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Galaxy Watch Tip: How to use Samsung Pay in unsupported country
There are several ways to pay, however, nowadays, the majority of consumers favor contactless transactions while purchasing or sending money. Various platforms such as Samsung Pay, Google Wallet, and Apple Pay, provide the payment function.
These apps can be used on a phone or tablet, but the only app that lets you make payments with your Galaxy Watch is Samsung Pay. Now you can pay without any hassles using your wrist instead of your phone, however, there are certain restrictions.
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Every useful tool has certain restrictions, just like Samsung Pay does. Only 15 countries currently accept Samsung Pay, and many more do not with Galaxy Watch. UAE, Canada, China, Spain, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Brazil, United Kingdom, Malaysia, the US, Sweden, Switzerland, Italy, and Australia are among the 15 regions.
About 10 Samsung smartwatches support the Samsung Pay functionality in qualified regions that are as follows: Gear S3, Gear Sport, Galaxy Watch, Galaxy Watch Active, Galaxy Watch Active 2, Galaxy Watch 3, Watch 4, Watch 4 Classic, Watch 5, and 5 Pro.
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As a result, contactless purchases with Samsung Pay on the Galaxy Watch require Near Field Communication (NFC). When you bring your watch close to the point-of-sale (POS) terminal, it activates because it is NFC-enabled.
The transaction is then completed after the watch’s NFC module connects to the payment terminal. So let’s get started with how to use it on the watch even if you live in an area that isn’t supported.
How to use Samsung Pay on Galaxy Watch in unsupported country
- Swipe up to view your Galaxy Watch’s app list
- Next, launch the Phone app.
- Click the dialer icon, dial *#272*719434266344#, and a secret menu will appear. Click “OK” to continue.
- Select the new region as MEA as you scroll down. Because this action is final, proceed with caution.
- After deciding on MEA as your new CEC, choose Install.
- After selecting OK, your Galaxy Watch will restart.
- After the watch enters the user interface, choose your preferred language.
- Next, pick a region or nation. Select any area that accepts Samsung Pay.
- After that, click Restart. The Galaxy Watch will now start up again.
Once your Galaxy Watch is set up and ready to use, access the list of apps. You’ll see that you now have the Samsung Pay app installed on your smartwatch.
How to setup Samsung Pay on Galaxy Watch
After you have done the above process, now it’s time to set up Samsung Pay. To do that, follow the below steps also.
- On your Galaxy Watch, launch the Samsung Pay app. The arrow that says “Start using Samsung Pay now” should be tapped. Click OK.
- Examine your phone. The Samsung Pay (Watch plug-in) Play Store page should load. Since the app isn’t supported everywhere, you might not see the download option.
- Download the Samsung Pay (Watch plug-in) APK file on your smartphone from (Here)
- Following the APK download, select Open before it vanishes as you cannot open it later manually.
- The Samsung Pay app will ask for your permission; touch OK to accept.
- Update the Samsung Pay (Watch plug-in) app right away.
- Close Samsung Pay on your Galaxy Watch and relaunch it if you don’t see the update option. To restart Samsung Pay on your smartphone, adhere to the on-screen directions. Continue doing this until the update prompt appears.
Once done, press the alert to start Samsung Pay on your phone. After choosing the Sign In option, input your login information. To accept the terms of service, check the appropriate boxes, at this point, you must add cards by clicking “Add payment card.”
To allow location access, enter your card information and click Allow. When the terms of service appear, click “I agree to all.” and decide how you want to verify your card, and follow the steps, finally click “Done” to finish.
That’s it, You’ve now set up and added your card to Samsung Pay on your Galaxy Watch. Now you can use Samsung Pay on Galaxy Watch to do payments in an unsupported region.
In today’s era, ensuring our online activities remain secure is very important. For that, Samsung has a powerful feature called Auto Blocker, which enhances user privacy and protects devices from cyber threats effectively. You can easily activate the Auto Blocker feature on your Samsung One UI 6.1 devices.
Auto Blocker feature is mainly valuable for safeguarding against malware and viruses that often infiltrate your device via applications outside the official platform such as the Google Play Store and Samsung Galaxy Store.
It prevents devices from downloading applications without user confirmation from suspicious sources. Users can enjoy a safer browsing experience with minimized exposure to potential threats.
Moreover, the feature also blocks unauthorized commands attempting to access the device through the USB port. This feature is especially useful when connecting devices to transfer files.
You can easily activate Auto Blocker on your One UI 6.1 Samsung device, just need to follow a few steps:
- Navigate to the Settings app on your smartphone.
- Scroll down and select Security and Privacy from the list of options
- Find the Auto Blocker menu. From there, toggle the feature on to enable its protective functionalities.
Users can also customize settings further, such as activating the Messaging app protection option or blocking software updates via USB, depending on their security preferences.
By enabling Auto Blocker, users significantly reduce the risk of malware and viruses infiltrating their devices through untrusted sources. This feature not only safeguards your personal data but also enhances the overall security of your Samsung device.
Samsung has updated several Galaxy devices to One UI 6.1, with plans to extend this update to all eligible devices soon. This latest update not only enhances the overall performance but significantly boosts the device’s security. If you want your Samsung One UI 6.1 device to remain safe even during servicing, you can use the Maintenance Mode.
Maintenance Mode is an innovative feature that safeguards users’ personal data during device repair. As smartphones store increasingly sensitive information, it is important to protect this data when giving the device for repairs.
This mode allows service technicians to access the necessary functions of the phone without exposing any personal information. It enhances the privacy and security of Galaxy devices.
The feature also ensures that applications installed by the user are not removed. Any data or accounts created while in Maintenance Mode will be automatically deleted once the mode is turned off.
To activate Maintenance Mode on your Samsung One UI 6.1 devices, follow these steps:
- Go to Settings on your device.
- Select Device Care.
- Choose Maintenance Mode.
- In the menu, select the Secure Wi-Fi option.
- Click on Turn On to enable the feature.
- Restart the device as instructed to secure your personal data.
You’ll need to unlock your phone to turn off Maintenance mode. When you do, everything will go back to the way it was when Maintenance mode was first turned on.
In an age where digital security is more important than ever, Samsung keeps Galaxy devices secure with its App Protection feature. Let’s see how you can enable the App Protection feature on your One UI 6.1 device and keep your Samsung smartphone more secure.
Samsung’s App Protection Feature scans your device to save it from the unseen dangers of malware and viruses. It works seamlessly in the background, automatically scanning all applications and files on your device.
If a security issue is noticed, you can uninstall or stop the download process of the related application to avoid data theft.
Here’s how to activate the App Protection feature
You can activate the App Protection feature on your One UI 6.1 device with just a few taps.
- Open Settings and select Device Care.
- Turn on App Protection within the Device Care menu.
- After enabling, the device will start scanning.
- For additional settings, tap the More icon and go to Settings.
- Enable options such as Auto-scan apps daily and Auto-scan when installing apps.
- By enabling Auto Blocker, App Protection will also be activated.
By following these steps, you can set up your Galaxy smartphone to automatically monitor and protect your device. This feature simplifies the process of maintaining your digital safety, allowing you to focus on your day-to-day activities without worry.
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