A:Answeras I understand it, your phone needs to be on but does not have to be with you. the watch sends the text to your phone, wherever it is, and then your phone sends it out. this way the text still appears to come from your regular phone number rather than the whatever number the watch is using.
A:AnswerGreetings Steve, thanks for asking us your question about the Samsung Galaxy Watch8. The promotion you're inquiring about the Free 2 years data and texting included, is through Google Fi on applicable devices. *Google Fi phone plan not required. No changes to your current phone number or plan required. 4G data speed is included with the offer up to 500 MB per month, after which usage, data will slow to 256 kbps. Data will be capped at 1 GB per month. Voice calling over LTE is not supported. Please update your new watch in the Galaxy Wearable app when update is available. Then once your device has been updated, please open the Galaxy Wearable app, navigate to your watch settings, then to mobile plans, and finally Setup mobile plans. You're all set after that! Feel free to reach out to Support if you think of any other questions you have. Thanks for being a valued Samsung customer. - Debra
A:AnswerHello Nita, thanks for asking us your question about the Samsung Galaxy Watch8. The main difference is that a Galaxy Watch8 GPS/Bluetooth model needs your phone nearby for calls, texts, and streaming, acting as a fitness tracker when alone, while the GPS + LTE model has an eSIM, allowing it to function independently to make calls, get messages, and stream music/apps directly from your carrier's network without your phone. If you have additional questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to Support. Thanks for being a staunch Samsung customer. - Debra
A:AnswerHello Tink, thank you for asking us your question about the Samsung Galaxy Watch8. Yes, you can swap out your watch band whenever you'd like. Check out, "How to change the band on your Samsung smart watch" if you would like to learn how. If you have any other questions for us or if you would like any further assistance, please feel free to reach out to Support, Thanks for choosing Samsung! - Debra
A:AnswerHey Watch, thanks for reaching out with your question about the Samsung Galaxy Watch8. The advertised Galaxy Watch8 is compatible with phones with Android 11.0 or higher. Check out, "Samsung Galaxy smart watch and phone compatibility" if you would like to learn more about compatibility. Let us know if you have any other questions for us by reaching out to Support. Thanks for being a faithful Samsung customer. - Debra
A:AnswerHello there Susie, thank you for asking us your question about the Samsung Galaxy Watch8. In regards to smartwatches, The term unlocked typically describes a device that is not tied to a specific cellular carrier, allowing you to use it with any compatible network. It also implies that the device has LTE connectivity, which means it can function independently without your phone nearby, unlike Bluetooth/Wi-Fi-only models. Hope that helps answer your question! If you would like any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact Support. Thanks for being a valued Samsung customer. - Debra
A:AnswerHi there Kind, thank you for taking the time to ask us your question about the Samsung Galaxy Watch8. The advertised U.S. version of the Galaxy Watch8 may have limited LTE functionality while traveling abroad due to this device being built with LTE bands specific to US carriers. We suggest confirming your country's network supports this device's specific bands. The Watch8 will still function for basic features like Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, however, cellular connectivity could be restricted or unavailable depending on the carrier's network compatibility. If you have additional questions for us, please feel free to reach out to Support. Thank you for being a faithful Samsung customer. - Debra
A:AnswerAloha Jared, thank you for asking us your question about the Samsung Galaxy Watch8. Yes, the Galaxy Watch8 (LTE) can work under the Verizon Wireless network. If you have any other questions for us or if you would like any further assistance, please feel free to reach out to Support. Thanks for being a cherished Samsung customer. - Debra
A:AnswerAloha Domi, thanks for reaching out with your question about the Samsung Galaxy Watch8. Yes, you are able to use a picture as your home screen display by using a photo watch face. You can choose a watch face with different colors, styles, and information displayed. If you have additional questions for us or if you would like any further assistance, please feel free to reach out to Support. Thanks for being a valued Samsung customer. - Debra
A:AnswerHello Pski1953, thank you for asking us your question about the Samsung Galaxy Watch8. Yes, the Galaxy Watch8 is able to answer calls and texts directly on your device that are received on your paired device. However, to take advantage of Free 2 years data and texting included through Google Fi offered on applicable devices, please update your watch in the Galaxy Wearable app when update is available. Then once your device has been updated, please open the Galaxy Wearable app, navigate to your watch settings, then to mobile plans, and finally Setup mobile plans. *Google Fi phone plan not required. No changes to your current phone number or plan required. 4G data speed is included with the offer up to 500 MB per month, after which usage, data will slow to 256 kbps. Data will be capped at 1 GB per month. Voice calling over LTE is not supported. If you have any other questions, feel free to reach out to Support. Thank you for being a valued Samsung customer. - Debra
A:AnswerSalutations Nash, thank you for asking us your question about the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 with Free 2 years data and texting included. To take advantage of this promotion through Google Fi, please update your watch in the Galaxy Wearable app when update is available. Then once your device has been updated, please open the Galaxy Wearable app, navigate to your watch settings, then to mobile plans, and finally Setup mobile plans. *Google Fi phone plan not required. No changes to your current phone number or plan required. 4G data speed is included with the offer up to 500 MB per month, after which usage, data will slow to 256 kbps. Data will be capped at 1 GB per month. Voice calling over LTE is not supported. Feel free to contact Support if you have additional questions. Thanks for being a valued Samsung customer. - Debra
