add facebook and twitter feeds to your.
It can currently download tcx files suitable for importing into another service like runkeeper from the motoactv portal. Some features and capabilities may vary across devices and android versions. The base software version is absolutely useless and you will not be able to use 10% of the functionality of the watch without the software. Stay on the right path by downloading maps for your area and synchronizing them with your motoactv device. Users eager to grab the latest motoactv software need only connect the device to a pc or mac and wait for a download prompt. Motoactv utilizes motocast usb to create a motocast id required for motoactv. Its battery life on marathon mode actually lasted as i finished a marathon. You wont be able to upload music to the watch, set different types of exercise routines etc. And were proud to announce a new software upgrade for motoactv featuring important enhancements like longer battery life. If it doesnt, look for the motorola icon within my computer and doubleclick it to launch the installer. Get facebook and twitter posts directly on your motoactv.
The watch contains apps for monitoring athletic activity using a builtin accelerometer to measure strides and gps to. Click on the name of a map that you would like to have available on your motoactv. Motoactv watches and watch brands are all that we talk. If you want to purchase a new watch then this is the perfect site for you. On macs, your device will connect as a usb drive and present you with an installer. How to root the motoactv motorola launched the motoactv an android.
The bluetooth pairing with a phone is a gimmick cool, but awkward and certainly not worth buying for that purpose alone. This item motorola motoactv 16gb gps sports watch and mp3 player discontinued by manufacturer motorola motoactv 8gb gps sports watch and mp3 player with wrist strap discontinued by manufacturer garmin forerunner 35. The most popular versions among the program users are 2. Management it asset management database management network monitoring help desk issue tracking devops compliance remote desktop remote support. After much searching on the internet i found and downloaded a version 2. Motorola motoactv 8gb gps sports watch and mp3 player with wrist.
Were always finding ways to perform betterjust like you. Secondly, the needs of users are growing, requirements are increasing and the needs are changing for motoactv software. See the report or download other versions of motocast. The motoactv harnesses the power of android along with gps, pedometer, wifi, and bluetooth to measure your workouts. Click on the small triangle that is on the right side of the file sitting above your taskbar. Motoactv utilizes motocast usb software to create a motocast id required for. If you want to set up wifi later, you can find it in the motocast usb menu. Motocast is a utility designed so that motorola mobile phone users can have access to media on their home pcs directly from their mobile device, by using the motocast app. I recently had to refresh the software on my motoactv since i had a restarting problem and needed to do a device reset. The tcx file will be automatically created every time a workout ends and will be named with the unique id of the workout. This free program was originally developed by motorola mobility, inc. Rightclick the mouse on the file and choose to extract here from the menu. Motoactv styled motoactv was a smartwatch sold by motorola mobility which contains a number of hardware features and software applications tailored to fitness training.
To copy music and podcasts from your computer to your motoactv device, click next to begin using motocast usb. If you use motoactv, youll be happy to know than an update to version 7. Oh yes, its a hightech and wearable music player, too. Motocast has been tested for viruses, please refer to the tests on the virus tests page.
Rom updated 0827 cleardroid for motoactv version 1. It will extract everything it needs, and when its done, itll clean it all up. Motorola motoactv 8gb fitness tracker and music player duration. Rightclick on the cwm file and choose to extract here. Does anyone know where i can get the most up to date motocast software version 3. Drag or copy the file over to the desktop of the computer. Download the free motoactv app and get texts and calls delivered right from. It is now a valuable resource for people who want to make the most of their mobile devices, from customizing the look and feel to adding new functionality. Motorola has removed the site that allowed you to download the sfotware that allows you to update watch.
To set up wifi on your motoactv now, choose a network from the list. Motorola is now rolling out a new software updates v6. For more information about the updates, just hit the source link below. View 1 replies view related motorola motoactv cant connect with a garmin hrm aug 3, 2012. Moto actv, the very own worlds first android watch too gets the root treatment. Use that to update your actv to the latest software version available. I installed it on my windows 7 64bit laptop and its been working fine. To publish open source code used in developing software for motoactv, the musicfitness device. Apr 12, 2016 how to root motoactv download the rooting toolkit for the motoactv from here. I just received a 16gb motoactv and the motocast software that is installed during setup is version 1.
Battery life for long runsrides, no 3rdparty web support like runkeeper, expensive. Access your favorite features and apps quickly and intuitively with moto experiences. The idea is slowly gaining traction, with sonys smartwatch and the motorola motoactv being the more popular devices. Feb 02, 2012 the motoactv f100 android watch gets clockworkmod recovery 5.
Last year i was also searching for an updated version of motocast. Of course there was a problem with this since i could not figure out a way to put the most recent motoactv software version 1. Now you may ask on what can you do with the rooted android watch, one thing which you can benefit from rooting is that rooting opens up the android market place which we will see in the next article but before that we will check out on how to root the moto actv. Motorola motoactv 8gb gps sports watch and mp3 player. Theres an entirely new world with lots of possibilities to customize an android device once its been rooted. This download is licensed as freeware for the windows 32bit and 64bit operating system on a laptop or desktop pc from media servers without restrictions. Motorolas motoactv smartwatch, which the manufacturer bills as the worlds first gps fitness tracker with smart mp3 player, all in one, began receiving a. When i try to update the motoactv it says i need to update motocast first but motocast will not update and the website referenced in the manual. To install the latest software, just connect your motoactv device to your pc or mac cable included and youll be prompted to.
I havent been able to since november, but thought it might have been a huge workout forgot to stop it that had to makes it way off the device. Download the latest root tool from the cleardroid website. Thanks to root tool, rooting your motoactv is now as easy as clicking a button in an app and. Jul 25, 20 in the market for amazons 2nd generation 8gb 7inch kindle fire. Our latest software upgrade for motoactv features workoutbuilding features like redesigned, easiertouse screens, great new choices for workout plans, and the option to add facebook and twitter feeds to your motoactv. Motoactv utilizes motocast usb software to create a motocast id required for motoactv. Likewise, as a music playing smart watch, the motoactv is underwhelming. The maps file will begin downloading immediately via your browser. To install the latest software, just connect your motoactv device to your pc or mac cable included and youll be prompted to download and. Motoactv s touchscreen display is totally clear, indoors or out and it switches for you so you can stay focused on training, not lighting.
Instal facebook and twitter plugins to get wall posts and tweets directly on your motoactv. Software upgrade schedule drivers update and rescue tool repair. How to install cwm recovery on motoactv guide dottech. The way i understand it, the device is supposed to connect to the computer like a usb mass storage device and then autorun the motocast software, however there appears to be absolutely no support online for what happens if the device doesnt show up on the computer as a usb mass storage device. Install clockworkmod recovery on motoactv android watch. A software upgrade is available for your motoactv device featuring enhancements to help make your workout even more rewarding. Mar 16, 2012 an uberfitness tool powered by android, the motorola motoactv tracks workout performance using gps, motion, and other compatible sensors. Jun 01, 2012 users eager to grab the latest motoactv software need only connect the device to a pc or mac and wait for a download prompt.
Double check that your motoactv is charged to 100% battery. How to root motoactv download the rooting toolkit for the motoactv from here. Make no mistake, the motoactv is for the enthusiast runner who is looking for gps and music in the same small device. Okay so i am trying to be proactive and manually had the latest stable one to download, version 1. Install the adb drivers on your computer just to make sure your adb commands work. Install clockworkmod recovery on motoactv android watch how to.