Issues with Gear S2: Hangouts and sleep tracking - Samsung Gear S2

Hey all
So I know that the Gear S2 is a rather new device, so not many people may have had time to try and troubleshoot it, or even have ran into the same issues as me. But I'm posting here to see if anyone has, or may know fixes. I have a GS6 that my Gear S2 is paired up to. Whenever I get Hangouts messages, I cannot interact with it in any way besides opening it on my phone, dismissing it, or blocking the app from notifying me on my watch. My friend, who has a Note 4, is able to respond, among a few other options. We are both running the same version of Hangouts, and we also tried multiple versions of Hangouts to see if it was tied to a certain version. Unfortunately, we aren't on the same version of Lollipop, but I don't see why the ability to respond to Hangouts messages would be removed from 5.1.1 but present in a lower version of Lollipop.
The second issue comes with sleep tracking. Supposedly, the Gear S2 is supposed to be able to automatically detect and record your sleeping. At least, that's what all the reviews that I read that mention sleep tracking speak to. I charged up my watch enough to last through the night last night, but this morning all it reported was that I was inactive for entire time that I was asleep, and not that I was actually sleeping. My same friend from earlier had the same experience.
So, if anyone has any recommendations on either of these issues, it would be greatly appreciated

Do you get the notification on the watch?
Sent from one of my many devices.

Yeah I see the notification, I just can't respond to it. I can only dismiss it or block the app from showing up on the watch

At this point I've tried the Gear S2 paired up with my GS6, a Galaxy Alpha, and a Note 5. I never saw an option to respond to Hangouts on the watch, though I always received the notification on the watch. I let someone borrow my Gear, and he hasn't been able to get it to prompt for Hangouts message responses, either.

Looking for info on sleep tracking as well! haaalp

I get an option to reply to hangout notifications using a Nexus 5, but I know they are sms. Not sure if I can reply to non-sms cause I don't get hangout messages except for sms via hangouts.

I found out that at least the Hangouts issue is a phone model by phone model case. My friend with the other Gear s2 that allows him to respond let someone with a note 5 try his out for a day. He also wasn't able to respond to Hangouts messages. So at least the note 4 allows you to, but so far I know that the S6, S6 Edge, Note 5, and Alpha do not allow you to respond.
I don't have any new info on the sleep tracking at this time :/

same problem with the sleep tracking , cant enable it with S health ,cant get it to work. it worked with the gear fit and my note 5 , just not with gear s2. sorry don't use hangouts , so not much help there. I have seen on the gear manager app on my note 5 , where you pick what apps you get notifications from , maybe some settings in there might help (but you probably already checked there)

Xenther said:
I found out that at least the Hangouts issue is a phone model by phone model case. My friend with the other Gear s2 that allows him to respond let someone with a note 5 try his out for a day. He also wasn't able to respond to Hangouts messages. So at least the note 4 allows you to, but so far I know that the S6, S6 Edge, Note 5, and Alpha do not allow you to respond.
I don't have any new info on the sleep tracking at this time :/
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actually i have my classic connected to my note 4 and it does not allow me to reply to hangout via watch.

I have the galaxy s6 and I could reply to hangouts with the gear s2 but I can't with the gear s2 classic. So I'm not sure this is a phone model issue. Is it a s2 vs s2 classic thing?
Which s2 model do you have, sport or classic?

In order to reply via watch on hangouts you'll need two apps. As dumb as that may sound but it works. 1st app you need to purchase notis for galaxy s and 2nd app is android wear.

Thanks for this. I found that just installing Android wear did it. Phew. Finally I can be at peace with this device.

Well ill be damn. Paid for the other app for no reason.

Any info on the Sleep tracking? I cant get it to work! ?

Nope.
It seems the Gear S2 doesn't monitor sleep, despite the reviews saying it does.
Disappointing to say the least!

Yup, I couldn't find any sleep tracker atm. That's not cool at all... Guess I won't be leaving my MiBand after all

No sleeptracking on this watch!

I read on other forum, that there was this app 'Sleep as Android' in Gear shop, but Samsung decided it was too battery drainy. So they decided to take it out.
But also I read that Samsung devs are working on this feature since a lot of people complained about that. So finger crossed.

I have an S6 Edge and couldn't get "reply" to show up on hangouts notifications. Downloaded Android Wear, and now it won't even show me notifications for hangouts. Didn't help at all, anyone have this issue?

Juliann826 said:
I have an S6 Edge and couldn't get "reply" to show up on hangouts notifications. Downloaded Android Wear, and now it won't even show me notifications for hangouts. Didn't help at all, anyone have this issue?
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Have exactly the same issue with you. I have a Note 4 if that makes any difference.. Any help?

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Android Nougat and the Gear S2, does it work?

