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How to fix charging issues on your Samsung Galaxy Watch 4?
Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 comes with a glossy new OS and is more focused on health tracking than ever before. This article goes into detail about the Charging Issues with Galaxy Watch 4 and how you can fix them.
If you have an older Tizen-based Samsung smartwatch, we recommend that you visit our original Samsung Galaxy Watch Issues & Solutions hub.
Before diving into the more detailed troubleshooting guides, be sure to follow the steps below. Often, you can fix the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 problem by restarting the device. The same is true for any device.
- Make sure your Galaxy Watch 4 and smartphone have enough charge. They do not have to be full, but we recommend at least 80% battery life to avoid power issues.
- Restart your smartwatch and smartphone before taking any other action. This will give you a clean slate and fix any minor issues.
How to fix Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 charging issues?
Have your most prominent Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 charging issue? The wearable uses wireless charging to top up its battery. But like any other device, this process sometimes encounters some problems.
Solutions
- Make sure your watch charger is wall-mounted and plugged in.
- Check for any damage to the watch’s charger or charging cable. If so, use a different charger or cable if available. You can also try using it if your phone has reverse charging or wireless power share.
- Do you suspect that the wall plug could be a problem? Check if any other devices are working on the specific plug.
- Make sure the back of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and its charging dock are clean and free of the trash.
Now, if none of these simple solutions solve your problem, if your smartwatch has some reserved battery life, try rebooting it before trying to recharge it. As a last alternative, you may need to perform a factory reset on your Galaxy Watch 4.
- To do this from the watch, go to Settings> General> Reset. Press Reset again to confirm.
- If your watch still does not charge, you should take it to Samsung for a diagnosis.
Try out some different solutions for your Galaxy Watch 4!
If your Galaxy Watch 4 is charging slowly or warming up, try switching it to Airplane Mode while it is still on the dock. This closes any active connections, removing some load from the device.
- To do this, swipe down from the top of the watch to access the Quick Settings panel.
- Tap on the Airplane icon.
Note: If your watch still warms up in Airplane Mode while in the charging dock, contact Samsung. This could be a hardware error.
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Samsung is going to open the One UI 7 Beta Program for Galaxy devices soon, and fans are excited to be a part of it. Ahead of registering beta, it is important to ready your Galaxy smartphone for that.
If you have the latest Galaxy flagship smartphone, such as the Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy Z Fold 6, or Galaxy Z Flip 6, here are a few steps to prepare for the Beta update:
1). Keep Your Software Updated
- Make sure your phone is running the latest software version. You can only participate in the Beta if your device’s software is up to date. This also helps with performance and compatibility for the upcoming Beta.
2). Install the Samsung Members app
- Samsung Members app is necessary to join the Beta program. If you haven’t installed it yet, do so soon! To do so, you just need to open Galaxy Store >> Search ‘Samsung Members’ >> Open it and tap to Install.
3). Update the Samsung Members app version
- If you already have the Samsung Members app, check for any updates. Keeping it up to date will help you access the Beta Poster and enjoy new features.
By following these steps, you’ll be ready to join the One UI 7 Beta program as soon as it is available.
Notably, the Korean tech giant hasn’t confirmed when One UI 7 will be released but some reports show that many flagship devices are already being tested internally. However, the recent information reveals that there may be some delays in the Beta rollout.
Today, Samsung is holding its 2024 Developer Conference, where the company will showcase improvements in various features like Bixby, Galaxy AI, One UI, Samsung Health, Samsung Wallet, SmartThings, and Tizen. It’s not clear if Samsung will reveal Android 15-based One UI 7.0 at the event.
Keep an eye on announcements and get ready to enjoy new features on your Galaxy device!
One UI 7 may expand One UI 6.1.1 features to non-flagship devices
Samsung Internet app is filled with a Secret Mode browsing feature. Under Samsung Internet, the company created a myriad of features all geared towards helping to keep you and your online experience safe.
Available for all Android phones, Samsung Internet brings user-centric security and privacy features to web browsing, enabling you to freely browse your favorite websites while helping to safeguard your privacy.
Samsung Internet also enables private environments with Secret Mode. This option offers the same browsing experience as you would normally experience on Samsung Internet but with extra privacy and protection.
Secret Mode won’t let cookies and browsing history for any websites you visit be stored on your phone. As soon as you close all the tabs from Secret Mode, cookies and browsing history will be erased, leaving no clue of what happened.
To use this feature, go to Samsung Internet, and from the main screen, tap on the Tab Manager icon on the bottom where you can manage your open pages. Activate Secret Mode by tapping “Turn on Secret mode”.
Privacy Dashboard:
Available within the Quick Access page, the Privacy Dashboard offers a detailed record of weekly activities and settings that can be adjusted to suit your privacy preferences. To find this, go to the browser, tap the three lines icon, and select Privacy.
Are you using a Samsung Galaxy smartphone running on One UI 6.1 and having trouble finding the video call effects option? Let us tell you that Samsung has updated this feature to make it easier for you to customize your video calls. Here’s what’s new and how you can set it up.
With the One UI 6.1 update, Samsung has moved the video call effects feature settings to the Quick Panel. Now, you can access and change video call effects without having to navigate through multiple screens. When you pull down from the top of your screen, the Quick Panel appears.
Here’s how to set up Video Call Effects:
You can easily use the Video Call effects on your Samsung devices, just need to follow a few steps:
- Start a video call using any app that supports video calling. Make sure you’re in the middle of the call before you try to change the effects.
- While you’re on the video call, pull down from the top of your screen to open the Quick Panel. Pull down again to reveal more options.
- In the Quick Panel, find the Video Call Effects button. Tap on this button to open the settings for video call effects.
- You’ll now see several options to customize your video call. You can change the background, adjust your face effects, modify the color tone, or use automatic framing. Select the options that you like to enhance your video call.
Users with Samsung devices running from One UI 3.1 to One UI 6.0 have to select the video call effects icon directly on the call screen. But with One UI 6.1, accessing these features through the Quick Panel is now simpler.
If you haven’t used these effects on your Galaxy devices yet, try it now to make your video calls fun and engaging.
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