I was thinking about buying galaxy watch . Any + and - from ur side ? I heard that tizen dont have fb and messenger . I hope I can still get notifications from those apps right? If I will remap bixby button on note 8 to google assisant . Will it ask using galaxy watch ? Or only bixby builded in watch and nothing else?
Mariusz_Trynkiewicz said:
I was thinking about buying galaxy watch . Any + and - from ur side ? I heard that tizen dont have fb and messenger . I hope I can still get notifications from those apps right? If I will remap bixby button on note 8 to google assisant . Will it ask using galaxy watch ? Or only bixby builded in watch and nothing else?
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I've had the watch for a couple of weeks, and the one thing I am disappointed with is the lack of apps for the Tizen OS. There is really very little available right now. No Facebook, Messenger, etc. However, you can and do get notifications from any of your Android Apps on the Galaxy Watch. For example, if you get a message on FB Messenger, you can read the content on the watch notification, and you can also send a quick reply from the watch itself. Only Bixby is available on the Galaxy Watch, there is no option for using Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa.
epolojr said:
I've had the watch for a couple of weeks, and the one thing I am disappointed with is the lack of apps for the Tizen OS. There is really very little available right now. No Facebook, Messenger, etc. However, you can and do get notifications from any of your Android Apps on the Galaxy Watch. For example, if you get a message on FB Messenger, you can read the content on the watch notification, and you can also send a quick reply from the watch itself. Only Bixby is available on the Galaxy Watch, there is no option for using Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa.
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can you pay with nfc without galaxy phone?
prfraczek said:
can you pay with nfc without galaxy phone?
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Yep :good:
I am coming from Android Wear OS , which was the LG G watch R. I have used the watch for years until I have decided to move and switch to Galaxy Watch which is on Tizen OS. Now, if you ask me, Android Wear vs Tizen, the ONLY huge difference is the availability of the apps. Yes, HOWEVER, trust me, you don't need that much of apps. Tizen OS has pretty much covered all the essential apps you will need for everyday life. On another note, lesser junkie apps will keep the watch clean.
For a smartwatch, what is important? Notifications and battery life. Tizen got it all. And a bezel rotations is one could die for. I would say, go for Tizen OS, and if you are using Samsung Health, you will benefit most of it with the watch
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Has anyone successfully added Moto 360 to S Health as a device? I use the app on my Note 3 and I want to add to my watch as the device and not phone.
I've tried to pair on an S4 with no luck. I think Samsung has S Health to where it only works with a few devices and Samsung watches...
Google fit is the only one I know of that works with the Moto for health.
Sleep for android works as a sleep tracker.
Give time, it'll eventually have the compatibility or someone will make it have compatibility.
Has anyone found a work around for this yet? I would love to be able to pair my Moto 360 with S-Health.
I would love this!
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so i have an s4 but i dont have s health and i cant download it from play? am i missing something? I really just wanna see my steps and heart rate tracking on my computer or phone. thanks
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so i have an s4 but i dont have s health and i cant download it from play? am i missing something? I really just wanna see my steps and heart rate tracking on my computer or phone. thanks
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S Health doesn't share data with Android Wear anyway. The S4 comes with S Health, unless you rooted and deleted it, or you have the S4 GPe. You can try getting it back from the Samsung Apps store, that's where it receives updates from.
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S Health doesn't share data with Android Wear anyway. The S4 comes with S Health, unless you rooted and deleted it, or you have the S4 GPe. You can try getting it back from the Samsung Apps store, that's where it receives updates from.
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Yeah my phone is rooted and they probably got rid of it, but since it doesn't sync up, screw it. thanks
Was wondering where i could find an updated Samsung Gear App that will run on Cyan 14 / Android 7.1. I miss my syncing of steps / notifications sent to my wrist.
I know that there was one out there, but it was old and wouldn't sync with my Gear Fit 2. the one i have direct from app store says "unofficial system, cannot use". Starting to hate how Samsung is starting to lock down things and become more like Apple. Heck even the Microsoft Band works on Android, Modified or not.
Thanks for any info!!!
The S3 got a lot of bad publicity because some of the available apps for the watch could only be installed if the wearer's watch was paired to a Samsung smartphone. Is this the same with the Galaxy Watch? I am seriously thinking of getting this watch but lack of access to the available apps could be a deal breaker for me.
You can install apps from Galaxy Apps in a Samsung smartphone, but you can download them also directly from the watch, even if you are not connected to the phone with Bluetooth.
The bad thing is that when you download an app from the watch, you cannot see the screenshots or detailed information, and I think paid apps are not shown.
So basically you can download free apps from the watch, but the functionalities are very limited (I don't know if Galaxy Apps store can be accessed through the Galaxy Wearable app in non-Samsung smartphones)
Thanks for the insight. I've read a lot about this lately. I bought an old Samsung Galaxy S5 on EBay for €30. I hope to initially pair the watch to this phone, install all the apps I want. A lot of users say that you can then backup the watch to your Samsung account, unpair from the Samsung Phone, repair to another Android device and then restore the backup. I hope this actually works.
