BGR Lists 5 Samsung Galaxy Watch Tips to Cut Noise, Save Battery and Prevent Water Damage
Updated
Updated · Boy Genius Report · Jul 26
BGR Lists 5 Samsung Galaxy Watch Tips to Cut Noise, Save Battery and Prevent Water Damage
3 articles · Updated · Boy Genius Report · Jul 26
Summary
Five software-focused changes top BGR’s latest Galaxy Watch advice: customize the Quick panel, use Water lock, set Double press shortcuts, enable Theatre mode and reconsider Raise wrist to wake.
Galaxy Watch 4 through Watch 8 models support Water lock for swimming, with Samsung saying only the Ultra is suitable for saltwater use; the mode also blocks accidental screen touches outside workouts.
Double-press Home key settings can launch a frequently used app, while Theatre mode bundles quiet-time controls such as Do Not Disturb for movies or other low-distraction situations.
Raise wrist to wake may trigger the main CPU too often, BGR said, making Always on Display a possible alternative despite Samsung’s warning that it can significantly increase battery consumption.
The guide focuses on Samsung’s main Wear OS lineup, noting some menus vary by model, software version and carrier settings and that watches should be kept updated.