Lets fix the lag on the TicWatch. There is tons of bloat that needs to be removed to get a responsive interface.

Requirements

• Install ADB Tools

  • Windows - https://dl.google.com/android/repository/platform-tools-latest-windows.zip or choco install adb Chocolatey Users Only
  • Linux - https://dl.google.com/android/repository/platform-tools-latest-linux.zip or sudo apt install adb Debian or yay -S adb Arch
  • MacOS - https://dl.google.com/android/repository/platform-tools-latest-darwin.zip

• Enable Developer Tools on TicWatch

  • Under settings - Click About
  • Click the Build number 7 times to enable developer tools

• Enable Wi-fi Debugging in Developer Tools

  • Under settings - Click Developer Tools
    • Enable ADB Debugging
    • Enable ADB Debugging Wi-fi

Note: Ensure both the Watch and Computer are on the same Wifi network

Removing TicWatch Bloat

This removes all the mobvoi crap that is junking up your watch.

• Connect to your watch
  • adb connect IP_ADDRESS:5555
• Check Devices
  • adb devices
  • Verify you see your watch!
• Run the following commands to remove all the bloat:

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adb shell
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.mobvoi.wear.account.aw
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.mobvoi.companion.aw
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.mobvoi.ticwatch.cmodel.c2.male
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.mobvoi.wear.appsservice
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.mobvoi.wear.fitness.aw
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.mobvoi.wear.health.aw
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.mobvoi.wear.privacy.aw
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.mobvoi.wear.system.aw
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.mobvoi.wear.watchface.aw

Screenshot

Using Google Fit and other WearOS Apps

Now with all the garbage gone you can use all the other apps that are well maintained and optimized. You will notice that your watch is no longer lagging and it runs just like any other good wearable.

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