Dear Friends,
Very possible this question has been asked here before, but I couldn't find a concrete answer. Since Gear S2 now has the ability to use Samsung Pay, is there anyone out there using the watch to use Samsung Pay feature on it, with a NON-Samsung, Rooted phone like LG V10 or Nexus 6P and etc? If so, can you share how you were able to manage that pairing and if the MST feature works?
I only wonder because non-Samsung phones wouldn't have all the Knox fun on them to possibly allow this use case? Thanks for your help in advance!
ProFragger said:
Dear Friends,
Very possible this question has been asked here before, but I couldn't find a concrete answer. Since Gear S2 now has the ability to use Samsung Pay, is there anyone out there using the watch to use Samsung Pay feature on it, with a NON-Samsung, Rooted phone like LG V10 or Nexus 6P and etc? If so, can you share how you were able to manage that pairing and if the MST feature works?
I only wonder because non-Samsung phones wouldn't have all the Knox fun on them to possibly allow this use case? Thanks for your help in advance!
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I would also like to figure this out. I can't get samsung pay to work when I install lineage on my moto x pure. I set everything up and when I try to add a credit card it comes back with an inoquious message saying that it failed.
Thanks for your advice!
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Folks, I have waited and waited and still, as far as I know, Samsung Pay is not available for the Gear S2. Does anyone here know of when it might be available? Thanks in advance for your help!
Kinda boring without MST, no?
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No one knows exactly and I was hoping it would work the our phones but not without mst. But still would be nice to have it now on our watches
yeah unless Samsung themselves comes and answers in here no way you going get information you could not google yourself. I agree as well that without mst its just eh
I currently have a note 5 and Samsung pay is not working on it yet, probably due to some of the packages I have disabled. Do I have to get Samsung pay working on my Note 5 before I can get my gear S3 watch to work with Samsung pay?
My GS3 will be here in a few days, so trying to understand what I need to do to get it working when it arrives - thanks guys.
I would assume not as samsung pay for the watch is independent of the phone version. if you can get to download the gear app then your good to go with the watch. you will need to install samsung pay through the gear app for the watch.
Good to know - thanks! I was hoping that was the case, ie that it was independent.
I also have a Note 5. I never used Samsung Pay on the phone, but I now have my Gear S3 setup and use it frequently. You should be fine.
ScottyKnox said:
I also have a Note 5. I never used Samsung Pay on the phone, but I now have my Gear S3 setup and use it frequently. You should be fine.
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Excellent -thanks!
My watch arrives this Thursday - first smartwatch for me - should be fun learning how to change faces and build my own.
I want to get the Gear S3 Frontier. I have a Honor 8 phone. I use Google Messenger and Google Allo. Do both of these apps work with the Gear S3, can I send and receive text messages etc. I don't want to use the stock Samsung app.
falcon26 said:
I want to get the Gear S3 Frontier. I have a Honor 8 phone. I use Google Messenger and Google Allo. Do both of these apps work with the Gear S3, can I send and receive text messages etc. I don't want to use the stock Samsung app.
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You get notifications(with the content like you have in the Android status bar) , but you can not reply from the watch
falcon26 said:
I want to get the Gear S3 Frontier. I have a Honor 8 phone. I use Google Messenger and Google Allo. Do both of these apps work with the Gear S3, can I send and receive text messages etc. I don't want to use the stock Samsung app.
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jpph said:
You get notifications(with the content like you have in the Android status bar) , but you can not reply from the watch
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Replying works too but requires installing android wear and pairing it with an emulator.
10urshin said:
Replying works too but requires installing android wear and pairing it with an emulator.
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How to pair with emulator? Mine just says trying to connect....
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aapanju said:
How to pair with emulator? Mine just says trying to connect....
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http://www.tomsguide.com/faq/id-2452471/install-android-wear-emulator.html
Perfect... will this enable more features on my Gear S3? As Iv read that it doesn't but some say it does... whats your take..?
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aapanju said:
Perfect... will this enable more features on my Gear S3? As Iv read that it doesn't but some say it does... whats your take..?
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It is for android wear watches so doesn't do much for gear, it only enables replying to the messages even if you are not using samsung's message app. You can just use SMSGear instead of doing this actually. https://forum.xda-developers.com/gear-s3/themes/opensource-sms-application-gear-s3-t3557263
Ahh only sms... I thought whatsapp etc also...
