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Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 - Connect to New Phone

2026-10-27 09:22:42.908

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 - Connect to New Phone

Here's how to connect your existing Galaxy Watch Active2 to a new phone.

Connect to a new Android smartphone

  • The steps below only apply when you need to connect your existing Galaxy Watch Active2 to a new Android™ smartphone.
  • For first-time setup / activation of a new Galaxy Watch Active2 or replacement of an existing Samsung smartwatch, refer to one of the following:
  1. Ensure the Galaxy Watch Active2 is charged and powered on.
  2. From the watch screen, press the
    Home button
     to open the apps screen.
    Press and hold the Power button
  3. Double-tap the
    Settings icon
     Settings icon.
  4. Swipe up to scroll to the bottom then tap
    Connect to new phone
    .
  5. Review the message then tap the
    Checkmark icon
     Checkmark icon.
    If necessary, swipe up to scroll to the bottom then tap Back Up Data.
    The watch resets which takes up to 10 minutes.
  6. From the 'Let's go' screen, swipe up.
  7. Open the
    Galaxy Wearable app
     Galaxy wearable app icon on the new Android smartphone.
    If necessary, install the app.
  8. Tap
    Start
    .
  9. Tap
    Galaxy Watch Active2
    .
    If prompted, tap
    Allow
     to approve the necessary permissions.
  10. Ensure the passkey matches what's displayed on the Galaxy Watch Active2 then tap 'Pair' or 'Connect' on the smartphone and the
    Checkmark icon
     Checkmark icon on the Galaxy Watch Active2.
  11. If using a non-Samsung Android smartphone to complete setup, tap
    OK
     then tap
    Install
     to allow the Gear Plugin and Samsung Accessory Service to install.
  12. To continue, review the End User License Agreement and Privacy Policy then tap
    Agree
    .
  13. Tap
    Allow
     to let your Galaxy Watch Active2 send and view SMS messages and access your calendar, contacts and call logs.
  14. Tap 'Samsung Terms and Conditions' and 'Samsung Privacy Notice' to review more info then accept (check) each option and tap
    Continue
    .
    Tap
    Details
     for more info.
    • Sending of diagnostic data (optional)
    • Mapping technologies by Here
    For your review screen
  15. If prompted, tap
    OK
     to link Galaxy Watch Active2 PlugIn with Galaxy Watch Active2.
  16. If prompted, tap
    Allow
     to let your Galaxy Watch Active2 access location, contacts, manage phone calls, access your calendar, access your phone call logs, and send and view SMS messages.
  17. If prompted, tap
    Sign in
     to complete the Samsung account setup and follow the on-screen steps.
    If you choose 'Skip', you can add a Samsung account after setup is complete.
  18. 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
      .
      If troubleshooting, don't restore the device until all testing has been completed.
    2. Tap the
      dropdown
       then select the appropriate backup file.
    3. Select the data (e.g., Phone, Messages, etc.) you want to restore then tap
      Restore
      .
      Selected when a checkmark is present.
  19. Tap
    Connect to previous network
    .
  20. After mobile service has been set up, tap
    Done
     the 'Mobile service for your watch' screen.
    The watch restarts.
    This process may take up to 2 minutes.

Connect to a new Apple iPhone

  • The steps below only apply when you need to connect your existing Galaxy Watch Active2 to a new Apple® iPhone®.
  • For first-time setup / activation of a new Galaxy Watch Active2 or replacement of an existing Samsung smartwatch, refer to one of the following:
  1. Ensure the Galaxy Watch Active2 is charged and powered on.
  2. From the watch screen, press the
    Home button
     to open the apps screen.
    Press and hold the Power button
  3. Double-tap the
    Settings icon
     Settings icon.
  4. Swipe up to scroll to the bottom then tap
    Connect to new phone
    .
  5. Review the message then tap the
    Checkmark icon
     Checkmark icon.
    If necessary, swipe up to scroll to the bottom then tap Back Up Data.
    The watch resets which takes up to 10 minutes.
  6. From the 'Let's go' screen, swipe up.
  7. Open the
    Samsung Galaxy Watch (Gear S) app
     on the new Apple iPhone.
    If necessary, install the app.
  8. If prompted with 'Galaxy Watch Would Like to Use Bluetooth', tap
    OK
    .
    If necessary, tap
    Settings
     then tap the
    Bluetooth switch
     to turn on On switch icon.
  9. Tap
    START THE JOURNEY
    .
  10. Tap
    Galaxy Watch Active2
    .
    Tap Galaxy Watch Active2
  11. To continue with the pairing process, tap
    Connect
    .
  12. From the Bluetooth Pairing Request prompt, tap
    Pair
     on the iPhone and the
    Checkmark icon
     Checkmark icon on the Galaxy Watch Active2.
  13. Review the End User License Agreement and Privacy Policy, check the desired options (e.g., Bixby and other voice services, Report diagnostic info) then tap
    AGREE
    .
    Review End User License Agreement and Privacy Policy
  14. Tap 'Allow' or 'OK' to let Galaxy Watch send you notifications, access your calendar, or access your contacts.
  15. Tap
    SIGN IN
     to complete Samsung account setup.
    If you choose 'SKIP', you can add a Samsung account after setup is complete.
    Tap SIGN IN to complete Samsung account setup
  16. Select (check)
    Connect to previous network
     then tap
    Next
    .
    Tap Connect to previous network
  17. Tap
    NEXT
    .
    Tap NEXT