Wear Installer: makes it easy to sideload apps on your WearOS device

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  • Опубліковано 5 лют 2025
  • ** Note: the latest version of Wear Installer doesn't need to be installed on your watch, only your Android phone. It works with all watches running Android 9 or later **
    Since the start of WearOS, it's been possible to install an app on your watch from the equivalent phone app by going to the Play Store: 'Apps on your phone' section. This highly useful feature is being removed from 10 March 2021. Wear Installer makes it easy to install a watch app from your phone from the app list, or from an apk file in your Downloads folder.
    Wear Installer is available as free software from the Freepoc website at www.freepoc.org...
    Enjoy using the app :-)

КОМЕНТАРІ • 474

  • @ReigoLiiv
    @ReigoLiiv 4 роки тому +61

    Someone please give this guy a medal!

  • @geofflittler2035
    @geofflittler2035 2 роки тому +11

    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.

    • @Freepoc
      @Freepoc  2 роки тому +1

      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 :-)

    • @geofflittler2035
      @geofflittler2035 2 роки тому

      @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
      @tonyragano3695 2 роки тому

      @@Freepoc Do you have any suggestions for why the "apps on your phone" option might not be available?

    • @Freepoc
      @Freepoc  2 роки тому

      @@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 So this video is a little out of date but everything else should work as before.

    • @Freepoc
      @Freepoc  2 роки тому

      @@geofflittler2035 Great, I'm really pleased it is helping you :-)

  • @juliewarman291
    @juliewarman291 2 роки тому +1

    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!

    • @Freepoc
      @Freepoc  2 роки тому

      Hi Julie, thanks for the great feedback and I'm glad to have helped you :-)

  • @Dslike
    @Dslike 3 роки тому +5

    Thank you very much, Im type 1 diabetic, I use my watch to see my glucose level with external app. You saved my day.

  • @raziel36
    @raziel36 3 роки тому +2

    Just here to confirm that it works for the Galaxy Watch 4.. thank you so much!

    • @Freepoc
      @Freepoc  3 роки тому

      Thanks for the feedback, much appreciated :-)

  • @prashanthprash1814
    @prashanthprash1814 3 роки тому +2

    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.

    • @Freepoc
      @Freepoc  3 роки тому

      Thank you for your kind words :-)

  • @rosshalliwell
    @rosshalliwell 3 роки тому +13

    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! 👏

    • @Freepoc
      @Freepoc  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks for the kind words, I appreciate the feedback :-)

  • @IcyMidnight
    @IcyMidnight 4 роки тому +5

    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.

    • @Freepoc
      @Freepoc  4 роки тому

      Yes, good tip thanks!

  • @Messiah2048
    @Messiah2048 3 роки тому +5

    Malcolm, Thank you very much, I successfully install wechat in my watch

    • @Freepoc
      @Freepoc  3 роки тому

      You are welcome :-)

    • @yiqiangjizhang
      @yiqiangjizhang 3 роки тому +1

      Hey Messiah2048, how did you do it? Which version of the app? I have tried it and nothing has worked for me.

    • @syazreenamin3446
      @syazreenamin3446 3 роки тому

      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!

  • @Freepoc
    @Freepoc  3 роки тому +1

    No worries, I'm happy if it helped you :-)

    • @deborahbennett4386
      @deborahbennett4386 3 роки тому

      Hi Malcolm
      Any idea where I might find ‘build’ on the G4 Watch?

  • @TomMunoz
    @TomMunoz 3 роки тому +1

    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.

    • @Freepoc
      @Freepoc  3 роки тому +2

      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 :-)

  • @4hernan
    @4hernan 3 роки тому +1

    You are amazing! I was so angry when G removed strenth training! Thank you

    • @Freepoc
      @Freepoc  3 роки тому +1

      My pleasure. I'm pleased it has helped you!

  • @cesarjuarez1355
    @cesarjuarez1355 4 роки тому +12

    Bless you are! The best developer for wear os 🤩🤩🤩

    • @Freepoc
      @Freepoc  4 роки тому +2

      You are very kind to say so, thank you

  • @mcauseway1
    @mcauseway1 2 роки тому

    Many thanks, you saved my day (being grumpy not get my diabetes app apk installed on the watch)!

