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Samsung Galaxy Watch3 - Replace Existing Device

2026-10-22 20:10:40.576

Samsung Galaxy Watch3 - Replace Existing Device

Here's how to activate your Galaxy Watch3 If you've recently replaced your watch or have reset the network settings.
  • The steps below only apply when a Samsung smartwatch has been replaced or the network settings have been reset.
    If this Galaxy Watch3 is the first device to share this number and has never been active with Verizon service, refer to Activate / Set Up Device.
    If you're pairing an existing Samsung smartwatch with a new Android smartphone or Apple iPhone® , refer to Connect to New Phone.
  • To replace your existing Samsung smartwatch with a new Galaxy Watch3 or to reactivate a Galaxy Watch3 after resetting network settings, use one of the following methods:
    • Replace Using an Android  Smartphone
    • Replace Using an Apple iPhone

Replace Using an Android Smartphone

  • The Galaxy Watch3 can be set up via Number Share or as a standalone  device. To use the Galaxy Watch3 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 Galaxy Watch3.
  • Before completing the steps below, verify:
    • your companion Android smartphone has a cellular or Wi-Fi connection.
    • the Galaxy Wearable app is installed and updated.
    • your eSIM activation has been processed and you've received the QR code via email or in-box collateral.
  1. Ensure the replacement Galaxy Watch3 is charged and powered on.
    If necessary, tap the watch display to begin.
  2. Open the
    Galaxy Wearable app
     on the companion Android smartphone.
  3. If possible, back up the data on your original Galaxy Watch3 then reset the network settings.
  4. Tap the
    Menu icon
     Menu icon (upper-left).
  5. Tap
    Add new device
    .
    If prompted, tap
    Add
     to confirm.
  6. From the 'Pick your device' screen, tap
    Galaxy Watch3
    .
  7. From the 'Devices spotted nearby' screen, tap the
    Galaxy Watch3
    .
  8. Ensure the passkey matches what's displayed on the Galaxy Watch3 then tap
    Confirm
     on the smartphone and the
    Checkmark icon
     on the Galaxy Watch3.
    Allow a few minutes for pairing to complete.
  9. Review the Privacy Policy and End User License Agreement on your smartphone then tap
    Agree
    .
  10. Review (check) the Terms and conditions for each option then tap
    Next
    .
    You can agree to all or some of the services; however, accepting all the Samsung services improves your experience on the Galaxy Watch3.
  11. Tap
    Sign in
     to complete the Samsung account setup.
    If you choose 'Skip', you can add a Samsung account after setup is complete.
  12. 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 you prefer to set up as new, tap
      Skip for now
       then tap
      Next
      .
    2. Tap the
      Dropdown menu icon
       then select the desired backup file.
    3. Select the data (e.g., Phone, Messages, etc.) you want to restore then tap
      Restore
      .
      Selected when a checkmark is present.
  13. From the 'Set up a mobile plan' screen, tap
    Use code
    .
    If prompted, tap
    Allow
     to grant camera permission.
  14. Point the smartphone's camera at the below QR code and scan it.
    The QR code will only work if the Galaxy Watch3 has been activated on a Verizon mobile number.
  15. Tap
    Use plan
    .
  16. From the 'Tap to connect to the mobile network' message on your watch, tap
    CONNECT
    .
    The watch restarts.
    This process may take up to 2 minutes.
Continue to use in conjunction with a companion smartphone for maximum functionality. To un-pair your companion smartphone and use the Galaxy Watch as a standalone device, reset the watch then set up as a standalone device.
Standalone mode can't be used with Number Share.

Replace Using an Apple iPhone

  • The Galaxy Watch3 can be set up via Number Share or as a standalone device. To use the Galaxy Watch3 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 Galaxy Watch3.
  • Before completing these steps, verify:
    • your companion Apple  iPhone has a cellular or Wi-Fi connection.
    • the Samsung Galaxy Watch (Gear S) app is installed and updated.
    • your eSIM activation has been processed and you've received the QR code via email or in-box collateral.
  1. Ensure the replacement Galaxy Watch3 is charged and powered on.
  2. Ensure the Galaxy Watch3 is charged and powered on.
    If necessary, tap the watch display to begin.
  3. On the companion Apple iPhone, ensure Bluetooth is turned on.
  4. Open the
    Samsung Galaxy Watch (Gear S) app
    .
  5. If possible, back up the data on your original Galaxy Watch3 then reset the network settings.
  6. Tap the
    Menu icon
     Menu icon (upper-right).
  7. Tap
    Connect new device
    .
  8. From the 'Watches spotted nearby' screen, tap
    Galaxy Watch3
    .
  9. If prompted to disconnect the Galaxy Watch, tap
    OK
    .
  10. To continue with the pairing process, tap
    Connect
    .
  11. From the 'Bluetooth Pairing Request' prompt on the companion iPhone, tap
    Pair
     then tap the
    Checkmark icon
     on the Galaxy Watch3.
  12. Review the End User License Agreement and Privacy Policy, select (check) the desired options (e.g., Report diagnostic info, etc.) then tap
    Agree
    .
  13. Tap
    SIGN IN
     to complete Samsung account setup.
    If you choose 'Skip', you can add a Samsung account after setup is complete.
  14. From the Mobile service for your watch screen, tap
    Use code
    .
  15. If prompted, tap
    OK
     to allow Galaxy Watch to access your camera.
  16. Point the iPhone's camera at the below QR code and scan it.
    The QR code will only work if the Galaxy Watch3 has been activated on a Verizon mobile number.
  17. If prompted, tap
    Use plan
    .
  18. Tap
    CONNECT
    .
  19. Tap
    NEXT
    .
  20. If presented, select the desired location permission option:
    • Only While Using the App
    • Always Allow
    • Don't Allow
  21. Review the info then tap
    FINISH
    .
  22. From the 'Connect your watch to your phone' message, tap
    Confirm
    .
  23. From the 'Tap to connect to the mobile network' message on your watch, tap
    CONNECT
    .
    The watch restarts.
    This process may take up to 2 minutes.
Continue to use in conjunction with a companion smartphone for maximum functionality. To un-pair your companion smartphone and use the Galaxy Watch as a standalone device, reset the watch then set up as a standalone device.
Standalone mode can't be used with Number Share.