How To Install & Update Apps On Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro

Samsung has returned to Google’s WearOS on the wrist with the Galaxy Watch 5. As a result, the watch now has access to a more extensive selection of apps and the ability to sideload and install APKs. In this article, let’s look at how to install programmes or APKs on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 or Watch 5 Pro.

Installing apps on the Galaxy Watch 5 can be done in a several of ways. You can install application, use Play Store on your phone or watch, or both. Below is a description of each approach.

Install watch apps

Note: If you are installing an app through Galaxy Store on the watch, make sure you have a solid network connection. Alternatively, if you are installing an app through Galaxy Store on the phone, make sure the watch and phone are connected via Bluetooth.

There are two main ways to install apps for your smart watch using the Galaxy Wearable

 app on the connected phone: through the Galaxy Store on earlier watch models, or through the Play Store on the Galaxy Watch5 series and newly updated devices.

Google Play Store is already preinstalled on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4. This implies that Play Store can be used to directly install apps on the watch. Keep in mind, though, that it only includes WearOS-compatible apps.

How to install apps on Galaxy Watch 5

• On your Galaxy Watch 5
• Swipe up on the watch home screen to open the app drawer.
• Now Click on Google Play Store
• Tap on the Search icon
• Now search for the app you want to install
• Select the app and click on Install.

How to update Apps on Galaxy Watch 5

• On your Galaxy Watch 5
• Swipe up on the watch home screen to open the app drawer.
• Open the Google Play Store
• Scroll to the bottom. Here, click on My Apps
• Click on Update All to update apps to the latest version.
• You can also update the apps individually by clicking on them.