Big Samsung smartwatch update!

Posted almost 5 years ago by Cindy Wren

Cindy Wren Admin

Golf Pad is now even more useful on Samsung smartwatches! Here's a few things we just added:

- Improved display for GPS distances and current hole number and score, making it easier to see outdoors.

- Additional information like elevation change to target, distances to layup points, current shot tracking distance.

- Mark flag right on the watch or use 'putt out' option to complete a hole score without adding individual shots.

- Use one of three modes for keeping score on the watch: total score entry, track shot location, or track shots location and clubs. Select your preferred mode in Golf Pad settings on the phone.

Swipe left or right to change hole. Swipe up or down or use bezel to show the extra information. Tap screen to keep score. The new features are available on watches running Tizen 4 OS (Gear S3 or newer). Download the latest Golf Pad watch app: version 5.4.4 or later is required.

Version 15.10 of the phone app is required to enable some of these features like layup points.

We'd love to hear what you think! If you run into issues or have questions, please reach out.

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Cindy Wren posted almost 4 years ago Admin

Hi Toby and Mike - If the watch app loses GPS when the phone screen is off, it almost always means that battery optimization apps or settings are on. They turn off location services when the phone screen is locked. Please check it out in your settings. If you still have trouble, contact our support team so we can help.

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[email protected] posted over 3 years ago

Hi Guys. Bi have been using my Samsung Smart watch Active standalone after starting the round. The Golfpad watch features seem to work well, although I am still only a week into using a watch. However, it does not stay 'locked-on' to the Golfpad app, make it necessary fir me to scroll through 3-4 steps to get back to it. This is almost as bad as staring at the phone screen. Is there something I can do to rectify this? Thank you, Keith

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Toby Barker posted over 3 years ago

My galaxy watch had a setting where the watch will automatically bring up the last-used app when the screen is activated.... It's in settings somewhere

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Keith Worrall posted over 3 years ago

Toby, that worked.

Thank you,

Keith

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Toby Barker posted over 3 years ago

Great. Perhaps you can help me on some of the other pita issues I have with the app!

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Keith Worrall posted over 3 years ago

I doubt that.

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Andrew Turner posted over 3 years ago

Yes! My previous golf app had this and it would be really useful. I believe it pops up on the screen after you record another shot, but it's too late then. I want to know how far I've hit my previous shot before I hit another.

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Tobybarker posted almost 5 years ago

I have phone app version downloaded on the 21st May 2020, version 15.11. I have just downloaded the watch app version 5.4.6. Is this as up to date as I can get? I'll give it all another go on Wednesday.

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Douglas Smith posted almost 5 years ago

Hi Cindy, I have tags that were purchased back when I purchased my Link. Do I need to upgrade my tags or are the original tags ok and will work fine with all the new features?

Thanks

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Cindy Wren posted almost 5 years ago Admin

Hi Douglas - Sorry I missed your post here! Your TAGS don't have to be udpated to enjoy these new features. Let us know if you have other questions. - Cindy

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Tobybarker posted almost 5 years ago

Since the upgrade I've had a host of problems, mainly the watch saying it's waiting for GPS position from the phone. Never used to have any problems. Not impressed with the upgrade (note I have upgraded watch app and the phone app)

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Tobybarker posted almost 5 years ago

I have also noticed that the phone battery drains very quickly, from full to 20 percent over a round.... Never used to do that either

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Tobybarker posted almost 5 years ago

Sorry, I've had enough of fiddling with the app...I spent more time restarting it and trying to make it do the simple things yesterday instead of playing the sport. Random stopping of the phone app, random losing GPS data, weird lock screen issues (not all the time)... It's all since the new updates. I won't be renewing. Off to try alternatives.

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Cindy Wren posted almost 5 years ago Admin

Hello all. Thanks for your input. We just released a new update this morning. It includes several fixes for the unexpected issues that were reported. It's being rolled out to users in stages. First 10%, then up to 100% over the next day or two. Even with extensive beta and quality testing, it tough to have a 100% perfect roll out, especially with all the updates included in the last round. That said, we work quickly to address any issues that come up and appreciate you bringing your feedback to our attention. We look forward to hearing from you after you download the new app version when it's available. - Cindy, Golf Pad

P.S. if any of you would like to join the beta program, here are the details.

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Tobybarker posted almost 5 years ago

Is it the phone app or the watch app that's been updated, or both?

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