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Can you improve an app? And would you like a Pebble smartwatch?

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      Moem
      last edited by 5 Jun 2021, 15:05

      Okay, I'm an official idiot! It turns out that the option to disconnect a Pebble, and connect to another one, appears as soon as you have more than one Pebble connected through Bluetooth!

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      This is solved. No Pebble for you! Muhahaha!

      Is currently using an Op5t
      Also owns an Op1, a BQ E4.5 and an Xperia X, as well as a BQ tablet and a Pinetab2. Please, someone... make it stop.

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        ashleycrue @Moem
        last edited by ashleycrue 6 May 2021, 15:25 5 Jun 2021, 15:23

        @moem at one point I was able to have 2 watches registered but unfortuantely i can't remember how.

        With dismissing notifications, if you press the right middle button the first option is dismiss which should dissmiss the notification on the phone as well as the watch, this has never worked. You are correct in saying that pressing the back button dimisses notifications but this is on the watch only.

        Currently using Oneplus 3t

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          Moem @ashleycrue
          last edited by Moem 6 May 2021, 16:02 5 Jun 2021, 15:52

          @ashleycrue said in Can you improve an app? And would you like a Pebble smartwatch?:

          at one point I was able to have 2 watches registered but unfortuantely i can't remember how.

          Don't worry about it. I found it. It was right there all this time, I feel right silly now!

          if you press the right middle button the first option is dismiss which should dissmiss the notification on the phone as well as the watch, this has never worked.

          Ah, very clear now, thank you elaborating!

          Is currently using an Op5t
          Also owns an Op1, a BQ E4.5 and an Xperia X, as well as a BQ tablet and a Pinetab2. Please, someone... make it stop.

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            mark1250 @Moem
            last edited by 5 Jun 2021, 22:05

            @moem This is off topic from improving the app., but here goes.

            Do you have a recommendation on which Pebble model to purchase? I'm considering ordering one off Ebay. I see 1 seller with refurbished Pebble Steel watches for $45 + shipping. That's within my budget, but it's a 6 year old watch. What are your thoughts?

            Thanks.

            Mark

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              Moem @mark1250
              last edited by 5 Jun 2021, 22:26

              @mark1250 said in Can you improve an app? And would you like a Pebble smartwatch?:

              Do you have a recommendation on which Pebble model to purchase?

              Personally I love the Steel. I'll give you some pros and cons:

              Pro:

              • It's sturdy (glass screen does not scratch easily)
              • It's the easiest Pebble to repair (it is screwed shut not glued)
              • It has a one of a kind look (I love it!)
              • It doesn't even look much like a smart watch
              • It can be charged while you are wearing it
              • It has very decent battery life (a week or more)
              • It's always on, and easy to read in the sun (a general Pebble pro, but still)

              Con:

              • It's black and white
              • It does not have a mic

              I also have a Time Steel. This one:

              Pro:

              • has a colour screen
              • has even longer battery life than the Steel
              • has a mic (not that I have used that feature yet)
              • can take any 22mm watch band
              • is just as easy to read in bright light as the Steel

              Con:

              • does not have the same retro appeal as the Steel

              As you can see, most of this is based on personal preference. I own only Pebbles in a metal case, but some people like the lighter plastic versions. Do keep in mind that the first generation plastic Pebbles scratch easily.

              I'm considering ordering one off Ebay. I see 1 seller with refurbished Pebble Steel watches for $45 + shipping. That's within my budget, but it's a 6 year old watch. What are your thoughts?

              You're saying '6 years old' as if that's old! It really isn't. The battery is replaceable and that's the part that can go bad.
              $45 is a fair price if you don't want to tinker and like the idea of an already refurbished watch.
              You're getting a lot of bang for your buck. That's part of the charm of slightly outdated tech.

              Do keep in mind that the ability to load watchfaces and apps depends on the good folks at the Rebble Alliance. But they have said again and again that they do not intend to give up anytime soon.

              If you can afford it fairly easily, and would prefer not to buy a fixer-upper or wait for a cheaper options (that might or might not be a good deal), then I think the one you saw may very well be a good option.

              Yes, your question was slightly off topic, but as you can probably tell, I don't mind. 😌

              Is currently using an Op5t
              Also owns an Op1, a BQ E4.5 and an Xperia X, as well as a BQ tablet and a Pinetab2. Please, someone... make it stop.

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                mark1250 @Moem
                last edited by 5 Jun 2021, 22:37

                @moem Thanks. I'll be doing some reading at Rebble.io and then visiting Ebay.

                Mark

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                  Moem
                  last edited by 9 Jun 2023, 13:42

                  The prize has been claimed and shipped! A Pebble Steel in good shape is currently winging its way through the international mail system and heading for @TheVancedGamer who is bringing RockWork to Focal. :dove: ⌚

                  (I like to imagine the watch flying though the air, using its wristband as wings and flapping as hard as it can.)

                  Is currently using an Op5t
                  Also owns an Op1, a BQ E4.5 and an Xperia X, as well as a BQ tablet and a Pinetab2. Please, someone... make it stop.

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                    PhoenixLandPirat @Moem
                    last edited by 10 Jun 2023, 16:38

                    I'm happy to help test the Focal version when there's a click of it, if you wish!

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                      Moem @PhoenixLandPirat
                      last edited by 10 Jun 2023, 18:05

                      @PhoenixLandPirat said in Can you improve an app? And would you like a Pebble smartwatch?:

                      I'm happy to help test the Focal version when there's a click of it

                      That's hard for now because the Pebble doesn't yet stay connected to bluetooth on Focal. But this should be solvable once @TheVancedGamer gets his Pebble and can debug. As you see it's not just a prize for him, it's a prize for all of us. 😁

                      Is currently using an Op5t
                      Also owns an Op1, a BQ E4.5 and an Xperia X, as well as a BQ tablet and a Pinetab2. Please, someone... make it stop.