    • @Freepoc
      @Freepoc  2 роки тому

      You are welcome, I'm pleased it helped you.

  • @Squienigma
    @Squienigma 3 роки тому +1

    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.

    • @Freepoc
      @Freepoc  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you for your kind words :-)

    • @Squienigma
      @Squienigma 3 роки тому

      @@Freepoc Thank you for the amazing app!

  • @bored-old-man
    @bored-old-man 4 роки тому +8

    Brilliant, well done and thank you.

    • @Freepoc
      @Freepoc  4 роки тому

      No problem, happy to help :-)

  • @DAFRE34
    @DAFRE34 2 роки тому

    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

  • @davidwhite5721
    @davidwhite5721 Рік тому

    Man what a hero new to smart watches many thanks and new subscriber

  • @slainelow
    @slainelow 2 роки тому

    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.

  • @thatdevil427
    @thatdevil427 2 роки тому +1

    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.

    • @Freepoc
      @Freepoc  2 роки тому

      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.

  • @itsDavidDuggan
    @itsDavidDuggan 3 роки тому +1

    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.

    • @itsDavidDuggan
      @itsDavidDuggan 3 роки тому

      Nevermind! It just took about 20 minutes then the pop up worked. It's working for me now, thanks again.

    • @Freepoc
      @Freepoc  3 роки тому

      @@itsDavidDuggan Great, I'm pleased it's working for you :-)

  • @joshwaters5205
    @joshwaters5205 3 роки тому

    Thank you so much!! Was able to get nrc on my Galaxy watch 4

    • @Freepoc
      @Freepoc  3 роки тому

      Great, I'm pleased it helped you!

  • @XEROPOINTDNB
    @XEROPOINTDNB 3 роки тому +3

    This is amazing work, thanks so much for doing this!

    • @Freepoc
      @Freepoc  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks for your kind words :-)

    • @davidwhite5721
      @davidwhite5721 Рік тому

      Can I install it on my new tickwatch 5 Pro?? Many thanks

  • @Mohammed2m2
    @Mohammed2m2 3 роки тому

    Thank you I just used it with my galaxy watch 4 worked perfectly

    • @Freepoc
      @Freepoc  3 роки тому

      Great, I'm pleased it help you :-)

  • @eArminCom
    @eArminCom 2 роки тому

    Thanks. Can you suggest some sideload apps worth installing?

  • @K-L-Molina
    @K-L-Molina 3 роки тому

    Just got a watch. Your video helped. Thank you!

    • @Freepoc
      @Freepoc  3 роки тому

      Thanks for the feedback!

  • @elisabetharens2383
    @elisabetharens2383 3 роки тому +3

    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+.

    • @wwepensync
      @wwepensync 3 роки тому +1

      @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!!

  • @Gadgetonomy
    @Gadgetonomy 3 роки тому

    Brilliant! Thanks Malcolm this has been very helpful.

    • @Freepoc
      @Freepoc  3 роки тому

      No problem, I'm pleased it is useful to you :-)

  • @LoveBoA4Life
    @LoveBoA4Life 2 роки тому +1

    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)

    • @Freepoc
      @Freepoc  2 роки тому

      There is an app called NavMusic by the same dev as NavExplorer. I don't know for sure but it might help you.

    • @LoveBoA4Life
      @LoveBoA4Life 2 роки тому

      Thanks so much I will go try it

  • @PlusSign2Day
    @PlusSign2Day 3 роки тому +2

    Phenomenal!!!!! Hats off and bough. Thanks soooo much!

    • @Freepoc
      @Freepoc  3 роки тому

      Great, I'm pleased it's useful to you :-)

  • @dimdaisjimbo
    @dimdaisjimbo 2 роки тому

    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?

    • @Freepoc
      @Freepoc  2 роки тому +1

      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.

  • @Wimmle
    @Wimmle 3 роки тому +1

    It's on the playstore 👍👍👍👍👍

  • @RobertSerrano1
    @RobertSerrano1 3 роки тому +1

    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

    • @Freepoc
      @Freepoc  3 роки тому

      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.

