Samsung Gear S3 Frontier KNOW before you BUY REVIEW!

[@casaiphi7776]

3 years after watching this, I'm getting mine tomorrow.

[@lala_aika]

Why Not Get The Galaxy Watch Active 2?

[@sickfoo5506]

Just got mine

[@call_me_akayz]

Getting mine in a few days, hopefully

[@Minavlogs]

I watched it today and i bought it today 😅🤣

[@criswinjose103]

I'm about to buy it right now 😂

[@MrDraper38]

just got mine and I love it. making phones calls from it are amazing

[@deshaylove4669]

did you get it with a plan or without?

[@MrDraper38]

A higher Love . I got it with a plan from Tmobile they have an app called Digits that connects both numbers or makes the watch the same as the phones number. I got the plan that Tmobile is runbing this month for an additional line at $5.00 a month.

[@MrDraper38]

FkknJerry14 $5.00 month plus fees add a line special till end of month. $349.99. Had some credits so didn't pay anything. went out twice in the past 5 days and didn't bring my phone or wallet. Oh and the more you use Samsung Pay they give you rewards . I earned enough points to get $100 to spend on Samsung.com. from Nov 25th to Dec. 25th.

[@MrDraper38]

Archangel Michael mine is a totally independent LTE PHONE with GPS, WIFI, SAMSUNG PAY

[@Albertojedi]

Archangel Michael GPS will work even if you do not have the LTE version or access to internet. Just make sure you have the GPS in the Manual mode.

[@sebastienmignot1847]

funny that most Cons are about it bulkyness... I love big watches haha and love my S3 Frontier

[@mikehydropneumatic2583]

It is still a nice watch. Bought mine this week and paired it to a Motorola G6 Play. Works flawless. Calls from the watch are doable in a quiet environment. Now it is €199, great value.

[@MrT-nh6di]

Awesome watch, gorgeous and Samsung pay is epic, I have this version and love it. I have the heart monitor BPM, sleep monitor my credit cards on Samsung Pay, weather app, tracks your steps, I will be wearing Samsung Smartwatches for the rest of my life it's so versatile, I can wear with formal wear casual wear interchangeable watch bands forget Apple and Hauwei, I can talk through the watch making phone calls and its crystal clear works impeccable with my gorgeous Samsung S9 Plus.

[@Ekushey]

Tizen is not proprietary and not owned by Samsung, it's a is an open and flexible operating system run by the Linux Foundation.

[@narkosis1437]

-Verizon does offer this in LTE with its own number. I purchased mine via Verizon August of 2017 -You should do an updated version of this review with the Tizen 3.0 update. A lot of new features were added -YES!!!! Samsung Pay on this is amazing. I originally thought it was the same thing as Android/Apple pay but with Samsung Pay you dont need to look for the specific emblem on the pay devices. It uses an audible tone that interacts with the magnetic strip. Only reason you can't use it at the actual gas pump is they require a physical card to be inserted. - I work in the engineering/surveying field and have used it as a phone and no one has ever complained about the audio quality and the speakerphone on it is quite impressive (relatively speaking). It's also really nice to throw this on a "hiking" workout and have the path you took on google maps show up on your phone which can be exported. - Im also an avid runner and with the 3.0 Tizen update they allow continuous HR monitoring and the precision has definitely been improved (yet not perfect). - I use this with GPS on, continuous HR monitoring, a 45 minute run session, an hour+ "hiking workout" for work and by the time I get home its at about 40%. Keep in mind, I charge this when I get home. So I wear it from about 6pm, sleep around 10pm with Sleep As Android (all functions enabled), wake at 5am, gym by 6:15am, then normal workday from 7:30am-3:30pm.

[@irvingg.1437]

I'm not sure why wouldn't you able to swim with it? IP68 guarentee protection up to 30m deep.

[@tricky4amit]

Why people are moaning about it being chunky, real men actually like chunkier watches, and it resembles of more expensive watches like Rado and Hublot

[@listocalisto8124]

there are plenty of not chunky watches that cost more than any RADO or Hublot...and there is no "real-men's" watch. just wear whatever you want to wear. thats a real man.

[@slimshady7089]

Thn whytf are you here?

