How to connect the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 to your Xiaomi phone

The integration of devices from different ecosystems often raises questions among users who want to get the most functionality from their gadgets. Smart watches from the South Korean giant Samsung work perfectly in conjunction with Android smartphones, but owners of Xiaomi and Redmi equipment face a number of specific limitations. Aggressive battery optimization in the shell of MIUI or HyperOS can interrupt the background processes necessary for stable communication of a wearable device.

Despite the lack of Samsung’s native app on non-Samsung devices, the installation process is possible and doesn’t even require complex root rights manipulations, you just need to set up the permissions system correctly and install a dedicated plugin that emulates the Galaxy device environment, which will unlock the synchronization of health data, notifications and music management.

In this guide, we will discuss each step of preparing your Xiaomi smartphone for the Galaxy Watch Active 2. Particular attention will be paid to the energy saving settings, as they are the ones that most often cause a connection break. Follow the algorithm consistently to avoid typical errors in the initial pairing.

Preparation of Xiaomi smartphone and installation of necessary components

The first step is to download the official Galaxy Wearable app. Since it may not be available on non-Samsung devices in the Google Play Store, the apk file will have to be downloaded from trusted third-party resources or use the Galaxy Store if it is already installed. Install the app and launch it, providing all requested permissions to access geolocation and Bluetooth.

But a simple installer isn't enough to work properly: the system will require a Galaxy Watch Plugin, which is responsible for data transfer and control of the watch interface, and without this component, the setup process will hang around the device search phase or end up with a compatibility error.

Often, the app store does not see your phone’s compatibility with the plugin, in which case you need to manually download the plugin installation file that corresponds to your processor architecture (usually arm64-v8a). After installing both applications (Wearable and Plugin), you can move to direct pairing.

• 📱 Download. APK-Galaxy Wearable application file from a reliable source.
• 🔌 Find and install the Galaxy Watch Plugin that is suitable for your watch model.
• 🔐 Allow installation from unknown sources in Android security settings.
• 🔋 Make sure your phone and watch charge exceeds 50% before the procedure.

It is important to note that the versions of the apps must be up to date.Outdated versions may not contain the necessary drivers for new versions of Android that Xiaomi uses.If the installation goes bypassing the Play Store, periodically check for updates manually.

The pairing process and the initial setup

Launch the Galaxy Wearable app on your smartphone. Press Start and the system will start searching for available devices nearby. At which point the Galaxy Watch Active 2 watch should display a pairing request message. Confirm the action by clicking the tick.

Make sure the numbers on your smartphone screen and watch are identical, then click "Confirm." Start the process of installing additional plugins and services necessary for the Samsung ecosystem to work on your Xiaomi device.

⚠️ Warning: During the installation of plugins, do not switch between applications or lock the screen.Aggressive memory management MIUI can "kill" the installation process in the background, which will lead to a connection error.

Once the components are installed successfully, the system will prompt you to sign in to your Samsung Account, a requirement for some features such as Samsung Health and backup, enter your details or register a new account right during the setup process.

The final step of the initial setup is to agree to the terms of use and adjust the preferences of displaying notifications. The system will suggest choosing which applications can send data to the wrist.

Critical MIUI and HyperOS setup

Xiaomi owners know that the system aims to save charge at all costs, often closing the background applications. To keep the watch running, you need to remove Samsung apps from the optimization list. Go to Settings → Apps → All apps and find Galaxy Wearable.

From the app menu, select Battery and set No Limits mode. This is a critical step, without which the watch will permanently disconnect from the phone while asleep.

Then allow auto-start. In the same app settings menu, find the Auto-Start switch and activate it, which will allow Samsung services to start immediately after the phone is turned on, providing an instant connection to the watch.

• 🔋 Set Power Saving Mode “No Limits” for all Samsung apps.
• 🚀 Enable Autoplay for Galaxy Wearable and Plugin in Settings MIUI.
• 🔒 Block apps from the recent task menu (pull down and press the lock).
• 📡 Allow work in the background in the section "Advanced settings".

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Lock Samsung apps into memory. Once set up, open the menu of running apps, find Galaxy Wearable, click three dots (or pull down), and select Lock. This will prevent the process from accidentally closing by clearing the memory.

Remember that Xiaomi system updates can reset some power saving settings. periodically check the status of permissions after major firmware updates to make sure the watches still take priority.

Solving Notifications and Calling Problems

One of the common problems is that there is no vibration when incoming calls or messages. If notifications come but the clock is silent, check the settings inside the Galaxy Wearable app itself. Go to Notifications and make sure the Show Notifications switch is active.

It's also worth checking if the watch is on "Do Not Disturb" or "Theatre." On the Galaxy Watch Active 2, you can do this by swiping top-down on the dial and finding the appropriate icons. Sometimes the Android system on the phone blocks access to notifications to save traffic.

Bluetooth calls require a stable connection and a working clock microphone. If the person can't hear you, check if the Galaxy Watch is chosen as the output device, not the phone speaker or headset.

⚠️ Warning: When calling over hours, battery consumption increases significantly. If you plan a long conversation, it is better to switch the audio to your phone or headset, so as not to drain the battery of the clock in one session.

Functional restrictions on Xiaomi devices

Despite the successful connection, some features will remain unavailable due to the lack of deep integration with Samsung, primarily the ECG function and pressure measurement. Active 2 has these sensors, but they are software-locked to work only with Samsung flagships.

The Feedback feature may also be unavailable when the phone rings in response to a command from the clock, although basic music playback controls work consistently.Message responses may be limited to standard templates or voice input, depending on the keyboard version on Xiaomi.

Synchronizing step and sleep data with Google Fit may require the installation of an additional synchronization app, as there is often no direct link between Samsung Health and Google Fit on third-party Android devices.

However, the basic functionality – notifications, training tracking, pulsemeter and changing dials – works fully. Always-On Display is also available and works correctly on the Xiaomi + Samsung bundle.

Optimization of autonomy and stability of work

To extend the life of the Galaxy Watch Active 2 In conjunction with Xiaomi, it is recommended to disable unused functions. NFC-Payment via Samsung Pay (which is likely to not work on the same system)-Samsung the device in any case, you can not worry about its effect, but monitoring the pulse in mode 24/7 battery-burning.

Reduce the brightness of the screen or use automatic adjustment. Dials with more complications and animation also consume more power. Choose a static dial with a minimum set of widgets for maximum autonomy.

• ⌚ Turn off the wrist lift to turn on the screen if it works too often.
• 📉 Reduce the pulse rate to 10-30 momentary.
• 🌙 Use the "Sleep" or "Do Not Disturb" mode at night.
• 🎨 Choose a static dark dial for AMOLED-screen.

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The key to stability is the right balance between aggressive MIUI energy savings and Samsung app permissions.

Regularly reboot the clock (once a week) to help clear the cache of system processes and eliminate minor software failures that accumulate during the operation of the Tizen operating system.

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