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Is SPay working on Android 8.0 (oreo)?

Just flashed stock Android O to my pixel xl then rooted. Samsung pay doesn't seem to even start whereas before with root it would start but then say it doesn't work on a rooted device. This would leave me to believe that SPay didn't work yet on Android O. Can anyone offer input on this? Thanks

Was just about to come and ask the same question. I know it was not working at all on the Beta of Android Oreo but I thought it would on the official build but nope, looks like we gotta wait for Samsung to update something...the Spay app or the gear app...dunno.
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Is your gear S3 actually working on Android O? When I was on DP4 on my Pixel I could not even connect it to my phone and the gear app wasn't compatible via the play store either

uodii said:
Is your gear S3 actually working on Android O? When I was on DP4 on my Pixel I could not even connect it to my phone and the gear app wasn't compatible via the play store either
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Mine is working on O. I get all my notifications and everything like before, just SPay won't even start.

Same Here cant get Samsung Pay to install on Pixel running Oreo then obviously cant setup on my Frontier

Same here with my Nexus 6P, everything except Spay seems to be working fine.

Joined the Android Beta program last week in order to get the 8.0 OTA on my Pixel without waiting. As others have noted, everything else works fine (mostly) but Samsung Pay doesn't open and delivers a crash dialog when opening the Gear app. Also visiting the Play Store no longer shows the Pay app at all, and going to the Play Store on my PC while logged into my Google account lets me get to the Pay app page, but it's marked "This app is incompatible with your device." So, no way to reinstall. (Also, the Pay app is no longer in the launcher or in the Gear applications list.)
I assumed I was out of luck probably until Samsung releases Oreo on their phones, when I'd expect an 8.0-compatible version of the Gear and Pay apps to be available. HOWEVER, in scrolling through my running apps today on my Pixel, what should I see in the list? SAMSUNG PAY. Running in the background. Well, I thought, what if I just access the Storage page and clear the cache and data and restart it? VOILA! I used my watch (not the phone!) to launch Pay, and it immediately opened the setup dialog on my phone. I was able to sign back into my Samsung Pay account and re-add all my credit cards without any problem, and everything is now working fine.
EXCEPT -- the Pay app still doesn't appear in the Launcher or in the Gear apps list, so I guess it's running in some weird stealth mode. But it's running, which is all I care about. So if SPay isn't working for you after updating to Oreo, try Settings > Apps, find the app in the list, go to Storage, and delete data and cache. Launch Pay from the watch and see if it works.
(Note that I am on the OTA install, which means my phone wasn't wiped to install Oreo and the Pay app was still on the phone. If you flashed from the bootloader and you are installing from scratch I think you're out of luck since there's no way to reinstall Pay just yet.)

MrMediaGuy said:
Joined the Android Beta program last week in order to get the 8.0 OTA on my Pixel without waiting. As others have noted, everything else works fine (mostly) but Samsung Pay doesn't open and delivers a crash dialog when opening the Gear app. Also visiting the Play Store no longer shows the Pay app at all, and going to the Play Store on my PC while logged into my Google account lets me get to the Pay app page, but it's marked "This app is incompatible with your device." So, no way to reinstall. (Also, the Pay app is no longer in the launcher or in the Gear applications list.)
I assumed I was out of luck probably until Samsung releases Oreo on their phones, when I'd expect an 8.0-compatible version of the Gear and Pay apps to be available. HOWEVER, in scrolling through my running apps today on my Pixel, what should I see in the list? SAMSUNG PAY. Running in the background. Well, I thought, what if I just access the Storage page and clear the cache and data and restart it? VOILA! I used my watch (not the phone!) to launch Pay, and it immediately opened the setup dialog on my phone. I was able to sign back into my Samsung Pay account and re-add all my credit cards without any problem, and everything is now working fine.
EXCEPT -- the Pay app still doesn't appear in the Launcher or in the Gear apps list, so I guess it's running in some weird stealth mode. But it's running, which is all I care about. So if SPay isn't working for you after updating to Oreo, try Settings > Apps, find the app in the list, go to Storage, and delete data and cache. Launch Pay from the watch and see if it works.
(Note that I am on the OTA install, which means my phone wasn't wiped to install Oreo and the Pay app was still on the phone. If you flashed from the bootloader and you are installing from scratch I think you're out of luck since there's no way to reinstall Pay just yet.)
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I accidentally uninstalled Samsung Gear trying to fix this issue. How can I get the Samsung Gear apk again? Is there any way you can pull the APK (AirDroid makes this very easy) and you can upload it?