[@ItzDrPlow]

amit gupta you gotta remember men born 99 and up are femboys so they dont apply to us

[@chrisj9008]

amit gupta no kidding!!!. I own it and i actually find it a bit small. I ussually wear a Suunto or Casio Pathfinder watch.

[@shaunong7125]

Hublot is trash

[@mourn9996]

Would have liked to see you actually put it on and comment on its size.

[@douglashughes2331]

I have a Samsung phone and used to like Samsung pay but now that retailers are going to the chip it seems not to work anywhere. The magnetic strip replication is meaningless because the readers dont take mag strip any more and the NFC does not work and I don't know why.

[@moocowrat420]

I've heard of an issue where the "Always On" doesn't really mean always on. Sometimes it's always on, other times off. Have you been experiencing this at all? Thanks for the informative videos! Subscribed.

[@DontHateTheGeek]

+Murat Izmirli ours has worked correctly.

[@reysaj]

Murat Izmirli You need turn on "Always On" feature just like I have in my Samsung Gear S2 3G. 1. Settings 2. Style 3. Watch Always On When on "Watch Always On" mode, the standby display will become black and white as part of implementation to save battery.

[@creatorex1]

Murat Izmirli it's more related to brightness, some times in always on I had some miss adjustments in the bright level while always on when changing from low to high light ambients, but nothing to worry about. in ambient mode you reach end of day with 30% battery with dark faces.

[@shakira9551]

Rey Sajulga hi, is your gear S2 3G a standalone. For instance does your S2 have it's own phone number?

[@jyesucevitz]

Joe Blow have the leg g watch r. Both Tic2 and TicS. 3 versions of the pebble watch. Now that I just got a new galaxy s8 I was thinking of getting this watch. All of my other watches are always on. Do you really need an aftermarket app for this watch screen to always be on?

[@joerodriguez8272]

Just got one today. Familiarizing buts seems simple. Hope I like it.

[@conraddevera]

Damn, never paid any attention to smart watch, and i thought the apple one was good. But just on the looks alone this one is a lot better. Doesn’t look like a toy

[@BigMoney23223]

I miss the days when being called a nerd was the ultimate insult

[@f86fman]

Any comments on how the black finish holds up over time. Every quality black-finished metal watch I have owned gets relatively scratched and the black tends to wear off. That's why I choose stainless finish now.

[@robtcrider]

I believe it is waterproof. Ip68 can be submerged same as there galaxy phones

[@DontHateTheGeek]

+Robert Ely I do use it in the shower and it is rated for 5 feet.

[@fsaraivahs]

Jordan King 1.5meters under water 30min

[@StreetSWAT]

nothing is "waterproof" most things are water resistance

[@asbjorn.mejlvang]

IP certificates is often something like 30min in 1m depth (depending on which number IP certificate it is). So helps against rain and showers. But you can get waterproof devices. You just have to go fora thing with an ATM mark of 5 or above.

[@mouhamaddieng6756]

Robert Ely I swim with it everyday it works fine

[@nal0s0ljah]

Got mines almost 2 weeks ago thru AT&T with their galaxy note 8 special. Got it for $49.99. Love that I can leave my phone at home when I go to the beach to throw net. Although I didn't plan on using it I love Samsung pay! Didn't even consider it when I bought the watch but it's a really convenient feature. Now when I go throw net(castnet) I can leave my phone Nd wallet at home! I used to be afraid of my phone getting wet from the waves. Also love that it has its own phone # too. I can strap it on my son's wrist if I need to get in touch with him when he goes somewhere. My wife's phone broke so she used it too for work and she wants one now. Lol

[@yoopercolorado]

I am loving this watch, battery life suffers should you install a gps locator app because it constantly tracks your position. uninstall that and I am getting almost 5 days on a charge.

[@anthonyrampino7734]

Can you use a Wahoo heart monitor with this watch?

[@andrewelliott8084]

" This device passed military specification (MIL-STD-810G) testing against a subset of 10 specific conditions, including drops from 4.9 feet, extreme temperatures, dust, shock/vibration, and low pressure/high altitude. Water-and dust-resistance based on IP68 rating (water-resistant in up to 5 feet of water for up to 30 minutes). Rinse residue/dry after wet. See user manual for more details. " Close enough to water proof for every day use.

