Smart watch X22 Pro is a popular model among Android users due to its combination of functionality and affordable price. However, many people encounter difficulties when connecting the device to a smartphone for the first time. Unlike flagship gadgets like Apple Watch or Galaxy Watch, budget watches often require manual settings Bluetooth, installation of specialized applications and even resetting settings in case of pairing errors.

In this article you will find step-by-step guide on connection X22 Pro to a phone based on Android 10–14, including solving typical problems: the watch is not in the list of devices, the connection is constantly disconnected or notifications do not arrive. We will also look at which applications are best to use for advanced functions (sleep monitoring, heart rate, pedometer) and how to bypass the limitations of the standard profile Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE).

1. Preparing the X22 Pro watch for pairing

Before connecting to the phone, you need to put the watch into search mode. U X22 Pro this process is different from most smartwatches - there is no separate button for activation Bluetooth, and the sequence of actions depends on the firmware version.

First make sure that the clock charged at least 30%. If the battery level is low, the device may not appear in the list of gadgets available for connection. Then follow these steps:

  • 🔄 Long press (5-7 seconds) side button (usually located on the right) until the logo appears on the screen. This will reboot the watch and reset current connections.
  • 📱 Once rebooted, swipe up screen (or tap the Settings icon in the menu) to open the main menu.
  • 🔍 Select item Bluetooth (sometimes indicated as Pairing or icon 📶). In some firmware, this section is hidden in Settings → Wireless networks.
  • 🔗 Click Search for devices or Add new. The watch will go into visibility mode (the indicator is a blinking Bluetooth icon on the screen).
⚠️ Attention: If after rebooting the watch screen does not respond to touches, try Reset settings to factory settings. To do this, in the settings menu, find the item Reset or Restore (usually requires confirmation by long pressing the button).

On some versions X22 Pro (for example, with firmware V1.8.5), the pairing mode is activated automatically the first time you turn it on. If the watch has already been connected to another phone, you need unpair in the settings of the previous device or reset the watch settings.

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2. Setting up an Android phone for connection

Preliminary preparation is also required on the smartphone side. The main problem when connecting X22 Pro is a conflict with the cache Bluetooth, especially if you previously tried to pair the watch with this phone. Here's what you need to do:

  1. Open Settings on your phone and go to Connected devices (or Bluetooth).

  2. Make sure that Bluetooth is on. If there is a device named X22 Pro or LE-X22in the list, remove it (click on the gear next to the name and select Forget or Delete).

  3. Return to the main settings menu and open Applications → All applications. Find Bluetooth in the list, open its settings and click Clear cache and Clear data.

  4. Restart your phone. This will reset temporary files that might be interfering with the connection.

If you are using Android 12+, check the permissions for Bluetooth:

  • 🛡️ Go to Settings → Privacy → Manager permissions.
  • 🔧 Find Bluetooth and make sure access is allowed to contacts, notifications and telephone (this is needed to synchronize calls and messages).
⚠️ Attention: On phones Xiaomi, Realme and Oppo you may need to disable the feature Battery optimization for the application that controls the clock. Otherwise, the connection will be lost after a few minutes.

A unique feature of the X22 Pro: the watch supports two connections simultaneously - to the phone and headphones via Bluetooth 5.0, but only if they use different profiles (A2DP for sound and BLE for data). However, when pairing for the first time, it is recommended to turn off all other Bluetooth devices to avoid conflicts.

3. Step-by-step guide for pairing

Now let's move on directly to the connection. Follow the instructions carefully - the order of actions is important!

  1. On your phone, open Settings → Connected devices → Bluetooth settings (or simply turn on Bluetooth in the notification shade).

  2. Click Add a new device or Search for devices. The phone will start scanning.

  3. On the watch X22 Pro the Bluetooth indicator (flashing icon 📶) should be on. If it is not there, repeat the steps from the first section.

  4. A X22 Pro, LE-X22 or similar name will appear in the list of found devices. Click on it.

  5. Confirm pairing on both devices:

    • A request with a code will appear on your phone (for example, 123456 or 0000). Press Connect.
    • A similar request may appear on the watch - confirm by pressing the screen or button.

  • Wait for the message Connected on your phone. A phone icon 📱 or a check mark ✅ should appear on the watch.

    • If pairing is successful, but the watch does not sync time or notifications, go to section four. If the connection fails, check:

    • 🔋 Watch charge level (at 15% and below Bluetooth may turn off).
    • 📶 Distance between devices (maximum 10 meters without obstacles).
    • 🔄 Reboot both devices and try again.

