Galaxy Wearable
App stats
- find accounts on the device
- read your contacts
- modify your contacts
- read your text messages (SMS or MMS)
- receive text messages (MMS)
- receive text messages (SMS)
- receive text messages (WAP)
- send SMS messages
- directly call phone numbers
- read call log
- read phone status and identity
- make/receive SIP calls
- write call log
- add voicemail
- allow Bluetooth pairing by Application
- delete apps
- power device on or off
- directly install apps
- full license to interact across users
- force device reboot
- stop running apps
- view network connections
- pair with Bluetooth devices
- access Bluetooth settings
- full network access
- control Near Field Communication
- run at startup
- reorder running apps
- draw over other apps
- prevent device from sleeping
- install shortcuts
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App summary
The Galaxy Wearable application connects your wearable devices to your mobile device. It also manages and monitors the wearable device features and applications you've installed through Galaxy Apps.
Use the Galaxy Wearable application to set up and manage the following features:
- Mobile device connection/disconnection
- Software updates
- Clock settings
- Application download and settings
- Find my Watch
- Notification type and settings, etc.
Install the Galaxy Wearable application on your mobile device, then pair your wearable devices via Bluetooth to enjoy all of its features.
※ Settings and features provided by the Galaxy Wearable application are only available when your wearable device is connected to your mobile device. Features will not work properly without a stable connection between your wearable device and your mobile device.
※ The Galaxy Wearable application does not support the Gear VR or Gear 360.
※ The Galaxy Wearable application cannot be used with tablets. And supported devices vary depending on your region, operator, and device model.
※ This application is for the Galaxy Watch, Gear S3, Gear S2, Gear Sport, Gear Fit2, Gear Fit2 Pro and Galaxy Buds.
※ Please allow the Galaxy Wearable application permissions in Android Settings so you can use all the functions in Android 6.0.
Settings > Apps > Galaxy Wearable > Permissions
※ App permissions
The following permissions are required for the app service. For optional permissions, the default functionality of the service is turned on, but not allowed.
[Required permissions]
- Location: Used to search for nearby devices for Gear through Bluetooth
- nearby devices : Used to search for nearby devices for Gear through Bluetooth ( Android 12 or higher )
- Storage: Used to transmit and receive the stored files with Gear
- Telephone: Used to check device-unique identification information for updating apps and installing plug-in apps
- Contacts: Used to provide services that need to be linked with accounts using registered Samsung account information
- Calendar : Used to sync and show your events on your watch.
- Call logs : Used to show call history on your watch.
- SMS : Used to sync and show messages on your watch
User reviews
- Easy to set up and use with devices.
- Works well with Samsung devices, especially Galaxy watches and buds.
- Provides comprehensive instructions and features for syncing.
- Frequent connectivity issues between the app and wearable devices.
- Requires extensive permissions which raises privacy concerns.
- App crashes or fails to detect connected devices regularly.
- Connectivity problems with devices.
- App crashes frequently.
- Need for additional features, like snoozing alarms and customization options.
User reviews
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