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[APP][GUIDE] The New Google Play Store 4.4 with slide-out navigation drawer

The new Play Store update introduced a fancy new slide-out navigation drawer similar to other Google apps, and it looks like it’s finally begun rolling out to Android users today.
If you don’t feel like waiting for the update to officially push to your device (no worries, neither could we), the application has been made available for downloading via the attachment below. Simply sideload the Google Play Store the same way as you would any other app.(Just Click on the apk)
For People who are facing difficulty, updating the app. Go to App Manager>Uninstall Updates and then simply try installing it Again.
Don't forget to click on the THANKS Button.

shauryasaxena97 said:
The new Play Store update introduced a fancy new slide-out navigation drawer similar to other Google apps, and it looks like it’s finally begun rolling out to Android users today.
If you don’t feel like waiting for the update to officially push to your device (no worries, neither could we), the application has been made available for downloading via the attachment below. Simply sideload the Google Play Store the same way as you would any other app.(Just Click on the apk)
For People who are facing difficulty, updating the app. Go to App Manager>Uninstall Updates and then simply try installing it Again.
Don't forget to click on the THANKS Button.
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Sorry, but I had to close this thread. There is alrady a thread for this app: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2493395 It is important that there only be one thread otherwise important information might end up split between the different threads making it harder for everyone to find what they need.

SW2 New App Website

Hi all,
I'm a new SmartWatch 2 user and I've already gone through and installed the very limited amount of apps that are interesting for me.
What I am struggling with is a single place to go to new apps. Is this something I can do in the Play Store? Doesn't seem very easy if there is.
A central hub with new apps for the watch would make things a lot easier - reviews not essential, but would be useful.

barrygoddard said:
What I am struggling with is a single place to go to new apps. Is this something I can do in the Play Store? Doesn't seem very easy if there is.
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This is the most selective search for SW2 apps on Google Play:
https://play.google.com/store/search?q="smartwatch 2"&c=apps
I couldn't find a better way...

You also can search with "liveware"

I find it easiest to go to the smartwatch application (fastest way to get there is by tapping on the 'SW2 connected' message in the notification pull-down) and select search for applications that are optimized for the SW2. This is at the top of the list of applications that are already installed.
Fred

I'm working on a portal for Smartwatch apps. I will post about it here when ready

Sounds good. The Play store needs an option to look for Smartwatch apps or a category.
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SW2 Apps Portal
eclipxe said:
I'm working on a portal for Smartwatch apps. I will post about it here when ready
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So - any news?
I think there should be two main caegories:
1) Apps FOR the smartwatch
2) Apps for Anndroid btw supporting smartwatch (apps for phone having some SW2 support)

There is this app that you could try to make things a little easier but, it's not all that great. Still better than doing it manually on your phone from the Play Store though: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=blukzapps.smartwatch.sony&hl=en

Sony Smartwatch 1 compatibility with Android apps

Hello,
A few days ago I won Sony Smartwatch 1, and I don't know what to do with that device now. I don't have Sony smartphone (I use LG Nexus 4), but it won't be a problem. I'd just like to know, if apps like these available on AndroidPolice (I can't post links, for example - facebook messenger, some communication apps, GPS-supported apps etc.) designed for Android Wear will be compatible with my Smartwatch, or is it rather useless device? Maybe you've got any links to apps for that smartwatch?
Thanks!

Malwina said:
Hello,
A few days ago I won Sony Smartwatch 1, and I don't know what to do with that device now. I don't have Sony smartphone (I use LG Nexus 4), but it won't be a problem. I'd just like to know, if apps like these available on AndroidPolice (I can't post links, for example - facebook messenger, some communication apps, GPS-supported apps etc.) designed for Android Wear will be compatible with my Smartwatch, or is it rather useless device? Maybe you've got any links to apps for that smartwatch?
Thanks!
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The SW1 is useless. You can just sell it and save up and get the SW2

JustPlayingHard said:
The SW1 is useless. You can just sell it and save up and get the SW2
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Thanks for your answer. In fact I don't need any smartwatch and just got it for free. I though it will run some fancy apps. That's all. Thank you :highfive:

Malwina said:
Thanks for your answer. In fact I don't need any smartwatch and just got it for free. I though it will run some fancy apps. That's all. Thank you :highfive:
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If you already have it, just pair it with your android phone and install the necessary software for it by Sony (Smart Connect and smartwatch app) to your smartphone. Within those apps, you can actually search for the apps available for the smartwatch like gmail, call handling etc...See if they are fancy enough for you

Gear S3 app store?

Is there a way to look at the App Store for the Gear S3? I read variously about '10000 of faces and apps' but also about limited apps. So I'd like to see what apps are available.

