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This year, Samsung launched the Galaxy Watch 7 and its first Galaxy Watch Ultra to compete directly against Apple’s counterpart. Both wearables have received generally positive reviews, praising their reliable measurements and the wealth of features they offer. However, for some time, Galaxy Watch users have been reporting random vibrations with no apparent explanation.
Galaxy Watch Users Reporting Random Vibrations
The company’s latest smartwatches are not the only ones experiencing this issue. Reports on Samsung’s official forums indicate that several Galaxy Watch models are experiencing random vibrations, seemingly indicating the receipt of a notification. However, users report that when they check, there are no pending notifications. The random vibrations can occur repeatedly, sometimes up to three times in a row, leading to frustration as there seems to be no easily identifiable cause.
One user affected by the potential bug mentioned that even Samsung’s technical support is unsure of the source of the problem. When contacted, the representatives offered generic troubleshooting steps. Users have tried most (or all) support team suggestions, and ultimately, agents recommend factory resetting the watch as a potential solution. Some claim this solved the problem for them, but others report it did not.
Google Maps Feature May Be the Cause
Some reports suggest that the Google Maps mirroring feature could be the cause (or one of the causes) of the problem. If you are affected, you might try disabling this option in the Google Maps app settings and see if the issue persists. This workaround hasn’t worked for everyone, but you could be one of the lucky ones.
WhatsApp Seems to Be the Most Likely Culprit
There are also reports suggesting that WhatsApp is the most likely source of the random vibrations on Galaxy Watch devices. One user claimed to have tried all the measures suggested throughout the forum thread, but nothing worked. After uninstalling WhatsApp from the watch, the problem disappeared. The user then reinstalled WhatsApp, and the random vibrations returned, indicating a high probability that the messaging service is the source of the problem.
You could try uninstalling WhatsApp from your Galaxy Watch to see if that improves the situation. Uninstalling the app doesn’t mean you won’t receive notifications, as long as your watch is linked to a smartphone, as notifications will still appear. However, you won’t be able to start new conversations using conventional methods, so you may need to resort to using Google Assistant commands.
A Problem That Has Been Ongoing for Months
Whatever the source of the problem, we hope Samsung is working on an official fix. Users shouldn’t have to seek solutions to issues with expensive devices, especially when potential workarounds involve losing access to certain features. Reports similar to this have been circulating for nearly four months, suggesting the company is taking its time addressing the issue.
If WhatsApp is indeed the root of the problem, it is possible that the fix will need to come from them. Thus, we encourage affected users to send reports to the WhatsApp development team as well.
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