GPS not working properly on Samsung smart watch

Your Samsung smart watch has a GPS sensor that can monitor your real-time location without connecting to a phone. When connected with a phone, the watch will obtain its GPS location from the phone to help improve the location accuracy. However, GPS on a Galaxy Watch Active2 may not be accurate or take longer (about 2-3 minutes) than usual to obtain your location if the watch is disconnected from your phone for more than a day.

No GPS location on Samsung smart watch

Your Samsung smart watch has a GPS sensor that can monitor your real-time location without connecting to a phone. Turn on Location for more accurate map locations.

Samsung Galaxy Watch loses mobile connection after pairing to new phone

If you have a LTE model Galaxy Watch Active2, Galaxy Watch, or even a Gear S3, there are several reasons why your watch won't activate or may disconnect from the mobile network after you pair it to a new phone. For example, your may need need to purchase a new data plan from your carrier or check the SIM card in your phone.

Samsung Health Monitor app keeps closing

There are a few reasons why the Samsung Health Monitor app might shut down while you’re recording your ECG. This can occur if the app can’t detect your wrist, if the app’s software needs to be updated, or if your watch and phone are not connected via Bluetooth and the Galaxy Wearable app. You should make sure you're following these instructions for

Samsung Health data does not sync

If you open the Samsung Health app while your smart watch is connected to your phone, your health data will automatically sync. You can also tap Sync now in Samsung Health. If your health data isn't syncing, check your network connection and make sure the app is up to date. If your watch is set up without a phone, your most recent activity is store

Screen is dark or dim on Samsung smart watch

There are several reasons why the Samsung smart watch display cannot be adjusted and the screen appears darkened or gray. Both issues can be caused by an accessibility setting, Outdoor mode, physical damage to the watch, a third-party app, or outdated software.

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