To gain access to new feature releases, you have to upgrade your IWO smartwatch now and then. If not, they can come down with different annoying glitches. And we’re sure you don’t want that to happen…
So what do you do then? Update your IWO smartwatch firmware when new updates become available. To do this, you might have to turn off your IWO watch to update it by cable. Since you have the new firmware update, the rest is easy. You could also do this using WiFi depending on the kind of model you have.
We’ll be going over how you can do this later on in the article in detail. If you stumbled upon this post, you’re not in the wrong place. We understand you’re here in the best interest of your IWO smartwatch. So, you can rest assured, you haven’t wandered far away from home!
Now, to the business of the day!
What is Firmware?
A firmware is a software type integrated into the operation of a piece of hardware.
In simpler words, it’s the “default” data stored in a ROM of a device. It’s the basic software your smartwatch needs to run at all.
What it does is tell a hardware device how to perform its basic functions. A great example is the power on/off function of your smartwatch. Unlike regular software, it doesn’t rely on operating systems, API, or drivers to operate.
As a result, your smartwatch would be near useless without a firmware. Just like a watch that stops telling time.
It’s your smartwatch’s firmware that controls almost all the operation of your device. It’s what starts your smartwatch. It’s what tells your operating system the tasks to carry out. And that’s why they are called operating systems loaders.
How To Update Your IWO Smart Watch Firmware
There are two ways you can update your IWO smartwatch, depending on the model you’re using:
- By cable
- By WiFi
Firmware Update With Cable
For most of the older models that don’t have WiFi, you’d have to upgrade using a cable. These versions only have Bluetooth connections. So, you’d have to use an alternative method for the update.
To do this, you’d need your PC and the update file. This update file contains the update drivers and you can’t activate it except with your PC.
Below are the simple steps to follow to upgrade your firmware with a USB driver;
- Download the USB driver on your computer. This should be from the company’s website or an accredited supplier’s website;
- Extract the compressed file;
- Run the USB driver. Your system’s anti-virus might detect it as a virus. So, you might want to put your defense system off to install this driver successfully.
- Turn off your smartwatch, if active;
- Connect it, with cable, to your computer;
- Sync the driver with the watch;
- Wait for the update process to finish up;
- And, that’s all you have to do to update your IWO smartwatches if they aren’t WiFi-enabled.
This might take you a while. But, you’ll find out it is all worth it in the end when you begin to enjoy the new firmware features.
Firmware Update With WiFi
To update your IWO smartwatch using WiFi, you need an active WiFi router. It is this you’d connect to, to download and run your new firmware file.
Below are the simple processes to follow to update your firmware using WiFi:
- First, you have to connect your phone and the IWO smartwatch. This you’d have to do using the IWO navigator app on your smartphone;
- Now, you’ve connected your smartwatch to your phone. The next point of action is to connect your phone and smartwatch to the same WiFi router;
- Done this? Now, search the firmware update file you must have downloaded before. You’d need to also download this on your smartwatch to run it;
- Wait for the download to complete. Then, start the installation process. To do this, go to your smartwatch settings app – system update – and install the new firmware file;
- Wait for this process to complete. But, make sure both of your devices are close to the WiFi router. This is so you can avoid internet connection failure.
- Once this installation finishes, your smartwatch will restart itself.
There! You have installed your new IWO smartwatch firmware. Enjoy!
Why do You Need to Update Your IWO Smart Watch Firmware?
There are a whole lot of reasons you should update your IWO smartwatch.
First, you gain access to new features. These features make your interaction with the device smoother. A lot more interesting than before.
Second, just as we mentioned earlier, you also get to defeat bugs. There are some glitches we often don’t notice these glitches until later after launch. It’s these firmware updates that fix them and make your device UX better.
This way, you get to enjoy advanced operations without having to do any hardware update. Fascinating, right?
Third, you get to use an updated wristwatch at all times without purchasing a new device. Technology is constantly evolving. We’re realizing innovations almost every time to make life easier for us all. This is why you need these firmware updates. To keep up with the blistering pace at which technology is moving!
What You Have to Keep in Mind Before These Firmware Updates
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Make Sure The Firmware is Compatible
Before anything else, you have to first make sure the update is for the smartwatch model you’re using.
Installing the wrong update file could brick your device. And a bricked smartwatch will, in no way whatsoever, work again. It’s like a crashed device that’d need a hardware upgrade to function again.
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Make Sure Your Smartwatch & Phone are Fully Charged
You want to also make sure your smartwatch has at least a 70% charge before this installation. Unexpected shutdown, while you’re installing the firmware, can brick your IWO smartwatch.
You want to enjoy your smartwatch as long as possible. So, put this in mind whenever you want to install your new IWO smartwatch firmware.
How to Find IWO Firmware Updates?
Usually, you’ll find these firmware updates on our website. We make releases often and alert our registered users anytime we have a new release.
We’d need you to register if you’d like to get specified updates on our new firmware.
You can also get our firmware on our approved suppliers’ websites. So, for any supplier, you come across make sure you confirm they are for us. You can do this by contacting us.
There are so many companies masquerading as IWO out there. So, you want to be certain you’re dealing with the original us before you install anything.
Whatever you do, keep your eyes peeled for phonies!
Wrap up
Your IWO smartwatch firmware is an integral part of your smart wearable device. Updating them regularly will help you to keep them in check, free from all glitches.
Besides, you also get to enjoy advanced features. This way, your interaction with your IWO Smart Watch is more optimized and you can enjoy it as you’d like to.
Keep in mind that these updates must be compatible with your smartwatch. Don’t install firmware for another IWO model in your smartwatch.
So, before downloading firmware from us, confirm your device’s model. You can also get in touch with us if you need help with this.