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I will probably skip the Samsung watch and grab a wear watch instead like the Lg Style. After some reading Samsung watches are great if you have a Samsung phone, but if you do not then it's hit or miss with most apps and some don't work at all. And of course the apps I use are the ones that apparently don't work at all with Samsung. Shame really because I think the Samsung watch looks almost like the $1000 Tag Heuer smart watch. If they would have only used wear software instead of there own.
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I will probably skip the Samsung watch and grab a wear watch instead like the Lg Style. After some reading Samsung watches are great if you have a Samsung phone, but if you do not then it's hit or miss with most apps and some don't work at all. And of course the apps I use are the ones that apparently don't work at all with Samsung. Shame really because I think the Samsung watch looks almost like the $1000 Tag Heuer smart watch. If they would have only used wear software instead of there own.
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(I'm not sure where you're at but) Check Best Buy. The Samsung Rep told me you can return the S3 within a 15-day period after buying. I asked the rep at a Best Buy (at a location with a Samsung gallery -- not all locations have) to take the S3 out of Store Demo Mode so I can pair it with my old Galaxy Note 2 but he said he can't. He mentioned I can buy and return it within 15 days if I'm not happy with it. If you're going to do this, see if you can involve a manager. Sometimes reps just say whatever they want to make a sale. But who knows. He could be telling the truth.
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(I'm not sure where you're at but) Check Best Buy. The Samsung Rep told me you can return the S3 within a 15-day period after buying. I asked the rep at a Best Buy (at a location with a Samsung gallery -- not all locations have) to take the S3 out of Store Demo Mode so I can pair it with my old Galaxy Note 2 but he said he can't. He mentioned I can buy and return it within 15 days if I'm not happy with it. If you're going to do this, see if you can involve a manager. Sometimes reps just say whatever they want to make a sale. But who knows. He could be telling the truth.
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Best buy's return policy is 15 days unless otherwise stated. The only reason I know that is they will price match anything you buy within the return period as well. I had bought a TV and on the 15th day it dropped by about $500. Called them up and they refunded that amount. The info on price matching and return policy can be found easily on their website.
So I checked out the S3 at T-Mobile store. Never mind its way to big and heavy. Also it didn't work with half the stuff I wanted to do on my Pixel. I think this watch is great if you have a Samsung phone, but if it's a non Samsung phone then expect half the stuff not to work right. I think I will pick up the new LG Sport watch instead...
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So I checked out the S3 at T-Mobile store. Never mind its way to big and heavy. Also it didn't work with half the stuff I wanted to do on my Pixel. I think this watch is great if you have a Samsung phone, but if it's a non Samsung phone then expect half the stuff not to work right. I think I will pick up the new LG Sport watch instead...
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If you're concerned about sizes, I think the LG Sport Watch is bigger but along with its size, you get more screen and a higher resolution. Unfortunately, there wasn't enough room to improve on battery life for the LG even for its bigger size. I'm on the morning of Day 3 and I still have 62% battery power (granted I turn it off after 9pm and turn it back on at 6am). Lots of trade-offs. But I agree. You get a better experience with the Gear S3 if you have a Galaxy phone. Have you seen this article? http://www.androidcentral.com/lg-watch-sport-vs-samsung-gear-s3
EDIT: One of the best things I love about the S3 is Samsung Pay (way better than Android Pay). Never again do I pull my wallet out (except when I occasionally buy wine -- I still get carded LOL!)
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So I checked out the S3 at T-Mobile store. Never mind its way to big and heavy. Also it didn't work with half the stuff I wanted to do on my Pixel. I think this watch is great if you have a Samsung phone, but if it's a non Samsung phone then expect half the stuff not to work right. I think I will pick up the new LG Sport watch instead...
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That hasn't been my experience at all. I have a Moto G4 and my wife has a Huawei phone and the S3 works very well with either. I've paired it separately with both plus an older Moto E I and everything works without a hitch. I know there have been some hitches with the IPhone but I wouldn't touch one of those if my life depended on it so I can't comment there.
There isn't a huge difference in the S3 user experience with a Samsung phone versus other branded Android phones. Regardless, if integration with the Google ecosystem is paramount, an AW watch will fulfill those duties better than the S3. But the LG Sport has a few serious shortcomings compared to the S3: inferior battery life, fixed wristband (a comfort and customization issue), and lack of MST. The LG Sport is the best AW 2.0 watch on the market only because it's the only one on the market right now. I too am waiting, I just chose to do it while using the S3 in the interim.
