AsteroidOS/asteroid

[Feature Request] China G28 Smatwatch using AsteroidOS

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zz64 commented

Hi,
I bought this watch because is using AsteroidOS, but i can't sync with AsteroidSync (from F-Droid).
I ask myself the question if this watch is looked, or something like that ? (GPL violation)

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This product works best with AsteroidOS. Installing other operating systems may not work or may affect the functionality of the device.

Any solution to get working with AsteroidSync or another opensource app ?

Thanks.

beroset commented

Unfortunately, I think the seller has misrepresented the watch. The picture shown is definitely not a picture of any current AsteroidOS screen, and it is likely that it's actually running some proprietary closed-source operating system instead. If that's the case, unfortunately, we won't be able to help you with it. I'd recommend returning that watch and getting your money back.

zz64 commented

The picture shown is definitely not a picture of any current AsteroidOS screen

different "gui" in modified AsteroidOS core ?

Is there a possibility to query the kernel using a serial command via Bluetooth ?

eLtMosen commented

Hello and welcome here! Sorry, but you fell for rather hard to discover false advertising. There are multiple sellers on ebay and aliexpress that add "Operating system: AsteroidOS" to their article description. That is likely to suggest good (community) support of the watch while it has non. The manufacturers seemingly try to offload user support to open source enthusiasts. But its not even that .
All those watches run a proprietary OS nobody but the manufacturer has control over. The hardware is usually a frugal and cheap micro controller that is not capable of running a linux kernel. It must just be misusing our name for initial sales confidence.
I would also recommend to return the watch on basis of deceptive advertising. and maybe complain at the platform that hosted the seller.
I personally did complain at ebay and ali express. But got no satisfactory answer since i did not buy any of those watches. Maybe you as an actual buyer are better heard.