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 problem continues, inspect the watch and charger for damage, and factory reset 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

Perform a reset on your Samsung smart watch

Before resetting your watch Whether you plan to keep your watch or give it to a friend, you should back up your data before you perform a reset or recovery. This ensures your data can be restored after it's reset. In the event you do give the watch away after the reset, be sure to unpair the Bluetooth connection between the watch and your phone. Ju

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.

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 update

Manage apps on your Samsung smart watch

Install watch apps Note: If you are installing an app through Galaxy Store on the watch, make sure you have a solid network connection. Alternatively, if you are installing an app through Galaxy Store on the phone, make sure the watch and phone are connected via Bluetooth. There are two main ways to install apps for your smart watch using the Galax

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