  • @hansdegroot652
    @hansdegroot652 3 роки тому

    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

  • @muhdnuruddin7219
    @muhdnuruddin7219 3 роки тому

    This is amazing work, thanks so much for doing this! hope you can make app can control google home with wear os

    • @Freepoc
      @Freepoc  3 роки тому

      Thanks for your kind words :-) I'll keep your suggestion in mind for the future!

  • @somemadcaaant
    @somemadcaaant 3 роки тому

    Well done mate, much appreciated.

    • @Freepoc
      @Freepoc  3 роки тому +1

      No problem, I'm pleased you are finding the app useful :-)

  • @sonicsquirtle
    @sonicsquirtle 3 роки тому +3

    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!

    • @Freepoc
      @Freepoc  3 роки тому +2

      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.

  • @tna-technutamateur8249
    @tna-technutamateur8249 2 роки тому

    Super! It got me Juggluco working! Thanks a lot!

  • @niionne6661
    @niionne6661 3 роки тому

    Amazing video thanks a lot. My Fossil gen 6 don't give the option to use debugging mode via WiFi. Only via Bluetooth.

    • @Freepoc
      @Freepoc  3 роки тому

      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.

  • @aurealmazken
    @aurealmazken 3 роки тому +1

    after watch reset there's error "ehostunreach (no route to host)" while connection, is someone faced it?

    • @Freepoc
      @Freepoc  3 роки тому +1

      Hi there, I have written some tips which might help you: freepoc.org/wear-installer-help-page/

  • @LoveBoA4Life
    @LoveBoA4Life 2 роки тому

    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

    • @Freepoc
      @Freepoc  2 роки тому

      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.

  • @ApoorvaArora2014
    @ApoorvaArora2014 3 роки тому

    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.

    • @Freepoc
      @Freepoc  3 роки тому

      I am sorry, Wear Installer only works with Android phones, not iPhones.

  • @ams20518
    @ams20518 2 роки тому

    Why have a file app on wear? How do you use it?

  • @luk0426
    @luk0426 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for your spent effort !!

    • @Freepoc
      @Freepoc  3 роки тому

      No problem, glad to help :-)

  • @jano4210
    @jano4210 3 роки тому

    with me there is only debugging via bluetooth . Debugging over WiFi is not stated there

    • @Freepoc
      @Freepoc  3 роки тому

      Which watch are you using?

    • @jano4210
      @jano4210 3 роки тому

      @@Freepoc oppo watch 41mm

    • @Freepoc
      @Freepoc  3 роки тому

      @@jano4210 I haven't used the Oppo watch myself but as far as I know, the debug over wifi option should be there.

  • @martindavid875
    @martindavid875 3 роки тому

    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.

    • @Freepoc
      @Freepoc  3 роки тому

      If you go to my website shown under the video, you will find links to download directly or from the Google Play Store.

  • @uhohadam
    @uhohadam 4 роки тому +3

    Thank you so much!

    • @Freepoc
      @Freepoc  4 роки тому +1

      My pleasure!

  • @gamergrill9629
    @gamergrill9629 3 роки тому

    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
      @Freepoc  3 роки тому

      Hi, thanks for the suggestion which I will keep in mind for future development.

    • @gamergrill9629
      @gamergrill9629 3 роки тому

      @@Freepoc Thank you for considering!

    • @reichstein011
      @reichstein011 3 роки тому

      @@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.

    • @Freepoc
      @Freepoc  3 роки тому

      @@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.

  • @keriklingman3652
    @keriklingman3652 2 роки тому

    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?

    • @Freepoc
      @Freepoc  2 роки тому +1

      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.

  • @ninzpy
    @ninzpy 7 місяців тому +1

    What is the apk for it

    • @Freepoc
      @Freepoc  7 місяців тому

      Just follow the link to my Freepoc website that's shown in the video notes. You'll find everything there.

  • @arkshisha
    @arkshisha Рік тому

    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?

    • @Freepoc
      @Freepoc  Рік тому +1

      Sorry but the original Galaxy Watch doesn't run WearOS and therefore isn't compatible with Wear Installer.