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    4. Installing and setting up the watch application

    A standard connection via Bluetooth only allows you to receive calls and view notifications. For full operation X22 Pro (pedometer, heart rate, weather, music control) a specialized application is required. The manufacturer recommends one of three:

    Application Link Functions Features
    Da Fit Google Play Pedometer, heart rate, sleep, notifications, weather Supports Russian language, but can be slow on weak phones
    WearFit Pro Google Play / APK Advanced training, reminders, phone search Interface in English, but more stable Da Fit
    VeryFitPro Google Play Basic functionality + calendar, alarms Often requires reconnecting the watch

    Setup instructions Da Fit (the most popular application for X22 Pro):

    1. Download and install Da Fit from Google Play (avoid third-party APKs - they may contain viruses).

    2. Launch the application and register (you can via Google or Facebook).

    3. Click Add device and select X22 Pro from the list.

    4. Confirm the connection - the application will automatically find the watch if it is already paired via Bluetooth.

    5. Synchronize your data: in the main menu of the application, click on the watch icon and select Synchronize.

    After connecting, it is recommended:

    • 🔄 Update the watch firmware through the app (if available).
    • 📊 Configure the display of notifications: in Da Fit go to Settings → Notifications and enable options for SMS, WhatsApp, Viber and other messengers.
    • 🏃‍♂️ Activate activity monitoring: in the Health section, set goals for steps, calories and sleep.
    ⚠️ Attention: Applications like Da Fit require access k geolocations, contacts i phone. On Android 13+ permissions are requested separately - do not refuse them, otherwise the watch will not be able to show incoming calls.
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    If after connecting the clock shows the wrong time, in the application Da Fit go to Device Settings → Time and date and enable the option Auto-sync.

    5. Solving connection problems

    Even with proper configuration, users X22 Pro often encounter errors. Here are the most common problems and their solutions:

    🔴 The watch is not in the list of devices

    • 🔋 Check the charge of the watch (minimum 20%).
    • 🔄 Restart both devices.
    • 📱 On the phone turn off airplane mode and VPN —they can block scanning.
    • 🛠️ Reset the network settings on your phone: Settings → System → Reset → Reset Wi-Fi, mobile network and Bluetooth.

    🔴 The connection is constantly disconnected

    • 📵 Make sure that there are no obstacles between the devices (walls, metal objects).
    • 🔋 On your phone, disable adaptive battery for the clock application (in the battery settings).
    • 📲 Check if the connection antivirus (for example, Avast or 360 Security).
    • 🔄 Update the watch firmware through the app.

    🔴 Notifications do not arrive on the watch

    • 📱 In your phone settings, check that access is allowed for the watch application to notifications (Settings → Applications → Da Fit → Notifications).
    • 🔕 In the application itself (Da Fit), enable notification synchronization for the desired messengers.
    • 📵 Reconnect the watch: remove it from the list of Bluetooth devices and pair again.

    If none of the methods helped, try reset the watch to factory settings and repeat the connection from scratch. Instructions for resetting are usually in the user manual (long press the button + select item Reset c). menu).

    What to do if the watch freezes when connected?

    If X22 Pro stopped responding to touches during pairing, perform hard reset:

    1. Charge the watch to 100%.

    2. Press and hold side button 15-20 seconds until the screen turns off and turns on again.

    3. After rebooting, repeat the connection.

    If this does not help, contact the manufacturer’s support - you may need to flash the firmware via PC.

    6. Additional settings and features

    After successful connection, you can customize X22 Pro to your needs. Here are some useful features that many people don’t know about:

    🎵 Music control

    The watch supports player control on your phone:

    • 🎧 Turn on music on your phone (for example, in Spotify or YouTube Music).
    • 👆 Scroll through tracks by swiping left/right on the watch screen.
    • ⏸️ Pause/play - tap on the screen.

    📸 Remote shooting

    You can use the watch as selfie remote control:

    1. Open the camera on your phone.
    2. On the watch, find the 📷 icon in the menu (usually in the section Utilities).
    3. Click on it - the phone will take a photo with a delay of 3 seconds.

    🔋 Battery saving

    To make the watch work longer:

    • 🌙 Turn on power saving mode in the watch settings (turns off the backlight and notifications at night).
    • 🔕 Turn off heart rate monitoring in the background (in the application Da Fit).
    • 📵 Reduce the screen brightness to 50%.

    Important: X22 Pro does not support wireless charging - use only the original cable with a magnetic connector. Charging from powerful adapters (more than 5V/1A) can damage the battery.