You can browse the App Store through the Samsung Gear app.
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sejtam said:
Is there a way to look at the App Store for the Gear S3? I read variously about '10000 of faces and apps' but also about limited apps. So I'd like to see what apps are available.
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it is more like "10000 of faces and some apps", there are really too many watchfaces since there is a easy to use designer (http://developer.samsung.com/gear/design/watch-designer) but app section is indeed limited.

Don't be fooled by the numbers, there are probably less than two dozen apps by major developers. The vast majority of apps are watchfaces. Tizen has relatively small library and that is likely to remain the case for the foreseeable future.
If you're concerned about app selection, the S3 isn't for you. The key to not being disappointed is to think in terms of what tasks you want the smartwatch to perform, and making sure the watch can do it.

Best Samsung Gear S3 Apps and Games are below including latest best apps for Gear S3 by Under Armour:
-Endomondo App
-Map My Run app
-MyFitnessPal App
-Uber App
-Fruit Ninja Games
-Sleep As Android App
-Glympse Location tracker Apps
-White Light and Here WeGo App
-Find My Car App
-Flipboard News Briefing App
-Gear for Nest App
-Pear App
-Camera Gear App
-Samsung S Health App
-Rolling Hams Game
-AwayYouGo App

I have one of these and it really is a beautiful watch and feels like a quality product. It also works really well. HOWEVER, just as evryone else is saying, the APP Store is VERY limited ... which is a shame given that Samsung have done such an excellent job on the watch. Why they didn't include a Compass; I have no idea. Also, why they (or someone else - "Here Maps" ???) have not brought out a REAL standalone Mapping App I feel is a HUGE mistake. Even if you could only download a 50sq mile area and keep that updated (or change it when you travel) it would make a huge difference to the watch. Anyway, great watch ....

Main problem is Tizen Eco System with only Samsung in position of playing "God"...
Blabla only trusted blabla "Authority" bla blabla...
Dear user, According to Tizen security policy all the apps should be from signed trusted authority. Tizen does not allow any side loaded app and any other format installation as a policy. All app installations supported via Tizen Store only. Stay tuned on Tizen community for further updates. Thanks, Tizen team
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On the other hand...
Users are scared to sideload apps...
I mean we have this funny situation with Mobiles more then 4 years...
Examples.
Video Calling apps are generally blocked...
Funny contracts with 'Operators in my opinion... to get more money...
imo, Skype, etc. are working fine with help of ACL...
Cool apps known from Android world... like TCP IP stuff...
not allowed...
Shell not allowed...
They are scared users can do tooooo much...
Btw...
I have just for fun edited my old S8530... bada handset... to enter Gear S3 or S2 store...
I am able to download TPKs... because they use same mechanism since years...
And I have no Gear watch.
NO idea why they force users to use Gear Manager... to explore the big "big" world of Tizen...
Tizen Store and also Gear store is simple Server... "HTTP crap"...
No idea why they not allow to use Computer and visit Website to check whats new.. or amazing...
Best Regards
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Added 2 Screenshots...
Taken with my good old Wave II (GT-S8530)... with old Kona Version...
No idea, 3 years minimum or older...
Only added Model SM-R760 to .ini :angel:
I can not see all, but few...
Samsung do some minor changs to their Shop site... but in main it is ever the same SH.T...

qaxx said:
You can browse the App Store through the Samsung Gear app.
Sent from my HTC 10 using XDA-Developers Legacy app
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I think that reply, and the others in this thread, miss the point. In order to use the "Gear App" you have to have a Samsung Gear watch to pair the phone to. Otherwise the app will not run.
I believe what the OP was asking, and certainly what I want to know, is.... is there a way to browse the "many" downloadable watch faces BEFORE you buy the watch? That would require some sort of online access to the download site WITHOUT using the app..
Can anyone answer this? I'm considering buying one of these, but I don't like ANY of the faces that come with the watch, so I'd like to see what's available for download before buying the watch.
Thanks in advance.

I have the Frontier, and I love it. Just remember...it is a WATCH....not a tablet of computer. The available apps are more than enough for my needs, and the watch looks like a watch, which is more than i can say about Apples kiddy/candy looking effort IMHO. Battery life is now excellent, and it feels like a quality product.