  • @hewyp06
    @hewyp06 2 роки тому

    any way this can be done on the Active 2?? adb dugging is not an option anywhere to be found

    • @Freepoc
      @Freepoc  2 роки тому

      Unfortunately not. The Active 2 runs a different operating system (Tizen) so ADB won't work.

  • @Nytrox3000
    @Nytrox3000 3 роки тому

    Many thanks for this. Very easy to use app.

    • @Freepoc
      @Freepoc  3 роки тому

      Great, thanks for the feedback!

  • @djhdesigner
    @djhdesigner 2 роки тому

    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.

    • @Freepoc
      @Freepoc  2 роки тому

      Here's an alternative method which might help you: freepoc.org/installing-legacy-watch-apks-alternative-method/

  • @hamdttitude
    @hamdttitude 3 роки тому

    Is there anyway to make this work with iphone? I don't have apps on your phone option in play store.

    • @Freepoc
      @Freepoc  3 роки тому

      Unfortunately it doesn't work with iPhones, only Android phones. Sorry.

  • @deMocskonyi
    @deMocskonyi 4 роки тому +2

    What kind of band is that on your Skagen? It looks comfy!

    • @Unkn0wnz_anon
      @Unkn0wnz_anon 4 роки тому

      It's Skagen Falster 3

    • @Freepoc
      @Freepoc  4 роки тому

      It is a mesh band that came with the watch. Yes, it is really comfy :-)

  • @HannTheftAudio
    @HannTheftAudio 2 роки тому

    Wait, so would this mean i can put Google fit back on my Sony smartwatch 3 (WearOS 1.5) so that it works again????

    • @Freepoc
      @Freepoc  2 роки тому

      I'm sorry, but the Sony Smartwatch 3 doesn't support ADB over wifi, so Wear Installer can't help you :-(

  • @ItzBloxxy76
    @ItzBloxxy76 Рік тому

    tutorial for dt noi smartwatch pls

  • @RodneyT
    @RodneyT 3 роки тому

    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.

    • @Freepoc
      @Freepoc  3 роки тому +1

      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/

  • @EUCWayOfLife
    @EUCWayOfLife 3 роки тому

    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?

    • @Freepoc
      @Freepoc  3 роки тому

      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.

    • @EUCWayOfLife
      @EUCWayOfLife 3 роки тому

      ​@@Freepoc I was able to find a work around, I appreciate your video but there is another way! haha Thank you Malcolm!

  • @Hick_Dead
    @Hick_Dead 3 роки тому

    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

    • @Freepoc
      @Freepoc  3 роки тому

      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.

  • @deandouglas4446
    @deandouglas4446 3 роки тому

    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

    • @Freepoc
      @Freepoc  3 роки тому

      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.

    • @deandouglas4446
      @deandouglas4446 3 роки тому

      @@Freepoc Thank you, that has sorted it

    • @Freepoc
      @Freepoc  3 роки тому

      @@deandouglas4446 Excellent!

  • @talla_to_go
    @talla_to_go 3 роки тому

    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.

    • @Freepoc
      @Freepoc  3 роки тому +1

      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!

  • @nateavis5686
    @nateavis5686 3 роки тому

    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.

    • @Freepoc
      @Freepoc  3 роки тому

      No, there is currently no Google Assistant for the GW4. Google Assistant Go is the only option, despite its limitations.

    • @nateavis5686
      @nateavis5686 3 роки тому

      @@Freepoc thank you!

  • @sabineroschek2943
    @sabineroschek2943 3 роки тому

    Tanks a lot. However I do not have the Option "Debug over WLan"?? And so it does not work??

    • @sabineroschek2943
      @sabineroschek2943 3 роки тому

      I mean "debug oder WiFi" ;-) which is Not available

    • @Freepoc
      @Freepoc  3 роки тому

      What make/model is your watch?

  • @bellaerinmusic
    @bellaerinmusic 3 роки тому

    Hi Malcolm I have galaxy watch 4 and where you go to settings and about I don't have a build number ? Any ideas ?

