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Samsung Galaxy Watch: Why is it so hard to unscrew the back

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:46:51 -0700

Why so hard to unscrew the back of galaxy 4

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 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: 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 3: Why the watch has cant boot after the battery completely emptied out?

Sun, 10 Aug 2025 23:09:46 -0700

The watch doesn't boot up after the battery went to zero and then was recharged . What can i do ?

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 5: Can you remove a replace just the switches for the buttons?

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 12:59:10 -0700

Can you remove and replace just the small metal switches for the buttons (not the black outside buttons and not the full panel)?

My switch for the power button got hit and it doesn't klick anymore so I can only use it for the basic power on-off function and home screen function but not for measuring body composition where you just have to plce your hands onto the buttons.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic: New battery from Ifixit no better than old

Thu, 22 May 2025 05:59:24 -0700

I just purchased a new battery for my Galaxy Watch 4 Classic from Ifixit, since the old one was lasting less than a day. I remember it lasting nearly two days when the watch was new.

Here are links to the battery and guide I used.

The new battery seems to be lasting exactly as long as the old one: about 16 hours. I notice one of the reviewers on the store page had the same issue.

I followed the calibration instructions exactly, charging the watch fully and leaving it charging for two hours, running it down until it shut off due to low battery, and charging up again, so that's not the problem. Am I missing something else? Would a factory reset make a difference? Is Ifixit shipping sub-standard batteries?

⟐ Commented May 22, 2025 at 5:59 MST

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2: Why did a glue part of my watch seperated?

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 17:24:09 -0700

My watch had some part of it where the glue was used to hold it fell off and I need to know what kind of glue I need.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 7: galaxy watch 7 44mm back cover screw replacement

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 09:09:40 -0700

Back Coer Screw Trigram Black. Part Number 6001-003383. where can i find replacement part? In the us

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.