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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.
Samsung might be giving its next budget earbuds a new name. Instead of calling them the Galaxy Buds FE 2, Samsung could launch them as the Galaxy Buds Core.
This news comes from a recent FCC filing for model number SM-R410, which matches a trademark Samsung filed earlier this year. This suggests that the company may be planning to change the name and possibly of its budget earbud series.
The name “Core” hints that these earbuds will offer only the most important features. To keep the price low, Samsung may leave out things like active noise cancellation (ANC). That means the Galaxy Buds Core could be a simpler, more affordable choice.
The Galaxy Buds Core might not launch worldwide right away. The trademark is registered only in India, Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Turkiye, Egypt, and Russia. Countries including the US, Canada, and much of Europe are not included, which could mean the earbuds will be released in selected regions first.
It’s been about a year and a half since the original Galaxy Buds FE launched, and fans have been waiting for its successor. Now, with certifications appearing online, it looks like Samsung is getting ready to launch the next version soon.
We still don’t know if the Galaxy Buds Core are just a renamed FE 2 or a completely new product. But either way, it seems like Samsung is planning to offer an affordable option for users.
Samsung Galaxy Buds FE 2 listed on BIS, launch expected soon
Samsung seems to be getting ready to launch a new pair of wireless earbuds named the Galaxy Buds FE 2. These are the next version of the Galaxy Buds FE, which came out in 2023. The Galaxy Buds FE 2, with its model number, has been seen on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) website.
On the BIS database, the Galaxy Buds FE has been spotted with model number SM-R410 by XpertPick. This means the earbuds may be launching soon in India.
When a product gets listed on BIS, it usually means the company is almost done with the development and planning to launch it soon in India. So, Samsung may release the Galaxy Buds FE 2 very soon.
Samsung hasn’t shared any official details yet about the Galaxy Buds FE 2. But some leaks revealed these earbuds could have a similar design to Galaxy Buds 3 or Buds 3 Pro. They might also come with better sound quality, improved noise cancellation, and longer battery life.
These earbuds will probably be more affordable than Samsung’s high-end models, as its name has FE (Fans Edition). The FE models are made for people who want good features at an affordable price.
The Galaxy Buds FE 2 are expected to launch at the next big Galaxy Unpacked event along with the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and the Galaxy Z Fold 7. Stay tuned for more information.
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Google is preparing to bring Gemini to Wear OS as an app update. It’s a quite interesting development for the users of Samsung Galaxy Watch as a Gemini AI upgrade will soon be headed to their smartwatches.
As per 9to5Google, Google is bringing its AI-powered Gemini assistant to Wear OS, replacing the familiar Google Assistant. This shift follows similar updates on phones and tablets, marking a new chapter for Google’s wearable tech.
That said, Samsung Galaxy Watch users will also receive an upgrade that will replace the Google Assistant with the AI-powered Gemini. The transition is expected to happen through a simple app update to Google Assistant.
A notification will greet users post-update: “Gemini is now on your watch.” It encourages natural speech for tasks, similar to using Gemini on phones. The update aims to make interactions smoother and more intuitive.
Google includes a note of caution: “Gemini can make mistakes, including about people, so double-check it.” This reminder highlights the need to verify AI responses, a standard practice with generative AI tools.
What to expect with Gemini for Wear OS?
Gemini’s core features include setting alarms, timers, and sending messages. These match Google Assistant’s current capabilities. It’s unclear if advanced features, like accessing Gmail or Google Maps, will be available on your wrist.
Next Galaxy Watch to debut Gemini for Wear OS
The company hasn’t shared a specific date for the availability of Gemini on the Wear OS. There are speculations that it might align with a flagship watch launch, like a new Pixel Watch or Galaxy Watch, but that’s unconfirmed for now.
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Smartwatches are usually designed for fitness tracking, but some users are pushing the capabilities by turning them into gaming devices. The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra is a great example, as it can now run Asphalt 8 with surprisingly smooth performance.
Asphalt 8 is a popular racing game, and it runs smoothly on a Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra. Although smartwatches aren’t built for gaming, tech-savvy users have found ways to install games by sideloading apps.
A Reddit user managed to get the game running on the Galaxy Watch Ultra by enabling ADB and installing the Asphalt 8 game’s APK. The game runs surprisingly well on the small and round screen of the Galaxy Watch Ultra.
Asphalt 8 runs perfectly on the Galaxy Watch.
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Instead of using on-screen buttons, the game supports gyro controls, meaning players can tilt the watch to steer, just like in a real racing game. This makes the gameplay feel more natural and fun.
Despite the Galaxy Watch Ultra’s limited processing power compared to phones, Asphalt 8 runs smoothly with only a slight input delay. The watch doesn’t overheat either, which shows how efficiently the device handles the game.
Aside from the Galaxy Watch Ultra, one Reddit user also installed GTA and God of War on the Galaxy Watch 5 earlier this year. The user sideloaded the PDP emulator to the watch to get these games. These experiments show that smartwatches have untapped potential for gaming.
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Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro Manager is an app that allows you to control and customize your Galaxy Buds 3 Pro device, and the company is making it even better through a new update. It is an app that lets you control and customize your Galaxy Buds.
The Galaxy Buds 3 Pro Manager app is a component of the Galaxy Wearable app, which allows you to pair and manage your Galaxy Buds 3 Pro earbuds with your Samsung device. You can use the app to check the battery status, adjust the sound settings, and enable or disable features.
The new update released in March 2025 for Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro Manager brings common improvements to enhance performance. It is just a regular update, so it does not contain any new features or changes. You can identify the latest update via version 7.0.25030651 and an updated package size of 41.9 MB.
You can get the update for Galaxy Buds 3 Pro via Galaxy Store >> Menu option >> Updates. From here, you can update one at a time by tapping the circular arrow next to individual apps or clicking Update All to install all available updates.
Also, you can download the update directly from the link mentioned here. If you are using Galaxy Buds 3 Pro, install the latest update of the manager for a better experience.
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