This is either due to region restrictions or due to Samsung’s belief that the concerned app wouldn’t be able to run efficiently on your watch [such as the non-provision of ECG and BP features which you could enable by installing a modded version of the Health app]. Whatever be the case, all this leaves users in a restricted environment with only a few apps to choose from. Or is that really the case?
Well, there does exist a road less traveled, which, if you are willing to take, will allow you to sideload APK/install apps on your Galaxy Watch 5/Pro via ADB from any source of your choice. This route is further segragated into two directions- one takes you to the ADB Commands whereas will take you to a third-party app. We have listed both these methods below, along with their perks and drawbacks. So without further ado, let’s embark on this intriguing journey.
Sideload APK via ADB Commands in Galaxy Watch 5/Pro
The benefit of this method is that it doesn’t require any third-party app. However, its drawback is the requirement of a PC.
STEP 1: Install Android SDK
First and foremost, you will have to install the Android SDK Platform Tools on your PC. This is the official ADB and Fastboot binary provided by Google and is the only recommended one. So download it and then extract it to any convenient location on your PC. Doing so will give you the platform-tools folder, which will be used throughout this guide.
STEP 2: Enable ADB Debugging in Galaxy Watch 5/Pro
STEP 3: Connect Galaxy Watch 5/Pro to PC via ADB Command
STEP 4: Install Apps via ADB Commands in Galaxy Watch 5/Pro
How to Install Apps via Third-Party App in Galaxy Watch 5/Pro
The benefit of this method is the fact that it doesn’t require a PC. On the other hand, the requirement for the installation of a third-party app could be counted as a drawback. That’s it. These were the two different methods to sideload APK/install apps on your Galaxy Watch 5 via ADB Commands. Do let us know in the comments which method you ultimately decided to settle for. Likewise, all your queries are welcomed in the comments section below.
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