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Samsung Galaxy Watch5 / Galaxy Watch5 Pro - Replace Existing Device

2026-10-22 20:17:34.069

Samsung Galaxy Watch5 / Galaxy Watch5 Pro - Replace Existing Device

Here's how to activate your Galaxy Watch5 / Galaxy Watch5 Pro 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.
    If this Galaxy Watch5 / Galaxy Watch5 Pro 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 refer to Connect to New Phone.
  • The Galaxy Watch5 / Galaxy Watch5 Pro can be set up via Number Share.
    To set up with Number Share, the companion smartphone must be activated on the same Verizon account as the Galaxy Watch5 / Galaxy Watch5 Pro.
  • Before completing the steps below, verify:
  1. Ensure the replacement Galaxy Watch5 / Galaxy Watch5 Pro 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 Watch5 / Galaxy Watch5 Pro.
  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 Watch5' or 'Galaxy Watch5 Pro'.
    If prompted, tap
    Allow
     to approve the necessary permissions.
  7. Ensure the passkey matches what's displayed on the Galaxy Watch5 / Galaxy Watch5 Pro then tap 'Pair' or 'Confirm' on the smartphone and the
    Checkmark icon
     on the watch.
    Allow a few minutes for pairing to complete.
  8. If using a non-Samsung Android smartphone to complete setup, tap
    OK
     then tap
    Install
     to allow the Galaxy Watch5 / Galaxy Watch5 Pro plugin to install then return to the Galaxy Wearable app.
  9. If prompted, tap
    Sign in
     to complete the Samsung account setup.
    If you choose 'Skip', you can add a Samsung account after setup is complete.
  10. To continue, review the 'Samsung Terms and Conditions' and 'Samsung Privacy Notice' then tap
    Continue
    .
    If prompted, tap
    Allow
     to approve the necessary permissions.
  11. To continue, review (check) the Google™ Terms and conditions for each option then tap
    I agree
    .
    You can agree to all or some of the services; however, accepting all the services improves your experience on the Galaxy Watch5 / Galaxy Watch5 Pro.
    Options may vary by paired smartphone.
    • Stay connected over Wi-Fi or LTE with Google Cloud Sync
    • Usage and diagnostic reports
    • Location
  12. If prompted to link your Google account, confirm the account is displayed then tap
    Next
    .
  13. Enter your Google account password then tap
    SIGN IN
    .
  14. To restore your watch from a backup Samsung account, tap the preferred watch data to restore.
  15. If prompted to add Mobile service to your watch, perform one of the following:
    • Tap
      Skip
      .
    • Tap
      Next
       then follow on the on-screen instructions.
      To activate mobile service, an eSIM must be activated on your account.
      .