How Do I Add Apps to My Galaxy Watch?
After you have set up your Galaxy watch and connected it to your phone, you can add apps through the Google Play store on your phone. The Google Play store has sections for Wear OS, watch apps, and watch faces, and you can also select your Watch as the target device to narrow down any search. Here’s how to add apps to your Galaxy Watch using the Google Play store on your connected Android phone:
How to Add Apps Directly From a Galaxy Watch
In addition to getting apps from the Google Play store on your phone, you can also access the Google Play store directly through your Galaxy Watch. The Google Play store is easier to navigate and read on your phone, but the version included on your watch is faster if you know the specific app that you want. The watch version of the Google Play store also lets you install watch versions of compatible apps that you already have on your phone. Here’s how to add an app directly from your Galaxy Watch:
Why Does My Galaxy Watch App Say ‘Installing Soon’?
If you attempt to install an app on your watch using the Google Play store on your phone, and you see an “installing soon” message that won’t go away, there may be a connectivity issue. Check that Bluetooth is enabled and that your watch and phone are connected. If everything’s connected, you may need to force the installation on your watch. Here’s how to fix the problem when a Galaxy Watch app says installing soon:
What Apps Can You Download on Samsung Galaxy Watch?
You can download any compatible app on a Samsung Galaxy watch. That includes media apps like Spotify and Pandora, messaging apps, productivity apps, and more. Your Galaxy Watch has a built-in app store that you can use to download and install apps, or you can download apps to your watch through the Google Play store on your Android phone.
Can I Put Facebook on My Galaxy Watch?
You can’t put Facebook on your Galaxy Watch, but you can receive notifications from both Facebook and the Facebook Messenger app if you have them installed on your phone. Here’s how to get notifications from Facebook and Messenger on your Galaxy Watch:
