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How to update apps on your Samsung Galaxy Watch without a phone?
While there are multiple smartwatches available in the market, Samsung offers some of the best feature-rich watches. Samsung Galaxy watches are not compatible with all Android smartphones but iPhone owners can also use them to get access to their brilliant functionalities.
Samsung regularly provides updates to the watches with new security patches as well as features. Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 4 Classic are the two latest offerings by the company. These watches run Wear OS 3 and offer lots of features that other smartwatches do not.
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Even, the watches have received the Google Assistant feature so you won’t have to pick up your smartphone to check out some general information, you can simply ask your watch to tell you. Besides these, you can use Spotify, manage the camera, and many other applications on the wearable itself.
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Samsung also upgraded these applications to offer users a seamless performance. You can easily these updates through the Galaxy Wearable app on your smartphone. What if you want to update Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 apps without a phone? Here’s the how you can:
Update Samsung Galaxy Watch apps without phone
Samsung Galaxy Watch 4:
Since Galaxy Watch 4 series uses Google’s WearOS, updating apps on the watch is a little different from previous models. You have to do it from Play Store. Remember, the Watch 4 Series cannot be set up as a standalone without the phone. But you can still edit some of its settings when the watch is disconnected from the Galaxy Wearable app.
- Press the Home button.
- Open the Play Store app.
- Swipe down until you reach My Apps.
- Tap My apps: all of your installed apps will be listed.
- If an update is available for any apps, an update option will appear.
- Individual apps can be updated.
- You can also update all apps by selecting Update all.
Previous models:
On earlier models of the watch, such as the Galaxy Watch 3 or Galaxy Watch Active, you need to set up the watch without a phone in order to update the apps using this method. If the watch is connected to a phone, these instructions will not work.
- On the watch, press the Home key (the Power key).
- Navigate to and open the Galaxy Store.
- Tap More options (the three vertical dots).
- Swipe to and tap Update
- Tap Update all to install any available software.
- To update an individual app, tap it and then tap Update.
- You can also tap Settings to manage your Auto-update settings.
Note: For a Gear Fit 2 Pro, tap Settings, and then tap About Gear. Tap Auto-update apps to make sure apps stay up to date since the Galaxy Store app isn’t installed on the watch.
If you are not signed in to your Samsung account, the Update option will not appear. To sign in:
- Tap More options (the three vertical dots).
- Tap Sign in.
- Then, follow the same steps to update your watch’s apps.
It should be mentioned that these steps do not apply to a Galaxy Fit, Fit 2, Galaxy Watch 4, or Galaxy Watch 4 Classic. The instructions will only work if your watch was set up separately from a phone.
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Several Samsung users have recently reported unexpected vibrations and notifications from their Galaxy phones after updating the Samsung Wallet Digital Key app. This has caused inconvenience among users, leading to frustration with these notifications.
The issue mainly arises after installing the Samsung Wallet Digital Key app version 1.4.30.6. After this update, users’ Galaxy phones started making unknown vibrations and notifications.
Fortunately, Samsung has acknowledged these issues and prepared an update to fix these unexpected vibrations and notifications. The company recommends installing the latest version of the Samsung Wallet Digital Key app to enjoy smoother performance.
To install the latest update of the Samsung Wallet Digital Key app, first open the Galaxy Store on your device and tap the menu at the bottom of the screen. Now, select the Updates option. Scroll down to locate the Samsung Wallet Digital Key app, and then tap the “Update” button next to it.
By following these steps, Samsung users can ensure that their app is up-to-date and functioning correctly. With the latest version, they can enjoy using the Samsung Wallet Digital Key with a better experience and without bugs.
Aside from this, the Samsung Wallet app recently received a Tap to Transfer feature for Galaxy devices. It allows users of Samsung Wallet on Galaxy phones to instantly transfer money by tapping the backs of their devices together.
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If you’ve updated your Samsung Galaxy phone to One UI 6.1.1 and noticed that your photo albums are missing or not showing up in the Gallery app, you’re not alone. Several Galaxy users are experiencing the same issue. Let’s take a look at what’s cause of this issue and how to fix it.
What’s the Issue?
After the major One UI 6.1.1 update, some users have found that when they select an album group in the Gallery app, their photos are not visible. Instead, the album seems to disappear entirely.
The issue often happens when you have albums with the same name activated in two different features – the album hiding function and the album merge feature. When both are turned on, it can cause albums to disappear or not display correctly.
Samsung’s Response
Samsung is aware of this issue and the community moderator has confirmed that it’s a known issue affecting users after the One UI 6.1.1 update.
The moderator has also mentioned that the company is working on a solution to fix these bugs in future updates. In the meantime, you can check some temporary solutions to resolve it.
Quick Solutions
If you’re experiencing problems with your albums, there are two solutions you can try:
1.) Disable Albums with the same name in the Hide Album Feature
For that, you just need to open the Samsung Gallery app on your device >> tap the More Options icon (Three vertical dots) >> Select Hide Album option >> Look for albums that have the same name and turn them off.
2.) Turn Off the Album Merge Feature
To do so, launch the Samsung Gallery app >> click on the More icon at the bottom to enter Settings >> check the option for Merge Album and switch it off.
By following these steps, you should be able to see your photo albums again. You can also check software updates and a Gallery app update. If any of them are available on your smartphone, install them now to get a better experience.
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Samsung is going to open the One UI 7 Beta Program for Galaxy devices soon, and fans are excited to be a part of it. Ahead of registering beta, it is important to ready your Galaxy smartphone for that.
If you have the latest Galaxy flagship smartphone, such as the Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy Z Fold 6, or Galaxy Z Flip 6, here are a few steps to prepare for the Beta update:
1). Keep Your Software Updated
- Make sure your phone is running the latest software version. You can only participate in the Beta if your device’s software is up to date. This also helps with performance and compatibility for the upcoming Beta.
2). Install the Samsung Members app
- Samsung Members app is necessary to join the Beta program. If you haven’t installed it yet, do so soon! To do so, you just need to open Galaxy Store >> Search ‘Samsung Members’ >> Open it and tap to Install.
3). Update the Samsung Members app version
- If you already have the Samsung Members app, check for any updates. Keeping it up to date will help you access the Beta Poster and enjoy new features.
By following these steps, you’ll be ready to join the One UI 7 Beta program as soon as it is available.
Notably, the Korean tech giant hasn’t confirmed when One UI 7 will be released but some reports show that many flagship devices are already being tested internally. However, the recent information reveals that there may be some delays in the Beta rollout.
Today, Samsung is holding its 2024 Developer Conference, where the company will showcase improvements in various features like Bixby, Galaxy AI, One UI, Samsung Health, Samsung Wallet, SmartThings, and Tizen. It’s not clear if Samsung will reveal Android 15-based One UI 7.0 at the event.
Keep an eye on announcements and get ready to enjoy new features on your Galaxy device!
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