The Samsung Gear S2 is an updated version of the original Gear S. It features a larger display and new features that were added in previous versions.
These features include: heart rate monitoring, step tracking, sleep tracking, and sleep apnea detection. These features work well as they are designed to do their job efficiently.
However, the Gear S2 has some minor changes such as a changed display size, a change in processor speed, and a change in memory allocation.
This article will talk about the differences between the Samsung Gear S2 and all of its previous models called Gear A3+, A4+, and A4+.
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Auto-lock
The Samsung Gear S2 battery life thee feature that makes a difference when you are running low on power. It automatically locks or unlocks the device when the screen is turned off to save battery life.
This is a great feature as it saves you from having to keep trying to open the device to access the power save mode. It does have some consequences however.
When the device is in power saving mode, it will automatically lock when the display goes off. This can be problematic if you have a late night movie or bedtime story waiting. You can try turning off processor monitoring and auto-lock to help ensure your sleep is protected, but at least for me, it was still necessary to let it go to sleep because of the low energy situation.
Auto-lock may seem like a minor detail, but it can make a difference in how long your device lasts.
Disable background apps
As mentioned earlier, your smartphone has several apps that require resources while you use them. Some of these apps will even require access to your phone or account information to use.You can prevent some of these by disabling the app’s account settings.
This works by going to the app’s settings, entering the required information and then clicking on the disable button. You can also go through both settings and on switch between user accounts to make sure it is disabled for all users.
To keep the device from using up its battery while asleep or during sleep, you can add an additional time period when the device will be in sleep mode. This can be done by going into the application’s settings and creating a new time period.
When this time period is activated, the device will put itself in sleep mode with no outside requests for data or input. It will also have an additional time period where it will disable all functions except for data and re-activate when necessary to update the software and features.
Restart your watch every few days
One of the most important things you can do to keep your watch running longer is to restart it every few days. This will help ensure you do not have to charge it and make it last longer!
When you charge your smartwatch, your device will automatically remind you to turn on your Samsung Gear S2 every day at 8:30 a.m. To make this process easier, set a time block of hours you need your smartwatch and then he or she will come on when needed.
To keep the battery from dying off during this process, always turn on your watch minutes before needing to take an important phone call or alert, and then leave it off until next day to recharge.
Do not keep the charger plugged in all the time
If you are going to be in a major charge or charge location for an extended period of time, then you should consider keeping the Samsung Gear S2 battery charged up. It can take a few days for the device to re-charge via the charging cradle, and during this time it is best to keep the Samsung Gear S2 battery charged up.
The Samsung Gear S2 is a round watch with a magnetic strap. This watch has plenty of functions, such as notifications and alerts, messages, and contacts. The contacts feature is interesting as it works like a phone call app where you can send messages to someone else instead of an SMS or phone call.
The contacts feature works by placing your finger on the screen and opening a 5-way ratchet that allows you to pick up a message or call. It also has features to notify you of texts and calls through its speaker,.
Switch off Bluetooth and WiFi when not using
Having trouble with your Gear S2 device? Then you should consider to switch off your Bluetooth and WiFi when not in use. This will help your device stay safe and working properly, and will also save you from being charged whenever the device is connected to a charge cable.
To keep the battery from being depleted even while the Gear S2 is not connected to any notification or app, we recommend to have aiscovery Wi-Fi and Bluetooth disabled when not using the Gear S2.
This way, the battery will remain active while it is sleeping or during waking up in the morning! It will also help you recognize that your Gear S2 is fully charged as soon as you start using it!
If you are having issues with battery life on your Samsung Gear S2, try these tips.
Delete unneeded apps
The next thing you can do to help your Gear S2 battery life is to delete the various apps that you don’t use. You can do this by going in your phone’s app store and finding the apps you have not used in months, and then delete them.
Some applications are just not necessary while others are only useful when connected to a device. For example, if you do not have any notifications, then the only application that matters is either the notification app or the fitness tracker app.
Both of those apps require mobile data so they are still active even when placed in sleep mode, but you can delete them both. The fitness tracker app has been known to fail at times, so if you really need it, then purchase it through an app store instead of putting it on your device.
Use a lighter watch face
Some watch faces can be very bright or heavy-looking. Try a less noticeable one next time you look at your Gear S2 to see the difference.
Using a white or light background with a watch face makes it easier to see the lines and buttons. This is important because this is where the battery life of your Gear S2 is limited by this watch face!
Some people may not like the looks of this style on their Gear S2. There are many beautiful looking watch faces out there! Try some of them out before making a full commitment to a white one.
If you do like this look, try out some of the similar styles so that you have more choices available to you. There are many different looks that you can choose from.
Do not use the built-in heart rate monitor
The built-in heart rate monitor Connected GPS can track your daily activity for up to 24 hours, but after that it cannot connect to another app or device to keep track of your activity.
To maintain connectivity, users must manually update the tracker every few days. Currently, the most efficient way to do this is via their compatible smartphone app.
User can also download and install a free fitness tracker app on their smartphone that will maintain connectivity and tracking. This keeps users more prepared for any alerts they receive as well.
If you are interested in monitoring your exercise and heart rate while wearing the Gear S2, make sure to keep an eye on the battery life. User can easily determine when the tracker needs a charge by looking at the battery indicator.