This developer is an absolute superstar. He really has helped improve my quality of life as his app has enabled me to reintroduce a blood glucose monitor watch face on my Android watch which Google rather cynically took away. To any type 1 diabetics out there it really is a vast improvement to quality of life to be able to have glucose readings on your wrist. Thank you barely says enough but thank you anyway.
@Malcolm Bryant Thank you for your reply but please believe me I have all the thanks from you that I need. I get this every time I use your wonderful app which really gives me freedom from constant fingerprick blood testing.
@@tonyragano3695 I replied to your other message as well. The latest version of Wear Installer doesn't need to be installed on your watch, only your Android phone. So this video is a little out of date but everything else should work as before.
Lifesaver, its RIDICULOUSLY frustrating when you lose Dexcom for no good reason! I'm feeling very tech wizard having followed all the steps and it's now back as a watch face!! The second kick in the teeth when you lose it is that the main reason I got this specific watch was to get the Dexcom face and trust me I've been through so many watches that ought to fit the spec but then don't! I wish Dexcom would make it easier to figure out exactly which smartwatches will allow this without the faffing about!! Thank you SO much for this fabulous video. Amazing!
A tip: if you exit (swipe away) Developer options and come back, the text that currently reads "Unavailable" will list the IP addresses that you watch has.
Amazing developer. A true saviour to this flawed OS. Now if you could just create an app to regain use and help use assistant to launch and play UA-cam Music on our phones you would have single handedly cured Wear OS! 👏
Sir I am from India first of all I have subscribed and pressed the bell icon button as a sign of respect, U truly are a Genius it's perfectly working fine for me u are a saviour I was worried cuz this option was not working cuz I bought gen 5 by investing so much amount finally u paved the way I truly salute your work and please I request u to give this type of update thank you so much again sir love you from bottom of my heart.
Hi @Messiah2048, my wechat on the wear OS cannot log in? I have yet to subscribe to LTE on the watch but it connected to wifi. Is it because of that? Maybe others can help as well? Thanks!
Malcolm - thank you for providing this solution. I just applied it to my TicWatch Pro 4G/LTE and so far it works really well. I realize the solution is a watch face of its own and works well, though it would be nice to be able to add it (or parts of it) as a complication to other watch faces. Good stuff though. Thank you.
Hi Tom, I'm pleased it is working for you. I don't have any affiliation with Dexcom, so unfortunately I can't influence how they further develop their app/watchface. Thanks for the feedback :-)
Brother help me please everything I made the same video but I do not accept the call When connected, the following tag appears no debugging possible on ip address please help me bro
Hello Malcolm, thank you for your work. I want to use xdrip or Tomato for diabetes management. Unfortunately, Wear Installer cannot connect to my watch (last Step before installing...) Is this due to my watch? I use a Ticwatch C2+.
@Malcolm Bryant I'm having this same issue. Wear Installer is installed properly on my phone and the watch. I see the watches IP address properly and have filled in the app properly as well. ADB is turned on, and set to over WiFi. When I try to add the Fit Strength Training, it keeps saying error and timed out/cannot connect. Any advice/help!!
I'll have you know, it is only because of Wear Installer that I am able to get xDrip+ complications on my watch faces. These show me a live reading of my blood glucose level, information that is critical to me as a type one diabetic. You, sir, are a hero.
Thank you very much for your work. A question to make sure I don't waste money. I have the Samsung Fold 4, if I get the new Samsung Galaxy 5 or 5 Pro, will I be able to send commands, etc. to the aaps and have also watchfaces etc?
Hi Dimitris, that's a broad question that goes beyond the scope of Wear Installer. There are a lot of resources on the internet with information that can help you make a decision. For example, there are Reddit subgroups for WearOS and GalaxyWatch.
Malcom your apps are incredible! I just got the heart rate monitor app. I was wondering if there is a way to add it as a complication? I ask because the built in one my gen 5 is problematic and I am looking for an alternative. Cheers!
Hi Dante, thanks for the kind words. Wear Heart Rate gives your heart rate 'on demand' whenever you run it via the app or a tile. A complication which constantly shows your heart rate would be a different proposition because it would always be showing your current heart rate. That has implications for battery life etc. It is not possible with my app at the moment, but I will keep the suggestion in mind for the future.
Just waiting for my first Wear OS phone to arrive tomorrow. Wear OS was a smartwatch OS I had kept away from till now, given bugs and mainly battery drain. However, always fancied the Google maps app on a watch and getting this watch as a real baragin. Anyway, reading more on Wear Os 2 and 3 and came across this video. Will prove very useful. Thank you.
Hi there, you might try Wear Installer 2 which is the new and improved version, available from freepoc.org/downloads/. See also the updated video and the help page in case of difficulties.
Hi Malcolm, I really appreciate the app and the tutorial. I hope you can help, I don't get a pop up on my watch or phone once I click on the app I'd like to send. The app does work with Wear OS - it worked on the same watch, I just got a new one since and now I don't have the "apps on my phone feature" anymore. I am using the Fossil Sport Watch and trying to install xDrip+, a diabetes control app.
Hello Malcom I am currently learning how to make watch faces for wear os and I'm coming into a problem which is really hard to side load a watchface I make to test out and I'm finding this is the easiest way to do it. Or am I wrong.? When I use Android studio debugging over Bluetooth I have to type a whole bunch of things in the terminal just to run my watch face. Is there and easier way. Cause I'm considering just downloading the APK and installing it how you said in the video. Any information is much appreciated. Robert
If you enable developer options on your watch and then adb debugging and debug over wifi then your watch should come up as a device in Android Studio. You can then directly install and run the apk on your watch from there.
