Galaxy Watch 9 users are resorting to fans and ice baths (!!) to fix slow charging speeds
Owners of Samsung's Galaxy Watch 9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 have reported charging times that can exceed three hours. The slowdown appears to be caused by heat buildup, which throttles the charging circuitry. Some users have resorted to external cooling methods such as fans and ice baths to mitigate the issue.
- ▪Charging the Galaxy Watch 9 or Ultra 2 can take up to three hours, far longer than expected.
- ▪Heat generated during charging is believed to trigger a throttling mechanism that reduces charging speed.
- ▪Users have experimented with fans, ice baths, and other cooling techniques to improve charging performance.
- ▪Samsung has not released an official statement or firmware update addressing the problem yet.
- ▪The issue has been widely discussed in online forums and social media shortly after the devices' launch.
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