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wira1979
post Mar 6 2019, 05:08 PM

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Hi. Anyone here own a 42mm Galaxy Watch?

Honest opinions about the battery life please. How long can it last in terms of real world usage?
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post Mar 6 2019, 06:18 PM

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QUOTE(leongsem @ Mar 6 2019, 06:14 PM)
why don want to go for 46mm?
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Because I have girly wrists tongue.gif
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post Mar 6 2019, 10:09 PM

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QUOTE(plain_white @ Mar 6 2019, 07:55 PM)
About 48 hours with 30 percent left
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Cheers buddy.
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post Mar 26 2019, 04:26 PM

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Just got a 42mm Galaxy Watch and currently loving it.

Bang the watch against the railing on the first day and now there's a scratch on the bezel vmad.gif

Has anyone heard anything about repair/replacement?
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post Mar 27 2019, 09:10 AM

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QUOTE(chickenessence @ Mar 27 2019, 12:09 AM)
try search google / youtube:
bezel protection for Samsung Galaxy watch

Lazada has this:
Ringke Bezel Styling for Galaxy Watch 42mm / Gear Sport Bezel Ring Cover Anti-Scratch Protection
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QUOTE(huislaw @ Mar 27 2019, 08:22 AM)
My s3 frontier has many battle scars already biggrin.gif
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Yeah, I think I'm just going to use the watch and once it gets scratched up like hell, I'll get the Ringke Bezel.

Will be like getting a "new" watch tongue.gif
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post Mar 27 2019, 04:12 PM

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QUOTE(huislaw @ Mar 27 2019, 10:15 AM)
Wah looks not bad this product.
Can choose other design too.

Do we have local seller or shop carry this ?
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Lazada is your friend:

https://www.lazada.com.my/products/ringke-b...L00mwN&search=1
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post Apr 1 2019, 10:50 PM

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Just bought the Ringke tempered glass screen protector for my Galaxy Watch 42mm and I must say I'm impressed. Works great.

I've got a few extra as there was a few in the packet. Let me know if anyone wants one. I'm selling for cheap.
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post Apr 1 2019, 11:12 PM

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QUOTE(huislaw @ Apr 1 2019, 10:57 PM)
Is it easy to apply?
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Yup, quite easy. I got it right the first time, that's why now I've got so many extra.
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post Apr 14 2019, 10:36 PM

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QUOTE(-kytz- @ Apr 14 2019, 10:01 PM)
Thanks bros cheers.gif

Reason being the Galaxy Watch here doesn't have LTE support from our telcos that's why only the bluetooth version is being sold. So wanted to make sure the BT version can make/receive calls as well.

Thanks again! notworthy.gif
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I use the 42mm version. Confirm can ... look a bit silly talking to my watch though. I only use it to impress my nephews/nieces.
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post Apr 15 2019, 10:45 AM

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QUOTE(-kytz- @ Apr 14 2019, 10:45 PM)
Hows the battery life for your 42mm btw? I guess the 42mm suits smaller hands better..

Here's my dilemma, I wanted to get a standalone smartwatch (that can make calls by itself) as a gift for my dad but the choices are so scarce.

The only one I thought of was the Huawei Watch 2 which was supported by eSIM Maxis a while ago but there's non support now. Maxis and XOX eSIM only supports the iPhones for now...

There are other older smartwatches like the Samsung Gear S3 or the LG Urbane but their battery life is horrible just like the Huawei Watch 2. Need something with at least 3-5 days battery life and the ability to make/receive calls.

Have been looking around but couldn't find anything so have to resort to getting a smartwatch with bluetooth connection to the phone. From my experience with my own MiBand 3, Bluetooth 4.2 connection gets cut off easily when I'm only several metres away (with a door in between) even thought BT 4.2 is rated at 50m range.
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Take note that I'm a light user of the watch i.e. use it to notify me of who's calling, check my schedule, limited notifications and the occasional calculator/stopwatch.

I don't receive e-mail or whatsapp notifications on the watch.

Based on the above usage, the watch lasts me around 2 full days before I need to charge.