[@tiffanylafitte5495]

Andrew Elliott so if it falls off a table it will be okay if you had a choice between the watch or the note 8 which one would you get if you couldn't afford both

[@davidg5759]

@@tiffanylafitte5495 the watch, just a preference. My Galaxy J2 does enough

[@nikacastro364]

with the watch connected to the phone and without a sim card, can u make and take a phone call with it like the apple watch series 1 without connecting it to a bluetooth headset? thanks.

[@RojasTKD7]

Mine arrives tomorrow. Samsung Pay with MST is why I went with this over the Gear Sport. Nice to know Samsung Pay works even if you don't have a Samsung Phone. I have a Note 8 so I should not have full functionality with the S3 Frontier.

[@DontHateTheGeek]

One of our favorite features!

[@RojasTKD7]

DontHateTheGeek Yes, it's great. But I'm going to have to change Banks as my credit union doesn't support it (or Android pay).

[@DontHateTheGeek]

Lol the price to be a geek right?

[@RojasTKD7]

DontHateTheGeek yes indeed! 👍

[@RojasTKD7]

There is a celular and Bluetooth version off the both, though the cellar version of the classic is only available at carriers stores so far. The main difference is the look and ability to buy the cellular frontier from somewhere other than a carrier store.

[@nthkndd]

Also remember tmobile will only activate the lte once, they said it can’t be activate if the line is canceled or deactivated.

[@Logous]

What is the purpose of the wifi functionality? Does it allow you to use the watch as a standalone device?

[@SONLON]

can someone tell me how the water proof works for the speaker, I was washing the dishes AND When I was finished I noticed the speaker was water logged after awhile I went back to normal, I tried to ask Samsung but all they told me was " As it is IP68 water resistant they're water resistant to a maximum depth of 1.5m. for up to 30 minutes, and are protected from water, dust, dirt and sand. " I just want to know if I am keeping the watch in water to long or is that how it sounds before the water leaks out, HOW DOES THIS THINKG WORK I AM ....AMAZED TO KNOW??!!

[@marshalljones4315]

does the weather app only work with signal/connected to WiFi? also are you able to get a campus app on the watch?

[@useclevernameherable]

I would be using this with an iPhone 7 Plus. Does this watch make and receive phone calls via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi? Or do I have to get a separate line from my mobile carrier to do that?

[@itodojohn8560]

hi, I need this Samsung Gear 3. but my question is that does it support Whatsapp, Facebook, messager and mail. if yes, can you read all your mail when received and reply?

[@AaronWilhelm]

I know it has been nearly a year since your review but I am looking to get one in the next couple of days....I have the Zenwatch 3 and it is super thin. the comparison to the 360 V2 was super helpful in size. I was worried it was going to be too big but having had a 360 V1, it being so close in size, i have no problem with that at all. Thanks man!

[@MarkCollinstechyMarkbo]

Does your text messages go in the messages app? I have the S2 and since the new update they only show up as a notification and not in messages. I use the V20 also and don't want to upgrade to S3 if it does the same.

[@konstantinos.8354]

hello . if i go out and leave my phone home... can i use features of the watch like accelerometer ,recieve calls, gps etc.?

[@yavuz3833]

Can we make phone calls from smartwatch with other android devices? Because i'm not using any samsung smart phone so this is my top issue with this watch to buy it.

[@gthomas15229]

The link to Amazon is for the Bluetooth only model and can't make calls. I'm thinking the T-Mobile and AT&T models cost more because they have LTE and Bluetooth.

[@AwsomeSauce]

Doesn't any smart watch with LTE automatically still have bluetooth ? My Samsung Gear S does.

[@aisic-ho]

would you recommend this as a stand alone watch? i dont use an android phone. thanks

[@testdelux]

can i use the bluetooth to connect to my headphones without wifi like for just listening to music and not phone calls.

[@uwaisbangi2959]

can you play/pause songs playing through your phone from the watch?

[@MrOnlyforcommenting]

yes , its a remote. i got it 1 week ago. just lack of apps if that is important to you.

[@jm7818]

So if you have the display running at all times it would last at least all day right?