I'm trying to decide between getting the Gear S3 and the Hauwei Watch 2, but I'm struggling to come to a decision.
I have an LG G6 phone, so I suppose that an Android Wear watch would be more suitable as far as software integration goes. The battery life is OK on the HW2, but it's not quite as good as the Gear S3 and the build quality on the S3 looks better.
I'm just wondering if I'd be making the right choice if I buy the S3 with me having a non Samsung phone. I'd love to get some feedback from any forum members that are using an S3 with a non-Samsung phone, how are you getting on with it?
I used mine with a Moto G4 and had no problems at all. I now have an Honor 8 and it works perfectly with it also. It actually improved the Moto because the Moto didn't have NFC so I couldn't use any pay apps. Once I synced the S3, the Moto could then get the Samsung Pay app. Of course I could still only pay with the watch. I also synced the S3 with an old Moro E and all functions worked. I never really used the E, I just wanted to see if the old backup phone worked if I needed it.
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I'm trying to decide between getting the Gear S3 and the Hauwei Watch 2, but I'm struggling to come to a decision.
I have an LG G6 phone, so I suppose that an Android Wear watch would be more suitable as far as software integration goes. The battery life is OK on the HW2, but it's not quite as good as the Gear S3 and the build quality on the S3 looks better.
I'm just wondering if I'd be making the right choice if I buy the S3 with me having a non Samsung phone. I'd love to get some feedback from any forum members that are using an S3 with a non-Samsung phone, how are you getting on with it?
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I have recently switched my Nokia 8 for the LG G6.
The Nokia 8 would not reconnect to bluetooth after moving out then back into range whereas the G6 has no such issue and works seamlessly with my S3.
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UKseagull said:
I'm trying to decide between getting the Gear S3 and the Hauwei Watch 2, but I'm struggling to come to a decision.
I have an LG G6 phone, so I suppose that an Android Wear watch would be more suitable as far as software integration goes. The battery life is OK on the HW2, but it's not quite as good as the Gear S3 and the build quality on the S3 looks better.
I'm just wondering if I'd be making the right choice if I buy the S3 with me having a non Samsung phone. I'd love to get some feedback from any forum members that are using an S3 with a non-Samsung phone, how are you getting on with it?
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The only issues you will have is full access to emails and text messages. I switch to the LG Watch sport. Found a new one for $240.
Thanks all, I bit the bullet today and I have ordered the Gear S3. Roll on Christmas day!
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The only issues you will have is full access to emails and text messages. I switch to the LG Watch sport. Found a new one for $240.
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Just curious, but what type of full access for text messages are you referring to?
Running my S3 with my LG G5. Works great
I'm using a oneplus 3 and I have full access to texts and emails just fine and Samsung pay works flawlessly.
Tel864 said:
Just curious, but what type of full access for text messages are you referring to?
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You cannot start a text from the watch. You can view and reply to a new one but not see a conversation and start a new text. You can view a new email but not clear the notification on the phone or reply to it from the wsatch.
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You cannot start a text from the watch. You can view and reply to a new one but not see a conversation and start a new text. You can view a new email but not clear the notification on the phone or reply to it from the wsatch.
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You can start a new text to anyone in your contacts.
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I am getting a good deal on the watch in my country. Is this watch a good option to buy in 2022 ? Please give your review. I own a OnePlus and will be using the watch with it.
I own and like the watch. I have had no issues with it. What phone do you have? This watch is best when paired to a Samsung watch.
dalepl said:
I own and like the watch. I have had no issues with it. What phone do you have? This watch is best when paired to a Samsung watch.
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I own a OnePlus. Will the watch work fine with it ? I saw on XDA some mods to make it work with other phones flawlessly.
I can not say for sure, but you may have a hard time getting the Samsung Health working correctly or at least have to work at it to get it working. I too have seen posts of people pairing their Watch4 to other phones, but I am just saying, it works best with Samsung phones because that is what it was designed for.
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I can not say for sure, but you may have a hard time getting the Samsung Health working correctly or at least have to work at it to get it working. I too have seen posts of people pairing their Watch4 to other phones, but I am just saying, it works best with Samsung phones because that is what it was designed for.
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Then I think I will wait for pixel watch, as I am planning to buy pixel 6A. Thanks !
That should be a good paring since like the Samsung line, the Pixel line is designed to work together.
I paired all my Samsung Galaxy watch's with all my OnePlus Pro's over the years....