Robin M said:
I think that reply, and the others in this thread, miss the point. In order to use the "Gear App" you have to have a Samsung Gear watch to pair the phone to. Otherwise the app will not run.
I believe what the OP was asking, and certainly what I want to know, is.... is there a way to browse the "many" downloadable watch faces BEFORE you buy the watch? That would require some sort of online access to the download site WITHOUT using the app..
Can anyone answer this? I'm considering buying one of these, but I don't like ANY of the faces that come with the watch, so I'd like to see what's available for download before buying the watch.
Thanks in advance.
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alot of the devs post their watchfaces on google plus

Question Google assistant on watch 4

Any solution? Thanks

According to Samsung, it's coming in a future update

lucausee said:
Any solution? Thanks
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I haven't tried this, but here's a possibility:

ALooneyGuy said:
I haven't tried this, but here's a possibility:
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Thanks, but where find the apk for the watch?

There is some info in the video description. It's Telegram stuff, and to be honest, I've never really understood that app

lucausee said:
Thanks, but where find the apk for the watch?
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You have to install someone's app store (which has some questionable code in it) to get the APK for the watch. You also need to give the person $5 and your watch serial number
It may also be worth mentioning you need to follow a guide that may as well be written in Klingon unless you know how to navigate GCP inside out.

Google Assistant is not finished for WEAR OS 3.
There are some beta but nothing that really work.
Google need some times to finish the app for the new generation of wear os.
Don't fall in a trap by buying **** on internet, it will be available on your watch when google would have finished the development of his non-finished OS (that's why other smartwatch won't have WEAR OS 3 until 2022.)

I'm glad you guys dove into that a lot farther than I did. That definitely looks pretty sketchy at best!

Yeah that Telegram thread was pretty rough. I jumped in there to look and was alot of BS.

Beware !!

supercobaltss said:
Yeah that Telegram thread was pretty rough. I jumped in there to look and was alot of BS.
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I got banned form the Telegram group for asking to peer review the code and questioning the security of it...
That basically says it all...

noodlemctwoodle said:
I got banned form the Telegram group for asking to peer review the code and questioning the security of it...
That basically says it all...
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You would THINK that says it all and I use to be one of those people that thought telegram was mostly made for sketchy stuff like that, but I took the plunge into that mess and I've actually come out pretty impressed. Assistant is enable as the double press gesture, home control works as does personal results and the ui is way better than assistant go. Here's a short video:

Just look in this thread : https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/google-assistant-on-watch-4-wear-os.4337733/
There's an APK in there.
Follow the instructions carefully and it will work.
I have done it and Google Assistant is working on my GW4 Classic
Yes, it's the Google Assistant GO and maybe the GUI is not that nice but on the other hand you have to do anything sketchy

spawn985 said:
You would THINK that says it all and I use to be one of those people that thought telegram was mostly made for sketchy stuff like that, but I took the plunge into that mess and I've actually come out pretty impressed. Assistant is enable as the double press gesture, home control works as does personal results and the ui is way better than assistant go. Here's a short video:
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Given some of the sketchy code in the app, the sketchy code in the developer's store, the hoops you have to jump through to get the APK, and as much as I really want a good Google Assistant on my watch I'll be waiting for the official code.
This is a security breach waiting to happen, don't question it though, it'll get you banned.

spawn985 said:
You would THINK that says it all and I use to be one of those people that thought telegram was mostly made for sketchy stuff like that, but I took the plunge into that mess and I've actually come out pretty impressed. Assistant is enable as the double press gesture, home control works as does personal results and the ui is way better than assistant go. Here's a short video:
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This is a copy of Gassist.Net. https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...et-google-assistant-for-galaxy-watch.3927513/
This already existed in Tizen.
https: //youtu.be/MEcpJ7HYy_o
They only adapted it to Android.
It is easier to install Google assistant Go Apk version 2.8.
It is more you can install Google go Apk which is Google search lite.

lucausee said:
Thanks, but where find the apk for the watch?
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This is a copy of Gassist.Net. https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...et-google-assistant-for-galaxy-watch.3927513/
This already existed in Tizen.
https: //youtu.be/MEcpJ7HYy_o
They only adapted it to Android.
It is easier to install Google assistant Go Apk version 2.8.
It is more you can install Google go Apk which is Google search lite.

ALooneyGuy said:
There is some info in the video description. It's Telegram stuff, and to be honest, I've never really understood that app
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This is a copy of Gassist.Net. https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...et-google-assistant-for-galaxy-watch.3927513/
This already existed in Tizen.
https: //youtu.be/MEcpJ7HYy_o
They only adapted it to Android.
It is easier to install Google assistant Go Apk version 2.8.
It is more you can install Google go Apk which is Google

you can try....."Hi Bixby...where's my google assistant"
you'll have your answer

FYI
The Galaxy Watch 4 still doesn't have Google Assistant, 3 months after launch
Samsung promised Google Assistant on the Galaxy Watch 4 when it launched it. It's been three months and that's still nowhere to be found.
www.androidauthority.com