[@michaelgeorge4524]

does the WiFi and Bluetooth only version work internationnaly the same because I see on amazon there is an international Bluetooth one

[@benmcginnis]

Would I be able to make calls and send texts with the wifi/Bluetooth version if I connect it to a phone (I have galaxy s8)

[@jpmackin]

How long will the watch last when you choose the watch face 'on' all the time?

[@townnet]

Can't you set the screen always on before do a video? Is quite annoying to see you have to on it when screen turn black.

[@dxpeboyj9074]

If its waterproof than its swimming proof... Whats the difference?

[@grumpyt3669]

You said if I already had a moto 360 no need to upgrade but what if it was a gen1 would it be worth it?

[@russelsheartinacage]

just got one of these yesterday and taking it back today. appalling messaging integration with non-Samsung android phones (oneplus 3). can only respond, can't create new messages through voice (only replies), and can't send WhatsApp messages unless replying (all of these can be done on Android wear pre-2.0. was so disappointed

[@JohnnyZenith]

russelsheartinacage Really?! :( Damn.

[@hunterstewart-hall6215]

Can you make phone calls with the bluetooth one as long as it is connected to phone

[@TechnoGenuine]

when you shower does the shampoo goes on top of it and still runs? and how long have you been doing

[@check4vailability]

TIZEN may not have much choice of apps. But it has ZERO lag, its so fast and clear

[@jaytaytech6113]

lookatdreams yeah Samsung has gotten so good as software lately compared to way back in the s5 days. Their new phones and watches are sooo smooth and actually Last years now

[@tomv8240]

Is there a way to get past the lte? I just got one haven’t opened it yet and curious to know if it’s possible to by pass the lte

[@TroyStennett]

Has Samsung or Google fixed the non-sync of Google Keep up to this point ?.

[@TheParrot1000]

How to turn of rotating light on watch face?

[@swarnasarah]

The Majestic Parro

[@quartznation9499]

does the gear 3 has to be at mobile or at&t edition in order to receive and make calls? or any gear s3? thanks

[@xnamtonkpils]

I swam with my gear s2 and plan to swim with my gear s3. You don't even mention the bezel. And as much as I've had my small complaints about tizen because of the limited app support android wear is total trash at this point.

[@hmmm1635]

Thomas Mokus But when You are swimming , do You do damage to Your watch (s3 and s2) because , it can only be submerged...?

[@supercarsofwichita9485]

Thomas Mokus how long and deep would be say you could swim? I realize the rating but when you move I would think there would be more water pressure.

[@supercarsofwichita9485]

How long could I swim with a gear s2 mainly under 1 m of water

[@CheeseTheFish]

JK Tech 30 minutes, i think

[@Stafa64]

I'm planning on getting this and I would like to get into swimming, How did it go for you? Swimming with the S3.

[@f86fman]

You said if you don't want to take your phone with you while running you can use the internal GPS. How does that work without LTE?

[@ImJust2Unlucky]

I believe it has a built in GPS so it doesnt use LTE, rather than a GPS chip inside it

[@zaidalbaloshi3353]

i recently bought the samsung gear S3 frontier how I know the Samsung gear from LTE or Bluetooth

[@dominicomucci3014]

could you download the strava app on this and get it to work with just the watch leaving your phone at home? also the 3 day life you quote is that with the face off? Good review by the way!

[@krislockyer2537]

how would it last for military use or construction work?

[@DontHateTheGeek]

It is one of the tougher smart watches I have seen.

[@jdmfamily7182]

Do you have to pay separare for the lte? Or does it work with the phones lte 4g?

[@artwhiting9313]

How can I get my watch to register, it has a USIM card, so what can I do?

[@AmethystRebellion]

if you choose just bluetooth connection with the watch, are you still able to make and receive calls with this? I have a Samsung S4

[@turtlepowersf]

Sunny Mishra could I also pair it with Bluetooth ear buds? Like if im cycling, I would have my phone in my bag, and I would have the watch on my wrist for gps navigation and music controls, and music playing in my ear buds. Is this possible? If you could confirm this for me id really appreciate it. I'm looking at Bluetooth version, not LTE

[@rgruenhaus]

Just got it and hope it has the latest firmware, but is it easy to update?