Hi all,
I wanted to let you guys know that the Gear S2 and Gear S2 Classic both work on Android 7.0 Nougat
I'm using a Oneplus One running 7.0.
The point I tried to connect the watch my phone denied it and told be connection couldn't be made.
After turning the Bluetooth on and off again I was able to connect my Gear S2 with my phone (Probably a ROM bug)
[Improvements]
Everything seems to work fine and I even saw improvements.
Since Android Nougat I am able to see pictures of whatsapp messages, I wasn't able to do that on Marshmallow.
[Bugs]
There is 1 bug, I'm not sure if it's my ROM or the compatibility.
When I browse through my quick launch apps I see the messaging app, the app to send and receive Sms with.
I never saw this app on Marshmallow and it worked!
The app isn't available in the application list, only in the quick launch widget.
Too bad, after adding the app the widget will reset itself or the messaging app disappear from the quick launch widget after a certain time.
You can re-add it and use it, it's just an annoying bug.
[So, does it work?]
Yes, The S2 as well as the apps you need (S health included) works fine, no problems at all so far.
And if I will find one, I will post it here.
Hi, is your device encrypted? I'm planning on buying the s2..but grew hesitant after reading that encrypted phones are having synchronization issues.
(Btw i'm on nexus 6p)
Thanks.
How about phone calls? I have this weird bug that whenever i get a phone call, the names would show up on the gear....but on the phone, only numbers... like i dont have the person thats calling in my contacts.
And my phone wont display names until I delete samsung apps that connects to my phone.
Are you getting the same thing too?
I have the V20 (now with android 7)

gear s2 classic no option to answer calls ,.only reject

hi guys
im not getting any option to answer calls..
only option to reject from the watch
i know the watch has no speaker.but i thought it woudl allow me to answer like android wear..and then i speak on my phone
i tried googling..some said it worked before an update..does anyone know which version of the gear app allowed this?
or is there a way to fix it
i've checked and all permissions are given to the app
Mayur
mayurh said:
hi guys
im not getting any option to answer calls..
only option to reject from the watch
i know the watch has no speaker.but i thought it woudl allow me to answer like android wear..and then i speak on my phone
i tried googling..some said it worked before an update..does anyone know which version of the gear app allowed this?
or is there a way to fix it
i've checked and all permissions are given to the app
Mayur
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This thread suggests that the option to answer calls on BT-only watches works only with Samsung phones: http://forum.xda-developers.com/gear-s2/help/question-answering-call-watch-t3251133
tstreete said:
This thread suggests that the option to answer calls on BT-only watches works only with Samsung phones: http://forum.xda-developers.com/gear-s2/help/question-answering-call-watch-t3251133
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thanks for your reply and help. i did read that..but some people said it used to work..was wondering which version worked..
silly of samsung to disable this feature.
I still have an option to answer a call on my s2 classic. I hope it wouldn't just disappear like the messaging on the 4 app shortcut widget.
I recently went between an s7 edge and a pixel with my gear s2. I noticed I was no longer able to take calls on the watch when I went over to my pixel, but it was not a problem when using my s7 edge.
I figured it out. I don't know why, but I can say for certain that when a gear watch connects to a samsung phone, it defaults to the connection being a media and phone device (rather than the low-powered mode that, say, android wear watches do). Automatically. Always. On my pixel, the connection as a media and phone device must be initiated manually.
On my pixel I went to bluetooth devices and connected to my gear s2, which connected as a media and phone device. After that, the watch will answer phone calls on the watch directly. This all makes sense. The only difference is that on my pixel (anything other than my samsung phone actually), it does not default to connecting to the watch as a media/phone device (only low-powered peripheral).
Hope that helps.
I know this is old, but I wanted to offer a solution to the same problem I faced with a ZTE Blade Max. Goto bluetooth settings and click S2 in paired items then settings or options, then tick the option for phone audio. Problem solved!
cellfonepimp said:
I know this is old, but I wanted to offer a solution to the same problem I faced with a ZTE Blade Max. Goto bluetooth settings and click S2 in paired items then settings or options, then tick the option for phone audio. Problem solved!
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Hi there! I've tried to use this solution but I can't find any kind of option as the one you suggest. I have a Xiaomi Redmi note 7. Is there any other option you can offer? Thank you so much for your time!
you have to change your build.prop to show a samsung device. cent remember where it is in the build.prop, but im fairly certain that this is the issue. This popped up pretty frequently back when the watches first came out and i had to do this myself as i was running an AOSP ROM on my old S5 when i got my first smartwatch (Gear 2 Neo) until i flashed android wear on it and no longer had the option to answer calls at all on my watch

Samsung pay and notifications help please.

