
When enabled, if your watch detects you’re not wearing it (or it loses the connection to your phone) for a period of time, then your specified swipe pattern will be required to unlock it.įlashing zips is old hat to many developers here on the XDA Forums, but Wear throws in one or two kinks that we will get to in a moment.
Lock your watch’s screen: Want to lock your watch’s screen when you’re not wearing it? Turn on the new “Screen lock” feature from your watch’s settings. Change your font size: Want to see more text on your watch screen? Or less? You can now adjust the font size from your watch’s settings. FOXFI ANDROID 5.1.1 ANDROID
Switching watches made easier: The Android Wear companion app now lets you pair your phone with more than one watch at a time – ideal for swapping watches to match your style. Heads-up notifications: Incoming notifications like text messages will now appear on-screen even when you’re looking at something else on your watch, like directions or fitness stats, so you won’t miss anything important. Give it a try by selecting “Draw emoji” whenever you’re replying to a message! The watch will recognize the emoji you drew and send it via whichever messaging app you’re using. Draw emojis: In response to texts, instant messages, or emails, you can now send emojis to your contacts by drawing them on your watch screen. Android Wear also now responds to specific navigation gestures so you can scroll between cards with a simple flick of the wrist. New launcher & Wrist gestures: Now you can access your apps and contacts by simply swiping left from the watch face.
Perfect for running, navigating, or grocery shopping! Now we’re expanding this option to apps, so they can stay visible as long as you need them, instead of disappearing when you drop your arm.
Always-on screen, always-on apps: Most Android Wear watches include an always-on screen-no tapping, twisting or shaking required to see what time it is.