# Galaxy Watch Plugin

> This application is a component for Galaxy Wearable Application.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.samsung.android.geargplugin](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.samsung.android.geargplugin)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.samsung.android.geargplugin`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 5,023,289
- **Rating:** 3.93 / 5 (27,347 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.2.05.24020141N
- **Last updated:** 2024-02-13
- **First published:** 2018-08-22
- **Publisher country:** KR
- **Size:** 75 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-25
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.android.geargplugin)
- **Website:** [http://www.samsung.com/support/](http://www.samsung.com/support/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://account.samsung.com/membership/pp](https://account.samsung.com/membership/pp)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #24,147 — Overall
- #2 — plugin

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.Manifest.permission.CONFIGURE_WIFI_DISPLAY`
- `android.Manifest.permission.READ_PRIVILEGED_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_KEYGUARD_SECURE_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_LOCATION_EXTRA_COMMANDS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.ANSWER_PHONE_CALLS`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_STACK`
- `android.permission.BROADCAST_CLOSE_SYSTEM_DIALOGS`
- `android.permission.BROADCAST_STICKY`
- `android.permission.CALL_PHONE`
- `android.permission.CALL_PRIVILEGED`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CONFIGURE_WIFI_DISPLAY`
- `android.permission.CONNECTIVITY_INTERNET`
- `android.permission.CONTROL_KEYGUARD`
- `android.permission.DELETE_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.DEVICE_POWER`
- `android.permission.DISABLE_KEYGUARD`
- `android.permission.DUMP`
- `android.permission.FLASHLIGHT`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CONNECTED_DEVICE`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.GET_TASKS`
- `android.permission.GRANT_RUNTIME_PERMISSIONS`
- `android.permission.INJECT_EVENTS`
- `android.permission.INSTALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.INTERACT_ACROSS_USERS`
- `android.permission.INTERACT_ACROSS_USERS_FULL`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.KILL_BACKGROUND_PROCESSES`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_APP_OPS_MODES`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_USERS`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.NEARBY_WIFI_DEVICES`
- `android.permission.NETWORK_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.PROCESS_OUTGOING_CALLS`
- `android.permission.READ_CALENDAR`
- `android.permission.READ_CALL_LOG`
- `android.permission.READ_CELL_BROADCASTS`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_DEVICE_CONFIG`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_LOGS`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.READ_PRIVILEGED_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.READ_PROFILE`
- `android.permission.READ_SMS`
- `android.permission.READ_USER_DICTIONARY`
- `android.permission.READ_WIFI_CREDENTIAL`
- `android.permission.REAL_GET_TASKS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_MMS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_SMS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_WAP_PUSH`
- `android.permission.REMOVE_TASKS`
- `android.permission.REORDER_TASKS`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_COMPANION_RUN_IN_BACKGROUND`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_COMPANION_USE_DATA_IN_BACKGROUND`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.SEND_RESPOND_VIA_MESSAGE`
- `android.permission.SEND_SMS`
