Just don't. I still daily drive a Gear S3 and it rocks, but it is reaching EOL. Support will be dropped in future updates and new phones. (S24 might have already dropped it not sure) Get something newer Answer from oglcn1 on reddit.com
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r/GearS3 on Reddit: Is the Gear s3 still worth going for right now?
July 28, 2024 -
Hi guys, I wanted to get the gear s3 for so long when I was small and tbh I still prefer that design over the new models and I found a great deal for a almost brand new/ new refurbished gear s3 for around $100(AUD). Im considering getting it and I do have a s24 ultra so I've read through the previous posts regarding the steps to connect to it using an old APK. Just wanted to ask around and see if its worth going for it even if its just because its the watch I've always wanted.
Do let me know if any features are not working now compared to before they stopped providing support for the watch.
Thank you!!!
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Just don't. I still daily drive a Gear S3 and it rocks, but it is reaching EOL. Support will be dropped in future updates and new phones. (S24 might have already dropped it not sure) Get something newer
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S24 has already dropped support for it. Grabbed a new s24 and they purposely programed their watch app to block the g3 which I bought new 4 years ago. However you can still make the g3 work because the only reason it does not work is that samsung programed the phones software so that it would not work. You can easily get around this by downloading an older version of the software for the app"samsung wear". From there you can uninstall the one with their unethical code, and install the old one. Just make sure to turn your device on airplane mode and roll the date back to 2023 and it will eventually work. That's how I got mine to work, and why it's crystal clear to me that they are only doing this to sell more devices. It's also why I'll never buy Samsung again, but that's a different rant.
CNET
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Samsung Gear S3 review: Samsung tries to throw it all on a watch, but it doesn't all stick
Samsung Gear S3
Samsung's watch survives, for now, as one of the better options for Android phone users. Smartwatches are experiments. For a taste of the future, you've got to live with compromise on your wrist. But for a lot of people, connected watches are best kept simple. Battery life wins out over tons of features, and ease of use over feature bloat. After all, that's what phones are for. Watches are where we check things quickly.The problem is that the Gear S3 still feels like an experiment, when, in its second iteration (the S2 was the first major redesign), it should really start feeling like a more m
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That's actually a pretty good question, I hope you find an answer soon.
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December 14, 2014Stay connected to phone - Gear S3 Samsung Pay
Anyone figure this out? Only says it on one of my cards. Not my primary one luckily. If it does do that in going to be angry. I don't want to reset the app over and over if this is going to be an issue. I have to call my bank to verify, which i find annoying. Mostly commenting so i get alerts if anyone else comments here.
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Anonymous, 06 Mar 2023Unbelievable support from Samsung! I just received an update this morning. March 6th 2023! My battery died within 9 months of getting this s3. I hope that Samsung has improved watch quality.
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January 20, 2017 - The new Samsung Gear S3 can do just about everything your phone can, it's quite astounding actually. After pairing with my Galaxy S7 (which was completely painless) I began exploring the functionality of my new toy.
TechRadar
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Samsung Gear S3 review | TechRadar
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Why you can trust TechRadar We spend hours testing every product or service we review, so you can be sure you're buying the best. Find out more about how we test. ... Update: You can still buy the Samsung Gear S3, but it's a similar price to the more recently unveiled Samsung Gear Sport and ... There's still a lot to love about the Gear S3
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Samsung Gear S3 Review | Tested & Rated
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Just narrowly missing out on the top spot overall, the Samsung Gear S3 scored exceptionally well in our tests. This model is very easy to use, has a...
SamMobile
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December 21, 2016 - Overall, the Gear S3 Frontier looks quite nice and blends well with various types of clothing. However, the watch can be too big for some users, and people with smaller wrists would definitely miss the compact design of the Gear S2.
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February 3, 2017 - Full wrist-time review with video & original photos of the Samsung Gear S3 smartwatch including price, specs, & expert analysis. | Page 2 of 3
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Though it sounds impressive on paper, the Samsung Gear S3 is more smartwatch than almost anyone needs.
Engadget
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Samsung Gear S3 Frontier review: Lots of features, not enough apps
July 18, 2019 - Samsung ditched that clean aesthetic this time around -- the S3 Frontier rocks a rugged look, with a knurled, rotating bezel and a chunky stainless-steel body. More often than not, people who saw the S3 on my wrist thought it was just a well-built mechanical timepiece. If you're like me and enjoy thoughtful mashups of old and new, the S3 certainly scratches that itch. That is, unless you like your watches nice and thin. ... Indeed, the Gear S3 Frontier is a big watch, and it won't work on every wrist.
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December 1, 2022 - Samsung comes back to market again with its latest smartwatch, the Gear S3, a model that comes in two distinct versions: the Frontier and Classic. This review focuses on the Frontier, which is the active and fully-loaded of the two, thanks to a rugged design and new features that make it pretty robust.
Pickr
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Review: Samsung Gear S3 smartwatch – Pickr
December 28, 2017 - Despite this question mark, Samsung’s Gear S3 manages to come away as the best smartwatch we’ve reviewed yet, and there’s a great reason why: battery.
Stuff
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Samsung Gear S3 Classic review | Stuff
October 26, 2021 - Samsung’s Gear S3 manages to do both. Forget square screens and clever crowns – this has a fully round display, funky rotating bezel and circular-centric OS that actually makes sense in a smartwatch. In fact, it’s everything that made us big fans of last year’s Gear S2, only without the plastic fantastic design.
Android Authority
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Samsung Gear S3 review - evolution of a smartwatch! - Android Authority
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The Gear S3 is packed with features and has gotten bigger to accommodate all that it can do, but should you buy it? Here's our Samsung Gear S3 review!
Neowin
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Samsung Gear S3 classic review: A smartwatch with style, longevity, and a unique talent - Neowin
Samsung Gear S3
Samsung's Gear S3 offers a clever rotating bezel, GPS, and mobile payment via Samsung Pay. But can it overcome the common hurdles of a wearable that has earned the stigma of being redundant?
Amazon
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Amazon.com: SAMSUNG Gear S3 Frontier Smartwatch Pedometer (Bluetooth), SM-R760NDAAXAR : Everything Else
The Gear S3 is Bluetooth connected, so you can receive texts, emails, and alerts without reaching for your phone. With a built-in speaker and microphone, you can also make and answer calls hands-free. Pack light for your next adventure. With Samsung Pay on your Gear S3, you can easily make payments with your watch almost anywhere you can swipe or tap a credit card—even without your phone or wallet.
Tom's Guide
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Samsung Gear S3 Frontier Review: Why It's (Almost) the Best Smartwatch
With its slick and durable design, GPS and optional LTE, the Gear S3 Frontier has all the makings of the best smartwatch ever — if only it had more apps.
Pocket-lint
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Samsung Gear S3 review: Android Wear, beware, this is the smartwatch to beat
August 31, 2016 - Either go with an attractive, intuitive, easy-to-use operating system and sacrifice design and build quality by buying a Pebble or older Samsung Gear, or get great build and suffer with Android Wear's limited operating system. Now, that compromise no longer exists. The Gear S3 delivers in both hardware and software, and to us is the smartwatch to get if you're an Android user.
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Samsung Gear S3 Review. Tech Trends straps on the latest smart… | by Alice Bonasio | Tech Trends | Medium
September 25, 2017 - Samsung Gear S3 Review Tech Trends straps on the latest smart watch from Samsung. I still remember my first watch. A red and blue, plastic, made in China, digital beauty that was also a Transformer …