I can’t seem to install Navexplorer into the watch as it says not supported even if I downloaded the version for the watch. And also there is a root folder and an internal storage for the watch. But there is no way I can change copy cut or paste anything in the root folder of the watch which is the most important thing to get things running or be seen in the watch
Hi there. I believe the developer has withdrawn NavExplorer from the Play Store. I don't know the reason for sure, but perhaps it no longer works correctly.
Does 'Debug over wifi' not appear in the Developer Options? Or does it appear but say 'unavailable'? I'm 100% sure the Gen 6 supports debugging over wifi.
The page in Google Play says Wear Installer will be installed soon but I don’t see it anywhere. I have iPhone 11 and trying to get text back feature in Michael Kors Gen 6. Please help.
Hi Mr Malcolm, I followed exactly the way you've shown in the video. But I'm still unable to install the side apps in my Galaxy watch 4. Specifically apps like Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, Wechat or Instagram. Any advice or suggestions you could provide? Much appreciated. Thank you 😊
Hi there. Wear Installer is intended for installing watch apps which have been included by their developer(s) in the corresponding phone apps. Wear Installer does not install phone apks directly to WearOS devices. So apps like Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, and Instagram can't be installed. I believe an old version of Wechat is available but I don't have it.
Hi mr Malcolm, just wanna check if perhaps you know this and might be able to help me out. I have a fossil gen 6.. apparently I have been able to transfer music and files to the watch internal storage.. and there is also a root folder for the watch which consist of all the factory default ringtones/notifications/apps etc…. As I wanna use my own music as the watch ringtone which was possible in my previous gen 5 using an app call Navexplorer. But somehow now I can’t seem to copy or paste any type of files even music files into the root folder of the watch. Is there any chance that you might know the way around. As the watch is separate between internal storage and root storage(a which I can’t access)
Very nice! - many apps don't have a Wear OS component; I was wondering, is it possible to add an option/menu to attempt installing anyways, even if unsupported? (As in, just sideloading the phone version, and letting the user determine if it works or not.)
@@Freepoc I second this request for allowing sideloading of phone apps to the watch. This app is very handy, but allowing installation of phone apps would make it even better.
@@reichstein011 There is already an app Easy Fire Tools which will install any apk (including phone apks) via ADB. It doesn't however extract watch components like Wear Installer.
Hi Malcolm, 1st time I used your instructions it worked perfectly. 2nd time around I can't find Dexcom watch face on OS Wear. I have a Fossil Gen 4 watch. any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you
Hi there. You won't find the Dexcom watch face in the list of apps on the watch. But if you long-tap on your current watchface, it should bring up options for other watchfaces and hopefully Dexcom will be there.
I have a oppo watch Chinese ver 46mm, It doesn't have adb debugging, it only has debug over usb, I can't drag any files over to the root of the watch in the computer, it just won't copy over at all. Do you have any ideas???
Thank you so much for this, will a new version of fit strength training be available on your website? I had to do a factory reset on my watch and lost your amazing app.
Hi there. Please update to the latest version of Wear Installer, and use it to re-install Fit Strength Training from your phone to your watch. Please see here: freepoc.org/wearos-apps/
Does anyone know if I can get Wear Installer on my smart watch, when I don't have the play store on that watch? I am using the Samsung Galaxy watch Active. Thanks.
Hi, thanks for your work. Unfortunately, wearinstaller on phone remains with message "Now installing APK on your watch" but the selected app never appears on watch. Eventually, I have clicked finish, but still no luck.
Please go to About watch > Software and tap on Software version 5 times to turn on developer mode. Please note that the latest system update to the watch 4 has broken the previous way of using Wear Installer. Here is an alternative method: freepoc.org/installing-legacy-watch-apks-alternative-method/
Wonder if you can side load an old version of google that would make wear os usable again. Like the version on my 1st gen Moto 360. Allowing me to text and call and navigate again.
If you are on a WearOS 2 device then you can't sideload an older version of the Google app - it gives an error. You can uninstall all the updates and this has been known to work. If you are on a WearOS 3 device (currently only Galaxy Watch 4) then you are out of luck I'm afraid - it doesn't work at all.
Hello. Do you know if there is a Google Assistant with a wear component? I have the Galaxy Watch 4. I was able to sideload Google Assistant go. It works but not well.
I have a Galaxy Watch (One UI 2.0), and I see nothing in the developer options tab, other than 'on pixel ratio', and 'turn off developer mode'. In the 'about watch tab, I am able to turn on debugging. however, I don't see any of the debugging options anywhere. Can you guide me in the right direction?
Can't get this app to work with my fossil watch. It never actually sends anything to the watch, so I am never prompted to install anything. I have followed all steps, enabling ADB over wifi, etc. It just doesn't work with my samsung s10 plus and fossil watch
Hi, which watch app are you trying to install from the corresponding phone app? I would suggest restarting both your watch and your phone to see if that helps.
EUC world has a Wear OS app and I went through all this process and when I select EUC World in the app list on the phone it says "Wear component not found" but the app supports Wear OS? Am I doing something wrong? I am also getting a "please check your watch and accept connection request" on my phone but nothing is popping up on my watch?
Hi Casey, yes the EUC World does not seem to offer a separate WearOS app on the Google Play Store, and the watch component isn't bundled in the EUC World phone app so Wear Installer can't help. Please contact the EUC World developer to check if WearOS is still supported. Thanks.
Hi malcolm I have just managed to extract the Dexcom g6 app from my Ticwatch Pro 3 GPS watch. First it worked properly but after a night it did not show any numbers. It indicates in the Bluetooth menu that the watch is connected to my Sansung A52. Any ideas what settings is wrong? Looking forward to to your feedback. I have spent so much time trying to get everything working. Best regards// Arne
Hi Arne, I wish I could help but I don't use the Dexcom app myself. From what you have described, it sounds like Wear Installer has installed the watchface correctly. Perhaps Dexcom online forums can help?