- `android.permission.SET_PROCESS_LIMIT`
- `android.permission.START_ACTIVITIES_FROM_BACKGROUND`
- `android.permission.STATUS_BAR_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.STOP_APP_SWITCHES`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.UPDATE_APP_OPS_STATS`
- `android.permission.USE_SIP`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CALENDAR`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CALL_LOG`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_INTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SMS`
- `android.permission.WRITE_USER_DICTIONARY`
- `com.android.alarm.permission.SET_ALARM`
- `com.android.email.permission.ACCESS_PROVIDER`
- `com.android.email.permission.READ_ATTACHMENT`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `com.android.voicemail.permission.ADD_VOICEMAIL`
- `com.bitstrips.imoji.provider.READ`
- `com.google.android.apps.messaging.EXTERNAL_MESSAGING_API`
- `com.google.android.apps.photos.permission.GOOGLE_PHOTOS`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.providers.settings.permission.WRITE_GSETTINGS`
- `com.samsung.accessory.permission.ACCESSORY_FILE_TRANSFER`
- `com.samsung.accessory.permission.ACCESSORY_FRAMEWORK`
- `com.samsung.accessory.permission.ACCESSORY_FRAMEWORK_ADMIN`
- `com.samsung.accessory.permission.ACCESS_CALLBACK`
- `com.samsung.accessory.permission.TRANSPORTING_NOTIFICATION_ITEM`
- `com.samsung.accessory.saproviders.saemail.RETRY_ALGORITHM`
- `com.samsung.accessory.saweather.SAWEATHER_ACCESS_PROVIDER`
- `com.samsung.android.app.aodservice.permission.GEAR_CHARGING_INFO`
- `com.samsung.android.app.reminder.permission.READ`
- `com.samsung.android.app.reminder.permission.RECEIVE_GEAR_DATA`
- `com.samsung.android.communicationservice.permission.BROADCAST_NOTIFICATION`
- `com.samsung.android.email.permission.ACCESS_PROVIDER`
- `com.samsung.android.email.permission.READ_ATTACHMENT`
- `com.samsung.android.fme.WEARABLE.permission.READ2`
- `com.samsung.android.geargplugin.provider.Settings.READ`
- `com.samsung.android.geargplugin.provider.Settings.WRITE`
- `com.samsung.android.gearplugin.permission.ACCESS_GEAR_PLUGIN`
- `com.samsung.android.hostmanager.permission.ACCESS_UNIFIED_HOST_MANAGER`
- `com.samsung.android.hostmanager.permission.CONTROL_WEARABLE_STATUS`
- `com.samsung.android.hostmanager.permission.READ_APP_REGISTRY`
- `com.samsung.android.hostmanager.permission.WRITE_APP_REGISTRY`
- `com.samsung.android.mdec.provider.setting.CMC_ES_PERMISSION`
- `com.samsung.android.mdecservice.entitlement.gear.READ_ENTITLEMENT_PERMISSION`
- `com.samsung.android.mdecservice.entitlement.gear.WRITE_ENTITLEMENT_PERMISSION`
- `com.samsung.android.mdecservice.mdec.api.CMC_ES_PERMISSION`
- `com.samsung.android.mdecservice.nms.READ_NMS_PERMISSION`
- `com.samsung.android.messaging.permission.READ_MESSAGE`
- `com.samsung.android.messaging.permission.RECEIVE_DEFAULT_MESSAGE_CHANGED`
- `com.samsung.android.mobileservice.profile.READ`
- `com.samsung.android.mobileservice.profile.WRITE`
- `com.samsung.android.oneconnect.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_SETTINGS_PROVIDER`
- `com.samsung.android.oneconnect.permission.START_SERVICE`
- `com.samsung.android.permission.READ_SACONTACTS`
- `com.samsung.android.permission.SEM_AUTO_BIND_NOTIFICATION_LISTENER_SERVICE`
- `com.samsung.android.permission.WRITE_SACONTACTS`
- `com.samsung.android.provider.permission.GET_DEFAULT_STORAGE`
- `com.samsung.android.providers.context.permission.WRITE_USE_APP_FEATURE_SURVEY`
- `com.samsung.android.providers.media.READ`
- `com.samsung.android.providers.media.WRITE`
- `com.samsung.android.rubin.app.ui.permission.LAUNCH_RUBIN_SETTING`
- `com.samsung.android.samsungaccount.permission.ACCESS_SASETTINGS`
- `com.samsung.android.samsungaccount.permission.PROFILE_PROVIDER`
- `com.samsung.android.samsungpay.gear.EXTERNAL_USE_SAMSUNGPAY`
