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Samsung Galaxy Watch - Connect to New Phone

2026-10-27 09:23:48.412

Samsung Galaxy Watch - Connect to New Phone

Here's how to connect your existing Galaxy Watch to a new phone.
  • The steps below only apply when you need to connect your existing Galaxy Watch to a new Android™ smartphone or Apple® iPhone.®
  • For first time setup / activation of a new Galaxy Watch or replacement of an existing Samsung smartwatch, refer to one of the following:
  1. Ensure the Galaxy Watch is charged and powered on.
  2. From the watch screen, press the
    Home button
     to open the apps screen.
    Press and hold the Home button
  3. Tap the
    Settings icon
     Settings icon.
  4. Swipe up to scroll to the bottom then tap
    Connect to new phone
    .
  5. If prompted, tap Back Up Data.
  6. Review the message then tap
    Continue
     or the
    Checkmark icon
     Settings icon.
    The watch resets which takes up to 10 minutes.
  7. From the 'Let's go' screen, swipe up then connect to one of the following devices:
    • Android smartphone
    • Apple iPhone

Connect to a new Android smartphone

  1. Open the
    Galaxy Wearable app
     on the new Android smartphone.
    If necessary, install the app.
  2. Tap
    Start
    .
  3. Tap
    Galaxy Watch
    .
    If Galaxy Watch is not listed, tap
    Scan again
    .
    If prompted, tap
    Allow
     and approve the necessary permissions.
  4. From the 'Devices spotted nearby' screen, tap
    Galaxy Watch
    .
  5. Ensure the passkey matches what's displayed on the Galaxy Watch then tap 'Confirm' or 'Connect' on the smartphone and the
    Checkmark icon
     on the Galaxy Watch.
  6. 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.
  7. To continue, review the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Notice on your smartphone then select (check) the following and tap
    Agree
    .
    Tap
    I agree to all
     to select all.
    Options may vary by paired smartphone.
    Tap
    Details
     to review info before continuing.
    • Sending of diagnostic data (optional)
    • Mapping technologies by HERE
  8. If prompted, tap
    Allow
     for Location and PlugIn access.
  9. If prompted to 'Link Galaxy Watch PlugIn with Galaxy Watch' tap
    OK
    .
  10. If prompted, tap
    Sign in
     to complete the Samsung account setup.
    If you choose 'Skip', you can add a Samsung account after setup is complete.
  11. 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
      .
    2. Tap the
      Dropdown menu icon
       Dropdown menu icon then select the desired backup file.
    3. Select the data (e.g., Phone, Messages, etc.) you want to restore then tap
      Restore
      .
      Selected when a checkmark is present.
  12. From the 'Set up a mobile plan' screen, tap (check)
    Useprevious plan
     then tap
    Next
    .
  13. If prompted, tap the desired plan to use.
  14. Tap
    Next
    .

Connect to a new Apple iPhone

  1. Open the
    Samsung Galaxy Watch (Gear S) app
     on your new Apple iPhone.
    If necessary, install the app from the App Store.
  2. If prompted with'Galaxy Watch Would Like to Use Bluetooth', tap
    OK
    .
    If necessary, tap
    Settings
     then tap the
    Bluetooth switch to turn on
     Switch on icon.
  3. Tap
    START THE JOURNEY
    .
  4. From the 'Pick your watch' screen, tap
    Galaxy Watch 46mm/42mm
    .
  5. If prompted, from the 'Devices spotted nearby' screen, tap
    Galaxy Watch
    .
  6. To continue with the pairing process, tap
    Connect
    .
  7. From the 'Bluetooth Pairing Request' prompt, tap
    Pair
     on the iPhone then tap the
    Checkmark icon
     on the Galaxy Watch.
  8. Review the End User License Agreement and Privacy Policy, tap (check)
    Report diagnostic info
     then tap
    Agree
    .
  9. If prompted, tap 'Allow' or 'OK' to let the Galaxy Watch send you notifications, access your calendar, or access your contacts.
  10. If prompted, tap
    Sign into complete Samsung account setup
    .
    If you choose 'Skip', you can add a Samsung account after setup is complete.
  11. Select (check)
    Use previous plan
     then tap
    Next
    .
  12. If prompted, tap the appropriate plan then tap
    Next
    .
  13. If presented, select the desired location permission option:
    • Only While Using the App
    • Always Allow
    • Don't Allow
  14. If presented, review the info then tap
    Confirm
    .
  15. Allow a few minutes for service to activate. When complete, tap
    Done