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Samsung Galaxy Watch 7: Samsung Galaxy Watch7 battery replacement - Is there a guide available?

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 23:06:11 -0700

I am looking for a guide or instructions on how to replace the battery in a Samsung Galaxy Watch7. I've checked for existing guides but haven't found one for this specific model yet.

Has anyone successfully opened this watch and replaced the battery? If so, what tools are required, and are there any specific pitfalls (like hidden cables or fragile sensors) I should be aware of? Any advice or photos of the internals would be greatly appreciated!

⟐ Edited July 02, 2026 at 23:06 MST

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2: How do I Apply the screen protectors

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 01:11:26 -0700

My Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 came with these screen protectors and I couldn't find anyone to apply it in stores so I want to know how I can do it myself. I do remember the first worker that applied the first screen protector on my watch using a hair dryer for the job. Here is a picture of the screen protectors

. Thanks in advance

Samsung Gear S3: stuck in a reboot loop help!

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:35:48 -0700

Gear S3 was disconnected from S7 Galaxy this morning. I tried reconnecting from the app in the phone, and it didn't see the watch. I tried to reset the watch from the boot menu. Now it wont reboot, and I can only turn the power off through the boot menu. I've seen several people complaining about this issue, but no solutions. Any advice or help would be appreciated.

⟐ Commented June 22, 2026 at 21:35 MST

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4: screws won't come out with the Y000 screwdriver

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:23:19 -0700

I ordered your entire battery replacement kit for this watch, but the screws don't even appear to be moving. Is there another screwdriver I should try?

⟐ Answered June 15, 2026 at 11:23 MST

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

Fri, 29 May 2026 12:45:56 -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 May 29, 2026 at 12:45 MST

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4: How can I change the battery

Tue, 05 May 2026 20:08:19 -0700

How can I change the battery as it doesn't keep the charge as it should now thanks

⟐ Answered May 05, 2026 at 20:08 MST

Samsung Gear S3 Frontier: Switching a watchface from one Smat Watch to another.

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:23:57 -0700

I have a favorite watch face for my Frontier s3. Unfortunately I cannot buy another as I have looked for it for a few years. I want to put the same watch face on all of my phones. Is there anyway I can use the watch face for any other of my Samsung watches? Watch face is MD 125 Hybrid.

⟐ Answered April 09, 2026 at 10:23 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