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:
- Press Home button
- Open
Play Store - Search or browse apps
- Tap app Install
Galaxy Store:
- Open
Galaxy Storeapp - Browse or search
- Tap Install
Install from Phone
Via Play Store:
- Open Play Store on phone
- Search for app
- Select your Galaxy Watch 6 as install target
- Tap Install
Via Galaxy Wearable:
- Open
Galaxy Wearableapp - Tap
Watch settingsApps - 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
Essential Apps
Start with: Google Maps, Spotify, Google Keep, and Strava. These cover navigation, music, notes, and fitness tracking.
See Also: Available Apps|Operating System