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Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic: Galaxy watch 4 classic not turning on (black screen)

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:06:24 -0700

I have a 46mm galaxy watch 4 classic that is completely unresponsive with a black screen. The watch has no water damage, I took it apart just to check that. I've tried holding both buttons down to no avail. I'm running out of ideas on what it might be.

I don't have much of a back story on it, a friend gave it to me and said it quit working one night. He didn't know if it updated before it quit. it was not boot looping before it quit.

Anybody got any ideas on what it might be?

Update:

I bought another Galaxy watch on eBay for parts to potentially put two together to make one good one. Unfortunately in the eBay listing it was labeled as boot looping but now that I have that it happened but it has not shown any life since I've had it, so back to square one... At least it was only $20 lol

I did take it apart as well just to check for water damage and it was spotless so more than like more than likely the same issue as my other one..... Nice

⟐ Answered March 30, 2026 at 17:06 MST

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4: Pin number problem I have not use one but my watch keep asking for it

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 07:44:26 -0700

Pin number problem i have not use any pin before but my watch keep asking for pin number

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic: What kind of battery can I use as a replacement?

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 23:48:49 -0700

What kind of battery can I use as a replacement?

⟐ Commented March 13, 2026 at 23:48 MST

Samsung Watch 6: Why can't watch calculating steps

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:53:19 -0700

My watch isn't calculating steps

Samsung Watch 6: Wont charge or start after water entry?

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 02:52:15 -0700

I must of missed pressing the water lock and went for a swim, power was on for a while it has now stopped and won't charge

Samsung Gear S: How could I charge it without the dock?

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 15:44:36 -0700

I don't have the dock; is there any way I can charge it? By making some kind of workaround?

⟐ Answered December 16, 2025 at 15:44 MST

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4: The screen lights up, but it's orange!

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 18:19:06 -0700

Ecranul se aprinde, dar este portocaliu, nu se vede nimic altceva decât portocaliu pe tot ecranul. Ce este de făcut?

⟐ Commented November 22, 2025 at 18:19 MST

Samsung Galaxy Watch 7: watch button not clickable

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:19:53 -0700

The power button (orange outline) on my watch is no longer 'clicking' it's causing the emergency call screen to pop up randomly and be difficult to clear. Has anyone else fixed this?

Samsung Gear S3: Won't stay powered up.

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 15:34:44 -0700

My watch like new will not stay powered up even with full charge.

⟐ Commented November 16, 2025 at 15:34 MST

Samsung Gear S2: Should it work without 1 position ball?

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 10:31:40 -0700

I lost my 4th position ball. I will replace it, but I wanna know: is it will still work with 3 of them, because I'll by balls on internet and I should wait for them to come

⟐ Edited by author November 16, 2025 at 10:31 MST

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic: Galaxy watch 6 does not turn on - gets hot on charger and was not dead

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 13:44:03 -0700

Placed watch on manufacturers charger while at 60-70% battery, returned to it within 25mins and it was OFF and HOT.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 will not turn on and gets hot on the charger, it responds to no button presses or "reset" triggers.
There was zero damage to the watch at the time of charging.. yes it has been in water for swimming a few times but not recently.

Does anyone know if similar models exist for parts to try replacing the battery or other small electronics? I feel this is a battery or overheating issue.

Samsung Gear Fit: Why won't my Fit turn on?

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 07:25:36 -0700

I have tried to turn on my fit by pressing the on button multiple times, I have also made sure the battery is charged but it still will not turn on. What can I do?

⟐ Answered November 10, 2025 at 7:25 MST

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4: How can I find a backplate for my samsung watch? Cover is damaged.

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 02:08:29 -0700

Need a backplate for my galaxy watch

⟐ Answer edited November 04, 2025 at 2:08 MST

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic: Band pin knob broken off

Sun, 28 Sep 2025 02:16:11 -0700

“The spring-bar pin that connects my watch band to the watch case slipped out of its knob, so now the band and watch are stuck together and can’t be separated.” Any ideas?

⟐ Answered September 28, 2025 at 2:16 MST

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2: My touch screen doesn't seem to be working on my Samsung Active2 watch

Sun, 28 Sep 2025 02:13:45 -0700

The screen on my watch doesn’t seem to be working. I can’t get into any of the widgets. It doesn’t seem to be “feeling” my taps. Is this repairable?

⟐ Answered September 28, 2025 at 2:13 MST

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic: How to replace the back gasket

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 23:36:38 -0700

Hi all :) My Galaxy Watch 4 Classic 46mm unfortunately got water damaged. I believe the battery died and am changing it. But checking the whole watch for further damage if found, that the back gasket desintegrated.

I want to change it and bought a new gasket of ebay.

Now my biggest issue is, that I don´t know how to attach and seal the new gasket. Even after some googling, searching youtube and even asking AI I haven´t found any usable instructions on that.

Could somebody please explain to me, how to attach and seal the new gasket?

I can provide photos if necessary.

Thank you in advance

With appreciation, Manfred

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 5: How to enter odin ap mode

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 09:37:36 -0700

After unlocking the bootloader, I wrote the wrong file to the bootloader... and now the bootloader won't start and I can't enter Odin AP mode... How can I enter Odin AP mode?

Samsung Galaxy Watch 7: How to repair damaged caused by water

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 12:08:03 -0700

My watch damaged expose to water.please help how to repair

⟐ Answered August 20, 2025 at 12:08 MST

Samsung Watch 6: White Screen Issues after Swimming and drop

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 08:58:31 -0700

I'm getting a white screen after my son threw my watch down about 3 feet after swimming with it for about 30 min. No issues last night but after charging just a white screen. Was able to restart off memory but no fix.