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Samsung Galaxy Watch - Replace Existing Device

2026-10-27 11:08:45.421

Samsung Galaxy Watch - Replace Existing Device

Here's how to activate your Galaxy Watch if you've recently replaced your Samsung Watch or have reset the network settings.
  • These steps only apply when a Samsung smartwatch has been replaced or the network settings have been reset.
    If this Galaxy Watch is the first device to share this number and has never been active with Verizon service, refer to Activate / Set Up Device.
    If you're pairing an existing Galaxy Watch with a new Android™ smartphone or Apple®iPhone® , refer to Connect to New Phone.
  • To replace your existing Samsung smartwatch with a new Galaxy Watch or to reactivate a Galaxy Watch after resetting network settings, use one of the following methods:
    • Replace Using an Android Smartphone
    • Replace Using an Apple iPhone

Replace Using an Android Smartphone

  • The Galaxy Watch can be set up via Number Share or as a standalone device. To use the Galaxy Watch without a companion device, complete the steps below then refer to Set Up as a Standalone Device.
    To set up with Number Share, the companion smartphone must be activated on the same Verizon account as the Galaxy Watch.
  • Before completing these steps, verify:
    • your eSIM activation has been processed and you've received the QR code via email or in-box collateral.
    • your companion Android smartphone has a cellular or Wi-Fi connection.
    • the Galaxy Wearable app is installed and updated.
  1. Ensure the replacement Galaxy Watch is charged and powered on.
    If necessary, tap the watch display to begin.
  2. Open the
    Galaxy Wearable app
     on your companion Android smartphone.
  3. If possible, back up the data on your original Galaxy Watch then reset the network settings.
  4. Tap the
    Menu icon
     Menu icon (upper-left).
  5. Tap
    Add new device
    .
  6. Tap
    Galaxy Watch 46mm/42mm
    .
    If Galaxy Watch isn't listed, tap
    Scan for nearby devices
    .
  7. From the 'Devices spotted nearby' screen, tap
    Galaxy Watch
    .
  8. Ensure the passkey matches what's displayed on the Galaxy Watch then tap 'PAIR' or 'Connect'on the smartphone and the
    Checkmark icon
     on the Galaxy Watch.
  9. To continue, review the Privacy Policy and End User License Agreement on your smartphone then tap
    Agree
    .
    congrats and agree
  10. From the 'Congrats on your new Galaxy Watch' screen on your smartphone, select
    Agree to all
     then tap
    Next
     (lower-right).
    Selected when a checkmark is present.
    Select all then tap Next
  11. If prompted, tap
    Sign in
     to complete Samsung account setup.
    If you choose 'Skip', you can add a Samsung account after setup is complete.
  12. If prompted to Restore your watch from backups, do the following:
    1. Tap
      Check for backup
       to retrieve a previous Samsung smartwatch backup then tap
      Next
      .
      If you prefer to set up as new, tap
      Skip for now
       then tap
      Next
      .
      check for backups
    2. Select the data (e.g., Phone, Messages, etc.) you want to restore then tap
      Restore
      .
      Selected when a checkmark is present.
  13. From the 'Mobile service for your watch' screen, select
    Use code
     then tap
    Next
    .
    Select Use code then tap Next
  14. Point the smartphone's camera at the QR code below and scan it.
    The QR code will only work if the Galaxy Watch has been activated on a Verizon mobile number.
  15. Tap
    Use plan
    .
    Select Use plan
  16. If presented with a 'Tap to connect to the mobile network' message on your watch, tap
    CONNECT
    .
    The watch restarts.
    This process may take up to 2 minutes.
  17. Allow a few minutes for service to activate. When complete, tap
    Done
Continue to use in conjunction with a companion smartphone for maximum functionality. To un-pair your companion smartphone and use the Galaxy Watch as a standalone device, reset the watch then set up as a standalone device.
Standalone mode can't be used with Number Share.

Replace Using an Apple iPhone

  • The Galaxy Watch can be set up via Number Share or as a standalone device. To use the Galaxy Watch without a companion device, complete the steps below then refer to Set Up as a Standalone Device.
    If activating with Number Share, the companion smartphone must be connected to active Verizon service on the same account as the Galaxy Watch.
  • Before completing these steps, verify:
    • your eSIM activation has been processed and you've received the QR code via email or in-box collateral.
    • your companion Apple iPhone has a cellular or Wi-Fi connection.
    • the Galaxy Wearable app is installed and updated.
  1. Ensure the replacement Galaxy Watch is charged and powered on.
    If necessary, tap the watch display to begin.
  2. On the companion Apple iPhone, ensure Bluetooth® is turned on .
  3. Open the
    Samsung Galaxy Watch (Gear S) app
     on your companion Apple iPhone.
  4. If possible, back up data for your original Galaxy Watch then reset the network settings.
  5. Tap the
    Menu icon
     Menu icon (upper-right).
  6. Tap
    Connect new device
    .
  7. From the 'Watches spotted nearby' screen, tap
    Galaxy Watch
    .
  8. From the 'Bluetooth Pairing Request' prompt on the companion iPhone, tap
    Pair
     then tap the
    Checkmark icon
    on the Galaxy Watch.
  9. To continue, review the Privacy Policy and End User License Agreement, select (check) 'Report diagnostic info if desired then tap
    Agree
    .
  10. If prompted, tap 'Allow' or 'OK' to let the Galaxy Watch send you notifications, access your calendar, or access your contacts.
  11. Tap
    SIGN IN
    to complete Samsung account setup.
    If you choose 'SKIP', you can add a Samsung account after setup is complete.
  12. From the 'Mobile service for your watch' screen, select
    Use code
    .
  13. Point the iPhone's camera at the QR code below and scan it.
    The QR code will only work if the Galaxy Watch has been activated on a Verizon mobile number.
  14. Tap
    Use plan
    .
    Tap Use plan
Continue to use in conjunction with a companion smartphone for maximum functionality. To un-pair your companion smartphone and use the Galaxy Watch as a standalone device, reset the watch then set up as a standalone device.
Standalone mode can't be used with Number Share.