What to do when a Samsung Galaxy Watch app crashes, freezes, or won’t respond

Last Update date : Aug 26. 2024

If an app on your Samsung Galaxy Watch crashes, freezes, or won’t respond, the steps provided below can effectively resolve the issue. Follow the instructions to ensure your watch functions properly again.

A Samsung Galaxy Watch on a person’s wrist.

Galaxy Watch software updates help remove potential software issues that may have been causing your apps to malfunction.

* Make sure your watch is already charged before restarting it.
* Connect your watch to Wi-Fi or to your phone using Bluetooth before proceeding.

Galaxy Watch “Rebooting” screen. Galaxy Watch “Rebooting” screen.

Step 1. Press and hold both buttons on your Galaxy Watch until the screen displays the Samsung logo.

“Software update” option in Galaxy Watch “Settings”. “Software update” option in Galaxy Watch “Settings”.

Step 2. When the reboot is complete, swipe up and open Settings > Tap Software update.

Option to download and install updates on a Galaxy Watch. Option to download and install updates on a Galaxy Watch.

Step 3. Tap Download and install.

* Turn on Auto update to automatically install future Galaxy Watch updates.
* The watch will notify you if it is up to date.

Apps can be removed from your Galaxy Watch by accessing the Galaxy Wearable app on the phone connected to your watch, or you can use your watch directly.

Use the connected phone to uninstall apps
* Before starting, make sure your phone and Galaxy Watch are connected.

Galaxy Wearable app home screen for a Galaxy Watch. Galaxy Wearable app home screen for a Galaxy Watch.

Step 1. Open the Galaxy Wearable app on your phone > Tap Watch Settings.

List of apps on a Galaxy Watch. List of apps on a Galaxy Watch.

Step 2. Select Apps > Tap the app you wish to uninstall.

App selected to uninstall. App selected to uninstall.

Step 3. Tap the Uninstall icon > Select Uninstall in the pop up window.

* If you do not see the uninstall icon, the app cannot be removed.

Use your Samsung Galaxy Watch to uninstall apps

Option to uninstall an app from a Galaxy Watch. Option to uninstall an app from a Galaxy Watch.

Step 1. From the home screen, swipe up > Locate the icon of the app you wish to uninstall> Touch and hold the icon of the app you wish to uninstall > Tap Uninstall on the pop-up window.

* Some apps cannot be deleted.

Final permission to uninstall an app before proceeding with the deletion. Final permission to uninstall an app before proceeding with the deletion.

Step 2. Tap OK.

A factory reset may be necessary if your Galaxy Watch is not responding. Make sure to back up your data using the Galaxy Wearable app before performing a reset so the data can be reloaded to your watch after the reset is complete. Samsung is not responsible for any lost data.

“General” tab in “Settings”. “General” tab in “Settings”.

Step 1. From your Galaxy Watch’s home screen, swipe up and open Settings > Select General.

“Reset” option in “General”. “Reset” option in “General”.

Step 2. Select Reset.

An explanation of what happens when you reset your Galaxy Watch with the option to continue. An explanation of what happens when you reset your Galaxy Watch with the option to continue.

Step 3. Review on screen information > Tap Reset.

* Once the factory reset is complete, you will need to reconnect your Galaxy Watch to your phone, which will then automatically reload your watch’s data if you backed it up before the reset.

* Perform a reset to restore your watch to its default settings. Make sure to back up your data using the Galaxy Wearable app before doing so. After the reset, all settings and states will revert to their initial configurations.

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