How to Update The Firmware of SmartWatch U8

Recently, we presented the most economical Smartwatch in the market, the Smartwatch u8, but we weren’t explained about how to update the software, that is essential. You should do this before updating the firmware of Smartwatch U8 :

• It is recommended to disable the antivirus software to run all of the tools that needed to flash the smart watch correctly.
• It is recommended to upgrade the firmware to Windows 7.

 

Step by step :

1. Download the FlashTool, drivers and the firmware (password : geekbuying.com)(thanks for the uploader). If unsuccessful, other download link at the bottom of the article.
2. Flashtool is used to flash the SmartWatch u8 and the other devices. The file also has everything else that needed to update the clock, including the latest firmware.
3. Install the drivers. If you do it on Windows 7, you could install the driver directly. It has been provided in the downloaded files (Driver_Windows_7-Vista / InstallDriver.exe or 64-bit). If you use Windows XP or Windows 2000, the driver has to be manually installed, you can follow the steps here :
4. Connect the SmartWatch u8 via the USB cable to your computer.
5. Once the Windows starts detecting the device, we could indicate what driver should be installed; go inside the folder, then click the folder (Driver_W2000_XP).
6. Once the installation finished, please unplug the clock on your computer. To verify that the drivers have been properly installed, just see if the computer recognizes your.
7. In the downloaded file there are three firmwares, the FN1_V004 version, and FN1-2.V008 FN1-1.V008 version are available. You can install it if you want, but the latest firmware is the FN1-2.V008. Once you executed the Flashtool, you should check in the Download Agent MTK_AllInOne_DA.bin whether it is loaded, otherwise you should look for the file in the FlashTool folder by clicking on the “Donwload Agent” button. Scatter File In the line that we already introduce the configuration file, the firmware that you want to install, clicking on the “Scatter / Config File” button. In our case, M28_Firmware_FN1-2.V008 / OVIPHONE60M_11B_BB.cfg. Once we load the configuration file will be added in the middle part of flashtool the other four files firmware.
8. You can begin flashing your SmartWatch U8, check the SmartWatch ( it should be off ), and connect the computer using the USB cable. Then click on the Download button, and if the PC recognizes it, the intelligent clock will begin to flash your device. During the process, do not touch anything on the clock, or close the FlashTool, or disconnect the USB.

Once the flashing process is finished, FlashTool will display a message and we can disconnect the USB. Watch and enjoy yuor new firmware.

Another firmware download link:

 

https://www.mediafire.com/?8x7ht9jpy3fyfxz,

https://mega.co.nz/#!HlQVgCLD!y3kQYrl7zyA8EVe1xl-Fr9zBO78KaQqZ8y_gQNdelgk,

http://www.mediafire.com/download/0by7xe5x2lweyyg/smartwatch-u8-actualizado.zip

Caution: Please do not update firmware unless you know what you are doing. Firmware updates may occasionally have bad results. The firmware update process is done entirely at your own risk. Before attempting to update the firmware, back up your data.

Thanks for the uploader.