- `com.samsung.android.stickercenter.permission.sticker.READ`
- `com.samsung.android.weather.DATA_SERVICE`
- `com.samsung.android.weather.permission.START_ACTIVITY`
- `com.samsung.android.wms.provider.Settings.READ`
- `com.samsung.android.wms.provider.Settings.WRITE`
- `com.samsung.cmh.data.READ`
- `com.samsung.cmh.data.WRITE`
- `com.samsung.contacts.permission.EMERGENCY_SOS_MESSAGE`
- `com.samsung.music.permission.READ_MUSIC_STORAGE`
- `com.samsung.musicplus.provider.permission.READ_MUSICPROVIDER`
- `com.samsung.permission.PALM_MOTION`
- `com.samsung.permission.READ_KNOX_NOTIFICATION`
- `com.samsung.permission.wearable.CONNECT_ACCESS`
- `com.samsung.rcs.autoconfigurationprovider.READ_PERMISSION`
- `com.samsung.rcs.autoconfigurationprovider.WRITE_PERMISSION`
- `com.samsung.rcs.im.READ_PERMISSION`
- `com.samsung.rcs.im.WRITE_PERMISSION`
- `com.samsung.rcs.serviceprovider.READ_PERMISSION`
- `com.samsung.rcs.serviceprovider.WRITE_PERMISSION`
- `com.samsung.rcs.urigenerator.provider.READ_PERMISSION`
- `com.samsung.rcs.urigenerator.provider.WRITE_PERMISSION`
- `com.samsung.smartcall.permission.SMART_CALL_ITEM`
- `com.samsung.tmowfc.wfcprovider.permission.READ_WFCPROVIDER`
- `com.samsung.wmanager.APP`
- `com.sec.android.EXCEPTION_AUTORUN_DEFAULT_OFF`
- `com.sec.android.app.calendar.permission.READ_CALENDAR_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.app.clockpackage.permission.READ_ALARM`
- `com.sec.android.app.music.permission.READ_MUSICPROVIDER`
- `com.sec.android.app.safetyassurance.permission.PRIVATE`
- `com.sec.android.app.servicemodeapp.permission.KEYSTRING`
- `com.sec.android.app.sns3.permission.SNS_FB_ACCESS_TOKEN`
- `com.sec.android.daemonapp.ap.accuweather.ACCUWEATHER_DAEMON_ACCESS_PROVIDER`
- `com.sec.android.daemonapp.permission.WRITE_PROVIDER`
- `com.sec.android.diagmonagent.permission.DIAGMON`
- `com.sec.android.email.permission.EMAILBROADCAST`
- `com.sec.android.permission.DSMLAWMO`
- `com.sec.android.permission.FMM_SETTING`
- `com.sec.android.permission.SMART_UNLOCK`
- `com.sec.android.phone.permission.READ_CALL_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.phone.permission.TRANSPORTING_CALLER_NAME`
- `com.sec.android.phone.permission.UPDATE_MUTE_STATUS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.emergencymode.READ_DATABASE`
- `com.sec.android.provider.logsprovider.permission.READ_LOGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.logsprovider.permission.WRITE_LOGS`
- `com.sec.android.service.health.permission.SENSOR`
- `com.sec.face.provider.FaceProvider.data.READ`
- `com.sec.face.provider.FaceProvider.data.WRITE`
- `com.sec.ims.android.PERMISSION`
- `com.sec.ims.android.rcs.READ_PERMISSION`
- `com.sec.ims.android.rcs.WRITE_PERMISSION`
- `com.sec.ims.nsds.READ_NSDS_PERMISSION`
- `com.sec.imsservice.PERMISSION`
- `com.sec.imsservice.READ_IMS_PERMISSION`
- `com.sec.imsservice.WRITE_IMS_PERMISSION`
- `com.sec.imsservice.permission.RECEIVE_AKA_TOKEN`
- `com.sec.permission.BLUETOOTH_DEBUG`
- `com.sec.permission.WIFI_BACKUP`
- `com.sec.spp.permission.TOKEN_3629419c2ae0170d349b2e5fbd55497a8a87c8b1723cbf1b5f6f0be11b7d2cf79f10f870cada167283cfdaed5523b1f0e397472a695f0176e92d6d8d9455af1a1cd4aa42b6dddf9341d9ca7cfe4c5c32ad82c030524ecc3c6610916e13f61964c2be969f8da953fb710cb4cb3ec00241048b1e97b68ebaebec4654b894caae20`
- `com.system.permission.READ_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `com.verizon.api.ACCESS`
- `com.verizon.vzwavs.permission.READ`
- `com.vlingo.midas.contacts.permission.READ`
- `com.wssnps.permission.COM_WSSNPS`
- `msaw.permission.DIAG`
- `samsung.android.snoteprovider.permission.READ`
- `samsung.permission.wearablelogrequest`
- `sec.android.permission.READ_MSG_PREF`

## Review summary

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).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.samsung.android.geargplugin)