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expiredr3p3ro posted Dec 18, 2025 12:35 PM

Samsung Galaxy Watch FE 40mm LTE AI Smartwatch w/Fitness Tracking, BIA Sensor, Personalized HR Zones, Heart Rate Tracker, Sleep Monitor, 2024, Silver for $100

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Dec 18, 2025 1:12 PM
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beviboyDec 18, 2025 1:12 PM
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Anyone own this or a recent comparable Samsung watch that can comment on how the sleep tracking and other core features function without a Samsung phone? (Google pixel phone for example)
Dec 18, 2025 1:19 PM
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NinjaKillerDec 18, 2025 1:19 PM
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Get fitbit sence 2, won't have to charge every day hassle.
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Dec 18, 2025 1:36 PM
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SlickDealer282Dec 18, 2025 1:36 PM
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Quote from NinjaKiller :
Get fitbit sence 2, won't have to charge every day hassle.
How long does the Fitbit last?
Dec 18, 2025 4:22 PM
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ColCoffeeDec 18, 2025 4:22 PM
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This is an absolute pain to set up as standalone watch for kids. I tried everything, most providers (Verizon, t mobile, boost, Google Fi) and still couldn't get it to work standalone (even tried the QR ESiM method too)
Dec 18, 2025 4:42 PM
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The_Love_SpudDec 18, 2025 4:42 PM
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Quote from ColCoffee :
This is an absolute pain to set up as standalone watch for kids. I tried everything, most providers (Verizon, t mobile, boost, Google Fi) and still couldn't get it to work standalone (even tried the QR ESiM method too)
Not sure I understand, but I would appreciate some detail. Are you speaking to the family controls, the eSIM activation, or both?

I personally just activated a Samsung Galaxy Active 2 on Helium using the guidance on reddit without issue, and imagined that those same steps would work for this device.
https://www.reddit.com/r/GalaxyWa...e_on_your/

Good luck!
Jon
Dec 18, 2025 5:06 PM
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SDNick484Dec 18, 2025 5:06 PM
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Quote from ColCoffee :
This is an absolute pain to set up as standalone watch for kids. I tried everything, most providers (Verizon, t mobile, boost, Google Fi) and still couldn't get it to work standalone (even tried the QR ESiM method too)
We're you using a Galaxy phone to set it up? I saw a recent Reddit post implying that you basically need to do it from a Galaxy phone initially. I have a Watch7 coming Saturday for my oldest and will be giving Watch for Kids a go.
Dec 18, 2025 5:31 PM
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H_TDec 18, 2025 5:31 PM
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Quote from beviboy :
Anyone own this or a recent comparable Samsung watch that can comment on how the sleep tracking and other core features function without a Samsung phone? (Google pixel phone for example)
I just switched from Samsung Galaxy to Pixel phone. For my Galaxy Watch 6 classic, I needed Samsung Smart Switch and Samsung Health apps. It's working as before now. Hope this helps

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Dec 18, 2025 6:02 PM
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carlson03Dec 18, 2025 6:02 PM
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Quote from SDNick484 :
We're you using a Galaxy phone to set it up? I saw a recent Reddit post implying that you basically need to do it from a Galaxy phone initially. I have a Watch7 coming Saturday for my oldest and will be giving Watch for Kids a go.
My 8 year old has a watch 4 (wanted cheap one and works for him) and its standalone without an app. He just likes to check his steps for the day and the time. Tried to create a samsung health account for him, but since under 13, it wouldn't. So runs it without tied to an account.
Dec 18, 2025 8:35 PM
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nitgulDec 18, 2025 8:35 PM
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Any suggestions on whether I should go for this one or Google Pixel 1 on Amazon for $75?
Dec 18, 2025 10:07 PM
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rperiodDec 18, 2025 10:07 PM
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Quote from ColCoffee :
This is an absolute pain to set up as standalone watch for kids. I tried everything, most providers (Verizon, t mobile, boost, Google Fi) and still couldn't get it to work standalone (even tried the QR ESiM method too)
Same experience. I don't have a Samsung phone. I tried EVERYTHING. Incredibly frustrating experience- no clear guidance from Samsung or verizon saying it's not possible. Ended up returning it.
Dec 18, 2025 10:38 PM
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rja142Dec 18, 2025 10:38 PM
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This is basically a lesser-speced Galaxy Watch 5, right?
Dec 19, 2025 2:05 AM
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The_Love_SpudDec 19, 2025 2:05 AM
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Quote from rja142 :
This is basically a lesser-speced Galaxy Watch 5, right?
Galaxy Watch 4: https://www.androidpolice.com/sam...y-watch-4/

Good luck!
Jon
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Dec 19, 2025 2:29 AM
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TheDrakeDec 19, 2025 2:29 AM
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Though post shows expired, price is now $91.90 with 3 units left - silver (looks light blue? 🤷) only
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Dec 20, 2025 8:18 AM
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ColCoffeeDec 20, 2025 8:18 AM
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Quote from The_Love_Spud :
Not sure I understand, but I would appreciate some detail. Are you speaking to the family controls, the eSIM activation, or both?

I personally just activated a Samsung Galaxy Active 2 on Helium using the guidance on reddit without issue, and imagined that those same steps would work for this device.
https://www.reddit.com/r/GalaxyWa...e_on_your/

Good luck!
Jon
Sorry for the late response, did not get notified of the message.
I was not able to get the watch to work standalone. I tried everything under the sun (including the reddit article/eSIM Test Mode hack). I sent the watch to Samsung Repair (the support teams were super fast and responsive), got the motherboard repaired and still was not able to fix the original issue (trying to get LTE work on the watch)

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Dec 20, 2025 8:20 AM
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ColCoffeeDec 20, 2025 8:20 AM
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Quote from SDNick484 :
We're you using a Galaxy phone to set it up? I saw a recent Reddit post implying that you basically need to do it from a Galaxy phone initially. I have a Watch7 coming Saturday for my oldest and will be giving Watch for Kids a go.
I think the reddit eSIM hack will work for Watch 7 and 8. Samsung introduced a "Kids Mode" from watch 7 so you will get it to work standalone. But this watch (FE), not so much.

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