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How to Use Galaxy Watch 6 Classic Rotating Bezel

The rotating bezel is the signature navigation feature of the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic. This physical dial lets you scroll through menus, notifications, and apps without touching the screen, keeping your display clean and enabling one-handed operation.

Basic Navigation​

  • Clockwise Rotation: Scroll down in lists, move forward through menus, increase volume, advance to next item.

  • Counter-Clockwise Rotation: Scroll up in lists, move backward through menus, decrease volume, return to previous item.

  • From Watch Face: Rotate right to access widgets/tiles, rotate left to access notifications. Tap the screen to select any highlighted item.

Screen-by-Screen Navigation​

App Drawer

  1. Press the Home button to open apps
  2. Rotate bezel to highlight apps (they glow when selected)
  3. Tap to launch the highlighted app

Quick Settings

  1. Swipe down from top of watch face
  2. Rotate bezel to scroll through toggles (WiFi, Bluetooth, Do Not Disturb, etc.)
  3. Tap any toggle to activate

Notifications

  1. Rotate counter-clockwise from watch face
  2. Browse through unread notifications
  3. Tap to expand, continue rotating for more

App-Specific Uses​

  • Samsung Health: Rotate during workouts to scroll through metrics (heart rate, calories, distance, pace) without tapping.

  • Messages: Rotate to scroll through conversations, navigate emoji keyboard, and browse quick replies.

  • Music/Spotify: Rotate to adjust volume and scroll through playlists or track lists.

  • Google Maps: Rotate to zoom in/out and scroll through directions.

  • Timer/Alarms: Rotate to set hours and minutes quickly and precisely.

Customizing Bezel Settings​

Adjust Sensitivity: Settings Advanced features Bezel

  • High: More responsive, less rotation needed
  • Normal: Default balance
  • Low: Prevents accidental scrolls

Haptic Feedback: Settings Sound and vibration Vibration intensity

  • Adjust the tactile feedback strength when rotating

Bezel Wake: Settings Display Bezel wake

  • Enable to wake the screen by rotating the bezel instead of raising your wrist

Troubleshooting and Maintenance​

  • Bezel Not Responding: Restart watch, clean bezel edge of debris, check for software updates, verify bezel isn't disabled in settings.

  • Bezel Feels Stiff or Gritty: Rinse under lukewarm water while rotating the bezel back and forth. Air dry completely. This removes sweat, dust, and debris that accumulates in the bezel gap.

  • Prevention: Rinse after sweating or swimming. Avoid fine sand and dust. Rotate the bezel regularly to prevent sticking.

See Also: Does Have Rotating Bezel|Rotating Bezel Maintenance|Classic vs Standard

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