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
- Press Home button to open app drawer
- Scroll and tap
Play Storeicon - Browse or search for apps
- Tap app you want to install
- Tap
Installbutton - Wait for download and installation
- Tap
Opento launch or find in app drawer
Install from Phone
- Open
Google Play Storeon phone - Search for app (look for "WearOS" tag)
- Tap
Install - Select
Galaxy Watch4from device list - App downloads and installs on watch
Auto-Install
Enable Auto-download watch apps in Play Store settings to automatically install watch companions when you install phone apps.
Managing Apps
-
View Installed Apps:
Play StoreProfile iconManage apps, orSettingsApps. -
Update Apps:
Play StoreProfileManage appsUpdate all. -
Uninstall Apps: Long-press app icon in drawer
Uninstall, orSettingsAppsSelect appUninstall.
Storage Management
- Total Storage: 16GB (~8GB available for apps)
- Check Space:
SettingsStorage - 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
SettingsAppsSelect appForce stop. Clear cache viaSettingsAppsSelect appStorageClear cache. Reinstall if issue persists.
Recommended Apps
- 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