Here’s how to view messages and notifications on Samsung Galaxy Watch 3, Watch Active/Active 2
Apart from smartphones, Samsung also offers a wide range of smart wearables mainly the Galaxy watches. The company’s Galaxy Watch 3, Watch Active and Watch Active 2 come with everything you can expect from a smartwatch. These products deliver a variety of iconic features, tough build quality, rotating bezel control, impressive display, user-friendly interface, and many more.
Along with this, Samsung Galaxy watches also have the capability to show each and every notification and message of the paired device on the user’s wrist. However, there are different social media platforms are available to help consumers to stay connected with their loved ones through numerous platforms such as Facebook, WhatsApp, Twitter, etc.
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Nowadays, smartphone owners are using multiple social media platforms and they also get confused about how to get and understand all of these notifications easily on their connected Galaxy watch. So, we’re here to tell you, how to view those notifications on your Galaxy Watch 3 or Active/Active 2? [Via]
Before getting into the steps, it is important to know that every smartwatch follows the same technic of showing notifications and messages which is done via a pop-up, badges, notification slider, and Always-on-display. Samsung Wearables also follows the same except for some minor changes due to its OS (Tizen). So without wasting time, let’s get into steps for viewing app notifications and messages.
Samsung Galaxy Watch: App notification and messages tip
- First, you need to download the Galaxy Wearable app from iOS App Store or Google Play Store and install it.
- After installing, simply go to the Galaxy Wearable, head to the notifications sections, and tap on it to move further.
- Now, activate the toggle of message option in the Message App.
- Just like that, you can enable notifications of all the other apps that you have installed.
- Once you enable these options in the app, whenever you receive a notification on the watch, you will see an orange tick.
- From that, swipe from left to right, which will make you see the unread notifications through the yellow tick.
- After you got the message/notification you simply have to tap on that. After that, you can read, replay or delete the message according to you.
What if your smartphone’s touchscreen isn’t working properly, and you can’t manage the time to visit a service center? Don’t worry, you can effortlessly ensure optimal device health and get personalized support right at your fingertips by using Samsung’s Digital Service Center.
Here are DIY hacks that would ensure smooth functioning of your smartphone’s screen:
Screen doesn’t detect single-finger touches
- It’s possible that ‘TalkBack’ feature might be on. To disable ‘TalkBack’, tap on the settings icon once to select, followed by a double tap to open it.
- Scroll down and open ‘Accessibility’ and go to ‘Installed Apps’. Double tap on ‘TalkBack’ and then tap once on the on and off switch at the top right.
- Tap on ‘Turn off,’ and the ‘TalkBack’ feature will be disabled. You can also turn off ‘TalkBack’ using Bixby by simply pressing and holding the Bixby button and saying “Turn off TalkBack”.
Display’s touch sensitivity is too low
- Any attachment to the screen may affect the touch sensitivity of the device. But the touch sensitivity can be easily changed by following a series of simple steps.
- Navigate to ‘Setting’ and select ‘Display’. Scroll down to find the option for ‘Touch Sensitivity’ and toggle it on.
- If the touch sensitivity issue persists, try removing your phone’s screen guard and retesting your phone.
Screen doesn’t detect S-Pen input
- Any third-party accessories with a magnetic component, such as a phone cover, can affect S Pen recognition.
- To fix this, remove the accessory and install a Samsung-authorized cover, and try again.
- For optimal S Pen performance, avoid exposure to magnetic objects.
Samsung’s latest foldable smartphones come preinstalled with One UI 5.1.1. This new software comes with improved animations, some new useful features, and usability improvements. In addition, the One UI 5.1.1 brings a new Always On Display Clock Style and revamps one, which is available for download.
One UI 5.1.1 enhances the circular dial Always On Display clock, bringing the same-sized clock numbers. Besides, it adds a new clock style, which is in a horizontal arrangement and showcases time and date along with the day. The latest version of the Always On Display app brings new clock styles to One UI 5.1 phones.
Using the download link, you can download the APK file of the Always On Display app version 8.3.25.8 via mega.nz (via tarunvats33). Hopefully, Samsung will bring the new additions to Galaxy users with future update to the One UI’s AOD app.
- Always On Display v8.3.25.8 — Download [mega]
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Thanks to intelligent software, Samsung phones showcase necessary prompts that help you avoid major damage. Similarly, here’s a common notice, which appears on Samsung devices when it detects moisture due to water insertion or dust particles near the charging port.
No doubt, moisture may impact the performance of your device if not handled with care. Commonly, moisture may be accumulated inside the charging ports, under the screen, inside the headphone jack, and behind the camera lenses.
Therefore, it’s advised to protect your phone from moisture by placing it inside a waterproof zip-lock pouch while traveling in rainy weather. You should also avoid using your Galaxy device with wet hands. In case you find that moisture has accumulated in your phone, then follow the tips given below.
Steps to remove moisture
If the charging port has moisture, a pop-up will appear on your device.
Warning: Don’t use charging/USB port
We’ve detected moisture or foreign material in your charging/USB port. Check your charging/USB port for any foreign material such as dust or debris. To prevent damage to your phone, don’t plug anything in until the charging port is clean, the moisture is gone, and the notification is cleared.
To dry the port, shake out any moisture, then wait for it to dry, which could take several hours. You can speed up during by pointing a fan or dryer (cool air only) at the port.
In the meantime, you can charge your phone wirelessly.
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To dry the port, gently shake out the moisture, and then wait for it to dry. Wait for moisture to evaporate, however, it could take several hours. Unplug all cables or accessories. Do not plug them in again until the handset is completely dry.
Clean your device: Clean the glass, ceramic, and metallic surfaces of your device with a lint-free microfiber cloth. Try charging the device after a few hours. If you see the alert again, it is possible that there may still be moisture inside the port.
In that case, you need to get in touch with our Samsung customer care for further assistance or visit the nearest Samsung service center.
