Test WatchFace on a real device

Former Member over 5 years ago

Hello,

Is there any way of testing a watchface (the one I'm developing) on my real watch? (vivoactive 3)

I tried the ADB:

I see my phone connected (adb devices)

I did the "adb forward tcp:7381 tcp:7381"

But I get ADB Disconnected

Thanks =)

jim_m_58 over 5 years ago

adb is if you are using your own companion app on a phone.

To test a watch face on a real device, you side load it. Using the "build for device wizard" is the easiest way. See https://forums.garmin.com/developer/connect-iq/w/wiki/4/new-developer-faq

Former Member over 5 years ago in reply to jim_m_58

I don't have the /garmin/apps folder.

I tried to create it, but nothing appears on Connect IQ app

jim_m_58 over 5 years ago in reply to Former Member

When you connect the va3 to a computer, you should see it and there will be a garmin folder on it, with apps under that.

Former Member over 5 years ago in reply to jim_m_58

Got it
I thought that I'd see this folder when I connected my phone (because of the Connect IQ app) to my computer

But I'm using Mac OS, so I don't see anything when I connect my watch.
I tried on a Windows machine... now I see it =)