SAMSUNG GEAR FIT MANAGER NOT CONNECTING PRO
The Gear Fit2 Pro is being marketed by Samsung as an advanced GPS fitness band. Not only would this allow them to access all of the features of the fitness devices, it would also spare them from having to wait for compatibility support.
SAMSUNG GEAR FIT MANAGER NOT CONNECTING ANDROID
So for consumers who want to make the most out of the new Gear Fit2 Pro or the Gear Sport, the best option is to own an Android smartphone. Apple’s mobile operating system apparently puts a lot of limitations on the features and functionality of Samsung wearables. After all, it took nearly a year before Samsung’s Gear S2, S3 and Gear Fit 2 became compatible with iOS, as per PhoneArena.Īside from the delay in iOS support, there is also another reason that could discourage iPhone users from purchasing the Samsung Gear Fit2 Pro. Whatever may be the reason, it is now a given that it would take some time before the Gear Fit app gets published.
There are also speculations pointing at the fact that Apple’s stalling the approval because the Gear Fit2 Pro is a rival of its smartwatches. Some surmise that the delayed approval for the Gear Fit app may be due to certain software issues. Nevertheless, the since-deleted message already gave consumers a clear idea on the reason why the fitness tracker is still not compatible with the iPhone.Īpple is known to have stringent policies when it comes to app approval for the App Store. For some reason though, the moderator’s message was removed. Many have since voiced out their dismay via Samsung’s online forums.Ī moderator for Samsung’s online forums has reportedly pointed out that the problem sprang from the fact that Apple has yet to approve the iOS app for the Gear Fit2 Pro. It’s already been more than two weeks since the fitness tracker became available on the market, so owners are now expressing their disappointment over the fact that they still can’t use the Gear Fit2 Pro with their iPhone. Unfortunately, there’s still a hold-up on the fitness tracker’s support for iOS handsets.Īccording to SamMobile, the Gear Fit2 Pro is still not compatible with any iPhone up to now because Apple has yet to approve the app that would allow iOS users to pair their phone with the wearable. Samsung launched its new wearables - the Gear Sport and Gear Fit2 Pro - in late August with the promise that both devices would be compatible with both Android and iOS smartphones.