If pressing and holding the side power key fails to power it on, ensure it has sufficient charge. Explore alternative methods to address a non-responsive Galaxy Watch.
This guide provides instructions on powering on a Samsung Galaxy Watch. Typically, the watch remains active unless the battery is depleted or a restart is required, such as during a software update installation.
How to Activate Your Galaxy Watch:
If you’re using the Galaxy Watch for the first time or need to power it on after the battery has drained, follow these steps:
- Press and hold the Power key to turn on the Galaxy Watch.
- For Galaxy Watch 4 and later, the Power key is located at the top of the watch’s side. On Galaxy Watch 3 and earlier, it is the lower key on the side.
Troubleshooting if Your Galaxy Watch Won’t Turn On:
If your Samsung Galaxy Watch refuses to turn on, even after pressing and holding the Power key, consider the following troubleshooting steps:
- Ensure you have a Samsung Galaxy Watch-compatible charging dock or adapter.
- Use either your existing adapter or a new one to charge the watch. Note any red LED flashes on the Wireless Charging Duo Stand or Wireless Charging Pad, signaling a charging error.
- Perform a soft reset by holding down the Power and Back buttons until a rebooting message appears.
- If the watch is on but frozen or unresponsive, power cycle or reset the device. Wait for the completion of the power cycle and check for improved performance. If issues persist, try a factory data reset.
- To perform a factory reset, access the device settings on the smartwatch. If the watch is powered off or won’t turn on, contact Samsung for assistance.
How to Factory Reset the Galaxy Watch:
If needed, follow these steps to perform a factory reset on the Galaxy Watch:
- Access the device settings on the smartwatch.
- If the watch is powered off or unresponsive, unfortunately, a factory reset cannot be performed independently. In such cases, reach out to Samsung Support for assistance.
Here is a process how you can reset your Samsung Galaxy Watch,
Step 1-Open the Galaxy Watch Settings.
Step 2-Navigate to General.
Step 3-Scroll down and tap Reset again. You will be asked to confirm, so tap the ✔ to move forward.
Step 4-Wait for the device to complete the reset process and reboot.
Contact Samsung Support:
If all troubleshooting efforts fail, it is recommended to contact Samsung Support for service or further assistance.