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                        PhoenixLandPirat @Moem
                        last edited by 10 Jun 2023, 18:53

                        @Moem said in Can you improve an app? And would you like a Pebble smartwatch?:

                        @PhoenixLandPirat said in Can you improve an app? And would you like a Pebble smartwatch?:

                        I'm happy to help test the Focal version when there's a click of it

                        That's hard for now because the Pebble doesn't yet stay connected to bluetooth on Focal. But this should be solvable once @TheVancedGamer gets his Pebble and can debug. As you see it's not just a prize for him, it's a prize for all of us. 😁

                        Maybe so, however, even just having the app work so I can change from the default theme that it likes to after being disconnected for so long, would be nice, can't wait to see it working nicely, with notifications, and song skipping etc!

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                          Moem @PhoenixLandPirat
                          last edited by 10 Jun 2023, 19:11

                          @PhoenixLandPirat said in Can you improve an app? And would you like a Pebble smartwatch?:

                          even just having the app work so I can change from the default theme that it likes to after being disconnected for so long, would be nice

                          You can't do that yet because the Pebble won't properly connect to the phone yet. It won't stay connected for long enough to use RockWork at all.

                          Is currently using an Op5t
                          Also owns an Op1, a BQ E4.5 and an Xperia X, as well as a BQ tablet and a Pinetab2. Please, someone... make it stop.

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                            PhoenixLandPirat @Moem
                            last edited by 10 Jun 2023, 19:22

                            @Moem said in Can you improve an app? And would you like a Pebble smartwatch?:

                            @PhoenixLandPirat said in Can you improve an app? And would you like a Pebble smartwatch?:

                            even just having the app work so I can change from the default theme that it likes to after being disconnected for so long, would be nice

                            You can't do that yet because the Pebble won't properly connect to the phone yet. It won't stay connected for long enough to use RockWork at all.

                            Oh that is a speedy disconnect.

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                              TheVancedGamer @PhoenixLandPirat
                              last edited by 7 Sept 2023, 16:15

                              @PhoenixLandPirat I feel like i'm a bit late now, but indeed there is now a click to test!
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                              Now I can dump that Android and use my FP4 with my Pebble 😄

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                                gwengui @TheVancedGamer
                                last edited by 15 Nov 2023, 21:03

                                Hi @TheVancedGamer ,

                                Many thanks for your efforts !!!!

                                Do you know when your work could be merged in an OTA ? I really want my four (yes, four..) Pebble Time Steel back !

                                Nexus 5 as daily driver (used as desktop) / BQ E4.5 for work / BQ M10 HD for home

                                Nexus 5 + Nexus 7 for my old mum / OnePlus One for my brother

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                                  Moem @gwengui
                                  last edited by 15 Nov 2023, 21:38

                                  @gwengui said in Can you improve an app? And would you like a Pebble smartwatch?:

                                  I really want my four (yes, four..) Pebble Time Steel back !

                                  Not sure what you are waiting for... I'm using my Pebbles with the new Rockwork every day!

                                  Is currently using an Op5t
                                  Also owns an Op1, a BQ E4.5 and an Xperia X, as well as a BQ tablet and a Pinetab2. Please, someone... make it stop.

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                                    gwengui @Moem
                                    last edited by 15 Nov 2023, 21:58

                                    @Moem
                                    I want to be able ton connect my Pebbles again with Focal. I have used them for years with Xenial and switched to Focal last week. It is now impossible to have the bluetooth connexion stable enough to launch RockWork as you described in june.

                                    I thought that @TheVancedGamer had found a solution but it seems that I have read too fast.

                                    Nexus 5 as daily driver (used as desktop) / BQ E4.5 for work / BQ M10 HD for home

                                    Nexus 5 + Nexus 7 for my old mum / OnePlus One for my brother

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                                      Moem @gwengui
                                      last edited by 15 Nov 2023, 22:54

                                      @gwengui said in Can you improve an app? And would you like a Pebble smartwatch?:

                                      I want to be able ton connect my Pebbles again with Focal.

                                      That's exactly what I'm doing, so clearly it's possible! Where are you getting stuck?

                                      Is currently using an Op5t
                                      Also owns an Op1, a BQ E4.5 and an Xperia X, as well as a BQ tablet and a Pinetab2. Please, someone... make it stop.

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                                        TheVancedGamer @gwengui
                                        last edited by TheVancedGamer 16 Nov 2023, 12:43

                                        @gwengui are you using rockwork from OpenStore on focal? I'm using it daily now and I have no issues with it.
                                        Do keep in mind that the rockwork daemon actually connects to the watch, not the bluetooth stack. So you will have to launch rockwork first for the watch to be able to connect.

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                                          gwengui @TheVancedGamer
                                          last edited by 16 Nov 2023, 18:57

                                          @TheVancedGamer said in Can you improve an app? And would you like a Pebble smartwatch?:

                                          Do keep in mind that the rockwork daemon actually connects to the watch, not the bluetooth stack. So you will have to launch rockwork first for the watch to be able to connect.

                                          IT WORKS !!!!!!!!! 👍

                                          Thank you !

                                          Nexus 5 as daily driver (used as desktop) / BQ E4.5 for work / BQ M10 HD for home

                                          Nexus 5 + Nexus 7 for my old mum / OnePlus One for my brother

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