Samsung Galaxy Watch Not Connecting to Phone: 4 Easy Ways to Fix It

Most of the time, pairing Samsung Galaxy Watch Pairing with a compatible phone is easy. You should be aware that the situation can be very different at times. Watching the endless pairing loop on the loading screen is not a pleasant experience. Fortunately, it's not the end of the world.

Often, minor issues can hamper connectivity and make the pairing process painfully slow. Fortunately, there are easy ways to fix Samsung connection issues. Galaxy Watch And your phone.

We also have a section detailing fixes for common Galaxy Watch notification issues. So, read on until the end.

1. Clear cache data

If the pairing process takes too long, you can try clearing the cache data. As we mentioned above, sometimes the cause can be something as trivial as old, redundant data. Clearing the cache file is a simple process where the system removes temporary app files. Don't worry, the cache will be refreshed when you open the app.

So, go to Settings > Apps, locate Samsung Wear, and tap on Storage. Tap the Clear Cache button when you see it.

2. Check app and phone updates.

Is there Pending phone update? For the app, maybe? Sometimes, a pending update may prevent the app from behaving normally.

I suggest you update your Galaxy Wearable app and phone software immediately. Note that most apps update automatically over Wi-Fi (and mobile data) unless you change this in the settings.

To check this, open the left menu of the Play Store app and tap Settings > Auto-update apps.

Also, if there is a software update waiting for your phone, go to Settings > System > System Updates, and tap the Check for Updates button.

3. Not paired with devices

I know this is a basic step, but it might help fix things. If not, Your phone is connected The ideal thing to do is to manually remove it from the list. Paired Bluetooth devices.

It's as simple as opening the Quick Settings menu, long-pressing on the icon Bluetooth To go to Settings. Once inside, tap the gear-shaped icon and tap Unpair.

Keep in mind that depending on your phone model, these settings may vary slightly. After unpairing your watch, restart the normal pairing process. Most likely, it should work without problems.

If that doesn't happen, consider clearing the Bluetooth cache. Bluetooth, like any other Android app, also has a cache that you can clear if it's behaving erratically.

To clear it, open Settings and go to Apps. Tap the three-dot menu and select System (or Show system processes).

Now scroll down until you see the Bluetooth option. Tap it, select Storage, and tap the Clear Cache button.

4. Reset all devices

If all the troubleshooting tips above fail, the last option is to Reset deviceBut before you do that, back up your data—only if the app allows it. In my case, the app crashed and refused to budge from the pairing screen.

To reset the watch, go to the watch settings and rotate the outer bezel until you see Year.

Tap it, scroll down, and select Reset. At the same time, don't forget to reset the Galaxy Wearable app.

In practice, there are two ways to do this. You can either uninstall the app directly from your phone and reinstall it. But if you'd rather not go through all that hassle, you can simply reset the app data.

To do this, go to Settings > Apps, find your Galaxy Wearable and tap Storage > Clear app data.

This will reset all settings such as preferences, account information, and phone name. Once complete, the app will be a newly installed app.

Once both processes are in place, simply set up the watch from the beginning. Chances are it will connect just fine.

Also, have you checked if power saving mode is turned on? If yes, toggle it on to enjoy a stable connection to your phone.

How to fix the problem of not receiving notifications on the Galaxy Watch

Aside from the fluctuating connection between the phone and the watch, the Samsung Galaxy Watch has another issue – Intermittent notifications , and it can be annoying.

It's true that you won't receive notifications if you step out of range of your phone. However, both devices should automatically reconnect when they return to range.

If you don't do anything like that, then you have a shot at the next fix.

1. Check the notification arrival

It's always a good idea to check if notification access is enabled for the Galaxy Plug-in. Open Settings on your phone and look for Special Access. Tap it to open it and select Notification Access.

Toggle the switch for the Galaxy Wearable Plugin.

2. App notification settings

If you're missing notifications from a single app, it's likely disabled. To make changes, go to the app's notification settings, tap Manage Notifications, and check if the app is enabled.

Keep in mind that running notifications for multiple apps may reduce your watch's battery life.

3. Is DND possible?

DND mode may also prevent app notifications from reaching your Galaxy Watch. To check this, go to the app's advanced settings.

Make sure the switch next to Do Not Disturb is disabled.

Stay connected

The troubleshooting tips above worked, and we hope at least one of them will work for you. Generally, it's a trivial issue like outdated data that causes the malfunction. Don't forget to keep your phone updated and check for the latest versions.