Hi Malcolm, So I live in a country where Google Wallet is not available for wear but it works if side loaded for an hour or so until a message pops "Not available in your country". This is fixed by clearing app data in adb and it again works for an hour or so. Cleaning app data does not delete the cards stored. If there's any way you could write a piece of code as an app to sideload where the app clears the app data every 45 mins or so it would help everyone like me. Please think about it if it's feasible to you. Thanks.
Thanks. It's a good idea but using ADB would need your phone and watch permanently connected by wifi. That would tank the watch battery. I'm not sure it's feasible.
The latest version of Wear Installer doesn't need to be installed on your WearOS watch, only your Android phone. Please see this video for instructions: ua-cam.com/video/abgN4jQqHb0/v-deo.html
Hi there, if you are referring to the original Moto 360 then it doesn't support ADB debugging over wifi, so I'm afraid Wear Installer won't run on it. Sorry :-(
Thank you so much. This app is great. Edit: It doesn't seem to work, it gets stuck on the allow debugging. I don't get any request on my watch. Weird. It worked once but now it stopped. Second edit: Got it working after a factory reset
Hi, unfortunately using Wear Installer won't help with GPay in unsupported regions. Google will enable or disable the GPay app based on the location given by your ip address.
Where can we find apps with watch component? I'm curious if I can install a Google dialer app on my Ticwatch e2 and make calls directly to phone. (Could help me much if you know)
Most watch apps are now on the Play Store, so can be installed directly. Wear Installer can help for any legacy apps where the watch component is bundled with the phone app. And for sideloading watch apks. BTW, my Wear Text app can help start a call from your watch using voice commands.
I'm not familiar with the issue you mention but at face value it seems unlikely that Wear Installer would help, unless it involves helping to install a specific legacy WearOS app.
Hi Malcolm, is it possible to enter the strength training settings via the smartphone? For example, the exercise, weight or number of repetitions? For me, it only works via the watch itself.
Because some users would like to install full apks just for fun or other purposes, and you may put this option behind a toggle which is off by default for safety purpose
Trying to install the Dexcom G6 app, it seems to go all well, connects, runs through the transfer and install fine. But the app still doesn't show up on the watch. Phone: Samsung S21 (android 11.0) Watch: Ticwatch C2 (wear os 2.27) Any help would be awesome
Oh that's strange. A lot have people have successfully used Wear Installer to install the Dexcom G6 app. If you got a message saying that the install was successful, then try rebooting your watch and see if the Dexcom app shows up. Otherwise try using Wear Installer to install the Dexcom app again.
@@Freepoc it did work, i was just looking for the application to be listed, when i should have just been looking for the watchface in the menu. Works perfectly, you're a legend mate, the Wife is very appreciative.
Hi Malcolm. Many thanks for creating Wear Installer. Would you be able to write an app for a watch face for Dexcom G6 so that the only things on the screen is the Glucose reading, the arrow indicating the direction the glucose is going, and the time. At the moment most of the watch face is filled with the graph (which is not needed), making the glucose reading and time small. Any help would be appreciated.
Hi Rachael, I'd like to help but I have no association with Dexcom and I don't use the Dexcom app myself. Wear Installer is a completely stand-alone app and, again, not associated with Dexcom. You should be able to find contact details for the Dexcom developer(s) in the Dexcom G6 app listing on the Google Play Store.
@@deborahbennett4386 Hi Deborah, you can see the setting on the GW4 in this video: ua-cam.com/video/gGfEGyzXpgg/v-deo.html. Also please note that after the latest system update on the GW4 Wear Installer needs to be used a little differently. Please see here for revised instructions: freepoc.org/installing-legacy-watch-apks-alternative-method/
this app sounds really amazing, I'm very new in the field of wear app development and it's very frustrating to connect the smartwatch with adb and fastboot. I followed your instruction but keep getting this message "Connection Failed". note that the IP address is correct and the adb debug options are selected and your app also showing the same IP I entered on the phone, It would be very kind of you if you help me. Thanks for the app anyway
Hi there. I have just find out your video, but is it possible with my Wear os 2.33 ? When i go on the Google play Store, i don't find the Wear Installer.
Malcom - I tried to add Dexcom G6, but I just got a message that it was sending to the phone but nothing showed up. I never got the prompt to connect. I have debugging over wifi on. Can you let me know what I'm doing wrong?
@Malcolm Bryant I'm having this same issue. Wear Installer is installed properly on my phone and the watch. I see the watche's IP address properly and have filled in the app properly as well. ADB is turned on, and set to over WiFi. When I try to add the Fit Strength Training, it keeps saying error and timed out/cannot connect. Any advice/help please!!
Hi, please make sure that both your phone and watch are connected to the same wifi and are reasonably close to the wifi router. If necessary please restart both your phone and your watch and try again. Note: unfortunately Google made a change that stopped my little Fit Strength Training app from working, so probably not worth you trying to install that app :-(
@@Freepoc may i asked where you put the ip address to make it work, i’m not good with technology and having trouble to make it work. Thanks in advance.
The latest version of Wear Installer doesn't need to be installed on your watch, only your Android phone. Still works though, actually better than before :-)
Google Pay should already be installed on your Gen 5. However it is 'hidden' if you are in an unsupported country. Unfortunately Wear Installer can't help with this.
Hi Malcolm, my IP addresses do not match. The watch shows a 9 digit number and the phone shows an 8 digit number. Whether I add that number or not, it will not connect. I'm not sure what to do. I know it's supposed to be a 10 digit number. Can you help?
Hi Keri, the ip address could be 8, 9 or 10 characters. If you open Wear Installer on your watch it will show you the correct ip address to use (if it says 0.0.0.0 then you aren't connected to wifi on the watch). Take whatever ip address is shown on the watch and enter it in the Wear Installer phone app. If you are still having problems then let me know.