Found a solution on Pixel XL using Oreo (OPR6) which is rooted using SuperSU and has SU Hide.
1. Download Samsung Pay for Android Wear
2. Download Samsung Pay framework
3. Install both
4. Hide both in SU Hide (tap each app once)
5. Turn off AdGuard (probably just me) to connect to server
6. add cards and let the cashiers be wowed by the magic of the gear S3
*Edit*- I will add that Samsung Pay doesn't show up in the Samsung Gear app or in the apps listed on the watch (shows SPAY version 0.0.1), but SPAY will open when you use the watch.

coolhandz said:
Found a solution on Pixel XL using Oreo (OPR6) which is rooted using SuperSU and has SU Hide.
1. Download Samsung Pay for Android Wear
2. Download Samsung Pay framework
3. Install both
4. Hide both in SU Hide (tap each app once)
5. Turn off AdGuard (probably just me) to connect to server
6. add cards and let the cashiers be wowed by the magic of the gear S3
*Edit*- I will add that Samsung Pay doesn't show up in the Samsung Gear app or in the apps listed on the watch (shows SPAY version 0.0.1), but SPAY will open when you use the watch.
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Thanks so much but is there any way you can upload the Samsung Gear app itself? The main one? The one for non-Samsung phones? It absolutely refuses to show up in the Google Play Store because I am on 8.0

daddylonglegs said:
Thanks so much but is there any way you can upload the Samsung Gear app itself? The main one? The one for non-Samsung phones? It absolutely refuses to show up in the Google Play Store because I am on 8.0
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Here is the link for the full Samsung Gear app.
Edit: read your post wrong. Here is the link for the gear app not the SPay app.

daddylonglegs said:
Thanks so much but is there any way you can upload the Samsung Gear app itself? The main one? The one for non-Samsung phones? It absolutely refuses to show up in the Google Play Store because I am on 8.0
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That's really strange -- I'm on 8.0 and never had any problem seeing the Gear app in the Play Store, only the SPay app. Have you tried accessing the Play Store from your PC while logged into your Google Account? When you do that, the Gear app will always show up -- it will just tell you if it's able to be installed on your device or if your device is incompatible. What does it say?

MrMediaGuy said:
That's really strange -- I'm on 8.0 and never had any problem seeing the Gear app in the Play Store, only the SPay app. Have you tried accessing the Play Store from your PC while logged into your Google Account? When you do that, the Gear app will always show up -- it will just tell you if it's able to be installed on your device or if your device is incompatible. What does it say?
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It says my device is incompatible. Does not matter if I am doing it on the phone or on the PC! What could be wrong?

coolhandz said:
Found a solution on Pixel XL using Oreo (OPR6) which is rooted using SuperSU and has SU Hide.
1. Download Samsung Pay for Android Wear
2. Download Samsung Pay framework
3. Install both
4. Hide both in SU Hide (tap each app once)
5. Turn off AdGuard (probably just me) to connect to server
6. add cards and let the cashiers be wowed by the magic of the gear S3
*Edit*- I will add that Samsung Pay doesn't show up in the Samsung Gear app or in the apps listed on the watch (shows SPAY version 0.0.1), but SPAY will open when you use the watch.
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Just wanted to say thanks for this!! Works a treat! Even asked me to update the app, which it did and worked straight away!! Finally!!! Shocking it's still not officially available on Oreo!
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coolhandz said:
Found a solution on Pixel XL using Oreo (OPR6) which is rooted using SuperSU and has SU Hide.
1. Download Samsung Pay for Android Wear
2. Download Samsung Pay framework
3. Install both
4. Hide both in SU Hide (tap each app once)
5. Turn off AdGuard (probably just me) to connect to server
6. add cards and let the cashiers be wowed by the magic of the gear S3
*Edit*- I will add that Samsung Pay doesn't show up in the Samsung Gear app or in the apps listed on the watch (shows SPAY version 0.0.1), but SPAY will open when you use the watch.
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Thanks for this! Works a treat! Just had to install as I don't have root etc....
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anyone managed to get this to work with the latest version
i'm on pixel but since there's no magisk yet
we can only use suhide but samsung pay still detect root
maybe it's because of busybox but i can't find busybox anywhere
does supersu use busybox? i looked in xbin, system/bin. still nothing

Hi there,
running OmniROM without root, but the Samsung Pay still shows me my phone is rooted. Is there any app to trick the Samsung app? I see you are mentioning SUHIDE, but I don't want to root. Thanks

jakoob_cz said:
Hi there,
running OmniROM without root, but the Samsung Pay still shows me my phone is rooted. Is there any app to trick the Samsung app? I see you are mentioning SUHIDE, but I don't want to root. Thanks
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I believe omnirom has busybox as part of the ROM itself. SPay detects Busybox as root and therefore won't work.

Hi, I have a Pixel XL running Oreo 8.1 DP2 and planning to ditch my Huawei watch for a Gear S3 Classic.
1) Is the compatibility good between Pixel and S3? (Accessing messages on my watch and customizing the watch faces are not big deal for me). Notifications, health tracking are what important for me.
2) Is Samsung Pay working on 8.1? SPay is the main reason I want to switch other than the better battery.
Is it a good idea switching from Android Wear to Tizen if my phone is Google Pixel?
Thanks in advance guys.

