Samsung smart watch app crashes, freezes, or doesn't respond

Some watch apps need to be installed on both your watch and phone to function. Because of this, if an app acts funny on your phone, it could act funny on your watch as well. If the app is unstable, the app may not open, frequently crash or freeze, or becomes unresponsive. To fix the problem, try restarting your watch and phone, and check for updates. Uninstall the app if issues persist, but it may be necessary to reset the watch.

Samsung smart watch stuck in a boot loop

Apps you download and install onto the watch can cause the watch to get stuck in a boot loop or not boot past the logo screen. Rebooting it should fix the problem, but you will need to uninstall any apps that were installed before the issue occurred. If the watch is connected to a phone, you must clear the data for the Galaxy Wearable app. If the p

Samsung smart watch screen flickers or has horizontal lines

If the watch screen appears pixelated, flickers, or there are horizontal lines running across it, inspect the watch screen for physical damage. If the watch is not damaged, try restarting it. However, it may be necessary to check for software updates and uninstall apps, including watch faces from the watch.

Update software and apps on your Samsung smart watch

Update the software on your watch When your phone and watch are connected, you can use the Galaxy Wearable app to regularly check for updates. Or, if you initially set up your watch without a phone, you can apply updates from the watch itself. Update watch software with an Android phone Make sure the watch has a good charge on it before starting th

Samsung smart watch will not connect to a phone

If your watch will not pair to a phone, or if it randomly disconnects, restart your watch. You should also make sure the Galaxy wearable app is up to date, but it may be necessary to reset the app and unpair your watch.

Samsung Pay is crashing or not responding

You can easily fix the Samsung Pay app if it freezes, crashes, or does not respond. Most of the time, you just need to restart your phone to get the app working again.

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