How to update software and apps on your Samsung Galaxy Watch
Samsung Galaxy Watches are designed to help you learn more so you can achieve more. It goes beyond tracking steps and calories, as well as your running style and your heart rate. Yet it would always be great to have your Galaxy Watch that runs the latest version of Android and that you have downloaded the latest updates to the Galaxy Wearable app. Here's how easy it is to keep your software and apps up to date.
You can use the Galaxy Wearable app to regularly check for updates once your phone is connected to your Galaxy Watch Active2.
How to update watch software with a phone
If no update is available, your device will display the message "Your software is up to date.".
For some watches, you will need to tap on About Watch, About Band, or About Gear to access the software update menu. To automatically download software updates over a Wi-Fi network, be sure to turn on the Switch for Auto download over Wi-Fi.
Note: The watch will disconnect from your phone when the update starts. Once the update is complete, your watch will reconnect to your phone automatically.
The Galaxy Store doesn't just update phone apps. It can update your watch's app too! Here's how you can seemlessly integrate with your favorite apps to your Galaxy Watch Active2 below.
How to update watch apps with a phone
To download indivisual updates, tap the Update icon to the right of the app.
Note:
- You can set to use the Galaxy Watch Active2 without a mobile device when you turn on the Galaxy Watch Active2 for the first time or you reset it. Some features are not available when you are using the Galaxy Watch Active2 without connecting to a mobile device.
- Device screenshots and menus may vary depending on the device model and software version.
- If you have any questions, please call our contact center to get help with your inquiry. Our helpful agents will be there to help you.
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