Hello, currently using Fossil gen 6 for my diabetes management program. Anyone ever flash the OS and clean install Wear OS without Fossil/samsung overlay? That would be awesome Thanks
Someone please give this guy a medal!
Thank you!
This developer is an absolute superstar. He really has helped improve my quality of life as his app has enabled me to reintroduce a blood glucose monitor watch face on my Android watch which Google rather cynically took away. To any type 1 diabetics out there it really is a vast improvement to quality of life to be able to have glucose readings on your wrist. Thank you barely says enough but thank you anyway.
Hi, I don't think I replied to you before. Thanks very much for your kind words. I'm pleased the app has helped you :-)
@Malcolm Bryant Thank you for your reply but please believe me I have all the thanks from you that I need. I get this every time I use your wonderful app which really gives me freedom from constant fingerprick blood testing.
@@Freepoc Do you have any suggestions for why the "apps on your phone" option might not be available?
@@tonyragano3695 I replied to your other message as well. The latest version of Wear Installer doesn't need to be installed on your watch, only your Android phone. So this video is a little out of date but everything else should work as before.
@@geofflittler2035 Great, I'm really pleased it is helping you :-)
Lifesaver, its RIDICULOUSLY frustrating when you lose Dexcom for no good reason! I'm feeling very tech wizard having followed all the steps and it's now back as a watch face!! The second kick in the teeth when you lose it is that the main reason I got this specific watch was to get the Dexcom face and trust me I've been through so many watches that ought to fit the spec but then don't! I wish Dexcom would make it easier to figure out exactly which smartwatches will allow this without the faffing about!! Thank you SO much for this fabulous video. Amazing!
Hi Julie, thanks for the great feedback and I'm glad to have helped you :-)
Thank you very much, Im type 1 diabetic, I use my watch to see my glucose level with external app. You saved my day.
A tip: if you exit (swipe away) Developer options and come back, the text that currently reads "Unavailable" will list the IP addresses that you watch has.
Yes, good tip thanks!
Just here to confirm that it works for the Galaxy Watch 4.. thank you so much!
Thanks for the feedback, much appreciated :-)
Amazing developer. A true saviour to this flawed OS. Now if you could just create an app to regain use and help use assistant to launch and play UA-cam Music on our phones you would have single handedly cured Wear OS! 👏
Thanks for the kind words, I appreciate the feedback :-)
Sir I am from India first of all I have subscribed and pressed the bell icon button as a sign of respect, U truly are a Genius it's perfectly working fine for me u are a saviour I was worried cuz this option was not working cuz I bought gen 5 by investing so much amount finally u paved the way I truly salute your work and please I request u to give this type of update thank you so much again sir love you from bottom of my heart.
Thank you for your kind words :-)
No worries, I'm happy if it helped you :-)
Hi Malcolm
Any idea where I might find ‘build’ on the G4 Watch?
Malcolm, Thank you very much, I successfully install wechat in my watch
You are welcome :-)
Hey Messiah2048, how did you do it? Which version of the app? I have tried it and nothing has worked for me.
Hi @Messiah2048, my wechat on the wear OS cannot log in? I have yet to subscribe to LTE on the watch but it connected to wifi. Is it because of that? Maybe others can help as well? Thanks!
Bless you are! The best developer for wear os 🤩🤩🤩
You are very kind to say so, thank you
You are amazing! I was so angry when G removed strenth training! Thank you
My pleasure. I'm pleased it has helped you!
Brilliant, well done and thank you.
No problem, happy to help :-)
Malcolm - thank you for providing this solution. I just applied it to my TicWatch Pro 4G/LTE and so far it works really well. I realize the solution is a watch face of its own and works well, though it would be nice to be able to add it (or parts of it) as a complication to other watch faces. Good stuff though. Thank you.
Hi Tom, I'm pleased it is working for you. I don't have any affiliation with Dexcom, so unfortunately I can't influence how they further develop their app/watchface. Thanks for the feedback :-)
Thanks. Can you suggest some sideload apps worth installing?
Many thanks, you saved my day (being grumpy not get my diabetes app apk installed on the watch)!
You are welcome, I'm pleased it helped you.
Brother help me please everything I made the same video but I do not accept the call
When connected, the following tag appears
no debugging possible on ip address
please help me bro
Hello Malcolm, thank you for your work. I want to use xdrip or Tomato for diabetes management. Unfortunately, Wear Installer cannot connect to my watch (last Step before installing...) Is this due to my watch? I use a Ticwatch C2+.
@Malcolm Bryant I'm having this same issue. Wear Installer is installed properly on my phone and the watch. I see the watches IP address properly and have filled in the app properly as well. ADB is turned on, and set to over WiFi. When I try to add the Fit Strength Training, it keeps saying error and timed out/cannot connect. Any advice/help!!
I'll have you know, it is only because of Wear Installer that I am able to get xDrip+ complications on my watch faces. These show me a live reading of my blood glucose level, information that is critical to me as a type one diabetic. You, sir, are a hero.
Thank you for your kind words :-)
@@Freepoc Thank you for the amazing app!
Thank you very much for your work.
A question to make sure I don't waste money. I
have the Samsung Fold 4, if I get the new Samsung Galaxy 5 or 5 Pro, will I be able to send commands, etc. to the aaps and have also watchfaces etc?
Hi Dimitris, that's a broad question that goes beyond the scope of Wear Installer. There are a lot of resources on the internet with information that can help you make a decision. For example, there are Reddit subgroups for WearOS and GalaxyWatch.