    • @Freepoc
      @Freepoc  3 роки тому +1

      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/

    • @bellaerinmusic
      @bellaerinmusic 3 роки тому

      @@Freepoc thankyou

  • @kungfucantona9721
    @kungfucantona9721 2 роки тому

    Hello Malcolm, I can't find the Wear Installer app on the playstore on my watch(ticwatch pro 3). What I'm doing wrong?

    • @Freepoc
      @Freepoc  2 роки тому +1

      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 :-)

    • @kungfucantona9721
      @kungfucantona9721 2 роки тому

      @@Freepoc Got Alexa now working on my watch. Thank you!

    • @Freepoc
      @Freepoc  2 роки тому

      @@kungfucantona9721 Great :-)

  • @EGraceMattie
    @EGraceMattie 3 роки тому

    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?

    • @Freepoc
      @Freepoc  3 роки тому

      Hi Amy, here is a help page that should help you: freepoc.org/wear-installer-help-page/

  • @kenho6938
    @kenho6938 Рік тому

    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???

    • @Freepoc
      @Freepoc  Рік тому

      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.

  • @pattymayo27
    @pattymayo27 2 роки тому

    And how do you install wear installer on your watch. It isnt in the playstore on wear os2.

    • @Freepoc
      @Freepoc  2 роки тому +1

      The latest version of Wear Installer doesn't need to be installed on your watch, only your Android phone.

    • @pattymayo27
      @pattymayo27 2 роки тому

      @@Freepoc So i need wear installer 2. Thnx gonna try it later today.

  • @Ryptahi
    @Ryptahi 3 роки тому

    Hi! I am unable to get this to work. I have enabled adb debugging and debug over wifi, checked my IP address and went according to the guide. When I try to install the app, watch never asks for permission and only thing on phone screen is white screen that doesn't have anything on it. Any advice? Would really appreciate it.

    • @Ryptahi
      @Ryptahi 3 роки тому

      And now its working, no idea what happened. Restarted both watch and phone. Finally got it to work after using 2 phones at same time to connect to watch and magically second phone was able to do so. Thank you for awesome app! REALLY appreciated

    • @Freepoc
      @Freepoc  3 роки тому

      Hi there, here is some advice which might help you: freepoc.org/wear-installer-help-page/

  • @EffraGG
    @EffraGG 2 роки тому

    Hi how are you? I have a moto 360 but I can't install the applications like in your video. Can you help me?

    • @Freepoc
      @Freepoc  2 роки тому

      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 :-(

  • @godspeed3083
    @godspeed3083 Рік тому

    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.

    • @Freepoc
      @Freepoc  Рік тому

      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.

  • @richardchhay
    @richardchhay 3 роки тому

    Hi! Could you tell me about some watch don't have wear os playstore , can I install on watch?

    • @Freepoc
      @Freepoc  3 роки тому

      Sorry, the watch & phone need Google Play Services for Wear Installer to work.

  • @toki2891
    @toki2891 Рік тому

    I can´t find the Wear Installer in the PlayStore from Galaxy 6

    • @Freepoc
      @Freepoc  Рік тому

      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

  • @vtdrive12
    @vtdrive12 2 роки тому

    My phone, via your wear app, will not connect to my watch4. Phone is 21ultra, BTW. Any idea why?

    • @Freepoc
      @Freepoc  2 роки тому

      Here is a help page that might help you: freepoc.org/wear-installer-help-page/

  • @litesgaming3650
    @litesgaming3650 2 роки тому

    sir i have haiono teko rw-11 watch how can i add apps on it please help me out😭😭

    • @Freepoc
      @Freepoc  2 роки тому

      Hi there, I'm sorry that isn't a WearOS device, so Wear Installer can't help you :-(

  • @Deekshithnag
    @Deekshithnag 2 роки тому

    How to uninstall file boss ?It is showing in apps but not showing in installed apps to uninstall it.

    • @Freepoc
      @Freepoc  2 роки тому

      It depends on which watch you have. File Boss is just a regular app, you can uninstall it by following the same procedure as for any other app.

  • @rachaeltaylor3333
    @rachaeltaylor3333 2 роки тому

    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.

