The Samsung Gear S2 is a smartwatch that comes with built-in LTE and Wi-Fi. It also has Bluetooth connection capabilities to connect to your phone or computer to send data and messages.
The Gear S2 is a great choice for those who want the ability to use their phone as a watchband, but do not want to deal with wearing two watches on their wrists at the same time. The Gear S2 is also great for people who value their privacy very highly, as it can send and receive silent notifications!
However, there are some cases where this watch cannot be used for notifications because of the SIM card that it uses.
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Remove the back of the watch
If your Samsung Gear S2 is already charge, you can now remove the sim card removal backquel. If your watch is already active, you can now remove the backquel.
To remove the sim card removal backquel, locate the small tab on the bottom of the watch that says SIM Card Removing Backquel. Tap and hold it for about a minute to make it easier to remove.
To replace the battery, locate a small gap between two tabs on the side of the watch where you put in the battery. Tap and hold it for about a minute to make it easier to remove.
If you want to add a new sim card, you must purchase a new watchband and/or cover. If you want to replace your Band/Cover, then find a open spot between two buttons on the band/cover where those can connect with each other. With those in place, tap and hold them for about a minute to make it easier to remove.
Locate the sim card slot
When you remove the Gear S2’s sim card, do not save your data yet! You will need to put it back in to load your data once the device has been recharged.
To remove the Sim Card, you must first locate it underneath the watch face. It is a small silver button that holds a small white charge tape. To remove it, lightly press and hold down on the button for a few seconds and away it pops out!
You can then put it back in and charge the watch using that slot. If you need to add a new SIM card, repeat from step 2 to get a second one installed.
Use the paper clip to push the unlock button
When the Samsung Gear S2 is unlocked, hold the button Helsinki away until the slider on the card comes off Helsinki.
Slide the card out and away from your phone to complete the process of turning your Gear S2 into a mobile wallet Helsiόn device. This will also erase all of your data on your phone so you will need to purchase a new one if you want to put it back into your Samsung account.
If you are needing to add a new credit card or bank account, this is the perfect time to do it! You can now use this smartwatch as a mobile wallet for many different cards.
Make sure you keep your wrist free while using this device to prevent any wrist fatigue.
Remove the sim card tray
After your Gear S2 is charged, you can remove the sim card tray. To do this, open the back of the device by lifting up the band at the bottom. Then, pull up to remove.
After doing this, you can put a new Charge and Sync app on your device to add a new account. You can now insert a new sim card and turn on LTE mode to start using your new phone!
If you need to replace the battery or something else needs replacing, now is the time to do it. Once that is done, insert a freshly charged and active battery into the device and switch it on! It will take some time for everything to sync and charge on its own, so don’t worry about taking care of it at that point.
Take out the sim card
After you get your Samsung Gear S2, it is time to put back the sim card Github. You can buy a new sim card or make a old one work again.
Making an old sim card work again can be tricky. In this case, we suggest buying a brand new Samsung Gear S2 Sim Card as it should be easier to remove and put back in place.
If you are unable to buy a brand new sim card, then you can try using your existing phone number as the new account. You would just have to create a new number for the new Samsung account once you got it working.
Either way, try not using your device until it responds to the network and shows you an incoming call or message has arrived and then answer or send them! Once that is fixed, reply with yes to see the notification on your phone that they have called or sent a message.
Replace and lock the sim card tray
After you have inserted your Samsung Gear S2 smartwatch into your device, you will need to replace the sim card tray. This can be a little tricky, so be patient!
Once you have removed the watch strap, push down on the top of the sim card tray and then pull up in order to remove it. Then repeat this process to insert a new sim card tray.
You will need to do this twice as firstly to ensure no remains are inside and that it is fully inserted into your device. Then, when activating and receiving calls, you will have no problems with being unable to hear anything due to people talking over you.
Put the back on the watch
Once you have inserted your phone into the Samsung Gear S2 and sourced an account on your watch, then it is time to put the back on!
If you did not put it on before, then you can now do so using a hairband or similar. Make sure to remove the band once the face is visible!
Whether doing a quick look or full-length wear, putting it on is just a case of pulling down one side of the strap and then pulling up another side to fasten.
Once fastened, leave it that way for about ten minutes before wearing any active services. This helps the connectors on your wristband adjust to any changes in temperature or movement.
Reset or transfer data to new SIM card
If your phone has Samsung’s innovative feature called Gear S2 compatibility, you can easily remove and insert a new SIM card.
To reset your phone to its original configuration, you must do a factory reset. This means that all of your personal data, accounts, messages, and apps are erased.
A transfer request is then sent to the Samsung support team for them to manually copy the new information onto your device. Once this is done, you can put your phone back in your pocket and go about your normal routine!
If you would like to keep the Samsung services such as S Plan & S Plan+ on your phone, then you must do a transfer request when the new SIM card is inserted into the device.