GPS not working properly on Samsung smart watch

Your Samsung smart watch has a GPS sensor that can monitor your real-time location without connecting to a phone. When the watch is connected with a phone, it will obtain its GPS location from the phone to help improve the location accuracy. However, GPS on a Galaxy Watch Active2 may not be accurate or take longer (about 2-3 minutes) than usual to obtain your location if the watch is disconnected from your phone for more than a day.

Set up GPS on your Galaxy watch

Your Galaxy watch includes a GPS sensor for tracking your real-time location data. You can easily turn on the GPS setting from your watch. You can also improve the location accuracy so itâs always updated with your current position.

Set up GPS on your Galaxy watch

Enable GPS on your Galaxy watch Note: The steps may differ depending on your watch model. Please see your user manual for specific instructions. In order to use location-based services and apps on your Galaxy watch, such as Google Maps, you’ll need to enable your watch’s GPS location setting. You can also increase the signal’s accuracy to ensure it

The buttons on my Samsung smart watch do not work

Button malfunctions on your watch can be caused by physical damage or software issues. However, clean the buttons if there's build up of foreign material like lotion preventing them from properly working.

Check out what's new on the Samsung Galaxy Watch5

Galaxy Watch5 compatibility The Galaxy Watch5 and Galaxy Watch5 Pro have a few things in common with the previous Galaxy Watch4 series. Like the standard Galaxy Watch4, both Galaxy Watch5 models include a bezel-less design. So, if you’re switching over from the Galaxy Watch4, you’ll learn how to navigate your Galaxy Watch5 in no time! However, like

Properly wear and clean your Samsung smart watch

Clean your watch Clean your wrist and the watch strap or band. Clean your wrist and the watch strap or band after exercising or sweating. Clean it with a soft, lint-free cloth, and dry it thoroughly. Make sure that the Galaxy Watch/Fit is not exposed to dust, sweat, ink, oil, or any chemical products, such as cosmetics, sunscreen, antibacterial spr

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