    • @Freepoc
      @Freepoc  2 роки тому

      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.

  • @VIKRAMPATADE
    @VIKRAMPATADE 3 роки тому

    I am unable to install wear installer app in Samsung galaxy watch active 2

    • @Freepoc
      @Freepoc  3 роки тому

      Galaxy Watch active 2 is not a WearOS device, so I'm afraid Wear Installer won't work

  • @TheRealMortal
    @TheRealMortal Рік тому

    I need a fiction for Weareal! This didn't work. It says "no component found"

    • @Freepoc
      @Freepoc  Рік тому

      Hi, if Wear Installer reports 'Wear component not found', it means that the app you selected does not have an embedded watch apk.

  • @dubz2u
    @dubz2u 3 роки тому

    Lifesaver, thank you!!

    • @Freepoc
      @Freepoc  3 роки тому

      My pleasure :-)

  • @gokuljosh1186
    @gokuljosh1186 2 роки тому

    Can you explain why a sideloaded app would disappear from my watch after sometime?

    • @Freepoc
      @Freepoc  2 роки тому +1

      That should not happen unless you reset the watch.

    • @gokuljosh1186
      @gokuljosh1186 2 роки тому

      @@Freepoc thank you for replying.
      Let me give you the background. I bought samsung watch 4, and i use a non Samsung phone, so unless i own a samsung device or a samsung account with samsung pay joined, i can't get samsung pay to register on my watch.
      Since i already have google wallet, i tried installing google wallet app on my watch 4, but in playstore, the app is not listing for my watch. So i sideloaded the app and it worked fine.
      Now, after a day the app disappeared and trying to install it again wasn't doing anything, finally when I checked from adb, the app is still installed on my watch but hidden. So i initiated execute of the app from adb which made it visible for another day.
      My initial doubt was that play protect might be causing the app to disable itself, but this happens with play protect disabled, i tried setting shortcut for wallet, but when it disappears the shortcuts too become unusable, but as soon as I initiate the app from adb, it appears back.
      This is confusing.
      Is there a way to have apk file stored on watch so that it can be installed from within watch or installation can only happen over adb?

  • @huludical1
    @huludical1 3 роки тому

    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.

    • @Freepoc
      @Freepoc  3 роки тому

      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.

  • @catchen7670
    @catchen7670 3 роки тому

    thank you so much for your hard work,but this is not working for the samsung watch4,dont know what is the problem

    • @Freepoc
      @Freepoc  3 роки тому

      Hi there, if you email me at the address in the Wear Installer phone app, I will help you get it working.

    • @catchen7670
      @catchen7670 3 роки тому

      @@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.

    • @Freepoc
      @Freepoc  3 роки тому

      @@catchen7670 Great, I'm pleased it helped you :-)

  • @arnesjoberg892
    @arnesjoberg892 Рік тому

    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

    • @arnesjoberg892
      @arnesjoberg892 Рік тому

      I have also restarted both watch and mobile//Arne

    • @Freepoc
      @Freepoc  Рік тому

      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?

    • @arnesjoberg892
      @arnesjoberg892 Рік тому

      @@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

    • @Freepoc
      @Freepoc  Рік тому

      @@arnesjoberg892 Great, I'm really pleased you have it working :-)

  • @ayeikareviews6127
    @ayeikareviews6127 3 роки тому

    Will this fix the wear os and family link incompatibility issues?? Thanks

    • @Freepoc
      @Freepoc  3 роки тому

      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.

  • @ghilleinthemist2994
    @ghilleinthemist2994 2 роки тому

    my device doesn’t give me a ‘apps on your phone’ option, which means i can’t install the wear os component of wear installer, is there any other solution or is this method now obsolete? cheers

    • @Freepoc
      @Freepoc  2 роки тому

      What watch are you using?

    • @ghilleinthemist2994
      @ghilleinthemist2994 2 роки тому

      @@Freepoc tickwatch pro 3 ultra mate, seems I’m not getting an authorisation request, however i’ve found Easy Fire Tools is a comparable software that gives me the authorisation prompt and allows me to sideload apps

    • @Freepoc
      @Freepoc  2 роки тому +1

      @@ghilleinthemist2994 Great, yes I recommend Easy Fire Tools for anyone having problems with Wear Installer. Glad it worked for you.

