The S3 got a lot of bad publicity because some of the available apps for the watch could only be installed if the wearer's watch was paired to a Samsung smartphone. Is this the same with the Galaxy Watch? I am seriously thinking of getting this watch but lack of access to the available apps could be a deal breaker for me.
You can install apps from Galaxy Apps in a Samsung smartphone, but you can download them also directly from the watch, even if you are not connected to the phone with Bluetooth.
The bad thing is that when you download an app from the watch, you cannot see the screenshots or detailed information, and I think paid apps are not shown.
So basically you can download free apps from the watch, but the functionalities are very limited (I don't know if Galaxy Apps store can be accessed through the Galaxy Wearable app in non-Samsung smartphones)
Thanks for the insight. I've read a lot about this lately. I bought an old Samsung Galaxy S5 on EBay for €30. I hope to initially pair the watch to this phone, install all the apps I want. A lot of users say that you can then backup the watch to your Samsung account, unpair from the Samsung Phone, repair to another Android device and then restore the backup. I hope this actually works.
You can access Galaxy Apps from the Galaxy Wearable. There is a link in the Settings. Works on my SONY Xperia XZ Premium.
I have no problem accessing Galaxy App Store on Lenovo P2
I have been researching on other forums and it seems that some apps on the galaxy app store will only be shown if the connected phone is from Samsung. The Here We Go app is apparently not availabel for non-Samsung phones.
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I have been researching on other forums and it seems that some apps on the galaxy app store will only be shown if the connected phone is from Samsung. The Here We Go app is apparently not availabel for non-Samsung phones.
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That is not true. I have 'Here WeGo' on my watch - and my phone is a SONY XZ Premium.
- and the app 'Here WeGo' (on the watch) got an update the other day.
pkylle said:
That is not true. I have 'Here WeGo' on my watch - and my phone is a SONY XZ Premium.
- and the app 'Here WeGo' (on the watch) got an update the other day.
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So glad to hear that. Thank you.
Mister-B said:
I have been researching on other forums and it seems that some apps on the galaxy app store will only be shown if the connected phone is from Samsung. The Here We Go app is apparently not availabel for non-Samsung phones.
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I think it might be regional issue. For example I'm not able to find Samsung Internet Browser or Speedo On apps. Although, I'm not even sure it the latter is available for Galaxy Watch. If someone has that could you send it for me.
miloytyn said:
I think it might be regional issue. For example I'm not able to find Samsung Internet Browser or Speedo On apps. Although, I'm not even sure it the latter is available for Galaxy Watch. If someone has that could you send it for me.
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From Speedo FAQ: The Samsung Gear Fit2 Pro and Samsung Gear Sport are compatible with Speedo On. Other Samsung watches are not compatible due to lower water resistancy.
https://on.speedo.com/faq
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From Speedo FAQ: The Samsung Gear Fit2 Pro and Samsung Gear Sport are compatible with Speedo On. Other Samsung watches are not compatible due to lower water resistancy.
https://on.speedo.com/faq
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I know the FAQ but I have read from Reddit that someone has installed the app for Galaxy Watch in Canada. But I'm not sure if that is correct info. Also Samsung is advertising Speedo On for Galaxy Watch on their webpage.
Found the link https://www.reddit.com/r/GalaxyGear/comments/9g5hpd/is_speedo_on_available_to_download_for_galaxy/
if your phone is not a samsung, i think you did not have all apps ...
I have a samsung A5 and all is fine on my 46mm watch .
But my wife on her 42mm did not have messages applications ( for SMS ) , her watch was synced with an HTC U11 .
Z e k said:
if your phone is not a samsung, i think you did not have all apps ...
I have a samsung A5 and all is fine on my 46mm watch .
But my wife on her 42mm did not have messages applications ( for SMS ) , her watch was synced with an HTC U11 .
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From the manual:
Messages
Change the message feature settings.
On the Settings screen, tap Apps → Messages.