So when I go to samsung pay it says a new version is available le and it must be updated. I checked on my phone and the best I can on the watch and they are both the newest versions any ideas? Phone is an S7.
Next I am not getting notifications for any of my phone also even though I turned them on in the gear appreciate on the phone. For example, I have turned on Outlook for Android notifications which is where I get my work email. But I never get a notification even though it's on in the gear ap. Also the same for skype. Only one working is my message app.
Did you ever find a solution for this? I am having the same problem - Gear S3 watch with Galaxy S7 Edge phone.
Thanks.

Gear S3 on iPhone

This forum is for every one who want to share info, experience and hope... about a strange pair between the iPhone (that in my opinione is still the best phone, and I've a iPhone 6 and a Samsung S5) and the Gear S3 that is much better than iwatch.
Actually there is a long way for obtain a full compatibility between them.
Any one know, or suppose how the iOS gear s app will integrate the S3 and if there were, in the early future, the possibility to answer to the message.
Alessandro
I was pretty impressed. Got notifications, just could not reply to texts .
atomic2mod said:
I was pretty impressed. Got notifications, just could not reply to texts .
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Same here, it works pretty good
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iPhone 7 and S3. Same here. Essentially one direction communication, displaying "notifications" and not the actual messages/emails (i think). Cannot reply to messages, and cannot delete messages or emails from the watch.
I hope this changes in future updates...
iPhone 7 and S3 here as well. So far quite ok for a first version. I guess it's a pretty good opportunity for Samsung to conquer some Alien terrain here if they do well. I hope I won't get disappointed.
It´s suppose to be an solution if you install the app "Android Ware" on the Iphone, just install and leave it alone they say, and it adds some protocols that make it possible to answer messages on the S3 from the Iphone.
Have tried this, but not getting it to work.
NatroXz said:
It´s suppose to be an solution if you install the app "Android Ware" on the Iphone, just install and leave it alone they say, and it adds some protocols that make it possible to answer messages on the S3 from the Iphone.
Have tried this, but not getting it to work.
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Why would the "Android Wear" app do anything for a TizenOS watch? The Gear S3 is not running Android Wear.
Anyway, I also have the Gear S3 and a iPhone6. The phone choice, for sure, is not going to change. But when it comes to smartwatches, the Gear S3 is a beauty and packed with features. The AppleWatch feels more like a toy or a calculator.
I just hope the Software will improve when it comes to iPhone compatibility.
- The Gear manager must allow for paid apps and watchfaces. We currently only get the free stuff.
- Interactive notifications (think this is a limitation in the iOS API).
- Samsung Pay is missing for iOS (hope it comes to European countries as well).
Like the idea that Tizen is expanding the development possibilities for apps. Soon we will be able to program apps with .net & C#, which is awesome!
Manijak84 said:
Why would the "Android Wear" app do anything for a TizenOS watch? The Gear S3 is not running Android Wear.
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Android Wear Companion app registers some broadcast receivers that enable some features like sending sms without using samsung's message app but this only works on android phones not for iphone.
NatroXz said:
It´s suppose to be an solution if you install the app "Android Ware" on the Iphone, just install and leave it alone they say, and it adds some protocols that make it possible to answer messages on the S3 from the Iphone.
Have tried this, but not getting it to work.
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So true it works on the android phones but will not work on the iPhones
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iPhone 7 + and S3 so far notifications popping up and not able to reply. It would be awesome if this option could be granted. I'm bringing soon my devices on a ski-trip want to see how it looks like.
Keep it up.
Cheers,
iiwiiNL
Manijak84 said:
Why would the "Android Wear" app do anything for a TizenOS watch? The Gear S3 is not running Android Wear.
Anyway, I also have the Gear S3 and a iPhone6. The phone choice, for sure, is not going to change. But when it comes to smartwatches, the Gear S3 is a beauty and packed with features. The AppleWatch feels more like a toy or a calculator.
I just hope the Software will improve when it comes to iPhone compatibility.
- The Gear manager must allow for paid apps and watchfaces. We currently only get the free stuff.
- Interactive notifications (think this is a limitation in the iOS API).
- Samsung Pay is missing for iOS (hope it comes to European countries as well).
Like the idea that Tizen is expanding the development possibilities for apps. Soon we will be able to program apps with .net & C#, which is awesome!
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Hello guys,
Using the Samsung Gear S3 with my iPhone 6. Works really good actually!
I got one question though. Do any of you got problems with the S Health App? When I have been out running, with just the watch, the training is recorded then transefered to the S Health App. I can see the correct trainingoccasion but when I try to enter it to see the map the app just freezes. Shorter runes below 1km works, but longer ones just freezes the app...
Anyone else with this problem?
Thanks
Robin2161 said:
Hello guys,
Using the Samsung Gear S3 with my iPhone 6. Works really good actually!
