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A new report has surfaced showcasing that following the latest update, the Galaxy Watch 5 is having an issue with the display wake. Specifically, the raise to wake gesture. According to 9To5Google, users on Reddit have begun documenting the issue with the Galaxy Watch 5 and its display wake action that happens when you raise the watch from your side. The problem is said to impact more than just a few users. Though it does not appear to be a problem that is impacting everyone.
Samsung has reportedly been radio silent on the issue thus far. Which, while unfortunate, may suggest the company is trying to work out the problem before addressing the public. That wouldn’t be such a hard thing to believe, although it might not necessarily be the best decision. As users who are experiencing the issue are voicing concern and they want a resolution. And sometimes simply acknowledging the problem goes a long way.
The display wake issue isn’t just happening on the Galaxy Watch 5
This problem has surfaced on the Galaxy Watch 5 but the initial Reddit post shows it popping up on a Galaxy Watch 4. So if you have the older model watch you may want to keep an eye out for it. If you updated the watch to its most recent software version. Essentially what’s happening, is the raise to wake gesture activates, and the screen comes on. As it should. But then it’s immediately going back to sleep. Where instead, it should stay awake for at least a few seconds.
Also worth noting is that the initial poster says the issue pops up “on occasion.” So it sounds like it might not happen all the time. But often enough to be an annoying problem. You can avoid this issue if you simply don’t update your watch. But that might also lock you out of any fixes or improvements that were part of the update. Hopefully, Samsung will formally address the problem soon and get a fix out to those impacted.