• The Messages options are not displayed when you use the Bluetooth model
without connecting to a mobile device.
• Some options are not displayed on the Bluetooth model.
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Addition: Remember to enable notification for Messages on the phone (setting in Galaxy Wear) to get them on the watch.
I'm looking to get this watch. Is there a browser for it to do minimal search's, etc.
pkylle said:
That is not true. I have 'Here WeGo' on my watch - and my phone is a SONY XZ Premium.
- and the app 'Here WeGo' (on the watch) got an update the other day.
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I use this app on my phone and I have the map downloaded, which is over 1gb. Can I use the watch to navigate with this map, instead of using my phones data?
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Has anyone successfully added Moto 360 to S Health as a device? I use the app on my Note 3 and I want to add to my watch as the device and not phone.
I've tried to pair on an S4 with no luck. I think Samsung has S Health to where it only works with a few devices and Samsung watches...
Google fit is the only one I know of that works with the Moto for health.
Sleep for android works as a sleep tracker.
Give time, it'll eventually have the compatibility or someone will make it have compatibility.
Has anyone found a work around for this yet? I would love to be able to pair my Moto 360 with S-Health.
I would love this!
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so i have an s4 but i dont have s health and i cant download it from play? am i missing something? I really just wanna see my steps and heart rate tracking on my computer or phone. thanks
andypiznti said:
so i have an s4 but i dont have s health and i cant download it from play? am i missing something? I really just wanna see my steps and heart rate tracking on my computer or phone. thanks
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S Health doesn't share data with Android Wear anyway. The S4 comes with S Health, unless you rooted and deleted it, or you have the S4 GPe. You can try getting it back from the Samsung Apps store, that's where it receives updates from.
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S Health doesn't share data with Android Wear anyway. The S4 comes with S Health, unless you rooted and deleted it, or you have the S4 GPe. You can try getting it back from the Samsung Apps store, that's where it receives updates from.
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Yeah my phone is rooted and they probably got rid of it, but since it doesn't sync up, screw it. thanks
I was told that the gear S2 is not compatible with the Tab S2, has anyone tested it, and can confirm this is true.
Update.
I have tested this and can confirm it does not work, not sure of the reason behind it.
That's odd... my gear live works just fine with it... I'm curious though why you would want it synced to your tablet and not your phone though?
I have Galaxy Tab S2 LTE and it's not compatible. Main issue is the Gear Manager app cannot load.
kms108 said:
I was told that the gear S2 is not compatible with the Tab S2, has anyone tested it, and can confirm this is true.
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I have tested this and can confirm it does not work, not sure of the reason behind it.
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I have the international Galaxy Tab S2 (SM-T815) with voice capability, and it really irritates me that the Gear S2 is incompatible with it. It would be nice to use the watch and tablet together, instead of needing a phone simply to install Gear Manager. I suppose you can sideload the Gear Manager apk on the tablet, but it's inconvenient.
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I have the international Galaxy Tab S2 (SM-T815) with voice capability, and it really irritates me that the Gear S2 is incompatible with it. It would be nice to use the watch and tablet together, instead of needing a phone simply to install Gear Manager. I suppose you can sideload the Gear Manager apk on the tablet, but it's inconvenient.
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Side upload is not possible, it won't detect the watch, I have tried it at the samsung shop.
I had a S4 mini at that time with android 4.2 which you need 4.3 and above to work, thats why I tried to pair it with the tablet (Tab S2 SM-T715), now I have a V10 which should work, just waiting for the rose gold version of the classic, since the 3G version isn't available in my country.
Hello I have a Verizon tab s2 I sure no root at all. I have the gear s2 would love to get gear app to work. I can't edit buildprop.. maybe someone working on the gear app it self to help with this or am I out of luck......thanks
Yep Gear Manager - typical Samsung stupidity.
