Samsung Galaxy Watch5 / Galaxy Watch5 Pro - Switch Paired Phone
Here's how to unpair your Galaxy Watch5 / Galaxy Watch5 Pro from your current phone and then pair with a new one.
- The steps below only apply when you need to connect your existing Galaxy Watch5 / Galaxy Watch5 Pro to a new Android™ smartphone.
- For activation of a replacement Galaxy Watch5 / Galaxy Watch5 Pro, refer to Replace Existing Device
- Before completing the steps below, verify:
- your companion Android smartphone has a cellular or Wi-Fi connection.
- the watch is charged and powered on
- the Galaxy Wearable app is installed and updated.
- if necessary, Back Up Galaxy Watch5 / Galaxy Watch5 Pro to save your data to the Samsung Cloud.
- From the watch screen, tap theSettings app.
- TapGeneral.
- TapConnect to new phone.
- Review the message then tapContinue.The watch resets and all data is deleted (takes up to 10 minutes).
- Open theGalaxy Wearable appon the new companion smartphone.
- Follow the onscreen prompts to complete activation.If necessary, refer to Activate / Set Up Device for assistance.