Does the Galaxy Watch 4 have any compatibility issues with non Samsung Android phones? The official website offers minimum specifications required on the phone as well as a list of phones for certain regions that seems very limited. Reviews available online do mention that certain health as well as other features may not be available for non Samsung Android phones. I'd like to know what the compatibility of the Galaxy Watch 4 is with the Oppo Reno 2. Any feedback is greatly appreciated.
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Galaxy Watch 4 .... Anybody else preorder?
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I don't think that's true. I think you just have to download all the Samsung apps to take advantage of it. So Samsung health and the associated plug ins. I have a galaxy Active 2 and I've used it with Pixel devices. It will just prompt you to download plug ins during setup.
The reviewers were testing on Watch 4, not active 2. Watch 4 has more health features.
It’ll work just fine with non-Samsung Androids (needs about 4 apps to function, though) but the new ECG, Blood Pressure and Snoring (!) features will NOT work. This is because they require the new Samsung Health Monitor app which is not available in the Google Play Store and sideloading it simply throws up a “not compatible“ error.
A quick Google brings up articles saying it works just fine, but the setup is more tedious.
I've used outlook on Android for years and have never seen a single ad.
Nope. They will ship with WearOS 2.0 and get the 3.0 upgrade in the second half of 2022: https://www.androidpolice.com/2021/...pre-order-but-not-with-the-software-you-want/
Yeah, I think they should just wait to release Gen 6th with WearOS 3. But I haven’t really followed Fossil watch history to determine the reason for this launch…
Welp that is terrible. Ten months from now the Gen 6 will be an old watch that may or may not get the full-fledged WearOS.
Google seems to enjoy shoots itself on the foot when it comes to smartwatch industry.
I ordered 46mm version a couple weeks ago and I got a free s/m sport band. I just got it today, 9/7, and installed s/m sport band. It's really nice upgrade from the original galaxy watch I have.
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Thanks for the info. I think Samsung stepping through how to secure the watch with payment app enable to prevent un-authorized users. You can either secure it before the app is used or just lock the watch when it's off your wrist. I guess Samsung could allow health app running when the watch is locked, then the health monitors would be useless since the watch might not be strapped on your wrist. I always unlock my watch after putting on the watch so there is no issue with me. I guess it would nice to have option on the app to run when the watch is locked, but not the app's that are required NCF on.
I usually do unlock it right away but it was late at night as I was falling asleep so I just put it back on without thinking lol.
I originally pre-ordered the watch4 classic 46mm but after a week of using it I felt it was too similar physically to my earlier watch3 45mm.. thus ordered the watch4 44mm for a different experience.
I must admit.. after a week I am still happy with my decision especially the weight.. the normal watch4 is a keeper!
I must admit.. after a week I am still happy with my decision especially the weight.. the normal watch4 is a keeper!
I love my 40mm Watch4, I think the design is superior to the Classic version and I don't like massive watches in general.I originally pre-ordered the watch4 classic 46mm but after a week of using it I felt it was too similar physically to my earlier watch3 45mm.. thus ordered the watch4 44mm for a different experience.
I must admit.. after a week I am still happy with my decision especially the weight.. the normal watch4 is a keeper!
First day with my watch 4 classic 46mm.
I got home from work with 72% battery, so I'm happy.
I gave my frontier to my friend, it still gets a days worth of battery after 5 years, one small scratch on the screen which is amazing seeing as part of my job involves sandblasting car glass, the sand is very abrasive. (which is why I like having the watch)
I've ordered a stainless strap, unfortunately the sport strap isn't available in NZ yet, it does look nice.
Lovely watch, should last me a few years.
I personally could go with a 48-50mm watch, no problems.
I got home from work with 72% battery, so I'm happy.
I gave my frontier to my friend, it still gets a days worth of battery after 5 years, one small scratch on the screen which is amazing seeing as part of my job involves sandblasting car glass, the sand is very abrasive. (which is why I like having the watch)
I've ordered a stainless strap, unfortunately the sport strap isn't available in NZ yet, it does look nice.
Lovely watch, should last me a few years.
I personally could go with a 48-50mm watch, no problems.
I saw similar OEM straps selling Aliexpress. I might get hybrid leather strap but don't which color I would get. The watch has been working great. I tried sleep monitor with snore detection.....I'm still snoring, and have no deep sleep at all. I guess I have to skip the evening coffee and see how it goes.