Now it's possible with samsung flow
sarjarim said:
Now it's possible with samsung flow
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Just need to change the device fingerprint, it should be fine.
MagiskHide Props Config v4.0.2 <-- Use that, switch your device to something that is compatible, install the required app. You may have to wipe cache / data to the play store, first.
I was thinking about buying galaxy watch . Any + and - from ur side ? I heard that tizen dont have fb and messenger . I hope I can still get notifications from those apps right? If I will remap bixby button on note 8 to google assisant . Will it ask using galaxy watch ? Or only bixby builded in watch and nothing else?
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I was thinking about buying galaxy watch . Any + and - from ur side ? I heard that tizen dont have fb and messenger . I hope I can still get notifications from those apps right? If I will remap bixby button on note 8 to google assisant . Will it ask using galaxy watch ? Or only bixby builded in watch and nothing else?
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I've had the watch for a couple of weeks, and the one thing I am disappointed with is the lack of apps for the Tizen OS. There is really very little available right now. No Facebook, Messenger, etc. However, you can and do get notifications from any of your Android Apps on the Galaxy Watch. For example, if you get a message on FB Messenger, you can read the content on the watch notification, and you can also send a quick reply from the watch itself. Only Bixby is available on the Galaxy Watch, there is no option for using Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa.
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I've had the watch for a couple of weeks, and the one thing I am disappointed with is the lack of apps for the Tizen OS. There is really very little available right now. No Facebook, Messenger, etc. However, you can and do get notifications from any of your Android Apps on the Galaxy Watch. For example, if you get a message on FB Messenger, you can read the content on the watch notification, and you can also send a quick reply from the watch itself. Only Bixby is available on the Galaxy Watch, there is no option for using Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa.
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can you pay with nfc without galaxy phone?
prfraczek said:
can you pay with nfc without galaxy phone?
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Yep :good:
I am coming from Android Wear OS , which was the LG G watch R. I have used the watch for years until I have decided to move and switch to Galaxy Watch which is on Tizen OS. Now, if you ask me, Android Wear vs Tizen, the ONLY huge difference is the availability of the apps. Yes, HOWEVER, trust me, you don't need that much of apps. Tizen OS has pretty much covered all the essential apps you will need for everyday life. On another note, lesser junkie apps will keep the watch clean.
For a smartwatch, what is important? Notifications and battery life. Tizen got it all. And a bezel rotations is one could die for. I would say, go for Tizen OS, and if you are using Samsung Health, you will benefit most of it with the watch
Does the Galaxy Wearable app compatible with Android 10?
I'm trying to install the app on my Huawei Mate 30 Pro, sideloaded the Galaxy Wear apk and when I try to connect my Active2, it prompted me -
"Notice
Check whether your system software is compatible or needs to be updated, then try again."
Thanks
This is disturbing news. I follow with interest.
jl1030 said:
Does the Galaxy Wearable app compatible with Android 10?
I'm trying to install the app on my Huawei Mate 30 Pro, sideloaded the Galaxy Wear apk and when I try to connect my Active2, it prompted me -
"Notice
Check whether your system software is compatible or needs to be updated, then try again."
Thanks
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You may have to sideload all the relevant apps to get it to work:
Galaxy Watch Plugin
Samsung Accessory Service
Samsung Pay
Samsung Push Service
Not sure if these are all you need... "Google" is your friend. There are several posts on the internet about this but from what I've read, Sammy won't release Android 10 versions until they release One UI 2.0.
jl1030 said:
Does the Galaxy Wearable app compatible with Android 10?
I'm trying to install the app on my Huawei Mate 30 Pro, sideloaded the Galaxy Wear apk and when I try to connect my Active2, it prompted me -
"Notice
Check whether your system software is compatible or needs to be updated, then try again."
Thanks
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Possibly not. When I first started Android 9 beta on my Galaxy S9, Samsung had not yet released a compatible wearable app so it didn't work on their own phones. So it's possible that Samsung won't release a wearable app compatible with Q until they start their own Android Q program.
