Title: Why does the Gear crash? ——Analysis of hot topics and solutions in the past 10 days
Recently, many users have reported on supporting applications for smart devices (such as smart watches, headphones, etc.)GearFrequent crash issues have triggered widespread discussions. This article combines the hotspot data of the entire network in the past 10 days to analyze possible causes and provide solutions.
1. Popularity statistics of topics related to Gear crash in the past 10 days

| platform | Amount of discussions (articles) | keyword frequency |
|---|---|---|
| 12,500+ | #Gear flashback# (hot search TOP20) | |
| Zhihu | 3,800+ | "Gear Compatibility" (No. 9 on the Hot List) |
| Station B | 150+ videos | Viewed over 2 million times |
2. Five main reasons why Gear crashes
According to actual feedback from the technical community and users, crash issues are mainly concentrated in the following aspects:
| Reason type | Proportion | Typical performance |
|---|---|---|
| System compatibility | 42% | Android 14/ iOS 17 new system adaptation issues |
| Cache conflict | 28% | Crash caused by not clearing cache for a long time |
| Background permission restrictions | 15% | Battery optimization settings force shutdown of processes |
| Version is too old | 10% | There are common vulnerabilities in versions below v3.2 |
| Hardware conflict | 5% | Some models of sensor drivers are not compatible |
3. Proven solutions
1.Force update app: At present, the official hot fix version of v4.1.3 has been pushed, and the crash rate has been reduced by 67% after the update (data source: Gear official announcement)
2.Clear cache data:
• Android: Settings→Application Management→Gear→Storage→Clear Cache
• iOS: Uninstall and reinstall (retain data option needs to be turned off)
3.Turn off battery optimization:
Enter system settings→App auto-launch→Allow Gear to run in the background
4.System rollback suggestions:
Some Android 14 users reported that they returned to normal after returning to v13 (data backup required)
4. User feedback on actual measurement results
| Solution | Valid number of people | success rate |
|---|---|---|
| Updated to v4.1.3 | 3,200+ | 89% |
| Clear cache + restart | 1,700+ | 76% |
| Turn off battery optimization | 950+ | 68% |
5. Official latest news
Samsung Developer Forum announced on June 5th that:
• API compatibility patch is being urgently developed (expected to be pushed on June 20)
• A special team has been set up to deal with Xiaomi/OnePlus model-specific crash issues
• It is recommended to temporarily turn off the "Automatically synchronize health data" function to alleviate the problem
If none of the above methods work, you can usegear_support@service.comSubmit the device log and the official promises to respond within 48 hours. It is recommended to also follow the @Gear_Status Twitter account for real-time repair progress.
check the details
check the details