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 [2019] Apple Watch Series 5 Discussion Thread | V1, You’ve never seen a watch like this.

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post Dec 16 2019, 10:44 AM

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QUOTE(cstkl1 @ Dec 15 2019, 09:51 PM)
since i got both... wife and mine.. errr celular is good if u use apple music a lot which i do....

it will literally be a ONCE IN A ECLIPSE MOMENT if i had my watch on me and not my phone.

where i go da phone goes... unless i get thrown overboard from a ship or something...

also guess you save phone bat a bit with talking via da watch and listening from da watch.
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Hi newbie here..considering AW5 but unsure if cellular or non cellular

is the battery life significantly shorter for cellular version?
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post Dec 16 2019, 11:02 AM

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QUOTE(louis198920 @ Dec 16 2019, 11:00 AM)
I think you need to ask yourself, how many hours a day are you away from your phone? The watch will only be in cellular mode if there's no WiFi and no Bluetooth(your phone) to connect to.
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I see what you mean now. if its nearby then it will connect via WIFI / BT so shouldnt drain as much

Only when away fr phone then it will be in cellular mode and drain faster

Thanks

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post Dec 16 2019, 11:44 AM

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For ECG function, can i activate it later in Sg lets say few months down the road after i bought in Msia?

As in i can still use the watch in Msia first and when i travel to Sg later then only activate this function?

Opps if i buy in Msia, it wont have the ECG function at all?

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post Dec 16 2019, 03:44 PM

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QUOTE(louis198920 @ Dec 16 2019, 12:27 PM)
if you search within this thread, we already had this discussion before.

Malaysia Apple Watch firmware does not come with the ECG app, so it is not possible to "activate" it anywhere.

If you get your apple watch from ECG-enabled country, you will see the ECG app on your watch even if you are in malaysia. However, if you have never open the app while in Sg or US or HK (basically any ECG-enabled country), if you try to open it in Malaysia, you will encounter some error, thus not able to "activate" it.

Once you have "activated" the ECG for the first time, a flag will be set in your health data, which is sync to icloud. So the next time you reset/re-pair your Apple Watch, your ECG app will be activated automatically no matter where you are.

This is Apple's current implementation, we cannot be sure of what changes Apple will make for this in the future.
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post Dec 16 2019, 04:21 PM

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Hopefully in future, ECG will be approved in Msia and there will be a firmware upgrade to enable it.

Will be getting a set in MY as will be redeeming points so no choice but to wait.

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post Dec 16 2019, 06:39 PM

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QUOTE(cstkl1 @ Dec 16 2019, 05:55 PM)
malaysia ah
they must be debating between sirim and ministry of health

anyway checking now all da so called watch friendly charger to see whether they are up to spec

apple charger

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yeah lor..no approval means cannot enable the feature..wasted.....
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post Dec 18 2019, 11:29 AM

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QUOTE(The Corrupted Disciple @ Dec 18 2019, 11:28 AM)
Yes as a AW user myself i do believe in the watch. But not the doctors here.
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to me better be safe than sorry..so if ECG on AW tells me something at least i will do something about it immediately
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post Dec 18 2019, 01:35 PM

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QUOTE(The Corrupted Disciple @ Dec 18 2019, 12:07 PM)
can't agree more with u but my AW no ECG function yet  cry.gif  cry.gif  cry.gif
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Same as mine coz i bought in MY
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post Jan 7 2020, 10:58 AM

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QUOTE(economist @ Dec 18 2019, 01:35 PM)
Same as mine coz i bought in MY
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Just got mine on Dec 18, first time using Apple Watch and loving it so far but maybe i am not maximising its capabilities so far....using for exercise tracker, alarm, sleep tracker, notifications etc.

Any other good functions it can be used for?

also just ordered rhino shield online
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post Jan 7 2020, 02:16 PM

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QUOTE(cHaRsIeWpAu^^ @ Jan 7 2020, 02:13 PM)
rhinoshield series 4 and 5 is same?

https://www.lazada.com.my/products/rhinoshi...1e17FEqwvq&mp=1

i can just buy this for 44mm series 5? icon_question.gif
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apparently same as i asked the seller...waiting for it to arrive now...

https://shopee.com.my/Rhinoshield-CrashGuar...5959.2584993728

i used this as got free shipping


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post Jan 7 2020, 02:57 PM

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QUOTE(dcsuave05 @ Jan 7 2020, 02:54 PM)
I managed to get ECG working on my AW. COOL STUFF!!
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too bad mine MY set
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post Jan 7 2020, 02:57 PM

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Btw how do you guys / gals clean the AW?

Just wipe it? or can wash it?
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post Jan 8 2020, 08:33 AM

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QUOTE(dcsuave05 @ Jan 7 2020, 09:24 PM)
Comparing Rhino and Spigen, which is of better quality, comfort, durability and fitting?
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just got my watch (first AW ever) not too long ago so i dunno bro...maybe other sifu can help out...
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post Jan 8 2020, 08:34 AM

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QUOTE(cstkl1 @ Jan 7 2020, 06:49 PM)
just give it to my two year old son or 4 year old daughter to clean...

where they go.. how they did it.. nobody knows..

but it comes back clean.. no smell.. so far no scratches or cracks...
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post Jan 14 2020, 03:43 PM

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QUOTE(waxppl @ Jan 13 2020, 02:54 PM)
44mm with the rhino screen protector is it look too bulky even for guy?
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mine looks ok and my wrist (for a guy) is relatively small....
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post Jan 14 2020, 05:15 PM

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QUOTE(economist @ Jan 14 2020, 03:43 PM)
mine looks ok and my wrist (for a guy) is relatively small....
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post Jan 15 2020, 11:10 AM

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QUOTE(waxppl @ Jan 15 2020, 09:33 AM)
urs looks quite ok. is it 44mm?

btw did u use screen protector? For I think screen protector is more crucial than the case protector, what do u think?
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Yes 44mm

i didnt yet..another friend mentioned that if use screen protector with case then the protector may not stick well (and come off as the case may be pressing against the side of it) but i havent tried as yet
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post Jan 21 2020, 11:01 AM

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QUOTE(celciuz @ Jan 17 2020, 12:29 PM)
I use RhinoShield for color customization, screen protector cause I like the screen to be slick 😂 once it’s not oleophobic I replace the protector and it will feel brand new again.

Last time I read someone wanted to use the AW5 just as fitness tracker, I wonder how long the battery last 😅 I’m doing somewhat similar cause I forgot to charge it. Woke up at 25%, it’s 17% now. Airplane + theater mode, it’s basically just a fitness band today until I get back.
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do you know where to get the rim for the rhinoshield?
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post Jan 21 2020, 05:05 PM

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QUOTE(celciuz @ Jan 21 2020, 04:27 PM)
I buy directly from RhinoShield website, can just add on 😅 but if you plan to just buy the rim then it’s not worth the delivery fee. Unless share few items can get free delivery USD 40 minimum.
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Ic..ok..will check if anyone sells it here then..thanks
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post May 29 2021, 12:33 PM

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Hi I saw latest watch update mentioned support for ECG in Malaysia but after update can’t seem to set up the ECG in the Heart app

Still says not available in region

Anyone tried this?

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Update-IOS not updated, my bad

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