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How to Install Apps on Samsung Galaxy Watch 4

Install apps on your Galaxy Watch 4 directly from the Play Store on the watch or remotely from your phone.


Install from Watch

  1. Press Home button to open app drawer
  2. Scroll and tap Play Store icon
  3. Browse or search for apps
  4. Tap app you want to install
  5. Tap Install button
  6. Wait for download and installation
  7. Tap Open to launch or find in app drawer

Install from Phone

  1. Open Google Play Store on phone
  2. Search for app (look for "WearOS" tag)
  3. Tap Install
  4. Select Galaxy Watch4 from device list
  5. App downloads and installs on watch

Managing Apps

  • View Installed Apps: Play Store Profile icon Manage apps, or Settings Apps.

  • Update Apps: Play Store Profile Manage apps Update all.

  • Uninstall Apps: Long-press app icon in drawer Uninstall, or Settings Apps Select app Uninstall.


Storage Management

  • Total Storage: 16GB (~8GB available for apps)
  • Check Space: Settings Storage
  • Free Up Space: Delete unused apps, clear app cache, remove downloaded music

Troubleshooting

  • App Won't Install: Check storage space (need 20%+ free), verify app supports WearOS, restart watch and retry, and ensure WiFi or phone connection.

  • App Crashes: Go to Settings Apps Select app Force stop. Clear cache via Settings Apps Select app Storage Clear cache. Reinstall if issue persists.


  • Fitness: Strava, MyFitnessPal
  • Music: Spotify, YouTube Music
  • Productivity: Google Keep, Todoist
  • Watch Faces: Facer (50,000+ faces)
  • Utilities: Calculator, Flashlight

See Also: What Apps Are Available|Battery Drain Fix|How to Update