You can access Galaxy Apps from the Galaxy Wearable. There is a link in the Settings. Works on my SONY Xperia XZ Premium.
I have no problem accessing Galaxy App Store on Lenovo P2
I have been researching on other forums and it seems that some apps on the galaxy app store will only be shown if the connected phone is from Samsung. The Here We Go app is apparently not availabel for non-Samsung phones.
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I have been researching on other forums and it seems that some apps on the galaxy app store will only be shown if the connected phone is from Samsung. The Here We Go app is apparently not availabel for non-Samsung phones.
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That is not true. I have 'Here WeGo' on my watch - and my phone is a SONY XZ Premium.
- and the app 'Here WeGo' (on the watch) got an update the other day.
pkylle said:
That is not true. I have 'Here WeGo' on my watch - and my phone is a SONY XZ Premium.
- and the app 'Here WeGo' (on the watch) got an update the other day.
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So glad to hear that. Thank you.
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I have been researching on other forums and it seems that some apps on the galaxy app store will only be shown if the connected phone is from Samsung. The Here We Go app is apparently not availabel for non-Samsung phones.
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I think it might be regional issue. For example I'm not able to find Samsung Internet Browser or Speedo On apps. Although, I'm not even sure it the latter is available for Galaxy Watch. If someone has that could you send it for me.
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I think it might be regional issue. For example I'm not able to find Samsung Internet Browser or Speedo On apps. Although, I'm not even sure it the latter is available for Galaxy Watch. If someone has that could you send it for me.
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From Speedo FAQ: The Samsung Gear Fit2 Pro and Samsung Gear Sport are compatible with Speedo On. Other Samsung watches are not compatible due to lower water resistancy.
https://on.speedo.com/faq
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From Speedo FAQ: The Samsung Gear Fit2 Pro and Samsung Gear Sport are compatible with Speedo On. Other Samsung watches are not compatible due to lower water resistancy.
https://on.speedo.com/faq
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I know the FAQ but I have read from Reddit that someone has installed the app for Galaxy Watch in Canada. But I'm not sure if that is correct info. Also Samsung is advertising Speedo On for Galaxy Watch on their webpage.
Found the link https://www.reddit.com/r/GalaxyGear/comments/9g5hpd/is_speedo_on_available_to_download_for_galaxy/
if your phone is not a samsung, i think you did not have all apps ...
I have a samsung A5 and all is fine on my 46mm watch .
But my wife on her 42mm did not have messages applications ( for SMS ) , her watch was synced with an HTC U11 .
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if your phone is not a samsung, i think you did not have all apps ...
I have a samsung A5 and all is fine on my 46mm watch .
But my wife on her 42mm did not have messages applications ( for SMS ) , her watch was synced with an HTC U11 .
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From the manual:
Messages
Change the message feature settings.
On the Settings screen, tap Apps → Messages.
• The Messages options are not displayed when you use the Bluetooth model
without connecting to a mobile device.
• Some options are not displayed on the Bluetooth model.
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Addition: Remember to enable notification for Messages on the phone (setting in Galaxy Wear) to get them on the watch.
I'm looking to get this watch. Is there a browser for it to do minimal search's, etc.
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That is not true. I have 'Here WeGo' on my watch - and my phone is a SONY XZ Premium.
- and the app 'Here WeGo' (on the watch) got an update the other day.
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I use this app on my phone and I have the map downloaded, which is over 1gb. Can I use the watch to navigate with this map, instead of using my phones data?
This seems like such a basic thing that I'm surprised I need to ask it, but is there a good way of browsing apps for the Galaxy Watch? I have a non-Samsung phone, so I'm installing them through the Galaxy Wearable app on my phone, but the interface is horrid. I select an app category and then see a screen of logos and cut-off app titles. No way to change the list type or sort by anything. Internet searches of good apps reveal the same recycled 20 apps that folks wrote up when it was first released. I can't find an online app store or listing either. Surely there has to be a better way. Any ideas?
Welcome to Samsung tizen OS. The only way to make that better is to switch to Android Wear OS. No one is building apps for the Samsung watch because tizen is horrible and there app store sucks LOL it looks unfinished like most of the apps you'll find there. If you just want watch faces you can use an app called watchmaker in the Android play store.. there are thousands of watch faces that will work on Samsung. Some of them are paid some of them are free. And if you don't like what you find, you can build your own from scratch within the app. Hope this helps
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Welcome to Samsung tizen OS. The only way to make that better is to switch to Android Wear OS. No one is building apps for the Samsung watch because tizen is horrible and there app store sucks LOL it looks unfinished like most of the apps you'll find there. If you just want watch faces you can use an app called watchmaker in the Android play store.. there are thousands of watch faces that will work on Samsung. Some of them are paid some of them are free. And if you don't like what you find, you can build your own from scratch within the app. Hope this helps
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I was afraid of that. The irony is that I just switched from Android Wear (Zen Watch 3) because I couldn't take the laggy, buggy OS anymore. My Galaxy Watch is so zippy and responsive in comparison that it's worth it to be restricted to stock apps for what I use it for. Hopefully Samsung will get around to fixing this critical flaw.
