How to Play Spotify on Samsung Gear S3 Offline

Samsung watches are popular for their seamless integration with various programs, including Spotify. But recently Spotify on Samsung Gear S3 not working has become a rising issue that users cannot sync and stream Spotify anymore. It is due to the phrased-out compatibility of Samsung Gear, like Gear S3 and Gear S2 as older models, that Spotify no longer provides the service.

However, you can still listen to Spotify offline on these devices. In this article, we will teach you how to play Spotify on Samsung Gear S3 offline so that you can enjoy your favorite tracks while you’re on the move or whenever you don’t need a phone connection.

Method 1: Play Spotify Music on Gear S3 with Spotify APP

As you should know, to listen to Spotify Offline (on any watch or any other device), you require a Spotify paid subscription costing $11.99 per month. Secondly, you will need Bluetooth earbuds to link to Gear S3 to listen. If you are ready, let’s dive into the steps.

Set up Spotify on Samsung Gear S3

You have to first download the Spotify app on your watch. Also, make sure your Samsung Gear S3 is Bluetooth-connected to the phone. Here's how to get started:

Step 1: On the watch screen, press the Home key to go to the “Apps” screen.

Step 2: Keep pressing until you find Galaxy Apps.

Step 3: Enter Galaxy Apps and type to search Spotify. After finding Spotify, tap it and enter the detailed page.

Step 4: Tap Install. The Spotify app will be installed on your Samsung Gear S3.

Listen to Spotify on Samsung Gear S3 with Spotify Premium

It is necessary to make a certain configuration in order to listen to music offline from your Samsung Gear S3 when Spotify is installed. Here’s how to do it:

Step 1: Tap "Log in" and tap "Pair on Phone". You may be asked to log into your account on the phone again. Tap "PAIR” again and enter the code. Then, the Spotify app on your watch should be logged in automatically with the same account as your phone.

Step 2: Once logged in, go to the "Settings".

Step 3: Then choose "Playback" and change it to "Standalone" mode (while used with a standalone plan, the watch won't require a phone to function).

Step 4: You can browse for your favorite playlist in the library.

Step 5: On the top of the playlist screen, tap the "Download" button to download the tracks onto the watch for offline listening even without a connection to your phone.

Method 2: Download Spotify to Samsung Gear S3 via MP3 Converter

For free users, offline playback on Spotify is not available. Thankfully, the Samsung Gear S3 allows importing music files in compatible formats like MP3. However, Spotify music is DRM-protected and cannot be downloaded in compatible MP3 format. To overcome this, you need reliable third-party software, and TuneFab Spotify Music Converter is the best choice.

As one of the best Spotify downloaders, TuneFab can bypass DRM protections, download and convert Spotify to MP3 that is compatible with Samsung Gear S3. After that, you can transfer these downloaded music files to Gear S3 and freely playback offline as you want when you exercise, walk around, etc. All without a need for a Spotify premium subscription and installing Spotify on your watch.

Now, let’s learn how to download Spotify songs and transfer them to the Samsung Gear S3 for offline playback with a step-by-step guide.

Step 1: LaunchTuneFab Spotify Music Converter and log in to its built-in Spotify Player.

Step 2: Select the songs/playlists/albums you want to download and drag and drop them to the "+" icon.

Step 3: Select your output format as MP3 in the conversion window. If you wish to have a fine tune to your audio quality, transition to the “preferences” section and change the sample rate and bitrate according to your taste.

Step 5: Click the “Convert All” button to start downloading and converting your selected Spotify tracks.

Step 6: After downloading Spotify songs to MP3, you can transfer the downloaded MP3 files to your phone with a USB cable. Then, follow these steps to transfer downloaded Spotify MP3 files from your phone to your Samsung Gear S3.

1. Open Samsung Gear. Go to "Settings," and then tap "Transfer Content to Gear" > "Select Tracks".

2. Choose the music files you need to transfer to your Gear S3.

3. Confirm the transfer and wait until the process finishes.

4. After done, you can then play music offline via the Gear S3 music player.

Concussion

Spotify doesn't support streaming on a Samsung Gear S3 anymore, but you can continue to listen to your favorite Spotify music offline. If you’re a Spotify Premium user, just download the tracks to your Spotify app directly. As a free user, you can rely on TuneFab Spotify Music Converter to bypass DRM protections, convert Spotify music to MP3 files, and transfer them to your Gear S3 to enjoy offline playback for free.