To open an app on the Redmi Watch 5 Active after connecting it to your development machine, follow these steps:
1. Enable ADB Debugging on the Watch:
- Open the Settings menu on your Redmi Watch 5 Active.
- Navigate to the bottom of the menu. If you don't see Developer options, you need to enable it by tapping the Build number seven times in the About section. If your watch is protected by a PIN or pattern, enter it when prompted.
- Once Developer options appear, tap on it and enable ADB debugging.
2. Connect the Watch to Your Development Machine:
- Since the Redmi Watch 5 Active likely doesn't have a USB port, you'll need to connect it wirelessly. However, for most smartwatches, including those running Wear OS, you typically use Bluetooth for pairing with a phone rather than directly with a development machine. For debugging purposes, you might need to use a workaround involving a phone or emulator.
- If you're using a phone as an intermediary, ensure it's connected to your development machine via USB and that ADB is properly set up on the phone.
3. Use ADB Commands to Install and Run the App:
- Open a terminal or command prompt on your development machine.
- Ensure your phone (if used as an intermediary) is connected and recognized by ADB. You can check this by running `adb devices`.
- If you're using a direct connection method (like Wi-Fi), you might need to forward ADB commands through the phone or use the watch's IP address if it supports Wi-Fi connectivity. However, this is less common for smartwatches like the Redmi Watch 5 Active.
- To install your app, use the command `adb install /path/to/your/app.apk`. Replace `/path/to/your/app.apk` with the actual path to your APK file.
- Once installed, you can run the app directly from the watch's app drawer if it's properly configured for Wear OS.
4. Running the App on the Watch:
- After installing the app, navigate to the app drawer on your Redmi Watch 5 Active. The app should appear here if it's designed for Wear OS and properly installed.
- Tap on the app icon to open it.
**Note: The Redmi Watch 5 Active might not support direct installation of third-party apps via ADB without enabling developer mode or using specific tools, similar to other Xiaomi watches. Additionally, ensure your app is compatible with the watch's operating system and hardware capabilities.
For more detailed debugging and development processes, refer to the official Android documentation for Wear OS development[2][4].
Citations:
[1] https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.redmiwatch5activeapp.redmiwatchlite_redmiwatch5activeapp
[2] https://developer.android.com/training/wearables/get-started/debugging
[3] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSrrT_9FEBA
[4] https://developer.android.com/training/wearables/get-started/creating
[5] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S78ktLKvk00
[6] https://www.mi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-484659/
[7] https://www.reddit.com/r/Xiaomi_Mi_Watch/comments/fduqy3/how_to_install_apps_on_xiaomi_mi_watch/
[8] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3s1NvvgaTUQ