Does that mean that when Sammy decide to drop the Android 10 Beta to Galaxy phones, they will update the app?
Or need to wait till the proper release of Android 10, when is out of Beta?
This is ridiculous! This will render my Active 2 to be useless until Sammy update the app!!!
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Possibly not. When I first started Android 9 beta on my Galaxy S9, Samsung had not yet released a compatible wearable app so it didn't work on their own phones. So it's possible that Samsung won't release a wearable app compatible with Q until they start their own Android Q program.
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This situation is frustrating. I can confirm there is no way of getting Samsung Wereable work on Android 10, and Samsung is happily ignoring any request made via email to their support team.
jl1030 said:
Does that mean that when Sammy decide to drop the Android 10 Beta to Galaxy phones, they will update the app?
Or need to wait till the proper release of Android 10, when is out of Beta?
This is ridiculous! This will render my Active 2 to be useless until Sammy update the app!!!
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Actually I think I was wrong. Looking back, the wearable app never worked with Android 9 beta. P final release was out for quite a while before the wearable app was updated and worked again. So unless it works by accident or Samsung does a better job, don't run Android 10 beta if you want to use the wearable app.
Google "Samsung wearable app not working with Android 9 beta" and you'll see what I mean.
Good point, wait for the official 10 release for your phone.
Some are having success using the Wearable app without Samsung Pay. Here's a Sammy Community thread that may be of interest:
https://us.community.samsung.com/t5/Galaxy-Watch/Galaxy-Wearable-App-crash-Android-10/td-p/817856

I really wish they would change this way of doing things. I have chosen such an expensive smartwatch because I hoped to have a flawless experience.
I understand that Android 10 is still considered "beta" on every device except for Google Pixel phones, but still that's not a "Beta 1" nor "5". We are talking about a fully working OS beeing released to an ever growing number of smartphones.
A couple of days ago Samsung started recruiting beta testers for the Galaxy's line (if I remember correctly only in the United States and for the latest model): are those users expected to put the smartwatch in the drawer until next year?!
I know there is no solution. So please beg my pardon for this digression, but really things like this make me wonder if - in the end - a simple 50$ smartwatch wouldn't have been a better compromise.
I am using it on my OnePlus 7 Pro with Android 10 without any issues
Is "Galaxy Wearable" app available in Google Play for u?
amritpal2489 said:
I am using it on my OnePlus 7 Pro with Android 10 without any issues
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jl1030 said:
Is "Galaxy Wearable" app available in Google Play for u?
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Yes it is available
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Yes it is available
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What's version of Galaxy weareable you have?
same problem
I have the same problem with my Galaxy Active 2.
I use a Xiaomi Mi9 with the Xiaomi.eu MIUI 11 (Android 10) Rom. The app can not be found in the Playstore. If I download the app and install it, then I come to the pairing. Then I get the same errormessage.
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What's version of Galaxy weareable you have?
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version 2.2.27.19083061
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Okay, somehow I managed. I haven't reproduced it again now and try to remember as well as I can:
- uninstall all Samsung apps (Galaxy Wearable, Samsung Accessory Service, Watch Active2 Plugin and Samsung Health)
- TWRP > Delete Dalvik & Cache
- Restart mobile device
- restart clock
- the message "Let´s go!" appears.
- scroll down to the bottom and press the "?"
- scroll down again and set up the clock WITHOUT a smartphone via WLAN. I have linked my Samsung account here as well.
- check in the system if all updates have been downloaded
- connect the clock to the mobile device via bluetooth
- now reinstall all Samsung apps. My version of Galaxy Wearable is 2.2.27.19083061.
- I have activated the Galaxy Wearable in Magisk Hide
- launch the Galaxy Wearable App and pair again
- the clock restarts automatically and wants to be connected now
afterwards I successfully installed the clock via Galaxy Wearable App.
