iFixit - Answers With Device "Samsung Galaxy Watch"

Samsung Galaxy Watch: Bezel ring becoming harder to turn.

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 08:23:28 -0700

My turning ring is gaining more and more stiffness and or friction. My assumption is dirt, grit. No more lubrication. Can you service the turning ring without disassembling the entire watch?

⟐ Commented September 12, 2025 at 8:23 MST

Samsung Galaxy Watch: R805 WATCH not turn on I want bitmap or hardware solution

Sun, 03 Aug 2025 23:09:20 -0700

i want this watch bit map or hardware solution its avilable

Samsung Galaxy Watch: Watch R815U - not turning on, charger blinking red, no signs of life

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 22:49:18 -0700

I have had this watch since new but haven't used it in a year or two. In the past I've had poor battery life with it and eventually stopped using it. I went to use it for the first time in at least a year, maybe even two years, and tried to turn it on. It started to turn on as normal, showing the usual Samsung boot logo, so I put my sleeve down over it and left for work. After getting to work, only a 10 minute drive, I went to connect it to my phone but it was completely unresponsive, black screen, no phone connection, no signs of life at all. I assumed the battery was flat given that it's had poor battery life since before I stopped using it, and it's been on the charger the entire 1+ years I haven't used it. I ordered a new battery from iFixit and have just replaced it. I do not remember its charging behavior before taking it apart, I took it apart before the battery arrived to check for loose connections, etc. The watch, with the new battery, still shows no signs of life, causes the charger to show solid red for about one to two minutes, then blinks red. I have cleaned the internal contacts with isopropyl, reseated connections inside, and tried a different USB AC adapter with no improvement. The metal shield on the motherboard definitely gets slightly warm to the touch when attempting to interact with the watch, but still no display output, sound, vibration, etc. Also, the charger is the original Samsung watch charger included with the watch, and the watch has otherwise never had any issues, damage, or been opened for any reason in the past. Any help appreciated.

Samsung Galaxy Watch: Gets extremely hot on charger and battery went from 100% to dead in li

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 02:40:21 -0700

So my husband's watch gets extremely hot when on the charger and goes from 100% to dead in a little over an hr! What can it be? Does it just need a new battery? The watch was fine a few days ago

⟐ Commented June 27, 2024 at 2:40 MST

Samsung Galaxy Watch: Watch not functioning after swimming

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 08:27:56 -0700

My watch haywire after swimming. Then there's like green screen on display, and the watch totally off. I can't restart it and all button not function. I can see some droplets at the sensor glass. Any idea what's the problem?

⟐ Commented June 20, 2024 at 8:27 MST

Samsung Galaxy Watch: What charger could I get for my galaxy smartwatch?

Thu, 16 May 2024 23:23:23 -0700

I got a galaxy smartwatch (Tizen one) but it didn't come with a charger - since it was a reseller. So I'm needing to get one. All of the ones I've seen in stores are wireless. I was wondering if maybe there could be a cheaper one I could get like maybe from AliExpress. I've seen ones there that say for Samsung Galaxy watchs (and also "original charger for Samsung Galaxy watch" - that is if I find one in stock) but then some reviews say they don't work for them. Also I saw the video ifixit said about not to get wireless chargers although I was only going to use them for my smartwatch and maybe wireless earbuds (since I don't really care about them since they're bad, well I think so since they only have about 2 hours and I have issues with them). Anyways, I was hoping I could get some advice before I buy a charger for it. As of now I only can charge it with my phone using the wireless power share which I don't really want to use that way to spend more time recharging my phone again. (Also sorry but I don't know what exact number my watch is like a galaxy 5 etc so I picked the basic topic for choose device)

⟐ Commented May 16, 2024 at 23:23 MST

Samsung Galaxy Watch: Not swimming but swimming mode is active.

Sun, 14 Apr 2024 04:34:05 -0700

My galaxy watch model SM R800 swimming mode is active but Iam not swimming, tried to reset the watch but still in the swimming mode.

Samsung Galaxy Watch: Can't get the four screws removed to even start to replace the battery

Sun, 10 Mar 2024 17:52:34 -0700

I have tried several times to remove the back of the watch. I used the proper screw driver and tried for several hours and they all seem stuck.

