Been testing this watch for the last few days. First thing to report is it is fake android 13 and running android 8. Here is a report on this watch
ASR_google.pdf (57.1 KB)
Now for the good bit. As a android 8 watch running a totally different OS i couldnt find anything that doesnt work.
Screen / hardware / build are good
All apps work including every google app ( assistant / calender / mail / drive etc )
No syncing issues
No permission issues
Gps locks
Bluetooth transfer works
Volte
Very quick and responsive
UL 4.1 worth installing on this watch
For me a old favorite of mine “ my running app “ doesnt usually work fully. Now it does on this watch.
Watchdroid fine
As of yet no clockskin issues
Access to developer settings if you install “ settings search “ - no Wireless adb available
And all for £ 45
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Sounds great. Maybe I’ll order it, thank you, Doc!
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christ
December 31, 2025, 5:42pm
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About Assistant : are you able to ask him place a call or send sms to a contact or he just do a Google search ?
I will check tomorrow and let you know
christ
December 31, 2025, 8:19pm
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Ok thanks, let me know and have an happy new year.
Just tested. The answer is no to calls and texts. Google search works fine
Edit - developer options available
Install “ settings search “
Tap build number and your in
Wasnt expecting it to be so easy
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christ
January 1, 2026, 8:08am
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Ok thanks, so like the other Android 8.1 watches Google Assistant is partially working..
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ciccio
January 2, 2026, 9:37am
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hi, and happy new year to everyone.i’'m buying the m99,is this watch same as s99?
soc looks the same but i’m not sure if the two watch are different.
i’m asking because i found m99 cheaper.
Hi. The M99 is the old version. The S99 is the new version. Thanks
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ciccio
January 2, 2026, 10:43am
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where you found it at that price?
i’m new to watch.
also wold be great if we can get source code, kernel of the device.
AILIFE
January 2, 2026, 11:02am
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m99 is 8541 soc mimu ui system, no adb, for now there is device tree but no kernel sorce code for 8541 and most likely never will be, all work is on w527
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ciccio
January 2, 2026, 11:10am
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Which device exactly would you recommend to me?
AILIFE
January 2, 2026, 11:11am
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cd12max, but it is not for sale yet
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ciccio
January 3, 2026, 2:36pm
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is the 4 pin cable charger, the one you posted on h18 topic compabible with S99?
Unsure. The 4 pin cable we got with the S13 does work.
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Calendar works fine?
Do you mean Google calendar?
On my LEMP with Android 9, it never worked. I actually use an app called Good Calendar (excellent).
GPS locks quickly? How did you tested it? Can you bring more details please?
It works fine to me, but just curiosity
Sometimes can delay a little more time, depending whether I have a SIM card installed or not.
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