- Open the Galaxy Wearable app on your connected smartphone.
- Go to the Apps section.
- Tap App Info and select Spotify.
- Tap Force Stop and confirm.
Once done, relaunch Spotify on your watch and check if the issue is resolved.
Fix 4: Download the Latest Spotify Update
Outdated versions of Spotify may cause bugs:
- Open the Galaxy Store on your watch or connected smartphone.
- Search for Spotify.
- Tap Update if an update is available.
- Restart your watch after the update is installed.
Keeping both your watch OS and Spotify app updated ensures smoother performance.
Fix 5: Re-pair Your Galaxy Watch and Smartphone
Sometimes, re-pairing your devices can resolve persistent issues:
- Open Bluetooth settings on your smartphone.
- Unpair your Galaxy Watch.
- Reboot both your watch and phone.
- Reconnect your watch to your phone via the Galaxy Wearable app.
Fix 6: Clear Spotify Cache and Data
Clearing Spotify’s cache can resolve app-related bugs:
- Open the Galaxy Wearable app on your phone.
- Go to Apps and tap Spotify.
- Tap Storage > Clear Cache.
- Restart your watch and try using Spotify again.
Fix 7: Reinstall Spotify
If clearing the cache doesn’t work, reinstall Spotify:
- Open the Galaxy Store on your watch.
- Uninstall Spotify.
- Reinstall Spotify and log back into your account.
Fix 8: Reset Network Settings
Resetting your network settings can help fix connectivity-related issues:
- On your watch, open Settings > General > Reset Options.
- Tap Reset Network Settings.
- Reconnect your watch to your phone and try launching Spotify.
Fix 9: Check for Firmware Updates
Ensure your Galaxy Watch is running the latest firmware:
- Open the Galaxy Wearable app on your phone.
- Navigate to Watch Settings > Watch Software Update.
- Tap Download and Install if an update is available.
Fix 10: Factory Reset Your Galaxy Watch
If all else fails, performing a factory reset may resolve the issue:
- Open Settings on your Galaxy Watch.
- Navigate to General > Reset.
- Tap Reset Watch and confirm.
Note: This will erase all data on your watch, so make sure to back up important data before resetting.
If Spotify still doesn’t work after trying all the steps, the issue may be hardware-related or a deeper software bug. Contact Samsung Support or visit your nearest service center for further assistance.
Final Words
We hope this guide helped you fix the Spotify not working issue on your Samsung Galaxy Watch 7, 6, or 5. Let us know in the comments if these solutions worked for you or if you discovered any other workaround. Also, feel free to check out our other smartwatch guides for more helpful tips!