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Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2
Activate / Set Up Device

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Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2
Activate / Set Up Device

Activate your Galaxy Watch Active2 to get started. This ensures you can make calls and send messages.

Before you begin

The Galaxy Watch Active2 can be set up via Number Share or as a standalone device. To use the watch without a companion device, complete the steps below then refer to Set Up as a Standalone Device. To set up with Number Share, the companion smartphone must be activated on the same Verizon account as the watch.
Ensure yourWatch Active2 is charged and powered on. If you're replacing an existing watch, refer to Replace Existing Device.
Install the Galaxy Wearable app on the companion Android smartphone. If you're pairing an existing watch with a new Android smartphone, refer to Switch Paired Phone.
If you are setting up Number Share, ensure your eSIM activation has been processed, you've received the QR code via email and your companion smartphone is active on the same Verizon account. Standalone mode can't be used with Number Share.
Ensure your companion Android™ smartphone has a cellular or Wi-Fi connection.
To un-pair your companion smartphone and use the watch as a standalone device, reset the watch then set up as a standalone device .

Set Up Using an Android Smartphone

  1. Open the
    Galaxy Wearable app
    .
  2. Tap
    Start
    .
  3. From the Pick your device screen, tap
    Galaxy Watch Active2
    .
  4. Ensure the passkey matches what's displayed on the Galaxy Watch Active2 then tap
    Confirm
     on the smartphone and the
    Checkmark icon
     on the Galaxy Watch Active2.
  5. If using a non-Samsung Android smartphone to complete setup, tap
    OK
     then tap
    Install
     to allow the Gear Plugin and Samsung Accessory Service to install.
  6. Tap
    Samsung Terms and Conditions
     and
    Samsung Privacy Notice
     to review more info, accept each option then tap
    Continue
    .
  7. If prompted, tap
    Allow
     to let your Galaxy Watch Active2 access location, contacts, manage phone calls, access your calendar, access your phone call logs, and send and view SMS messages.
  8. Tap
    Sign in
     to complete the Samsung account setup and access more features.
  9. If prompted to Restore your watch from backups, do the following:
    1. Tap
      Check for backup
       to retrieve a previous Samsung smartwatch backup then tap
      Next
      .
      If troubleshooting, don't restore the device until all testing has been completed.
    2. Tap the
      Dropdown arrow
       then select the applicable backup file.
    3. Select the data (e.g., Phone, Messages, etc.) you want to restore then tap
      Restore
      .
  10. Do one of the following:
    • Set up with a QR code:
      1. Tap
        Use code
        .
      2. Point the smartphone's camera at the QR code below and scan it.
        The QR code will only work if the Galaxy Watch Active2 has been activated on a Verizon mobile number.
      3. Tap
        Use plan
        .
    • Set up without a QR code on an existing Verizon account with a new Number Share line of service (if the Galaxy Watch Active2 was purchased outside of Verizon):
      1. Tap
        Sign up for one now
        .
      2. Tap
        Next
        .
      3. Ensure the phone number to your Verizon smartphone is displayed then enter your My Verizon password and tap
        Continue
        .
      4. Follow onscreen steps to select desired plan.
  11. After mobile service has been set up, tap
    Done
     the Mobile service for your watch screen.

Set Up Using an Apple iPhone

  1. Open the
    Samsung Galaxy Watch (Gear S) app
    .
  2. Tap
    Start The Journey
    .
  3. Tap
    Galaxy Watch Active2
    .
  4. From the Watches spotted nearby screen, tap
    Galaxy Watch Active2
    .
  5. To set pair the Bluetooth®, tap
    Pair
     on the iPhone and the
    Checkmark icon
     on the Galaxy Watch3.
  6. Review the End User License Agreement and Privacy Policy, check the desired options (e.g., Bixby and other voice services, Report diagnostic info) then tap
    Agree
    .
  7. Tap
    Allow
     or
    OK
     to let Galaxy Watch send you notifications, access your calendar, or access your contacts.
  8. Tap
    Sign in
     to complete the Samsung account setup and access more features.
  9. From the Mobile service for your watch screen, tap
    Use code
    .
  10. Point the iPhone's camera at the QR code below and scan it.
    The QR code will only work if the Galaxy Watch Active2 has been activated on a Verizon mobile number.
  11. Tap
    Connect
    .
  12. If presented, select the desired location permission option (e.g., Only While Using the App, Always Allow, etc.)
  13. If prompted to Connect your watch to your phone tap
    Confirm
    .
  14. Review the info then tap
    Finish
    .