Samsung S3 watches no longer work with S24 onwards

[RohEnz]

It's kindda sad that any phone released from 2024, including S24 series, won't support S3 watch anymore....

I have been using S3 watch ever since and luv the design so much! Just upgraded from 21U to 24U and found out tat the watch is no longer compatible wit the new OS and won't be any updates or support from the developer for S3 watch to work with S24 onwards 

Very sad n disappointed indeed.

I dont like any of the new design after S3 watches

[Icelite]

Hmm it doesn't look that much different is it the bezel.
But I understand I hated the watch 4 love my pro 5 and didn't like the 6's on offer.

[jjepowell]

Very disappointed to have bought an S24 only for my S3 to now be redundant.  Feels like a bit of a con to be honest.

[Bertrev]

I fully agree . Actually I think Samsung is highly unethical and should compensate us because we are not advised about this begore we buy their new phone.

There should serious consideration about this state of affairs. 

The health app efforts are lost in the process because my old phone has a cracked screen. btbloem@gmail.com

[Nosavvy]

Definitely feels like a con. Where were there any warnings or notification. Numerous e-mails encouraging me to upgrade. They know who have watches etc.

Gutted really. Certainly will not be getting a new watch, from Samsung.

[kunstentech]

Unfortunately same here, went from S22 Ultra to S24 Ultra and found out the hard way.  luckily  I might go for Watch 4 or 6 CLASSIC - Silver, 47mm they are pretty comparable in look (bezel and all)

[Hoppy002]

My A72 broke, so bought an expensive S24+ only to find out my Gear S3 is useless now... Regret buying Samsung, should have went with the Pixel!

[CJCooper]

Yep just moved to s24u from s22u and THEN got the notification. The S22u is running OneUI 6.1 and Android 14 so sounds like Samsung forced EOL. They also updated their WiFi app earlier this year then thew an EOL and killed 5 WiFi Samsung mesh access points so I guess its BAU

[Suzoie]

I just upgraded my S22 Ultra to S24 Ultra and didn't know that the S Gear 3 is no longer compatible I love the style of the S 3. I wouldn't have upgraded if I knew this.
Probably in the very fine print if at all... very disappointing 😞

[Toymaster]

Just upgrade from a S8 (bettery no longer can be charged, think my desk heat pad separated the power management chip 😔). Got a S24 FE as all the other S24 models are no longer stocked at brick locations and the S25 does not come out till Friday. Tried pairing my Galaxy S3 and nope no longer supported. *** just think Iwill go back to regular non-smart watch. Still have a Casio G-Shock I have had for years, and you know what never needs to be updated to work.