I got one question though. Do any of you got problems with the S Health App? When I have been out running, with just the watch, the training is recorded then transefered to the S Health App. I can see the correct trainingoccasion but when I try to enter it to see the map the app just freezes. Shorter runes below 1km works, but longer ones just freezes the app...
Anyone else with this problem?
Thanks
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Unfortunately, this is a known issue with the Gear App and iOS. It freezes every time you go into s-health map or details. Lots of other issues, like no Strava integration. Hopefully, Samsung is working on this and will post an update to the Gear App soon. Otherwise this the Gear S3 is too finicky to put up with, and there are other non-Applie watches that are MUCH more stable
For the problem in using S Health with the Gear S2/S3 and the iPhone here you find an helpful message.
---------- Post added at 10:16 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:14 PM ----------
DougMN said:
Unfortunately, this is a known issue with the Gear App and iOS. It freezes every time you go into s-health map or details. Lots of other issues, like no Strava integration. Hopefully, Samsung is working on this and will post an update to the Gear App soon. Otherwise this the Gear S3 is too finicky to put up with, and there are other non-Applie watches that are MUCH more stable
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For the problem in using S Health with the Gear S2/S3 and the iPhone here you find an helpful message.
IPhone 6 and gear s3 (LTE) User. Not quite sure I'm able to establish a remote pairing with my phone. The watch goes into standalone mode and I can make and receive calls and texts with the number exclusive to the watch, however I don't receive notifications from the phone in case I leave it behind at home.
I previously used the first gen Gear S with Samsung note 4 edge and getting a remote connection was no issue and I would still receive notifications from the phone in case I left in behind. I suspect remote connection with iPhone or any non Samsung phone is a problem. Any help would be highly appreciated.
Appsum said:
IPhone 6 and gear s3 (LTE) User. Not quite sure I'm able to establish a remote pairing with my phone. The watch goes into standalone mode and I can make and receive calls and texts with the number exclusive to the watch, however I don't receive notifications from the phone in case I leave it behind at home.
I previously used the first gen Gear S with Samsung note 4 edge and getting a remote connection was no issue and I would still receive notifications from the phone in case I left in behind. I suspect remote connection with iPhone or any non Samsung phone is a problem. Any help would be highly appreciated.
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1. The S3 can remotely connect to many Android phones, it doesn't have to be a Samsung phone.
2. While RC is necessary to receive notifications from a phone, services like Digits and Google Voice will allow sharing a phone number and messages even when the watch is in standalone mode.
3. The RC phone doesn't have to be your primary phone.
I have a cheap Android phone permanently docked on my home WiFi, that is dedicated to remotely connecting to my watch. It is never connected via BT to my primary device (an iPad or Samsung tablet). All calls, messages, email, etc come to all my devices simultaneously.
Work-Around for Notifications on S3
FYI for the forum. I found a way to get far more notifications out of the S3 Frontier on iPhone. When I first purchased it (had an Apple Watch), I completely disconnected the Apple Watch from the iPhone, and then connected the new S3 Frontier to it. Worked OK, just not alot of notifications coming through on it. Then I tried something. I unpaired the S3, tehn re-paired the Apple Watch, let it fully sync up, then left it in the charger in the bedroom. I then Re-paired my S3 to the iPhone, and guess what - I get ALL of the same notifications on the S3 that I was getting no the Apple Watch - Text, phone calls, emails, Google maps, everything. APPARENTLY, (this is a guess but as good as I can come up with), the iPhone THINKS it's still talking to the Apple Watch. And No - the Apple watch does not even have to be anywhere near the iPhone. So - If you don't have an Apple Watch, find a friend who does. Disconnect your Gear from your phone, connect it to your friends Apple watch and let it fully pair. Once done, walk away (your friend can re-pair his Apple Watch to his phone after you leave), then when back home, repair your S3 to your iPhone and Viola!
With you not having a problem connecting your S7 to your S2 and and your Apple watch to your iPhone, the problem is probably your iPhone as Bluetooth connection is also reported dropping when iPhone is connected to other products. It’s common, even the new wireless Q-Tips for your ears have been dropping connection.
Thanks,
Nav
Any updates? I can see my messages but not reply. Gear S3 and iPhone
No (smart)watch can reply message (SMS) with iPhone, just Apple Watch.
pebble made a workout with the US carriers before bankrupt.
Aircraft800 said:
Any updates? I can see my messages but not reply. Gear S3 and iPhone
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Apple does not provide an API for third-party app to access SMS. So no app will have this permission.

Gear S3 Notifications Management

Hi,
since my last update of Gear S3 on the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 I have to confirm (allow) reading samsung notifications every time my watch is disconnected from the phone or I am to far away from it. otherwise I do not get any notifications or messages on my watch. On the previous relase of Gear S3 app I did not have to confirm it each time. Is this a bug or does anyone know a work around to avoid confirming every time?
BR
Miles
It works the same for me and while I consider it a big problem surprisingly this is the first place I have found on the web where the issue is mentioned.

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