Anyone else have ideas?
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Welcome to Samsung tizen OS. The only way to make that better is to switch to Android Wear OS. No one is building apps for the Samsung watch because tizen is horrible and there app store sucks LOL it looks unfinished like most of the apps you'll find there. If you just want watch faces you can use an app called watchmaker in the Android play store.. there are thousands of watch faces that will work on Samsung. Some of them are paid some of them are free. And if you don't like what you find, you can build your own from scratch within the app. Hope this helps
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I don't think so. Wear OS is a dead OS. You go there, you get very minuscule support. They have had "Tiles" for quite a long time and STILL no one can do anything to add new tiles with their apps. Their app store is no better than Tizen's app store and new apps aren't coming out like hotcakes for their OS either. I find myself only using 5 or 6 practical apps and nothing more. I just sold my Wear OS device last week to get a Galaxy Watch. (I've used the S3 and Gear S before) People always hype up "Wear OS has more apps" yeah, more apps in quantity, but not quality. A lot of Wear OS apps also look half-baked.
Stay with Samsung, they have good support for their OS as a company and even gave us a new refreshed UI and Bixby is also getting a makeover into a true Bixby with One UI 1.5. (Comparing Google Assistant and Bixby are like apples to oranges). Tizen as a smartwatch OS in my experience has had better battery life and capability than Wear OS.
I had Wear OS awhile ago, and it is DOA!
I so much agree with you guys. Just put my Tickwatch pro away, and back to Tizen now, with my Active2.
(If a poor enthusiastic Android user in Holland wants it for free he can pick my Tickwatch up, if near the Hague.)
The user interface Samsung did is just great. The possibility to use the phone app for settings is nice also.
But the appstore.... Brrr. And what happened with the old KLM app?
E.g. I would love to have an app that gives a clearer and more persistent message on my watch when I accidentally leave my phone behind.
On Wear os it shows the "did you forget your phone?" message with clear sound.
Really miss it. I forget my phone all the time.
Huib
I was a bit apprehensive about making the switch from my trusty LG Urbane with WearOS but Tizen is much better designed and smoother than WearOS. The only downside as others have mentioned is the app store which is pants. The range and quality of apps on offer is extremely poor, even from big names such as Uber and BMW whose apps just don't work.
- Update the galaxy watch plugin via aptoide to the latest version (2.2.28.19120361)
- allow whatsapp to always download images (if not already done)
- now your galaxy watch shows incoming whatsapp images (tested on galaxy watch 46 mm latest sl1 firmware)
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Yes!!! Thats a great development. But i m still wondering why it took so long...
Yes, only the plugin is needed for non Samsung devices. Thanks!
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Finally! Oh JESUS CHRIST!
It'd be nice to have voice messages working too! Both, listening and Replying with Voice messages
Boa tarde ! Como faço para instalar esse plugin?
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Where did you get the version 2,2,28? On aptoide is available the 2,2,05 and it doesn t work.
galaxy wereable vers. 2,2,30,20031361 and samsung s10e and gear s3frontier
Zangari said:
Where did you get the version 2,2,28? On aptoide is available the 2,2,05 and it doesn t work.
galaxy wereable vers. 2,2,30,20031361 and samsung s10e and gear s3frontier
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2.2.28:
https://www.sammobile.com/apk/galaxy-wearable-samsung-gear/galaxy-wearable-2-2-28-19120361/
Tested on galaxy watch and honor 8x max
Let me know
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2.2.28:
Tested on galaxy watch and honor 8x max
Let me know
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Thanks!!!!! I think it works only for galaxy watch and not for gear s3.. I was corced to install a third app in order to see whatsapp pictures. Thanks anyway
Hey guys,
not sure if this is the right thread but will try it anyway.
I just got my SM-R800 Galaxy watch and paired it with the gear app. Installed the plugin app and did set up notification access.
In the app I did enable sending over notifications from Whatsapp to the phone which works kind of ok. However once the notification arrives to the phone it does not vibrate regardless the fact it is set to and other applications like Outlook perform as requested.
I would appreciate any kind of advice.
Thank you
lexxa said:
Hey guys,
not sure if this is the right thread but will try it anyway.
I just got my SM-R800 Galaxy watch and paired it with the gear app. Installed the plugin app and did set up notification access.
In the app I did enable sending over notifications from Whatsapp to the phone which works kind of ok. However once the notification arrives to the phone it does not vibrate regardless the fact it is set to and other applications like Outlook perform as requested.
I would appreciate any kind of advice.
Thank you
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Is this only for WhatsApp? Other apps like Facebook, Instagram etc work?
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Is this only for WhatsApp? Other apps like Facebook, Instagram etc work?
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Yes indeed, all the other enabled apps (Facebook, Outlook Mobile, Instagram, Signal) work just fine.
Also Whatsapp does not vibrate randomly. One of let's say 10 messages acts properly and vibrates as expected
It didn't working on my galaxy watch
Mine still won't show WhatsApp images?