[@MANIESALWAYSGOING]

Hi how are you, thank you for the review. It helps me a lot!!.. I have a question for you. I just got mine three days ago and so far, so good! The problem that I’m having is listening to my music, how can I get my music to work? I did download Spotify and subscribe to premium as well and I still cant see the to get it to work! Any suggestions????? Thnx

[@TheLatinlover9574]

I'm getting my this Friday July 16th 🦇🦇

[@zachster2016]

wait with the Samsung pay or whatever, even if they don't have that nfc box on top of their pos, you can still hover it over the mag strip reader as if it was a regular card? And is android pay available on the gear s3?

[@DontHateTheGeek]

+Zach Campbell yes you can use on any reader and no Android pay is not available on the S3.

[@KA-db4yx]

Love the review, and I have one on its way. But I noticed near the end of the video you said you were waiting for the Samsung s8 phone to come out. I have an s7 and was hoping you could give some info or tag in a video I've missed about the s7. Really hoping the s3 frontier watch will work flawlessly with the Samsung s7 phone.

[@JoseLopez1909.]

I work at a warehouse and I feel like it would get hit against boxes do you think it will crack or get messed up

[@MrVindictus1]

Jose Lopez Military grade certified durability. That'll take some punishment.

[@BabyDoocks]

Can Gear S3 be paired with Huawei P9 on Android Nougat?

[@docmacg6315]

Thanks for the review. I was very helpful. How does he watch sync up with an Apple phone, iphone 7 particularly?

[@rodknockreese]

Download the gear app

[@taimursajjad187]

Can anyone explain the esim concept do we have to pay every month

[@secretmasculinity]

S3 Frontier is not more durable than The classic version.Its just the design they changed.

[@AdamKowalski-hb2db]

6:42 so can I use this to talk instead my phone? Via bluetooth?

[@nazmunbinteislam4624]

Yes

[@ahafizrahim]

if i have a phone that doesn't support syncing with gear s3, can i still use and wear it like a normal watch?

[@DontHateTheGeek]

+Hafiz Abdul Rahim no you would not want to use this one.

[@Josue--ek1fo]

can you make phones calls without having your phone with you?

[@johncarrillo5973]

what is the difference between bluetooth and network connect

[@zizzy14]

Omg yes! It's a tiring thing for me living in the states, like... so much for this place being a '1st world country' everywhere I go and I use Samsung Pay they always tell me, "no" and I am able to do it anyway and they're always confused and think it's some form of sorcery. LOL The more you know... I always have to educate and tell them it uses the same magnetic strip technology that is on a simple plastic credit card, ppl here are just afraid of technology I tell ya... that's why most are clueless. This is still relative today in 2020. More people are aware but they always tell me, "We don't do apple pay" I roll my eyes and I'm like, "It's not apple pay", I use Samsung Pay and I tell them, give me my receipt. :D

[@kdon4259]

what does LTD mean?

[@EviLRuben_]

Does this watch work with LG phones?

[@jmoparhemi]

Did I hear you say it has any external speaker for phone calls so I don't have to pay 5$ for data?

[@DontHateTheGeek]

+J Doingmythang correct. Mic and speaker.

[@luchianflorin945]

If the phone is connected to a normal headset and you get a call and you answear from watch...same if you make a call. The question is where you will hear? On the headset or on the watch? Or there is an option for this? Thanks

[@eyo31abe]

Florin Luchian should be an option.

[@fsaraivahs]

Florin Luchian on the watch it has a mic and a speaker

[@kunsim4406]

I am not sure if i have missed, but I've been wondering if the Frontier works with standard QI wireless charger like Moto 360 does?

[@Hunter818]

Kun Sim it should I have the gear s2 and it worked on the Moto 369 charger.

[@kunsim4406]

Nice...

[@tylerlarimore2299]

I've never understood why people hide their passcodes on their devices on videos. Unless you use the same code as other sensitive data, what are the chances of a viewer actually getting a hold of your device and putting in the password?

[@rmd2387]

Tyler Larimore I’m sure he has friends and acquaintances that see his videos... people that could access his devices.

[@skee6]

Do you get notifications from FB WhatsApp and messages on the watch

[@mystupidreviews8736]

wish it had google pay cause samsung pay on handset was slower and required a extra move on the s7 edge. oh well.