Thank you I just used it with my galaxy watch 4 worked perfectly
Great, I'm pleased it help you :-)
Malcom your apps are incredible! I just got the heart rate monitor app. I was wondering if there is a way to add it as a complication? I ask because the built in one my gen 5 is problematic and I am looking for an alternative. Cheers!
Hi Dante, thanks for the kind words. Wear Heart Rate gives your heart rate 'on demand' whenever you run it via the app or a tile. A complication which constantly shows your heart rate would be a different proposition because it would always be showing your current heart rate. That has implications for battery life etc. It is not possible with my app at the moment, but I will keep the suggestion in mind for the future.
Man what a hero new to smart watches many thanks and new subscriber
Just waiting for my first Wear OS phone to arrive tomorrow. Wear OS was a smartwatch OS I had kept away from till now, given bugs and mainly battery drain. However, always fancied the Google maps app on a watch and getting this watch as a real baragin. Anyway, reading more on Wear Os 2 and 3 and came across this video. Will prove very useful. Thank you.
Thank you so much!! Was able to get nrc on my Galaxy watch 4
Great, I'm pleased it helped you!
Hey Malcolm,
For some reason when I use the app I don't get a connection request on my galaxy watch5 after choosing an app to sideload.
Hi there, you might try Wear Installer 2 which is the new and improved version, available from freepoc.org/downloads/. See also the updated video and the help page in case of difficulties.
This is amazing work, thanks so much for doing this!
Thanks for your kind words :-)
Can I install it on my new tickwatch 5 Pro?? Many thanks
Just got a watch. Your video helped. Thank you!
Thanks for the feedback!
What kind of band is that on your Skagen? It looks comfy!
It's Skagen Falster 3
It is a mesh band that came with the watch. Yes, it is really comfy :-)
Hi Malcolm, I really appreciate the app and the tutorial. I hope you can help, I don't get a pop up on my watch or phone once I click on the app I'd like to send. The app does work with Wear OS - it worked on the same watch, I just got a new one since and now I don't have the "apps on my phone feature" anymore. I am using the Fossil Sport Watch and trying to install xDrip+, a diabetes control app.
Nevermind! It just took about 20 minutes then the pop up worked. It's working for me now, thanks again.
@@itsDavidDuggan Great, I'm pleased it's working for you :-)
Phenomenal!!!!! Hats off and bough. Thanks soooo much!
Great, I'm pleased it's useful to you :-)
Hello Malcom
I am currently learning how to make watch faces for wear os and I'm coming into a problem which is really hard to side load a watchface I make to test out and I'm finding this is the easiest way to do it. Or am I wrong.?
When I use Android studio debugging over Bluetooth I have to type a whole bunch of things in the terminal just to run my watch face.
Is there and easier way. Cause I'm considering just downloading the APK and installing it how you said in the video.
Any information is much appreciated.
Robert
If you enable developer options on your watch and then adb debugging and debug over wifi then your watch should come up as a device in Android Studio. You can then directly install and run the apk on your watch from there.
I can’t seem to install Navexplorer into the watch as it says not supported even if I downloaded the version for the watch. And also there is a root folder and an internal storage for the watch. But there is no way I can change copy cut or paste anything in the root folder of the watch which is the most important thing to get things running or be seen in the watch
Hi there. I believe the developer has withdrawn NavExplorer from the Play Store. I don't know the reason for sure, but perhaps it no longer works correctly.
Amazing video thanks a lot. My Fossil gen 6 don't give the option to use debugging mode via WiFi. Only via Bluetooth.
Does 'Debug over wifi' not appear in the Developer Options? Or does it appear but say 'unavailable'? I'm 100% sure the Gen 6 supports debugging over wifi.
Wait, so would this mean i can put Google fit back on my Sony smartwatch 3 (WearOS 1.5) so that it works again????
I'm sorry, but the Sony Smartwatch 3 doesn't support ADB over wifi, so Wear Installer can't help you :-(
The page in Google Play says Wear Installer will be installed soon but I don’t see it anywhere. I have iPhone 11 and trying to get text back feature in Michael Kors Gen 6. Please help.
I am sorry, Wear Installer only works with Android phones, not iPhones.
Hi Mr Malcolm,
I followed exactly the way you've shown in the video. But I'm still unable to install the side apps in my Galaxy watch 4. Specifically apps like Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, Wechat or Instagram. Any advice or suggestions you could provide? Much appreciated. Thank you 😊
Hi there. Wear Installer is intended for installing watch apps which have been included by their developer(s) in the corresponding phone apps. Wear Installer does not install phone apks directly to WearOS devices. So apps like Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, and Instagram can't be installed. I believe an old version of Wechat is available but I don't have it.
Hi mr Malcolm, just wanna check if perhaps you know this and might be able to help me out. I have a fossil gen 6.. apparently I have been able to transfer music and files to the watch internal storage.. and there is also a root folder for the watch which consist of all the factory default ringtones/notifications/apps etc….
As I wanna use my own music as the watch ringtone which was possible in my previous gen 5 using an app call Navexplorer.
But somehow now I can’t seem to copy or paste any type of files even music files into the root folder of the watch. Is there any chance that you might know the way around.
As the watch is separate between internal storage and root storage(a which I can’t access)
There is an app called NavMusic by the same dev as NavExplorer. I don't know for sure but it might help you.
Thanks so much I will go try it
Very nice! - many apps don't have a Wear OS component; I was wondering, is it possible to add an option/menu to attempt installing anyways, even if unsupported? (As in, just sideloading the phone version, and letting the user determine if it works or not.)
Hi, thanks for the suggestion which I will keep in mind for future development.
@@Freepoc Thank you for considering!
@@Freepoc I second this request for allowing sideloading of phone apps to the watch.
This app is very handy, but allowing installation of phone apps would make it even better.
@@reichstein011 There is already an app Easy Fire Tools which will install any apk (including phone apks) via ADB. It doesn't however extract watch components like Wear Installer.
