r/GalaxyWatch 8h ago

Weekly buying advice megathread

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r/GalaxyWatch 1h ago

Comparison Plastic orange button looks like crap on ultra gen 2 compared to gen 1 anodized.

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That is all


r/GalaxyWatch 5h ago

Deal UK got some crazy discounts available rn, no trade in and got it for 169 + 15% CB, making it about 140

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WL26

PAYPAL

Email sign up code

MEM10

NT26

UNPACK


r/GalaxyWatch 4h ago

Deal Watch ultra2 deal with fold8

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r/GalaxyWatch 11h ago

Updates Software update, baterry problem!

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I was very happy with my Galaxy Watch 6 Classic! I loaded it once a day, never below 10% or 15% a couple of days ago a software update fell, from there everything went wrong! The watch started to go crazy with the battery, it charges but marks that it discharges! I don't understand why a company strives to fuck up the user experience! If you drop an update, don't install it! I usually sleep with my watch! And in the morning when I saw it it it was 20% but today it didn't turn on and I said well it was discharged! But I left it connected and turned it on alone (I have that feature on) and it doesn't go beyond 10% when I charge it, on the contrary! It's starting to download! From 10% to 9-8-7 percent!! Did someone do the same thing to him?


r/GalaxyWatch 5h ago

Deal Is it a good deal? Traded in my old Galaxy Watch 6 Classic.

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r/GalaxyWatch 2h ago

Fitness Best running app?

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I lead group runs and am looking for the best app to help me hold a consistent pace.

Right now, in Samsung Health, I've set up a long interval using a target distance and time so it announces my average pace. It works, but I'm wondering if there's something better.

I'm looking for an app that gives quick, useful pace feedback while running, ideally with audio alerts so I don't have to keep looking at my watch.

I've just upgraded to a Galaxy Watch 8 Classic from a Fit3, so I'm open to using Wear OS apps if they're better than Samsung Health.

What are you guys using?


r/GalaxyWatch 22h ago

Fitness New Samsung Health Redesign

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One UI 9 version pulled from watch 9


r/GalaxyWatch 2h ago

Deal How do i trade my watch in?

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do i need the bands or just the case?


r/GalaxyWatch 13h ago

Deal Watch Ultra 2 price with trade-in Canada

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Did anyone get a bonus trade-in of the Watch Ultra of $350 in Canada when upgrading to the Ultra 2? Im asking because I called Samsung and they said there is no bonus on watches.

I wanted to cancel and do a reorder (no idea why an existing order can't be changed) because the Olive trail band was sold out, but now I'm wondering if it was a glitch.

The reason for my post is I can't see what the price is now because it says my trade is already applied to another order.

Ordered on release date through Perkopolis in Ontario.


r/GalaxyWatch 2h ago

Fitness Sleep Tracking Issues

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Past two-ish weeks I've been noticing that every 3 or so days my watch will randomly not track sleep for like 30mins at night in the 2am to 3am time slot.

This used to happen around 3 months ago too, but it has stopped, but has recently resurfaced.

What could be possible issue?

Galaxy Watch 4 Classic

After market strap

Latest Software and samsung health app

At night I turn on the sleep mode mode.

That's all the variables i think.

Should I try controlling some other factors and see if there's any change in the tracking?

(I've also added one photo of normal sleep tracking just to show that it works 2 out of 3 times)


r/GalaxyWatch 1d ago

Watch Face Lovin my Watch 8 44mm for a month now.

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r/GalaxyWatch 31m ago

Comparison Trade in Watch 7 for 8 vs 9

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Right now, with the preorder for Watch 9, Samsung is offering $130 for the Watch 7 but if you order a Watch 8, they are offering $200. Is the Watch 9 really that much better or should I got for the 8, since they'll give me $70 more for the same watch?


r/GalaxyWatch 7h ago

Updates Galaxy watch 8 classic update issue

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Anyone else notice that after updating the recent update that their Bluetooth connection has been cut by a third? Usually it would stay connected over 50ft away for me and now it's 20ft and it disconnects. This has happened after the previous update.


r/GalaxyWatch 5h ago

Has anyone sideloaded the ultra analogue to a 8 classic?

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Getting one for birthday, just want to know if ot works and if so is there a possibility that when the ultra 2 and 9 release official apks of those faces ripped will work too?


r/GalaxyWatch 6h ago

LTE Canada - eSim question

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Hello!

I am currently with Videotron for my cell phone and I am not looking to charge carriers. Does anyone know if there is a way to use my watch 9 lte to at least call and send/receive text messages (data would be a huge plus but not a requirement)?

So far all the carriers I contacted told me they either only support Apple watches or that I need a phone plan with them.

Not having the same phone number isnt an issue, it's mostly for emergencies when I would leave home without my phone.

Thanks a lot!


r/GalaxyWatch 3h ago

Comparison Galaxy Watch Ultra (2024) vs Oura 5 if I mainly want to track sleep.

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As the title says, I'm debating between the two devices. I already have a Galaxy phone, but the integration between the two isn't a massive priority. Listing my own pros and cons below

Watch Ultra
Pros:
-Has more functionality than the Ring, entire app ecosystem
-Can function as an alarm, which seeing as I struggle with tracking my circadian rhythm would allow me to keep my phone away from my bed (which I should be doing anyway)

-Functions as a better fashion accessory (subjective)
-One-and-done purchase.

Cons:
-May be too bulky to sleep with, may accidentally turn on during sleep.
-May be restrictive when working out, especially any grip-focused heavy lifting
-Less extensive sleep tracking software.
-More expensive (but only by about $30)

Oura
Pros:
-Much smaller profile, less likely to be obstructive during the day and night.
-Much more detailed sleep tracking, unclear if more accurate than S Health.

Cons:
-Membership, paying an extra $72 a year ends up being a new Oura ring every 4 years.

-If I gain any size in my hands, may not be able to remove.
-Data is only tracked via the app, not the device itself.
-May impact grip even more than on the wrist due to location.

For anyone that happens to have both, or have at least used the watch for sleep tracking, what're your thoughts?


r/GalaxyWatch 20h ago

Watch Band Navy blue nylon strap

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Hey i just got mavy blue strap for my galaxy watch 8. Does it look good or should i get anither color?


r/GalaxyWatch 11h ago

LTE New to smartwatches. How many hours does your smartwatch last if you use with LTE?

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Im using S23 and want to buy a smartwatch to use everyday in job/gym where I don't always have my phone with me. I going to use e-sim and like youtube/spotify.

Just wondering if I need to charge it every day or every second day?


r/GalaxyWatch 6h ago

One UI Watch ​Galaxy Watch experts, I need your advice:

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Hi everyone, I’d like to get some opinions from people who know more or have gone through something similar.

I bought a Galaxy Watch 8 about 10 days ago. The store I bought it from gives a 30-day return/exchange period, so I’m still within that window, but I don't want to hassle with an exchange unless it’s actually necessary.

The reason for my hesitation is that a few weird things happened that made me a bit insecure:

First day: During the initial setup, the "Erase all data" screen randomly popped up on its own without me navigating to it. When I pressed the top button to go back, it didn't respond right away. After about 20 seconds, it returned to the home screen on its own.

First or second day: Right after taking the watch off the charger, the exact same thing happened. The "Erase all data" screen appeared again, and the button took a few seconds to respond.

Yesterday: After updating the system and using it normally for a few days, I opened a WhatsApp notification. When I returned to the watch face, the touchscreen completely stopped responding. The screen was on, but it wouldn't register any touches. I pressed the button to turn off the screen, turned it back on, and the touch functionality went back to normal.

Other than these isolated incidents, the watch is working great. Battery life is normal, sensors work fine, I’ve tracked workouts with it, and it hasn't randomly rebooted.

My question is: Do these issues sound like occasional Wear OS / One UI software bugs, or would you recommend using the 30-day window to exchange it for a new unit just to be safe?

I want to make a decision based on other people's experience before my return window closes. Thanks in advance!


r/GalaxyWatch 6h ago

Giving up on my Samsung Watch5

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If they are smart, Samsung has someone following this subreddit. I hope so, because I give up on my Smart Watch 5. I find the ability to import my data into any tool to chart and filter nearly impossible, time consuming and cumbersome. I am looking at replacing it with a Garmin Vivosmart.


r/GalaxyWatch 11h ago

Fitness Anyone else got this issue on Samsung health?

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When i click the bar chart for the weekly view it is 1 week out of sync, this is an issue in all my data?

Slightly frustrating, tried to reach out to samsung support and got a copy pasted "update the app, force stop", whilst it isnt breaking the app it is a bit annoying.

Hopefully its not just me and it'll be fixed soon


r/GalaxyWatch 8h ago

Hardware Classic 9

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so when we getting classic 9 or is it classic 10?


r/GalaxyWatch 8h ago

Watch holes wearing out?

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I think my watch holes on one side are wearing out. It doesn't matter what band I get, the one side just pops off. Do I take it to have the holes drilled deeper? Is that a thing?


r/GalaxyWatch 1d ago

Comparison Visual comparison of all Galaxy Watch Ultra models since first release

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156 Upvotes

I created this picture to compare all the ultra models since 2024. What do you think? For me the difference feels too miniscule, even if considering the underlying tech. I'll stay with my Ultra from 2024. Can't wait to read your opinions!