Therefore, older Samsung Gear wearables can no longer be used in conjunction with new Samsung smartphones (from the year of publication 2021).” Wearables like Galaxy Gear (2013), Gear 2, Gear 2 Neo, Gear S and Gear Fit will not be supported by newer Samsung phones that launch in 2021.
As per a notification from the Samsung Members app, Galaxy Club reported that “The existing service quality of older Samsung Gear wearables cannot be guaranteed and ensured through app updates alone. Old Samsung Galaxy wearables like smartwatches and brands will no longer work with Samsung phones that will launch in 2020.