Galaxy Watch 5

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Blurtie

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#2970091 19-Sep-2022 12:56

Good to hear OP has solved issues 1 and 2.

In terms of 3 - I find I get a good solid 2.5 days from my Watch 5 pro LTE, although that's with minimal/nil usage of LTE/GPS functions..

My main bugbear with the watch is that it doesn't lie/sit completely flat - so I cant use my wireless charging pad unless I take one end of the watch strap off...

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#2970093 19-Sep-2022 13:20

gehenna:
Probably considering it's just showing a notification from the phone, not actually processing the messaging on-watch

What would happen if you use LTE and your phone isn't around, what would happen to WhatsApp messages etc?

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#2970103 19-Sep-2022 13:45

They'll go to your phone I assume. Whether the phone needs to be on the same network, or bluetooth connected to the watch, to send the notifications to the watch while they are both separated i'm not sure...

GeoffisPure

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#2970687 20-Sep-2022 21:26

heavenlywild:
gehenna:

Probably considering it's just showing a notification from the phone, not actually processing the messaging on-watch

What would happen if you use LTE and your phone isn't around, what would happen to WhatsApp messages etc?

The watch has a feature called Remote Connection which works over LTE. It sends your phones notification to your watch, and depending on what it is allows you to reply. I've been able to receive and reply to Facebook messenger messages. I assume What's App would be the same. There's no Watch app for either WhatsApp or Facebook messenger as far as I'm aware, but the watch natively supports being able to receive and respond to these notifications.

https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00061431/

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#2970694 20-Sep-2022 21:59

Thanks so much, really appreciate your insights.

How's the battery life treating you these days?

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#2970697 20-Sep-2022 22:08

Not bad but could be better. I'm getting about 1.5 - 2 days but have been doing a lot of tracked exercise and spotify listening. Spotify is usually the biggest battery drainer. I also keep the Always on Display turned on. When I'm not exercising or listening to music (e.g. when I'm at work) the battery drain is very minimal.

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#2970782 21-Sep-2022 07:54

I've got a full 48hrs so far, 20% remaining. I have put it in Bedtime mode overnight twice. Very happy with charging every other day if that's what it ends up being. Daily, or even multiple times a day is a real PITA

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#2971225 21-Sep-2022 20:00

All told I got 59 hours. Pretty happy with that.

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#2971254 21-Sep-2022 20:46

gehenna: All told I got 59 hours. Pretty happy with that.

Is that with LTE usage from time to time?

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#2971310 21-Sep-2022 21:06

No LTE

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#2987106 24-Oct-2022 10:47

Hey guys,

It's been over a month since the last post here.

Does anyone have any further experiences they would like to share?

Also I'm still wondering to go with the black or gray Watch5 Pro.

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