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Phone Arena
2 days ago
- Phone Arena
Galaxy Watch 8 users are frustrated by a surprisingly basic flaw
The Galaxy Watch 8 was just released with very impressive looks and specs. Unfortunately, though, it seems it's not perfect as many would wish it to be, and Samsung may have overlooked a tiny (but basic) element of the wearable's design. Many people are complaining about a relatively small but annoying thing that it seems Samsung didn't take into account when designing the Watch 8. Samsung fans have taken to Reddit to express their frustration. It seems that the smartwatch doesn't sit right on its own charging pad. More specifically, the 44mm Galaxy Watch 8 doesn't lie flat on Samsung's Wireless Charger Duo, and many users are not on board with that situation. The Watch 8 doesn't lie flat on the charger. | Image Credit - Luxkeiwoker on Reddit The Redditor who opened the post is even looking for a refund over what they state was a "stupid" design flaw. There are also plenty of other Galaxy Watch 8 buyers joining in the thread with similar concerns. Some people are concerned about slower charging speeds and even increased heat, caused by the smartwatch not sitting right on the charger. One person even observed that PowerShare from Galaxy phones doesn't work reliably with this timepiece either. People have found creative ways to get over the issue. | Image Credit - gabby131 on Reddit Unfortunately, it seems the strap design of the Galaxy Watch 8 wasn't made with this specific wireless charging pad in mind. Or any other charging pad where the timepiece is expected to sit relatively flat. In fact, the default rubber band curves down quite sharply, which prevents the device from resting flat on the pad. Unfortunately, this makes charging it more difficult. For a premium smartwatch like the Galaxy Watch 8 , that's a pretty big design flaw, in my opinion, and I understand why so many people are calling Samsung out about it. I'd expect the company to pay attention to the most basic aspect of any device - charging - and to ensure it would sit right, at least on the chargers the company itself is offering.
Android Authority
4 days ago
- Android Authority
Galaxy Watch 8 users are roasting Samsung over this awkward charging flaw
C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 owners complain it won't charge properly on Samsung's wireless charging pad. The issue stems from the curved default strap, which prevents the watch from lying flat on the Wireless Charger Duo. The included magnetic puck charger works fine, but users are frustrated by the poor fit with official accessories. Samsung has clearly impressed many people with the Galaxy Watch 8, including us. However, the tech giant may have overlooked a much more basic element of the wearables' design. Pushing engineering boundaries with the hardware is all well and good, but fans may protest if the smartwatch won't sit on its own charging pad. A Reddit post now gaining traction on r/GalaxyWatch shows how the 44mm Galaxy Watch 8 doesn't lie flat on Samsung's own Wireless Charger Duo. That's gone down badly with users, with the opening poster considering a refund over what they called a 'stupid' design oversight. Reddit Reddit user Luxkeiwoker shows us the issue. Plenty of users in the thread joined in to vent, troubleshoot, and roast Samsung. Some compared it to Apple's Magic Mouse charging debacle, but there were also real concerns about slower charging speeds and increased heat. One commenter suggested that PowerShare from Samsung phones doesn't seem to work reliably either. My brother in Christ, this is Magic Mouse level of charging. @Tuhyk_inside on Reddit The strap design of the Galaxy Watch 8 clearly wasn't made with this wireless charging pad, or any that sits relatively flat on a surface, in mind. Specifically, the default rubber band curves down sharply, preventing the watch from resting flat on the pad and making charging a hit-or-miss affair. Some users recommended workarounds like turning the strap inside out or switching to a hybrid or fabric band, but many were frustrated that a new watch won't charge properly on the brand's hardware. In Samsung's defense, the Galaxy Watch 8 ships with a magnetic puck charger that doesn't require the device to lie flat. However, it's another wire to add to the mix.
