How to Customize Watch Face on Galaxy Watch 5 Pro
The Galaxy Watch 5 Pro displays watch faces on its 1.4" Super AMOLED with sapphire crystal protection. Here's how to change and customize them.
Change Watch Face
On Watch:
- Long-press current watch face (2-3 seconds)
- Swipe left/right to browse available faces
- Tap to select, or tap Customize to adjust
Via Galaxy Wearable App:
- Open
Galaxy Wearableon your phone - Tap Watch faces
- Browse and tap to preview
- Tap Apply to set
Customize a Watch Face
- Long-press watch face
- Tap Customize
- Swipe left/right through customization sections:
- Style - Color scheme and design variants
- Complications - Data widgets displayed
- Background - Image or color
- Hands - Clock hand style (analog faces)
Add Complications
Complications are small widgets showing real-time data:
- Heart rate, steps, calories
- Weather, battery, calendar
- Altimeter, compass (great for outdoor use)
- Workout shortcuts
To add: Customize face Complications Tap slot Select data source
Download New Watch Faces
Google Play Store (on watch):
- Press Home Play Store Search "watch face"
Galaxy Store (via phone):
- Galaxy Wearable Watch faces Discover
Popular apps: Facer, WatchMaker, Pear Watch Face
Best Faces for Outdoor Use
- Info Brick or Dashboard for multiple complications
- High-contrast designs for sunlight readability
- Complications: altimeter, weather, heart rate, battery
Battery-Saving Tips
- Use dark/black backgrounds (AMOLED pixels off = power saved)
- Disable second hand animations
- Limit to 2-3 complications
- Avoid animated faces
- Disable AOD:
SettingsDisplayAlways On DisplayOff
Outdoor Setup
Create a face with altimeter, weather, and battery complications for hiking. The 1.4" display is large enough to show multiple data points while remaining readable in bright sunlight.
See Also: Extend Battery Life|Size and Dimensions