Galaxy Watch Plugin

Name: Galaxy Watch Plugin
Rating: 3.936747 (27263 reviews)
Author: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

By: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

This application is a component for Galaxy Wearable Application.

Features & Capabilities

The Galaxy Watch Plugin is a crucial component for users of the Galaxy Wearable application. It facilitates seamless synchronization and connectivity between your Galaxy Watch and Android device, ensuring you can manage your calls, SMS, calendar, and other key features effortlessly.

To function properly, the Galaxy Wearable app must be installed first. The plugin requires various permissions such as location to search for nearby devices via Bluetooth, storage to handle files, telephone and contacts to link with Samsung account features, and calendar and call logs to keep your watch in sync with your device. Optional permissions like camera access are needed for features like QR code scanning for eSIM activation on supported Watch models.

With these capabilities, the Galaxy Watch Plugin enhances your smartwatch experience by integrating your device's functionalities directly onto your wrist.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Communication

By:

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Downloads:

4,986,517 2.62K

Rating:

3.94

(27,263) 8 new ratings

Version:

2.2.05.24020141N Last updated: 2024-02-13

Version code:

124020141

Creation date:

2018-08-22

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.CALL_PHONE Very high risk
android.permission.CAMERA Very high risk
android.permission.DELETE_PACKAGES Very high risk
android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS Very high risk
android.permission.INSTALL_PACKAGES Very high risk
android.permission.INTERACT_ACROSS_USERS Very high risk
android.permission.PROCESS_OUTGOING_CALLS Very high risk

Size:

75.25MB

Email:

gm*****@samsung.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-03

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 23,743 ▲ 2

Other rankings

#2 in plugin keyword 52 ▲ 1

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Developed by:

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.android.geargplugin

Email:

gm*****@samsung.com

Website:

http://www.samsung.com/support/

User Reviews

Reviews are mixed: many users praise the app as excellent/very good and useful, especially for basic watch integration. However, recurring problems dominate feedback: unstable phone–watch connectivity, crashes after patches, watch-face/notification syncing issues, and installation hurdles. Device compatibility and frequent sign-in prompts also frustrate users, particularly on non-Samsung devices and some Pixel setups. Overall reliability across devices is the core concern, while a subset of users experiences satisfactory performance.

Pros

Strong positive sentiment across reviews, with multiple users calling it excellent or very good.
Standard software that does the job and provides useful/watch-related functionality.
Some users report it works well on Google Pixel devices.
Other reviewers describe the app as nice/good and generally helpful.

Cons

Frequent disconnections and unstable connectivity between the phone and Galaxy Watch (watch keeps disconnecting).
Crashes and patch-related issues (SOS not working, watch faces not syncing, false notification permissions).
Installation/downloading problems (app never downloads on the phone; setup/connectivity issues with watches).
Device compatibility problems and perceived cross-brand restrictions (issues on non-Samsung phones; mixed experiences with Pixel).
Annoying sign-in/permission prompts (frequent login screens).