Access and manage apps on your Galaxy XR

The Galaxy XR offers seamless access to apps for an immersive experience. This guide explains how to view, download, uninstall, and manage apps, including rearranging them, checking updates, and resetting app data. Follow these steps to optimize your headset's functionality and ensure a smooth user experience.
Person wearing a Galaxy XR headset while viewing a 3D photo of a dog jumping in the Gallery app.
Person wearing a Galaxy XR headset while viewing a 3D photo of a dog jumping in the Gallery app.

Access and manage apps on your Galaxy XR

View apps on your headset

Learn how to view and navigate apps on your headset with ease.

  1. Press the Top button once shortly to open the Launcher.
  2. Apps installed on your headset will be displayed.
  3. Use hand or eye gestures to swipe through the Apps tray.

Launcher screen dipslaying apps installed on the Galaxy XR.

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Download apps on your headset

Note
Unsupported apps will not be available on the Play Store.
Discover how to download and install apps on your headset for enhanced functionality.
  1. Press the Top button to open the launcher.
  2. Select the Play Store from the Apps tray.
  3. Use the Search bar to find your desired app or browse through app categories.
  4. Select the app, and then select Install.
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Uninstall apps on your headset

Note
Some preloaded apps, like Netflix, cannot be deleted but can be disabled.
Use these steps to uninstall apps on your headset for a cleaner and more efficient device.
  1. Press the Top button to open the Launcher.
  2. Locate the app you want to uninstall.
  3. Use your gesture method to select and hold the app until a menu appears. 
  4. Choose Uninstall from the options.
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Disable preloaded apps

You can easily disable preloaded apps on your headset.
  1. Press the Top button to open the Launcher.
  2. Swipe through the Apps tray to locate the app you want to disable.
  3. Use your gesture method to select and hold the app until a menu appears.
  4. Select Disable from the options. 

 

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Rearrange apps on your headset

Note
App folders are not supported.
Organize your apps for a more personalized and efficient device experience.
  1. Press the Top button to open the Launcher.
  2. Use your gesture method to select and hold the app you want to move. 
  3. Drag and drop it to the desired position in the Apps tray.

 

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Manage permissions for apps on your headset

Control app permissions for enhanced privacy and security on your device.
  1. Press the Top button to open the Launcher.
  2. Select Settings, and then select Apps.
  3. Choose the app you want to manage, and then select Permissions.
  4. Adjust the available permissions as needed.
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Change default apps on your headset

Customize your default apps for a more tailored device experience.
  1. Press the Top button to open the Launcher.
  2. Select Settings, and then select Apps.
  3. Select Choose default apps and then select the default app to manage.
  4. Select an app to set as the default and adjust settings accordingly.
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Check for app updates on your headset

Keep your apps up to date for optimal performance and security.
  1. Press the Top button to open the Launcher.
  2. Open the Play Store, and then select your Profile icon in the top right corner.
  3. Select Manage apps & devices. 
  4. If an update is available, select Update or Update all.
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Reset an app on your headset

Important
Clearing the data will reset the app to factory default settings. Any personal settings or data saved on the app will be removed. Some system apps cannot have their data cleared.
Reset an app to its original settings for improved performance and functionality.
  1. Press the Top button to open the Launcher.
  2. Select Settings, and then select Apps.
  3. Choose the desired app you want to reset.
  4. Select Force stop, and then select Storage.
  5. Select Clear cache to get rid of residual files that could be slowing down the app.
  6. Select Clear data, and then select Delete to reset the app. This will completely wipe the app and reset it to the original settings.
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