Galaxy Watch Ultra WhatsApp Notification Spam
If your Galaxy Watch Ultra keeps repeating the same WhatsApp notification or you're getting duplicate alerts, this is a known bug that Samsung has acknowledged but not fully resolved.
Understanding the Bug
WhatsApp notifications may repeat, duplicate, or spam your watch due to syncing issues between the watch and phone apps.
- Duplicate Alerts: Same message notification appearing multiple times
- Delayed Sync Flood: A week's worth of messages syncing all at once
- Group Message Issues: Group chats particularly prone to notification spam
- Battery Drain: Constant notifications significantly drain battery
Known Bug Status
Samsung acknowledged this bug in October 2024 and promised a fix. As of January 2025, some users still report issues, though updates have improved the situation.
Solution 1: Update WhatsApp on Watch
WhatsApp released a WearOS update specifically addressing notification issues.
- Open
Play Storeon your watch - Search for WhatsApp
- If an update is available, install it
- Restart your watch after updating
Solution 2: Reinstall WhatsApp on Watch
A fresh installation often resolves persistent notification bugs.
- On your watch, go to
SettingsAppsWhatsApp - Select Uninstall
- Restart your watch
- Open
Play Storeand reinstallWhatsApp - Log in and configure notifications fresh
Solution 3: Configure Notification Settings
Fine-tune WhatsApp notification categories.
On your watch:
- Go to
SettingsAppsWhatsAppNotifications - Review each notification category
- Disable categories you don't need (like group notifications)
- Ensure "Allow notifications" is properly configured
On your phone:
- Open
Galaxy Wearableapp - Go to
Watch settingsNotifications - Find
WhatsAppand configure sync settings - Try disabling then re-enabling
WhatsAppnotifications
Solution 4: Remove WhatsApp from Watch Entirely
If notifications are unbearable, you can still reply from notifications without the watch app.
- Uninstall
WhatsAppfrom your watch - Keep
WhatsAppnotifications enabled inGalaxy Wearable - You'll still receive notifications on your watch
- You can reply to incoming messages, but can't start new chats
Reply Still Works
Even without WhatsApp installed on your watch, you can reply to incoming message notifications. You just won't be able to browse chats or start new conversations.
Root Cause: Message Sync Backlog
Some users report the spam occurs after not using WhatsApp on the watch for a while.
- Sync Backlog: Multiple days of messages sync simultaneously
- Group Messages: Groups with high activity cause the most spam
- Fix: Open
WhatsAppon watch regularly to prevent backlog buildup
Disable Specific Group Notifications
If one group is causing the spam:
- Open
WhatsAppon your phone - Open the problematic group chat
- Tap the group name at the top
- Select Mute notifications
- This stops the group from spamming your watch
When Nothing Works
If the issue persists after all solutions:
- Report to Samsung: Submit feedback via
Galaxy WearableSupport - WhatsApp Feedback: Report in
WhatsAppSettingsHelpContact Us - Monitor Updates: Keep both apps updated as fixes continue to roll out
Wait for Updates
This is an acknowledged bug with ongoing fixes. Keep your watch firmware, WhatsApp, and Galaxy Wearable app updated for the latest improvements.
See Also: Galaxy Watch Ultra 2025 Troubleshooting|Galaxy Watch Notification Problems|Galaxy Watch Ultra 2025 Battery Guide