Top 6 Solutions for Samsung Weather App Issues on Galaxy Phones
The built-in Galaxy weather app on your phone keeps you updated with hour-by-hour forecasts, radar maps, severe weather warnings, and other valuable information. But it can be frustrating when the Samsung Weather app stops updating or working suddenly. Don't worry, troubleshooting the Samsung Weather app is not as difficult as it seems. Here are the top fixes to get it working again.
1. Check Auto Refresh Interval
The first thing to check is the auto-refresh interval of the Samsung Weather app. If it is set to “Never,” the app won't update itself. To change this setting:
- Open the Settings app on your phone and go to Apps.
- Search for the Weather app and tap on it.
- Tap on Weather settings.
- Select your preferred refresh interval from the Auto refresh options.
If you're using Android 13 or higher, you can enable “Auto refresh on the go” to get more frequent weather updates while you're on the move.
2. Check App Permissions
The Samsung Weather app requires certain permissions to function properly. If it doesn't have the necessary permissions, it may not work as expected. To check and enable app permissions:
- Open the Settings app and go to Apps.
- Locate and select the Weather app.
- Tap on Permissions.
- Make sure all the permissions are enabled.
3. Enable Background Data Usage for Weather App
If the Samsung Weather app doesn't have permission to use your mobile data in the background, it may not update automatically. To enable background data usage:
- Open the Settings app and go to Apps > Weather.
- Tap on Mobile Data.
- Enable the toggles next to “Allow background data usage” and “Allow data usage while Data saver is on.”
4. Remove and Re-Add Weather Widget
If the Samsung weather widget on your home screen is not updating automatically, you can try removing it and adding it back. Here's how:
- Long press on the weather widget and select Remove.
- Tap and hold anywhere on your home screen and select Widgets.
- Scroll down and tap on Weather.
- Select the widget you want to use and tap Add.
- Finally, select your location to add the widget.
5. Clear App Cache
The Samsung Weather app accumulates cache data to improve performance. However, if this data becomes corrupt or obsolete, it could cause the app to malfunction. To clear the app cache:
- Open the Settings app and go to Apps > Weather.
- Tap on Storage.
- Tap the Clear cache option at the bottom.
6. Update Samsung Weather App
Using an outdated version of the Weather app can also cause it to malfunction. Make sure you're using the latest version:
- Open the Settings app and go to Apps > Weather.
- Tap on Weather settings.
- Tap on About Weather to check for updates. If a newer version is available, tap the Update button to install it.
These fixes should help resolve any issues with the Samsung Weather app on your Galaxy phone. If you're still experiencing problems, you can try contacting Samsung support for further assistance. Further, many people have reported issues of notification sound not working, here's the post on how to fix samsung notification sound not working.
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