5 Fixes for Samsung Galaxy Watch Not Receiving Notifications
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Basic Fixes
Fix 1: Enable Notifications in the Galaxy Wearable App
Open theGalaxy Wearableapp on your phone > tap onNotifications> ensure the toggle is enabled.
Tip: On the same screen, enable the toggles for individual apps to customize notifications on your watch.
Fix 2: Grant Notification Access
The Galaxy Wearable app or the associated plugin app must have access to your phone’s notifications to show them on the Watch. For that, you must grant special permission.
Step 1:OpenSettingson your phone > go toApps. Look forSpecial accessin the three-dot menu.
Step 2:Tap onNotification Access. Enable the toggle for theGalaxy Wearableapp and theWatch Pluginapp.
Also Read:How to use Samsung Pay in unsupported regions on the Samsung Galaxy Watch
Fix 3: Enable App Notifications on the Phone
The individual app notification settings could also be hampering notifications on your Watch. Here’s how to fix them.
Step 1:OpenSettingson your phone > go toApps. Tap on theproblematic appfrom which you aren’t receiving notifications on your Watch. Let’s say the Message app.
Step 2:Tap onNotifications> enable the toggle forShow Notifications.
Tip:You can also select individual categories for notifications from the list.
Fix 4: Check Available Storage on Watch
The Galaxy Watch needs to have some free space to receive notifications. If the storage is full, you will face issues. To check available storage, go toSettings > About Watch > Storage. If it’s full or way too high, delete unnecessary data or uninstall apps from it.
Also Read:How to enable blood pressure monitoring on Samsung Galaxy Watch 4
Fix 5: Clear Cache and Data
Step 1:OpenSettingson your phone > go toApps> under All apps, tap onGalaxy Wearable.
Step 2:Then, go toStorage> hitClear cache>Clear data.
Tip:Repeat the procedure for the Watch Plugin installed on your phone. This is also a good solution if yourGalaxy Watch isn’t connecting to your phone. However, in this case, only clear the cache and not the data.
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Last updated on 22 July, 2024
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