Wearables
Is your Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 vibrating for no reason? Here’s what we know
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 randomly vibrating for no reason, users report. It seems to be a software glitch which has been reporting since late July. Affected Galaxy Watch owners are quite frustrated as unexplained vibrations are much annoying.
Going by the threads posted in community forums, Galaxy Watch 7 and Watch Ultra users experiencing unnecessary vibration. Even without any notification, select Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 units have been vibrating weirdly.
Phantom Vibration:
AndroidPolice highlights a study held in 2018, which found roughly 60 percent of the surveyed participants experienced PVS (phantom vibration syndrome). Unlikely, the Watch 7 and Watch Ultra vibrations are caused by a software bug.
Users explain that their smartwatch vibrates once without any screen activity. After a short break, the device again vibrates three times and then stops itself. Samsung has yet to acknowledge the issue and users anticipating a fix as soon as possible.
“I have the same problem with my Watch 7, it is driving me crazy. I’m in contact with Samsung support since 2 weeks, no progress,” wrote user mtanner876 on a Samsung community post via 9to5Google.
Affected Galaxy Watch users have also tried factory resetting which didn’t work. The problem remains unresolved, suggesting a new software fix. We urge Samsung to look into the matter and provide a fix firmware to address the problem.
Temporary fixes that could work:
You can try disabling Health Platform, Google Maps’ “mirroring” option, and WhatsApp. Disable the apps one by one to check which try resolves the issue. I guess these DIY tricks would make things a lot better until Samsung rolls a new OTA.
Wear OS 5-based One UI 6 Watch:
Galaxy Watch 7 and Watch Ultra come packed with Wear OS 5-based One UI 6 Watch. The company hasn’t opened a public rollout for older models. However, Beta participants have started getting the Stable update in select markets.
Wearables
Samsung’s Buds 3 Pro supports smart Galaxy AI features
Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro comes with plenty of smart AI features. The latest premium earbuds debuted in July this year. Samsung initially faced some quality-related concerns, but the product is your stunning companion all the way.
The experience is made possible as Buds 3 Pro features enhanced 2-way speakers and a planar tweeter, complemented by Dual Amplifiers for pristine and refined high-fidelity sound with Samsung Seamless Codec at 24-bit or 96kHz.
With Galaxy AI, your Galaxy Ecosystem audio experience takes you to a whole new level. With AI features supported on Samsung’s Buds 3 Pro, Galaxy users can expect a mesmerizing listening experience without any worry.
Listening Mode and Conversation Mode
With Interpreter, breaking language barriers is easier with Listening Mode and Conversation Mode.
- Through Listening Mode, the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro will continue interpreting as the conversation flows.
- With Conversation Mode, you can position the phone’s mic toward the speaker, and short press your Galaxy Buds3 Pro to listen to your conversation translated in real-time.
Shared Sound
Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro’s Auracast transforms your Galaxy ecosystem into a communal radio source. It allows you to share your favorite music for others to tune in.
Whether you’re watching a movie or sharing your favorite playlist, Auracast makes it easy to turn any listening moment into an enjoyable shared experience.
Samsung
Samsung rolls out October 2024 update to Galaxy Buds 3, Buds 3 Pro
October 2024 is going on and Samsung has pushed a new software update for its Galaxy Buds 3 and Galaxy Buds 3 Pro. This update makes the earbuds even better by improving stability and sound quality.
The fresh update enhances Bluetooth connection stability by addressing common issues that users may have encountered. In addition, the update also brings improvements in sound quality to provide a more immersive audio experience.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 and Galaxy Buds 3 Pro users are getting the October 2024 security update with firmware versions R530XXU0AXJ1 and R630XXU0AXJ respectively. It is available with an installation package size of 7.15MB.
To install the new software, users can easily access the Galaxy Wearable app on their smartphones. Simply navigate to Earbuds Settings, select Earbuds Software Update, and then choose the option to download and install the update.
Users of the Galaxy Buds 3 series are encouraged to take advantage of this update to enjoy enhanced functions. The update will help ensure that you have the best possible experience with your Galaxy Buds.
Back in July 2024, Samsung launched Galaxy Buds 3 and Galaxy Buds 3 Pro with amazing design and impressive capabilities. Now, users can take advantage of new features by connecting their Galaxy smartphones that run on the latest software, One UI 6.1.1.
Samsung Galaxy S24’s One UI 6.1.1 brings ultra high-definition audio feature to Buds 3 Pro
Wearables
Samsung’s Wear OS watches could soon get standalone RCS support
Your Samsung Galaxy Watch could soon get standalone RCS support. Google is preparing to roll out standalone RCS to Wear OS smartwatches with a future Messages app update. Galaxy Watch users will also benefit alongside Pixel Watch users.
EU forced Apple to adopt the RCS messaging standard in its iOS. The decision brought rich communication standard features into the limelight. Now, Google is working to enhance RCS usability on its Wear OS platform.
AndroidAuthority discovered some flags within Google Messages v20240926, suggesting standalone RCS arrival on Wear OS. The addition of new flags suggests that the company is preparing to roll out independent RCS support.
At present Wear OS doesn’t support native RCS messaging on watches. You need to keep your watch paired to the smartphone to send and receive messages. An updated Google Messages version would address the support concern.
Google Messages on Wear OS indeed has a relatively smaller user base than Android. Since smartwatches have small screens, users refrain from typing longer text while replying, still, it’s a welcome move slated to end lack of support.
The move is to make Google Messages function the same as WhatsApp. The latter is available as a native application on Wear OS, whereas Google Messages on Wear OS essentially mirrors the Google Messages app on your phone.