Media Controller can no longer rewind or fast forward after upgrading to One UI 6.0

[dyastrab]

After updating the Galaxy Watch 6 to One UI 6.0, the fast forward and rewind buttons in the media controller no longer function.

Steps to Reproduce:

1. I updated the Galaxy Watch 6 to One UI 6.0.
2. Opened the media controller tile on the watch.
3. Played a podcast from Pocket Cast and You Tube music.
4. On the older UI, pressing the fast forward or rewind buttons skipped forward or backward in the media being played.
5. After the update, pressing the fast forward or rewind buttons has no effect. Playback continues as if the buttons were not pressed.

Environment:

• Device: Galaxy Watch 6
• OS Version: One UI 6.0
• Paired Device: Pixel 9 Pro XL
• Media Apps Tested: Pocket Cast, YouTube Music
• Connection Method: Bluetooth

Additional Information:

• The play/pause button works as expected.
• Issue persists across multiple media apps.
• Restarting the watch and paired device did not resolve the issue.
• Media control functionality was working properly before the update.

[Mogay]

try to pair with a samsung galaxy smartphone

[dyastrab]

I have a Pixel 9 Pro. It was working fine before the update.

Do I have to buy a Galaxy Smartphone to continue using this feature?

[AndyH416]

I wouldn't bother. I have a ZFlip 6 and it no longer rewinds and fast forward like before.

[ethantgz]

I have the same issue. Started after I upgraded my Galaxy Watch 6 Classic BT to One UI 6, and I have a Galaxy Z Fold 6 paired with it. Had no issues with Spotify or YouTube Music before the upgrade, but now Media Controller just shows generic rewind and fast-forward icons that do nothing when tapped. Netflix and Disney+ do seem to be working fine, though.

Has anyone else encountered this issue or knows how to solve it? 

[AndyH416]

I have the same exact issue. I used the rewind and fast forward feature all the time while I work. Now I can't use it at all and it's making me seriously consider on getting another smartwatch. A shame cause I really liked galaxy watch before this change. If a developer is reading this please reconsider and put the rewind and fast forward back into media controls.

[dyastrab]

That is where I am at as well. I use the features a lot at work. I'm thinking about getting a pixel watch now. I really like the Galaxy Watch but I use the media controller all the time.

[LordCyborg]

UPDATE: One MONTH later and Scamsung STILL hasn't fixed this issue.

Same issue here. Galaxy watch 6 update to one UI 6 paired with S24 ultra. I rely on fast forward/ rewind media controls for my workouts. Samsung continues to push me towards apple. Who knows how many months this feature will be broke ...

[Amir_13]

That is google remove it not samsung

[MarcPetersen]

Same problem for me. Galaxy Watch6 + Pixel 6a. Just updated the watch today and media player stopped working properly