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How to Install Apps on Galaxy Watch 6

The Galaxy Watch 6 runs WearOS 4.0 with access to Google Play Store and Samsung Galaxy Store apps.


Install from Watch

Google Play Store:

  1. Press Home button
  2. Open Play Store
  3. Search or browse apps
  4. Tap app Install

Galaxy Store:

  1. Open Galaxy Store app
  2. Browse or search
  3. Tap Install

Install from Phone

Via Play Store:

  1. Open Play Store on phone
  2. Search for app
  3. Select your Galaxy Watch 6 as install target
  4. Tap Install

Via Galaxy Wearable:

  1. Open Galaxy Wearable app
  2. Tap Watch settings Apps
  3. Browse and install apps

Manage Installed Apps

Uninstall: Long-press app on watch Uninstall

View storage: Settings Apps view usage by app

Clear cache: Settings Apps select app Storage Clear cache


Troubleshooting

App won't install:

  • Check storage (need 50MB+ free)
  • Verify Google account signed in
  • Restart watch and retry
  • Update Play Store app

App crashes:

  • Force stop and reopen
  • Clear app cache
  • Uninstall and reinstall
  • Update to latest version

Storage Tips

  • 16GB total (~10GB available for apps)
  • Keep 2-3GB free for performance
  • Remove unused apps regularly
  • Delete offline content if low on space

See Also: Available Apps|Operating System