To debug Wear OS apps on the Redmi Watch 5 Active, you typically need to use Android Debug Bridge (ADB) tools. However, the Redmi Watch 5 Active does not run Wear OS; it uses a proprietary operating system developed by Xiaomi. Therefore, the standard methods for debugging Wear OS apps may not apply directly. Here's how you can approach debugging for similar smartwatches and what you might need for the Redmi Watch 5 Active:
For Wear OS Devices
1. Enable Developer Options: On Wear OS devices, you enable developer options by tapping the Build number seven times in the Settings > System > About menu. This allows you to access Developer options, where you can enable ADB debugging and Debug over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth**[1][5].
2. Connect to a Development Machine: You can connect your watch to a development machine using USB, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth. For Wi-Fi, both devices must be on the same network. Use ADB commands to pair and connect your watch for debugging[5].
3. Use ADB Commands: Once connected, you can use ADB commands to install, debug, and manage apps on your watch. This includes installing APKs directly from your computer[4][5].
For Redmi Watch 5 Active
Since the Redmi Watch 5 Active does not run Wear OS, you cannot use the standard Wear OS debugging methods. However, you can use the Redmi Watch 5 Active App for basic connectivity and customization. This app allows you to pair your watch with your phone and manage some features like watch faces and health tracking[3].
For more advanced customization or debugging, you might need to rely on tools specific to Xiaomi's ecosystem. The EasyFace tool, for example, is used for creating and testing watch faces on Xiaomi devices, but it does not support the Redmi Watch 5 Active directly for debugging purposes[2].
In summary, while there are no specific apps for debugging Wear OS apps on the Redmi Watch 5 Active due to its non-Wear OS platform, you can use general connectivity apps like the Redmi Watch 5 Active App for basic management. For deeper customization or debugging, you would need tools or methods specific to Xiaomi's proprietary system, which may not be widely available or documented.
Citations:
[1] https://developer.android.com/training/wearables/get-started/creating
[2] https://github.com/m0tral/EasyFace
[3] https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.redmiwatch5activeapp.redmiwatchlite_redmiwatch5activeapp
[4] https://xdaforums.com/t/hacks-tricks-news-and-updates-for-wear-os-smartwatches-ticwatch-fossil-missfit-skagen-xiaomi-oppo-suunto.4233055/
[5] https://developer.android.com/training/wearables/get-started/debugging
[6] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7mEqXHxzv0
[7] https://www.reddit.com/r/Xiaomi/comments/o7sdzf/enable_developer_options_for_the_xiaomi_mi_watch/
[8] https://www.reddit.com/r/WearOS/comments/dztpig/connecting_to_xiaomi_watch_in_the_us/
[9] https://stackoverflow.com/questions/71767657/wearos-app-debugging-with-mobile-application-connectivity