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Do you remember the disappointment that came with the arrival of Galaxy Watch7 a Galaxy Watch Ultra? Samsung then modified the design of the BioActive sensors in these models so unfortunately that it practically made it impossible to use the function Wireless PowerShare. Shared wireless charging directly from the phone has become unreliable and essentially unusable on new models. With the advent of the Galaxy However, the situation is changing in S26.
New line Galaxy S26 brings pro many fundamental improvements that are not visible at first glance. Samsung managed to adjust the internal layout of the charging coils in the phones so that they are again compatible with the newer watch sensors Galaxy Watch. And many will certainly appreciate this more than some Qi2 standard magnets.
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According to the first tests of the models of the series Galaxy S26 se Galaxy Watch7 and later will start charging immediately when you place the phone on the back, without having to search for the "right spot" where the power transfer finally takes hold, albeit unreliablely. The return of this feature is great news, even though the technical parameters remain more or less the same.
Speed remains, but in an emergency it is enough
Charging speed function Wireless PowerShare is still limited to 5W. So don't expect your watch to be fully charged in a few minutes. The feature is still intended more as a lifesaver when your watch is reporting a low battery level in the field and you have no other way to charge it. You can still find the feature in the quick menu panel or phone Settings, where you can activate it.
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Pro travelers, tourists and users who don't want to carry a special charging cable with them everywhere pro watch and a power bank, it's a huge step forward in convenience. The fact that Samsung listened to the community and technically addressed this burning pain point in the series Galaxy S26 finally solved it, showing that it is returning to the practical use of its unique features. It's a small detail, but pro ecosystem Galaxy damn important. And also a kind apology for the missing magnets.
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It doesn't have to be in the final. no reason to be happy. Multiple owners Galaxy S26 is doing more tests and many of them are disappointed that they are Wireless PowerShare works with Galaxy Watch7 and newer ones just as badly as with previous Samsung flagship phones. For example, colleagues from SammyGuru magazine say:
"When the watch is off, when placed on the back of a phone series Galaxy S26 They briefly display a charging animation, which initially makes it look like wireless power sharing is working. However, once the watch is turned on, the message "This charger is not compatible with your watch" appears.
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That's no coincidence 😅
So I have an S26 and it doesn't work