Manage and customize watch faces on your Samsung Galaxy Watch
Your Samsung Galaxy Watch lets you personalize your experience by choosing a watch face that matches your style and needs. Whether you prefer a classic analog look, a modern digital design, or a face that displays fitness and notification information at a glance, you can easily change and customize it. This guide walks you through the different ways to manage and customize watch faces on your Samsung Galaxy Watch.
Note:
- Information provided applies to devices sold in Canada.
- Available screens and settings may vary for Galaxy Watch models sold in other countries.
- Galaxy Watch models that use Wear OS (such as Galaxy Watch4 and later) require a compatible Android mobile device and the Galaxy Wearable app for setup and management.
If the Galaxy Wearable app is not installed on your Galaxy phone, Android phone, or tablet, you can download it from an app store. Make sure to install the official, free version developed by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. from a trusted source. Some features and customization options may vary or may not be available when using a non-Samsung Android device.
You can install the app from either store, depending on your preference:
To access all available features, connect your Galaxy Watch to your mobile device using the Galaxy Wearable app. Once connected, you can use the app to manage your watch settings and customize your watch faces to suit your style. Before you begin, make sure Bluetooth is activated on your mobile device.
Step 1. Open the Galaxy Wearable app, then tap Start.
Step 2. Tap Confirm on your mobile device, then tap the confirmation icon on your watch.
Step 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the connection.
You can quickly change the watch face directly from your Galaxy Watch. Alternatively, you can manage watch faces using the Galaxy Wearable app on your mobile device.
Step 1. Touch and hold the watch face until the selection screen appears and you feel a short vibration.
Step 2. Swipe left to view additional watch face options.
Step 3. Tap Add watch face.
Step 4. Swipe left or right to browse available watch faces and tap the screen to select the one you want to use.
Step 5. Tap the selected watch face again or press the Home button to return to the main screen.
Step 6. The selected watch face will now appear as your main watch screen.
You can change the watch face using the Galaxy Wearable app on your mobile device. Browsing on a larger screen may make it easier to view and select different styles.
Step 1. Open the Galaxy Wearable app and tap Watch faces.
Step 2. Scroll through the available options and tap a watch face to select it.
Step 3. The selected watch face will appear on your Galaxy Watch automatically.
Note: Some watch faces display a download icon in the bottom-right corner. This indicates that the watch face is not yet installed on your device, which helps save storage space. In these cases, tap the watch face once to download it to your mobile device. A pop-up notification may appear the first time you download a watch face to ask you to confirm. Once the download is complete, tap the watch face again to select and use it. You can also refer to the “Download new watch faces” section below for more information.
You can customize your watch face directly on your Galaxy Watch to better match your style and preferences. Depending on the watch face, you can adjust elements such as colours, styles or complications using the available preset options. You can also customize watch faces using the Galaxy Wearable app on your mobile device, which may be easier on a larger screen.
Step 1. Touch and hold the watch face until the selection screen appears and you feel a short vibration.
Step 2. Tap Customize.
Step 3. Swipe up or down to browse the preset options available for the current category.
Step 4. Swipe left to access another customization category.
Step 5. Swipe up or down to explore the available options. The option shown on the screen is applied automatically.
Step 6. Press the Home button to return to the main watch screen with your changes applied.
Note: This is only an illustrative example. Available customization categories and options may vary depending on the watch face used. Do not hesitate to explore the available options.
You can also customize watch faces using the Galaxy Wearable app on your mobile device. This allows you to adjust available options such as colours, styles or complications using a larger screen. Only watch faces currently installed on your Galaxy Watch can be customized from the app.
Step 1. Open the Galaxy Wearable app and tap Watch faces.
Step 2. Tap Customize.
Step 3. Select one of the premade watch faces or tap Clock type to customize the display further.
Step 4. Select one of the clock types and then tap Colour.
Step 5. Select one of the colours, then tap another category to customize additional elements.
Step 6. Once you are done customizing the watch face, tap Save to apply your changes.
New watch faces are best downloaded using the Galaxy Wearable app on your mobile device. The larger screen makes it easier to browse and explore the available styles. While it is also possible to download watch faces directly from your Galaxy Watch, most users prefer using the Galaxy Wearable app, which is where you manage many of your watch settings.
Download a suggested watch face
When you open the Watch faces section in the Galaxy Wearable app, you may see watch faces that are not yet installed on your Galaxy Watch. These faces are identified by a download icon and can be quickly added to your watch face library.
Step 1. Open the Galaxy Wearable app and tap Watch faces.
Step 2. Browse the available watch faces and tap one that shows the download icon.
Step 3. Tap the watch face again after the download finishes to start using it on your Galaxy Watch.
Download a suggested watch face
You can download additional watch faces from the Google Play Store. When you select this option in the Galaxy Wearable app, you will be redirected to a dedicated section where you can browse watch faces compatible with your Galaxy Watch. Some watch faces are free, while others may be available for purchase.
Step 1. Open the Galaxy Wearable app and tap Watch faces.
Step 2. Scroll through the available options and tap More watch faces on Google Play.
Step 3. Browse the available watch faces and tap the one you want to install.
Note:
- After selecting a watch face, tap Install to download it to your mobile device. In many cases, the watch face is installed through a companion app.
- For security reasons, only download watch faces from trusted sources.
You can remove watch faces directly from your Galaxy Watch if you no longer want to use them. This helps keep your watch face list organized and makes it easier to find the styles you prefer.
Step 1. Touch and hold the watch face until the selection screen appears and you feel a short vibration.
Step 2. Swipe left or right to view the watch faces currently installed on your Galaxy Watch.
Step 3. Tap the minus icon to remove the selected watch face from your Galaxy Watch.
Note: Removing a watch face does not permanently delete it. The watch face is simply removed from your active watch face list and can be downloaded or installed again at any time.
You can delete watch faces using the Galaxy Wearable app on your mobile device. This allows you to manage and remove watch faces from your Galaxy Watch using a larger screen.
Step 1. Touch and hold the watch face until the selection screen appears and you feel a short vibration.
Step 2. Tap the Manage icon (the sliders icon at the top right corner of the screen).
Step 3. Tap the minus icon on the watch face you want to remove from your Galaxy Watch.
Note: Removing a watch face does not permanently delete it. The watch face is simply removed from your active watch face list and can be downloaded or installed again at any time.
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