Watch face settings not available on watch

Former Member over 8 years ago

When I build a custom watch face (or build the provided watch face project, 'new Connect IQ project - Watch face - simple with settings') I don't have access to the settings on my watch (Garmin Fenix 5, firmware v10). The only option I see is 'Apply'.
When I test the watch face in the simulator I am able to change the watch face settings via the 'App Settings Editor' in the Eclipse IDE so I guess it should work.
I use the Eclipse IDE for Java Developers (Photon Release (4.8.0)) and the Connect SDK is version 3.0.1

Anyone with similar problems and a possible solution?

jim_m_58 over 8 years ago

To use app settings for a watch face (from your phone or GE - you can't do it on the watch), the app must be in the app store. See The New Developer FAQ

Have you tried downloading another watch face from the app store to see how settings work on the phone or with Garmin Express? Most probably have app settings these days.

If you are just putting it in the store for your testing, you can mark it as a Beta App. See This App Is For Testing Only

Former Member over 8 years ago

Jim, I will give it a try. Thank you for your quick reply!

jim_m_58 over 8 years ago

Oh, in the New Developer FAQ, be sure to look at point 10. That's something that can be missed for people starting out with app settings.