You'd probably get double the life on the 46mm version.
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post Apr 24 2019, 11:53 AM

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QUOTE(briantwj @ Apr 21 2019, 12:08 PM)
Hmm torn between Galaxy Watch Active and Huawei Watch GT.

Both have built in gps. Also my first smartwatch. Which one would u guys recommend? I do jog and swim a bit. Seems like both kinda fit my requirements.
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Late reply but better late than never.

I'd say it depends on the ecosystem you're in i.e. are you using a Samsung or Huawei phone?

Naturally, I use a Samsung phone so getting a Samsung watch was the logical thing to do. I've got to say that based on experience, it has been pretty good with no missed notifications, dropped calls, etc.

Edit to add that if size is a concern, then the Galaxy Watch Active would be the better choice.

This post has been edited by wira1979: Apr 24 2019, 11:56 AM
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post Apr 24 2019, 06:37 PM

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QUOTE(qyuu02 @ Apr 24 2019, 04:17 PM)
i believe galaxy watch active battery only last you a day or two.
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Yup. The smaller watches can last around 2 days on average. Expect to see double that on the 46mm version.

I've got a wireless fast charger so it's not such an issue.
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post May 4 2019, 08:34 AM

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QUOTE(ju69an @ May 2 2019, 07:15 PM)
Samsung Gear S3 Frontier users, is the alti-barometer actually functioning? I keep getting negative values even after manually adjusting it. Doesn't a negative value mean I'm underwater?
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Are you currently in Holland? That may answer your question tongue.gif
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post May 29 2019, 09:35 AM

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Just got the One UI update for my Galaxy Watch 42mm.

Overall, looks nicer and more comfortable to read. I'll comment on battery life in a day or two.
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post Aug 7 2019, 12:42 PM

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QUOTE(dayamin @ Aug 7 2019, 09:37 AM)
When can we buy the Active 2 ?
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I too am looking forward to this. I'm pretty much set on purchase as it ticks all the right boxes:

1. Smaller and thinner than my current Galaxy Watch 42mm
2. Speaker so you can take notes and answer calls from the watch
3. Comes in silver

I'm pretty much an office monkey so would like something more subtle than my current Galaxy Watch.

Let's hope it's reasonably priced.
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post Aug 7 2019, 04:34 PM

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QUOTE(huislaw @ Aug 7 2019, 12:49 PM)
Eh, I didn’t know galaxy watch has no speaker?
Coz my S3 frontier has speaker.
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I was comparing against the original Galaxy Watch Active. Initially, wanted to switch to the Active but didn't make the purchase due to lack of speaker.
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post Aug 9 2019, 10:51 AM

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QUOTE(samsungXP @ Aug 9 2019, 12:08 AM)
watch active got speaker rite
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Don't think so. I read that you can't answer calls on the Active.
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QUOTE(samsungXP @ Aug 9 2019, 11:29 AM)
can lah.u go gsmarena there read the reviews.Got loudspeakers
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My mistake, you can answer calls but what I meant was that you can't talk to people on the Watch Active. The call will be transferred to the connected phone.

https://www.samsung.com/au/support/mobile-d...y-watch-active/
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QUOTE(Theoutspokenguy @ Aug 10 2019, 10:32 AM)
U can answer the calls but it will ask you continue on your phone while Samsung s3 frontier u can continue the conversation on the watch itself
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Yup, that was my point and the main reason why I didn't change to the original Active despite preferring the smaller form factor.

Really excited to see that the Active 2 will incorporate this feature.
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post Aug 10 2019, 02:02 PM

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QUOTE(Theoutspokenguy @ Aug 10 2019, 01:18 PM)
Same I stick with my s3 frontier for the same reason
When you are wearing it looks like an ordinary watch not a smart watch.
Active 2 also not for me it looks like a sport watch
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I'll probably get the 40mm version in stainless steel and leather. I'm currently using the 42mm Galaxy Watch and there are times when it looks out of place in an office environment. It's quite thick as well and sometimes can't fit under shirt cuffs.

As long as the price is reasonable, I'll be getting one.


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