    7. Compatible with different versions of Android

    Watch X22 Pro officially support Android 6.0+, but in practice stability depends on the OS version and the manufacturer's shell. Below is the compatibility table:

    Android version Connection stability Features
    Android 6–8 Average There may be problems with notifications due to outdated APIs
    Android 9–10 High Recommended version for full functionality
    Android 11–12 High Manual permission required to access notifications
    Android 13–14 Medium Background processes of the watch application may be blocked

    On phones with Android 13+ (for example, Samsung Galaxy S23, Google Pixel 7) a problem often arises: the system automatically turns off Bluetooth to save energy. To avoid this:

    1. Go to Settings → Applications → Da Fit → Battery.
    2. Select Do not optimize.
    3. Enable option Allow background activity.

    On Xiaomi and Redmi Additionally, you need to disable RAM auto-cleaning:

    • 🛠️ Open Settings → Features → Clear RAM.
    • 🔧 Add Da Fit to the list Protected applications.
    ⚠️ Attention: On some custom firmware (for example LineageOS), notification synchronization may not work. In this case, try an alternative application Notify & Fitness for Wear OS (available on Google Play).

    8. Alternative connection methods

    If standard pairing via Bluetooth does not work, you can try alternative methods. They are less convenient, but sometimes they save you in difficult cases.

    📱 Connection via application Wear OS (for older versions of watches)

    Some modifications X22 Pro (for example, with firmware V1.5) support partial compatibility with Wear OS:

    1. Install the application Wear OS by Google from Google Play.
    2. Enable Developer mode on your watch: go to Settings → About the phone and tap 5 times on Build number.
    3. Go back to Settings → For developers and turn on Bluetooth debugging.
    4. In the application Wear OS click Add a new device and select X22 Pro from the list.

    🖥️ Connection via PC (for firmware or reset)

    If the clock has completely stopped responding, you can reflash it via a computer:

    • 💻 Download the utility Flash Tool for Mediatek-chips (used in X22 Pro).
    • 🔌 Connect the watch to the PC via USB cable (usually included).
    • 📁 Download the firmware from the manufacturer's official website (for example, X22_Pro_V2.1.zip).
    • 🔄 Follow the instructions in the flashing utility.

    ⚠️ Warning: Incorrect firmware can damage the watch. If you are not sure of your actions, contact the service center.

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    If the watch does not connect in any of the ways, check if the connection is blocking antivirus or firewall. Disable them during pairing.

    FAQ: Frequently asked questions about connecting X22 Pro

    ❓ Why the watch connects, but immediately turns off?

    This is a typical problem due to battery optimization. Solution: Android 12+ due to battery optimization. Solution:

    1. Open Settings → Applications → Da Fit → Battery Settings → Applications → Da Fit → Battery.
    2. Select Do not limit.
    3. Enable Autorun and Background activity.

    Also check if the connection power saving mode on the phone is not blocking.

    ❓ Is it possible to connect the X22 Pro to an iPhone?

    Technically yes, but with limitations:

    • 📱 The watch will connect like a regular Bluetooth device (calls, music).
    • ❌ Notifications, pedometer and heart rate will not work - this requires an application, and App Store there are no compatible apps.
    • 🔄 Applications like Da Fit for iOS they do not support X22 Pro.

    If you need a watch for iPhone, consider models with support Apple Health (for example, Amazfit GTS 2).

    ❓ How to update the firmware on the X22 Pro?

    The update is available only through the official application:

    1. Connect the watch to Da Fit or WearFit Pro.
    2. Open the section Device → Software update.
    3. If a new version is available, press Update and wait for completion (do not turn off the watch!).

    ⚠️ Do not interrupt the update process - this may lead to briku (breakage) of the device.

    ❓ Why does the watch vibrate but does not show notifications?

    Causes and solutions:

    • 📵 On the phone: Check that the application settings (for example WhatsApp) allow notifications to be shown on the screen blocking.
    • 🔕 In Da Fit: Go to Notification settings and enable the option Show content.
    • 🔄 On the watch: Reset notification settings in the menu Settings → Notifications → Reset.
    ❓ Can I use the X22 Pro without phone?

    Yes, but with limitations:

    • ✅ They work pedometer, heart rate monitor, alarm clock and stopwatch.
    • ❌ Calls will not come notifications, calls and weather.
    • 🎵 You can listen to music from built-in memory (if supported by your model).

    For full operation, you still need to periodically synchronize the watch with your phone.