I think the concern is whether the Launcher downloads directly here from the forum, or you make a server which hosts the watchfaces that can be downloaded to the watch. In case you build som kind of repository for them, then as I understand, you would need the individual creators permission to host his creation in that repository.
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Launcher dont download watchfaces from this forum. Thats all you need to know
Hi . So the watch faces that can be downloaded belong to ?
Thanks
I donât known. Repo is public, donât contain usage restrictions, so whatâs the problem? I can disable download function for builds on this forum, but its dont be removed completely
We understand that the material would be hosted on a server and not this website.
However, the material would originally be from this site and others.
The concern is about seeking permission from the content creators before the faces are made available on the server.
I was suggesting that some research was needed to understand if this would be acceptable to the designers of these faces.
The Chinese brands have a server which contains faces made by them using Watch Face Designer - which I gave them.
We did this so that they did not keep trying to use faces that would be used without permission from the designers.
So the bottom line is that the idea of a watch face download service is useful for the customers in China and other countries that have very strict rules on their internet service. But only if they own the content.
The solution provider is just about to remove the watch face download service for customers outside China because their international customers have the freedom to visit websites and download their favourite faces.
We have helped them with this and this function is now removed from the FAW international firmware.
In reality it is an unnecessary complexity to add to the watch for no real benefit to users.
My advice is to just leave it out of your launcher and let users make their own choices regarding faces they use.
There is plenty to focus on in the launcher without the need to make it more complex and have to get permission to use digital material from so many people.
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I expect that this will - as always - cause issues and I guess that a lot of designers will resent the idea of not being consulted.
Maybe it will result in a a storage space for them that is not public and will require authentication to access their material.
They should at least be able say yes or no to something like this.
I can remember at least 3 incidents in the past that have ended badly - regarding ownership rights and how their work is used.
The forum rules here (like many others) state that it is ok to download faces for personal use only - from their own personal forum thread.
No redistribution is allowed without explicit permission from the content creator and no unauthorised use is permitted.
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Okay, i got it. I will disable download function from launcher.
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I think it is a good idea to do this.
It will save you so much problems and then you can continue with your excellent work.
Cheers 
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As you wish 
Iâm disable watchface download service and functionality in launcher for future public builds.
For personal use and internal test builds its will be enabled Cheers
Added some functionality to watchface customization. 
Now launcher can display live wallpapers. 
This means that you can download Wear OS watchface *.apk and install to watch, then in launcher you can apply wearable watchface in my launcher.
Automatic application of live wallpaper without prompts requires system signature permissions, which cannot be obtained in an easy way, so I added a second way to apply wallpaper, you need to confirm the application manually, just like you do it on your smartphone. Those who wish to use wallpaper without additional confirmation need to modify the system. If there are any, I can write a tutorial on how to do it.
This works with any live wallpapers for android devices.
This video demonstrates alpha functional
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You would need to ask designers for permission to add their watchfaces to a L-launcher repo, which would mean bypassing this forum altogether. Watchfaces are responsible for a large part of the traffic coming into this site. Not sure thatâs a good idea because, like @pablo11 said, thereâs a social interaction aspect between creators and users that disappears with automation.
Nice getting live wallpaper support, that would make WM faces 100% usable.
This will take i while, so i decided just disable this function to public versions
Not 100%, but a lot. Cause WM watchfaces uses additional information in watchfaces, like heart rate, steps and etc, this data cant be displayed now. Maybe i find solution for this
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Hi, I wanted to know, if possible, when will you release the next beta. Version b1.07 on my Prime2 doesnât work. Thanks.
Hi, for now you can use older version. Until newest release
Which? The links donât work
Look on my GDrive. Found only 2 links
1st: Beta 1.0.7 - L-Launcher B1.0.7.apk - Google Drive
2nd: Beta 1.0.7 for API 21 - L-Launcher B1.0.7 (API 21 Patch).apk - Google Drive
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Ok Thank you
@LineR which watch are you testing on?
Just curious if you have an Android 10 watch because permissions on the stock firmwares are not always the same.
Even from one model to another, lolâŚ
Prime 2 (D09) is different to the LEM 12 pro for example⌠Then there is the Optimus 2 - different again.
Hopefully it will not make any difference for you, but I thought I should mention it.
Cheers
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Hi, i know about limitations in API29, so its wonât be problem. Cheers