In this state consider your gear s2 to only have the functions available on the watch itself so no sms emails or anything else that needs an internet or network connection.
Samsung gear s3 standalone mode.
Only started happening after update for gear app applied yester.
Continue to use in conjunction with a companion phone for maximum functionality.
She gave me false information and i bought the watch based on it.
The samsung gear s3 comes with a wireless charging dock usb c cable and usb outlet adaptor.
Weird thing is i m not out of range from my s8 when this is happening.
Being on standalone mode defeats the purpose of a smartwatch.
2 download the samsung gear app you can pair the samsung gear with any smartphone that runs android 4 4 or higher.
Simply start the round on the phone and put it away.
Standalone mode means that you have no connections to another device or the internet.
The gear s3 requires a companion phone for certain options e g software updates email etc.
Secondly i confirmed with one of the samsung support tech there a lady before buying it if it was compatible with my phone and she said yes.
Gear only stand alone not connected to your phone.
You ll see rangefinder distances and club recommendations right on the watch.
Simply plug the usb c cable into the adapter and charging dock plug the adapter into an outlet and place the watch on the dock.
Both when indoors on wi fi outside on 4g.
Really strange issue starting happening today.
Standalone mode can t be used with numbershare or the standalone connected device plan and provides limited functionality.