Thank you so much!
My pleasure!
Hi Malcolm, 1st time I used your instructions it worked perfectly. 2nd time around I can't find Dexcom watch face on OS Wear. I have a Fossil Gen 4 watch. any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you
Hi there. You won't find the Dexcom watch face in the list of apps on the watch. But if you long-tap on your current watchface, it should bring up options for other watchfaces and hopefully Dexcom will be there.
@@Freepoc Thank you, that has sorted it
@@deandouglas4446 Excellent!
Super! It got me Juggluco working! Thanks a lot!
So how do i ibsrall wear os on my watch that is standalobe,androi and useless now. It is a finow q1. As u can see i cannit even typw on my phone
It's on the playstore 👍👍👍👍👍
I have a oppo watch Chinese ver 46mm, It doesn't have adb debugging, it only has debug over usb, I can't drag any files over to the root of the watch in the computer, it just won't copy over at all. Do you have any ideas???
I'd like to help but I would really need to have an identical watch to you for testing, which I don't have. Sorry.
Tanks a lot. However I do not have the Option "Debug over WLan"?? And so it does not work??
I mean "debug oder WiFi" ;-) which is Not available
What make/model is your watch?
Thank you so much for this, will a new version of fit strength training be available on your website? I had to do a factory reset on my watch and lost your amazing app.
Hi there. Please update to the latest version of Wear Installer, and use it to re-install Fit Strength Training from your phone to your watch. Please see here: freepoc.org/wearos-apps/
Does anyone know if I can get Wear Installer on my smart watch, when I don't have the play store on that watch? I am using the Samsung Galaxy watch Active. Thanks.
Sorry but the Galaxy Watch Active isn't a WearOS device. So Wear Installer won't be able to help you.
@@Freepoc that's too bad. Thanks for the response anyway!
Brilliant! Thanks Malcolm this has been very helpful.
No problem, I'm pleased it is useful to you :-)
Hi, thanks for your work. Unfortunately, wearinstaller on phone remains with message "Now installing APK on your watch" but the selected app never appears on watch. Eventually, I have clicked finish, but still no luck.
Here's an alternative method which might help you: freepoc.org/installing-legacy-watch-apks-alternative-method/
Hi Malcolm I have galaxy watch 4 and where you go to settings and about I don't have a build number ? Any ideas ?
Please go to About watch > Software and tap on Software version 5 times to turn on developer mode. Please note that the latest system update to the watch 4 has broken the previous way of using Wear Installer. Here is an alternative method: freepoc.org/installing-legacy-watch-apks-alternative-method/
@@Freepoc thankyou
with me there is only debugging via bluetooth . Debugging over WiFi is not stated there
Which watch are you using?
@@Freepoc oppo watch 41mm
@@jano4210 I haven't used the Oppo watch myself but as far as I know, the debug over wifi option should be there.
Wonder if you can side load an old version of google that would make wear os usable again. Like the version on my 1st gen Moto 360. Allowing me to text and call and navigate again.
If you are on a WearOS 2 device then you can't sideload an older version of the Google app - it gives an error. You can uninstall all the updates and this has been known to work. If you are on a WearOS 3 device (currently only Galaxy Watch 4) then you are out of luck I'm afraid - it doesn't work at all.
Hello. Do you know if there is a Google Assistant with a wear component? I have the Galaxy Watch 4. I was able to sideload Google Assistant go. It works but not well.
No, there is currently no Google Assistant for the GW4. Google Assistant Go is the only option, despite its limitations.
@@Freepoc thank you!
Hi! Could you tell me about some watch don't have wear os playstore , can I install on watch?
Sorry, the watch & phone need Google Play Services for Wear Installer to work.
I have a Galaxy Watch (One UI 2.0), and I see nothing in the developer options tab, other than 'on pixel ratio', and 'turn off developer mode'. In the 'about watch tab, I am able to turn on debugging. however, I don't see any of the debugging options anywhere. Can you guide me in the right direction?
Sorry but the original Galaxy Watch doesn't run WearOS and therefore isn't compatible with Wear Installer.
tutorial for dt noi smartwatch pls
Can't get this app to work with my fossil watch. It never actually sends anything to the watch, so I am never prompted to install anything. I have followed all steps, enabling ADB over wifi, etc. It just doesn't work with my samsung s10 plus and fossil watch
Hi, which watch app are you trying to install from the corresponding phone app? I would suggest restarting both your watch and your phone to see if that helps.
Well done mate, much appreciated.
No problem, I'm pleased you are finding the app useful :-)
EUC world has a Wear OS app and I went through all this process and when I select EUC World in the app list on the phone it says "Wear component not found" but the app supports Wear OS? Am I doing something wrong? I am also getting a "please check your watch and accept connection request" on my phone but nothing is popping up on my watch?
Hi Casey, yes the EUC World does not seem to offer a separate WearOS app on the Google Play Store, and the watch component isn't bundled in the EUC World phone app so Wear Installer can't help. Please contact the EUC World developer to check if WearOS is still supported. Thanks.
@@Freepoc I was able to find a work around, I appreciate your video but there is another way! haha Thank you Malcolm!
Hi malcolm I have just managed to extract the Dexcom g6 app from my Ticwatch Pro 3 GPS watch. First it worked properly but after a night it did not show any numbers. It indicates in the Bluetooth menu that the watch is connected to my Sansung A52. Any ideas what settings is wrong? Looking forward to to your feedback. I have spent so much time trying to get everything working. Best regards// Arne
I have also restarted both watch and mobile//Arne
Hi Arne, I wish I could help but I don't use the Dexcom app myself. From what you have described, it sounds like Wear Installer has installed the watchface correctly. Perhaps Dexcom online forums can help?
