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I have just upgraded to a J3 (2017) and all works apart from notifications. Notifications worked on J3(2016) albeit a little delayed so I just figured it would work on J3 (2017).
As the Samsung Galaxy J3 looked like it was going to be problematic I decided to upgrade my phone to Samsung Galaxy S7 and it works perfectly with my Flex 2 - just hope it stays compatible when newer versions come out!
mine works fine. I only have the silent alarm and the 'step-time' notification on. I turned off the txt and call notifications; I find them more annoying than anything else.
Mine will sync but it will not pair for some reason very strange. I think this maybe what the issue is for me. I found having the notifications on handy especially when in meetings as i don' have to get my phone out I can just have a quick glance at my arm to see if it' important or not.
I keep seeing positive comments from moderators re the potential for the J3 to link to the charge 2. It doesn't, despite these optimistic statements for over a year. I assume you've given up, I'm very frustrated!
I didn't get the Galaxy J3 in the end and went for the Galaxy S7 which worked instantly with my flex 2. I ended up having to pay a bit more on my monthly phone rental but I am pleased with the S7 so makes it worthwhile and hopefully it will remain supported by fitbit.
Yes I have given up. After trying everything the fitbit helpnteam suggested I was told the only thing I could so was change my phone to a phone that was on the comparability list. My J3 2016 model worked just not my 2017 model. I am not about to go and pay out more money to get a phone that is compatible. I would have thought after a year they would have got the two devices to work together.
Glad I looked for this question. I have had the charge 2 for a year, just updated to a new samsung j3 and I have been standing on my head. the app works with the watch but the phone does not see the watch on the blue tooth...so I cant get notifications of calls....glad I am not standing on my head restarting and sending tons of notification tests..just probably sent 50. Guess it wont work for call notifications like my old 30 dollar smart phone. Irony.
