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The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 and Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025) are the company’s two latest smartwatches, packing that squircle body, brighter displays, and larger batteries than their predecessors.
Based on online sentiment, neither device has significant holes in its armor, but some users have likely encountered a few minor problems on their journey thus far. If you’re in the latter camp, I detail quick fixes and deeper troubleshooting steps to solve the known Galaxy Watch 8 problems.
Galaxy Watch 8 problems: Quick fixes
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Have you turned it off and on again? That age-old question often solves most tech problems, including those troubling the Galaxy Watch 8 series. However, it’s also worth rebooting before troubleshooting any further issues. This provides your device with a clean slate.
To reboot your Galaxy Watch 8 and Galaxy Watch Ultra, press and hold the Home and Back keys on the right-hand side of your watch until the Samsung logo appears.
Here are a few more pre-troubleshooting checklist items: Unless it cannot be powered for some reason, ensure that your smartwatch’s battery is fully charged before troubleshooting. This minor but often overlooked step is especially important for diagnosing battery problems.
Check if the smartphone you’re using is compatible with your watch. Samsung requires a phone running Android 11 or newer with at least 1.5GB of RAM.
Finally, learning how to factory reset your Galaxy Watch is a good idea. You may need it if all else fails. To do this, open the Galaxy Wearable app, go to Watch settings , select General , and then select Reset > Reset .
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