How is this going to work if the bootloader is locked, and can't get TWRP recovery?
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Okay, somehow I managed. I haven't reproduced it again now and try to remember as well as I can:
- uninstall all Samsung apps (Galaxy Wearable, Samsung Accessory Service, Watch Active2 Plugin and Samsung Health)
- TWRP > Delete Dalvik & Cache
- Restart mobile device
- restart clock
- the message "Let´s go!" appears.
- scroll down to the bottom and press the "?"
- scroll down again and set up the clock WITHOUT a smartphone via WLAN. I have linked my Samsung account here as well.
- check in the system if all updates have been downloaded
- connect the clock to the mobile device via bluetooth
- now reinstall all Samsung apps. My version of Galaxy Wearable is 2.2.27.19083061.
- I have activated the Galaxy Wearable in Magisk Hide
- launch the Galaxy Wearable App and pair again
- the clock restarts automatically and wants to be connected now
afterwards I successfully installed the clock via Galaxy Wearable App.
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How is this going to work if the bootloader is locked, and can't get TWRP recovery?
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then leave out the points with TWRP. i think that will work even without the step over TWRP.
that's just what I did.
Did u skip this too?
" I have activated the Galaxy Wearable in Magisk Hide"
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then leave out the points with TWRP. i think that will work even without the step over TWRP.
that's just what I did.
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Hi everybody. I want the working with my Mate 20 X Samsung Notes application. In the Google Play versiyon says "You'r device is not supported" I download the all apk Samsung Notes, yes i can install but can't opened..
Andbody can help me how can i install and run with Samsung Notes on my Mate 20 X..
Thanks a lot..
Simply said - not possible.
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Simply said - not possible.
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I dont undersand why? Samsung give's running version for all devices in the google play market. But Huawei Mate 20 X says "This app not confortible you'r devices"... i hate it!!
If you want to run the Samsung software, you need a Samsung phone... that's the name of the game....
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If you want to run the Samsung software, you need a Samsung phone... that's the name of the game....
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But could there be a workaround?
I'm not familiar in depth with the Samsung Notes App, but for the core functionality you'd need the S-Pen APIs to be available on the phone, which is only possible on Samsung Phones/Tablets with S-Pen. I'm not sure if the notes app functions on touchscreen phones only (i.e. S10, S9 and so on). If it works, then it still might be possible to port it over, but the amount of work is still considerable and complex.
So as I said, the Mate 20X is no Note device. If you like the Note software, get a Note. Otherwise you're stuck with whatever is built-in or available on the play store.
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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I'm not familiar in depth with the Samsung Notes App, but for the core functionality you'd need the S-Pen APIs to be available on the phone, which is only possible on Samsung Phones/Tablets with S-Pen. I'm not sure if the notes app functions on touchscreen phones only (i.e. S10, S9 and so on). If it works, then it still might be possible to port it over, but the amount of work is still considerable and complex.
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Wow. I really wish I could install the samsung messages app and samsung contacts app on the mate 20x. It would be perfect for me. Is there any way you might think of or any dev you think may be able to install messages and contacts?
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I guess the sudden interest in that comes from the recent addition of handwriting recognition to the Notes app. There are alternatives, that you can use with Mate 20 X, if that's your cup of tea....
erhandavran said:
Hi everybody. I want the working with my Mate 20 X Samsung Notes application. In the Google Play versiyon says "You'r device is not supported" I download the all apk Samsung Notes, yes i can install but can't opened..
Andbody can help me how can i install and run with Samsung Notes on my Mate 20 X..
Thanks a lot..
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Hello, My device is Huawei P30 Pro and it works with Samsung Notes that I downloaded from Uptodown.
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Hello, My device is Huawei P30 Pro and it works with Samsung Notes that I downloaded from Uptodown.
Sent from my Huawei P30 Pro using XDA Labs
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Doesn't work on the mate 20X. The app forces closes & never opens.