@@Freepoc Thanks a lot Macolm, I am so impressed by your superquick respons :) I have solved the problem, and the reason was what you thought
@@arnesjoberg892 Great, I'm really pleased you have it working :-)
I need a fiction for Weareal! This didn't work. It says "no component found"
Hi, if Wear Installer reports 'Wear component not found', it means that the app you selected does not have an embedded watch apk.
Hi Malcolm, So I live in a country where Google Wallet is not available for wear but it works if side loaded for an hour or so until a message pops "Not available in your country". This is fixed by clearing app data in adb and it again works for an hour or so. Cleaning app data does not delete the cards stored. If there's any way you could write a piece of code as an app to sideload where the app clears the app data every 45 mins or so it would help everyone like me. Please think about it if it's feasible to you. Thanks.
Thanks. It's a good idea but using ADB would need your phone and watch permanently connected by wifi. That would tank the watch battery. I'm not sure it's feasible.
I can´t find the Wear Installer in the PlayStore from Galaxy 6
The latest version of Wear Installer doesn't need to be installed on your WearOS watch, only your Android phone. Please see this video for instructions: ua-cam.com/video/abgN4jQqHb0/v-deo.html
Hi how are you? I have a moto 360 but I can't install the applications like in your video. Can you help me?
Hi there, if you are referring to the original Moto 360 then it doesn't support ADB debugging over wifi, so I'm afraid Wear Installer won't run on it. Sorry :-(
My phone, via your wear app, will not connect to my watch4. Phone is 21ultra, BTW. Any idea why?
Here is a help page that might help you: freepoc.org/wear-installer-help-page/
Thank you so much. This app is great.
Edit: It doesn't seem to work, it gets stuck on the allow debugging. I don't get any request on my watch. Weird. It worked once but now it stopped.
Second edit: Got it working after a factory reset
hi did you factory freset the watch im having similar issues. thanks
Yea I factory reset the watch and it worked.
@@hamzadurvesh6388 thank you will give it a go.
Sir
Please make a video on GPay or Google pay for the unsupported regions using the wear os installer.
Hi, unfortunately using Wear Installer won't help with GPay in unsupported regions. Google will enable or disable the GPay app based on the location given by your ip address.
Where can we find apps with watch component? I'm curious if I can install a Google dialer app on my Ticwatch e2 and make calls directly to phone. (Could help me much if you know)
Most watch apps are now on the Play Store, so can be installed directly. Wear Installer can help for any legacy apps where the watch component is bundled with the phone app. And for sideloading watch apks. BTW, my Wear Text app can help start a call from your watch using voice commands.
any way this can be done on the Active 2?? adb dugging is not an option anywhere to be found
Unfortunately not. The Active 2 runs a different operating system (Tizen) so ADB won't work.
Will this fix the wear os and family link incompatibility issues?? Thanks
I'm not familiar with the issue you mention but at face value it seems unlikely that Wear Installer would help, unless it involves helping to install a specific legacy WearOS app.
Does it work with Sony Smartwatch 3? I have tried with my cell phone (Samsung Galaxy S7) but it doesn´t seem to connect
I'm sorry, Sony Smartwatch 3 runs the original Android Wear which doesn't support ADB over wifi. So Wear Installer won't work with that watch.
@@Freepoc Ok. Thank you very much
thank you so much for your hard work,but this is not working for the samsung watch4,dont know what is the problem
Hi there, if you email me at the address in the Wear Installer phone app, I will help you get it working.
@@Freepoc Hello Malcolm.thank you for your kindness. really appreciated.I have try several times and finally it works.❤thank you for you awsome app.
@@catchen7670 Great, I'm pleased it helped you :-)
Hi Malcolm, is it possible to enter the strength training settings via the smartphone? For example, the exercise, weight or number of repetitions? For me, it only works via the watch itself.
Hi, I'm actually not sure of the answer because I don't use Google Fit for strength training myself. Sorry I can't help!
Please can you provide an option to install full android apps without wear component on watch
Because some users would like to install full apks just for fun or other purposes, and you may put this option behind a toggle which is off by default for safety purpose
I am unable to install wear installer app in Samsung galaxy watch active 2
Galaxy Watch active 2 is not a WearOS device, so I'm afraid Wear Installer won't work
Is there anyway to make this work with iphone? I don't have apps on your phone option in play store.
Unfortunately it doesn't work with iPhones, only Android phones. Sorry.
Trying to install the Dexcom G6 app, it seems to go all well, connects, runs through the transfer and install fine.
But the app still doesn't show up on the watch.
Phone: Samsung S21 (android 11.0)
Watch: Ticwatch C2 (wear os 2.27)
Any help would be awesome
Oh that's strange. A lot have people have successfully used Wear Installer to install the Dexcom G6 app. If you got a message saying that the install was successful, then try rebooting your watch and see if the Dexcom app shows up. Otherwise try using Wear Installer to install the Dexcom app again.
@@Freepoc it did work, i was just looking for the application to be listed, when i should have just been looking for the watchface in the menu.
Works perfectly, you're a legend mate, the Wife is very appreciative.
@@goodapollofosho No worries, pleased it's working for you :-)
Hi Malcolm.
Many thanks for creating Wear Installer. Would you be able to write an app for a watch face for Dexcom G6 so that the only things on the screen
is the Glucose reading, the arrow indicating the direction the glucose is going, and the time. At the moment most of the watch face is filled with
the graph (which is not needed), making the glucose reading and time small.
Any help would be appreciated.
Hi Rachael, I'd like to help but I have no association with Dexcom and I don't use the Dexcom app myself. Wear Installer is a completely stand-alone app and, again, not associated with Dexcom. You should be able to find contact details for the Dexcom developer(s) in the Dexcom G6 app listing on the Google Play Store.
Does this work for Samsung watches ? I have Samsung's Galaxy watch 1 and can't find the app on the Samsung store, is the app play store only ?
Sorry but it only works for watches running WearOS, which means the Galaxy Watch 4, not the earlier Galaxy Watch models
@@Freepoc ah ok, thks
@@Freepoc I’ve a Galaxy 4 and I’m struggling to find the ‘build’ submenu. Can you point me in the right direction please?
Brilliant work btw x x
@@deborahbennett4386 Hi Deborah, you can see the setting on the GW4 in this video: ua-cam.com/video/gGfEGyzXpgg/v-deo.html. Also please note that after the latest system update on the GW4 Wear Installer needs to be used a little differently. Please see here for revised instructions: freepoc.org/installing-legacy-watch-apks-alternative-method/
sir will these work in tizen older watch : galaxy active 2 pls reply
Sorry no, the app only works with WearOS watches not Tizen
@@Freepoc is there any other ways for debugging ?
@@adnaanmuhammed8784 I'm afraid I don't know the Tizen system at all. But I doubt there is any equivalent to Wear Installer for Tizen.
Thanks for your spent effort !!
No problem, glad to help :-)
after watch reset there's error "ehostunreach (no route to host)" while connection, is someone faced it?
Hi there, I have written some tips which might help you: freepoc.org/wear-installer-help-page/
This is amazing work, thanks so much for doing this! hope you can make app can control google home with wear os
Thanks for your kind words :-) I'll keep your suggestion in mind for the future!
this app sounds really amazing, I'm very new in the field of wear app development and it's very frustrating to connect the smartwatch with adb and fastboot. I followed your instruction but keep getting this message "Connection Failed". note that the IP address is correct and the adb debug options are selected and your app also showing the same IP I entered on the phone, It would be very kind of you if you help me. Thanks for the app anyway
Happens the same to me, even after trying factory reset. I’m guessing it’s the internet provider, but I don’t know for sure.
Hi there. I have just find out your video, but is it possible with my Wear os 2.33 ? When i go on the Google play Store, i don't find the Wear Installer.
If you go to my website shown under the video, you will find links to download directly or from the Google Play Store.
Why have a file app on wear? How do you use it?
Hi Malcolm is there any way I can install Google pay on my Samsung running tizen 5502
Hi Gary, sorry, no, Wear Installer only works with watches running WearOS, not Tizen.
Ok thanks
Any chance this can work with Samsung watch 4 ?
Yes, the latest version 1.07 works with the Galaxy Watch 4.
Malcom - I tried to add Dexcom G6, but I just got a message that it was sending to the phone but nothing showed up. I never got the prompt to connect. I have debugging over wifi on. Can you let me know what I'm doing wrong?
Hi Amy, here is a help page that should help you: freepoc.org/wear-installer-help-page/
And how do you install wear installer on your watch. It isnt in the playstore on wear os2.
The latest version of Wear Installer doesn't need to be installed on your watch, only your Android phone.
@@Freepoc So i need wear installer 2. Thnx gonna try it later today.
I know it's off topic but is there any chance of an audible app for wear os? It's the one thing I have been waiting for for years.
I'm sorry, I can't help with that. I agree it would be nice though!
Many thanks for this. Very easy to use app.
Great, thanks for the feedback!
@Malcolm Bryant I'm having this same issue. Wear Installer is installed properly on my phone and the watch. I see the watche's IP address properly and have filled in the app properly as well. ADB is turned on, and set to over WiFi. When I try to add the Fit Strength Training, it keeps saying error and timed out/cannot connect. Any advice/help please!!
I'm using a Fossil Gen 5 watch btw
Same EHOSTUNREACH (no route to host) error message keeps showing when I try this..
Hi, please make sure that both your phone and watch are connected to the same wifi and are reasonably close to the wifi router. If necessary please restart both your phone and your watch and try again. Note: unfortunately Google made a change that stopped my little Fit Strength Training app from working, so probably not worth you trying to install that app :-(
By any chance this would work on Galaxy Watch 5?
Yes. You don't need to install it on the watch though, only your Android phone.
@@Freepoc may i asked where you put the ip address to make it work, i’m not good with technology and having trouble to make it work. Thanks in advance.
How to delete the app on the watch wich was installed with Wear Installer??????
If you have a WearOS 2 watch then Settings > Apps > (your app) > uninstall. If a Galaxy Watch 4 then long-tap the app icon then uninstall
Hello Malcolm, I can't find the Wear Installer app on the playstore on my watch(ticwatch pro 3). What I'm doing wrong?
The latest version of Wear Installer doesn't need to be installed on your watch, only your Android phone. Still works though, actually better than before :-)
@@Freepoc Got Alexa now working on my watch. Thank you!
@@kungfucantona9721 Great :-)
Can I install Google pay ? And will it work in unsupported country? Asking for fossil gen 5
Google Pay should already be installed on your Gen 5. However it is 'hidden' if you are in an unsupported country. Unfortunately Wear Installer can't help with this.
Hi Malcolm, my IP addresses do not match. The watch shows a 9 digit number and the phone shows an 8 digit number. Whether I add that number or not, it will not connect. I'm not sure what to do. I know it's supposed to be a 10 digit number. Can you help?
Hi Keri, the ip address could be 8, 9 or 10 characters. If you open Wear Installer on your watch it will show you the correct ip address to use (if it says 0.0.0.0 then you aren't connected to wifi on the watch). Take whatever ip address is shown on the watch and enter it in the Wear Installer phone app. If you are still having problems then let me know.
Hello, currently using Fossil gen 6 for my diabetes management program. Anyone ever flash the OS and clean install Wear OS without Fossil/samsung overlay? That would be awesome
Thanks
Sorry, I've not tried flashing the firmware.