  • @ayoubm198
    @ayoubm198 3 роки тому

    Hi, I installed google pay wear os apk but I can't see it anywhere on the watch itself. Any help?

    • @Freepoc
      @Freepoc  3 роки тому

      Hi, you shouldn't need Wear Installer to install Google Pay. On most WearOS devices, it is installed by default. On the Galaxy Watch 4, you can download from the Play Store. Once installed, it should appear in your list of apps.

    • @ayoubm198
      @ayoubm198 3 роки тому

      @@Freepoc yeah but it isn't released in the Netherlands

  • @g0fum
    @g0fum 3 роки тому

    Hi Malcolm this is very informative but that file boss does not work at all. Is there any way I can select individual music files or photos to send from my phone to my watch, please help .

    • @Freepoc
      @Freepoc  3 роки тому

      Hi there, I think there are now better file managers than File Boss. You might give NavExplorer a try, it is available on the Play Store, no need to use Wear Installer to install on your watch. (Note: I have no connection with the developer)

    • @g0fum
      @g0fum 3 роки тому

      @@Freepoc thank you that's a great help.

  • @ajeetpathak6773
    @ajeetpathak6773 2 роки тому

    Sir
    Please make a video on GPay or Google pay for the unsupported regions using the wear os installer.

    • @Freepoc
      @Freepoc  2 роки тому

      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.

  • @dharunigodavarthi6273
    @dharunigodavarthi6273 3 роки тому +1

    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 😊

    • @Freepoc
      @Freepoc  3 роки тому +2

      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.

  • @wwepensync
    @wwepensync 3 роки тому

    @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!!

    • @wwepensync
      @wwepensync 3 роки тому

      I'm using a Fossil Gen 5 watch btw

    • @wwepensync
      @wwepensync 3 роки тому

      Same EHOSTUNREACH (no route to host) error message keeps showing when I try this..

    • @Freepoc
      @Freepoc  3 роки тому +1

      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 :-(

  • @jamiepeetz1870
    @jamiepeetz1870 3 роки тому

    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.

    • @Freepoc
      @Freepoc  3 роки тому

      I'm sorry, I can't help with that. I agree it would be nice though!

  • @chitrarth
    @chitrarth 4 роки тому

    Please can you provide an option to install full android apps without wear component on watch

    • @chitrarth
      @chitrarth 4 роки тому

      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

  • @thankarezos
    @thankarezos 3 роки тому

    It doesn't work in my case. I have ticwatch e2 I did all the steps but when K send to watch nothing happens

    • @Freepoc
      @Freepoc  3 роки тому

      If you email me at the address in the WI phone app, I will try to help you.

    • @thankarezos
      @thankarezos 3 роки тому

      @@Freepoc If ok, after I restarted the watch it worked. Thanks anyway

    • @Freepoc
      @Freepoc  3 роки тому

      @@thankarezos Great I'm pleased it worked.

  • @Artem1234-m9d
    @Artem1234-m9d 2 роки тому

    How to delete the app on the watch wich was installed with Wear Installer??????

    • @Freepoc
      @Freepoc  2 роки тому +1

      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

  • @TakeW
    @TakeW 3 роки тому

    I'm kinda new at this. So I can use any app and install it?

    • @Freepoc
      @Freepoc  3 роки тому

      I'm afraid not. Only phone apps that have been built by their developers to include a watch component.

  • @jimjack349
    @jimjack349 3 роки тому

    Any chance this can work with Samsung watch 4 ?

    • @Freepoc
      @Freepoc  3 роки тому +1

      Yes, the latest version 1.07 works with the Galaxy Watch 4.

  • @michealtv1402
    @michealtv1402 3 роки тому

    it don't work in another smartwatche ,who can't have wear os système?

    • @Freepoc
      @Freepoc  3 роки тому +1

      I'm sorry, Wear Installer only works with WearOS devices

    • @michealtv1402
      @michealtv1402 3 роки тому

      @@Freepoc thank you