[@alicopoglu2557]

i dowload samsung gear app but can't math with my phone. it says update or something please helpp!!

[@alicopoglu2557]

my phones android 6.0.1

[@704baby3]

ali çöpoğlu u gotta use othe type of wifi to update it but it cant be wifi frum ur phone

[@JohnnyGrinter]

Can you change tracks on your phone with this?

[@rmd2387]

Johnny Grinter yes, the music app allows you to control either your phone or the watches music library.

[@mikekristin7201]

Just ordered one for my Google pixel 2 your review tipped me over the line to buy it. Thanks

[@1uhot426]

Being that i have a professional job (where i put a suit on each day), i perfer to have this over apple watch. Not only does it stand out (as everybody got a damn apple watch), but it looks more professional with a suit in my opinion. Love it. It also strangly blends in, as people tend to think its a more expensive watch that is not a smart watch.

[@DontHateTheGeek]

I do agree it does look more like a watch.

[@GarryRackley]

ok I'm still a little concerned about the pin number. Does it have to be entered every time the watch times out? Or just restarted. So if the watch is timed out on your arm and you want to glance at the time you would have to enter your pin?

[@DontHateTheGeek]

It only requires PIN Ike this while you have it off. If I would have had it on during the review it would not have kept asking for it.

[@reysaj]

Garry Rackley The PIN has been set in his device. I did turn on this feature in my Gear S2 3G before but turned off it because it is annoying every time I read and reply WhatsApp messages on my watch.

[@GarryRackley]

It is my understanding that the pin is required if you have Samsung Pay activated. Is that correct?

[@Dj_rueboi]

can you listen to music from your phone on the watch? example I go to the gym leave phone in locker. Bluetooth to my watch and my watch to my beats it will play music from my phone? or do I have to download it on the watch?

[@DontHateTheGeek]

+toobig the Bluetooth 4.2 is rated for 40 ft away from device. I would recommend downloading small playlist to watch then bluetoothing to the headphones. Leave the phone in locker.

[@blaxican_]

toobig yes you can transfer music from the phone to the watch through the gear manager

[@eyo31abe]

toobig u can most likely sync your music but im sure that is possible , music does not take up a lot of storage at all eithet

[@mahmouds12]

Is this the black or space gray?

[@antoniaochoa1319]

Bought this at a garage sale last year for $2.. the elderly couple who sold it,told me it just needed a battery, so I bought it thinking it just an "watch"..gave it to my brother ..he told me it was a samsung gear watch and all it probably needed was a charger and so we got a charger for it gave it some juice and it worked..lol,

[@djbjkaka9]

can we see image ? in this smartwatch ?and can we see those pics by zooming ?

[@AbhimanyuVenu]

Yes,by connecting with ya phone

[@SAxoR1337]

Do you think I will be able to use this with an Huawei P9?

[@alanc8341]

Can it flip the screen for lefties?

[@wadesnutrition]

Do you still get calendar apt notifications if the watch and phone are not connected to each other?

[@fsaraivahs]

Wade's Body Shop yes with Wi-Fi

[@wadesnutrition]

Thanks, but that wouldn't work for me. I ended up purchasing a Garmin Fenix 3 HR

[@shawnlavigne9069]

you could learn a thing or 2 from Flossy C!

[@shabbabaptiste36]

Shawn Lavigne the boss of all bosses floss

[@MrVindictus1]

Ravi Parekh a major major go

[@donedeal725]

Fuck that ass-floss.

[@dezionlion]

yeah like how not to pronounce "th"

[@ofinnof]

would this watch with the Samsung galaxy j5 2016

[@Ygor057]

Hey, thanks for the great review! I have a question, can one sync google calendar with some app for tizen or does it have google calendar app or just calendar/notifications from samsung services? (Choosing between these one and huawei watches, this bezel really attracts me:) )

[@DontHateTheGeek]

+Игорь Даровских it is only the notifications, no syncing. But yes you do get google notifications on the watch. As well as the Samsung services notifications as well.

[@AGC828]

Interesting the Gear S3 Frontier's are still available ($100 LESS than the Galaxy Watch 2018 line). :) Same build and the typical improved specs.