How to update apps & software on Samsung Galaxy Watch
You can update the software and apps of your Galaxy Watch from both the connected smartphone and the watch itself. Follow our quick guide to learn how to keep the apps and software on your Galaxy Watch up to date with the latest versions.
Please note: Available screens and settings may vary by phone, watch, and software version.
Make sure the watch is charged before starting the update process. You may not be able to update without at least a 30% charge.
Update watch software from your Galaxy smartphone
While your smartphone and watch are connected, you can use the Galaxy Wearable app to regularly check for available updates.
Step 1. Open the Galaxy Wearable app > Tap Watch settings.
Step 2. Tap Watch software update.
Step 3. Tap Download and install > The watch will reboot and show a progress bar or rotating animation.
* Turn on Auto update to automatically install the updates overnight.
Update watch software on your Galaxy Watch
You can apply updates from the watch itself as well.
Step 1. On your Galaxy Watch, open Settings > Tap Software update.
Step 2. Tap Download and install > The watch will reboot and show a progress bar or rotating animation.
* Turn on Auto update to automatically install the updates overnight.
You can update the watch's apps using The Galaxy Store on the connected smartphone, or directly on the watch itself. Make sure your smartphone and watch are connected and the device you're using is connected to Wi-Fi or mobile data.
Update watch apps on your Galaxy phone
Step 1. Open the Galaxy Store app > Tap Menu (the three horizontal lines) > Tap Updates.
Step 2. Tap the Update icon, or tap Update all.
Update watch apps on your Galaxy Watch
The Galaxy watch uses Wear OS from Google, so updating apps is slightly different. You will need to do it from the Play Store.
Step 1. On the watch, open the Play Store app.
Step 2. Scroll down and tap Manage apps.
Step 3. Tap Update All, or Select an app to update then tap Update.
If you encounter any issues when updating your watch’s software and apps, you can try rebooting or restarting your watch.
For example, if a software update fails and results in a boot loop of your watch, you may need to uninstall apps or try factory resetting your watch. This method also works when an app fails to update, freezes, or crashes.
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