⟐ Answer edited March 10, 2024 at 17:52 MST

Samsung Galaxy Watch: Why Galaxy Watch 4 pops up SamsungPay randomly?

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 22:47:51 -0700

seems a problem related to the lower button (does not make the click sound) as if it were loose, causing invoking of the app to shows up many times during normal use (even in airplane/sleep mode) turning on NFC too. Watch and mobile both updated with latest patches.

UPDATE

as last resource I tried even to isolate the button physically, but the nasty SamsungPay still popping out.

Problem has been reported by many users and Samsung deny offering you to call a US toll-free number even when you report issue from other countries...

⟐ Edited by author February 05, 2024 at 22:47 MST

Samsung Galaxy Watch: My watch is overheating

Sat, 12 Aug 2023 08:30:31 -0700

My watching powers on and overheats within minutes causing it to power down. My rear glass lens is missing. Could this be the cause of overheating? Is there a guide to replace it?

Samsung Galaxy Watch: What Battery to buy?

Sat, 03 Jun 2023 09:51:07 -0700

Which battery do I purchase for the 42mm Galaxy watch SM-R810?

⟐ Commented June 03, 2023 at 9:51 MST

Samsung Galaxy Watch: How to replace Samsung watch glass

Thu, 25 May 2023 09:25:59 -0700

How can I get just the glass of my galaxy watch replaced

⟐ Answered May 25, 2023 at 9:25 MST

Samsung Galaxy Watch: Why I canot update the software?

Sat, 29 Apr 2023 18:23:46 -0700

My watch is only rebooting repeatly,when i try to update the software,i always fail to enter the system

Samsung Galaxy Watch: My device updated and now it won't turn on.

Sun, 19 Feb 2023 07:23:06 -0700

My device was bought in europe so samsung can't fix it in canada. My device updated to the infamous gv13 apparently and now it won't charge or turn on

Samsung Galaxy Watch: Back Button not working

Wed, 18 Jan 2023 12:15:35 -0700

The Back Button (top right) on my galaxy watch is not working...have tried reset and off/on but still not functioning...any suggestions...tia

Samsung Galaxy Watch: How to reattach sensor cover

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 08:29:26 -0700

How do i re attach bezel sensor cover. Rear of watch.

⟐ Answered January 05, 2023 at 8:29 MST

Samsung Galaxy Watch: Battery Replacement Instructions Question

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 14:24:56 -0700

I have ordered the 46mm battery, the magnetic project mat, and essential electronics toolkit to replace the battery in my Samsung Galaxy Watch. My question though is about the instructions in the conclusion section of the ifixit replacement instructions. In the conclusion, it says to "secure the new battery with pre-cut adhesive or double-sided adhesive tape". How critical is that? Also does the battery or the kit come with any adhesive strips?

⟐ Answered December 20, 2022 at 14:24 MST

Samsung Galaxy Watch: Can not get watch to connect or even open up.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 01:21:58 -0700

I purchased a new Android phone to replace my old Android phone. Watch worked perfect. Disconnected watch from old phone and tried to pair with new phone. Wear app finds phone and sends number. I confirm and it starts to pair. Never completes the paring and times out. When turn watch on up pop a screen that says Lets go. Can not get to main settings. Tried activating phone without phone just to get the clock face and that does not work either, Any Ideas on what is wrong.

⟐ Answered November 17, 2022 at 1:21 MST

Samsung Galaxy Watch: Sm-R800 continuously powers down due to "overheating"

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 07:22:29 -0700

Sm-R800 Galaxy watch continuously powers down ~20 seconds after powering on due to "overheating" - but the watch is a stable 70°f and definitely not overheating. Any ideas? I've currently:

Ensured the watch and app software are up to date. No dice

Factory reset the watch. No dice

Left the watch in a bag of rice for 72 hours. No dice

Swapped out the charging cable and the charging station/dock. No dice

I'm more than happy to fix it myself, I just don't know what I should be looking to replace.

Many thanks guys!

Samsung Galaxy Watch: Watch blocked asking for customer support

Tue, 17 May 2022 18:16:43 -0700

My watch not connecting anymore and asking for customer support

⟐ Answered May 17, 2022 at 18:16 MST