FYI, used this tutorial for my Huawei Mate 10 Pro and it worked like a charm! Thanks!!!

Samsung apps update problem (SM-G955U1)

Hey everyone...
I recently purchased a Galaxy S8+ (SM-G955U1) and I'm having some problems with it.
The Samsung native apps like Messages, Phone, Contacts, etc don't get updated, but in their "about" section which shows the version, says this app is up to date. I even tried going to Galaxy Apps and tried updating from there, but there is no update available. My phone itself is apparently up to date as well, but I'm not sure.
This is the software version installed:
G955U1UEU1AQH3
I went to apk websites and saw that almost all the samsung native apps on my phone are at least a couple versions out of date, and it's really bothering and annoying. To a point that my samsung messages app, doesn't even have "delivery report" option for sms. It's just not there...
2 of my family members have also Galaxy S8 pluses, and their phones function well, and everything is up to date!
So, how can I fix this problem on my phone without modding it or anything because I want my phone to remain mod free!
I will appreciate your help VERY VERY much!

Go to Galaxy apps, upper right for menu, my apps, updates
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raptoro07 said:
Go to Galaxy apps, upper right for menu, my apps, updates
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Well, that's one of the first things I did, but it didn't work. It says all apps are up to date...

BSS8888 said:
Hey everyone...
I recently purchased a Galaxy S8+ (SM-G955U1) and I'm having some problems with it.
The Samsung native apps like Messages, Phone, Contacts, etc don't get updated, but in their "about" section which shows the version, says this app is up to date. I even tried going to Galaxy Apps and tried updating from there, but there is no update available. My phone itself is apparently up to date as well, but I'm not sure.
This is the software version installed:
G955U1UEU1AQH3
I went to apk websites and saw that almost all the samsung native apps on my phone are at least a couple versions out of date, and it's really bothering and annoying. To a point that my samsung messages app, doesn't even have "delivery report" option for sms. It's just not there...
2 of my family members have also Galaxy S8 pluses, and their phones function well, and everything is up to date!
So, how can I fix this problem on my phone without modding it or anything because I want my phone to remain mod free!
I will appreciate your help VERY VERY much!
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What website you are using I'd like to see if my apps are updated.

load new versions from apkmirror.com, then for being able to install them without getting the "package exists" error you have to change the secure startup (off if on and vice versa), then you are able to update these system apps!
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TML1504 said:
load new versions from apkmirror.com, then for being able to install them without getting the "package exists" error you have to change the secure startup (off if on and vice versa), then you are able to update these system apps!
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Still having issues after toggling the secure startup feature. Anyone have any other idea? Right now I still get the "package exists" error. I even try going up only one version at a time.

Same problem have updates 4 my apps but @ galaxy app store I have no updates... lol wtf?

wutangkillabee said:
Same problem have updates 4 my apps but @ galaxy app store I have no updates... lol wtf?
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I figured it out. I was being too impatient before. Go to apkmirror or similar sites and download the apks to the phone. Once downloaded, you need to toggle secure startup (if it is on the turn it off, but if off then you will need to turn it on). After you do that, immediately restart your phone. Once booted, head directly to the download folder and install all of the apks. Do not launch any of the apps to verify until you finish loading all of the apks or you will have to repeat the process. Once you are done, you can launch which ever app to verify. I had an issue with the apps crashing at first so I rebooted and all issues went away for now at least.
Good luck. You can also set apkmirror to notify you when a new version comes out if you so choose to go that route.

Can no longer reply whatsapp messages

I have been using the Gear S3 Frontier for over a year with no problems. (SMR760-R760XXU2CQL1)
Suddenly, yesterday a notification on the Samsung Gear App appeared and said "Cannot connect to Gear S3", i took a look at the watch and it auto-restarted to factory settings (asking me language and everything just like the first use).
So, i did proceed to reconfigure it again (it was no update, already using Tizen 3.0.0.1 for over two months if i recall correctly), and everything works as before EXCEPT i can no longer reply to Whatsapp messages.
I always had the stock option of replying just as any other text SMS message, but now, when i receive a whatsapp notification and choose reply, it goes to "Check your phone" for replying. Anyone know how to solve this? It works perfectly fine with a normal SMS message though the stock app, is just Whatsapp ones not working.
paired device is a Motorola Moto X Play (XT1563)
Thanks.

chanilopetrucci said:
I have been using the Gear S3 Frontier for over a year with no problems. (SMR760-R760XXU2CQL1)
Suddenly, yesterday a notification on the Samsung Gear App appeared and said "Cannot connect to Gear S3", i took a look at the watch and it auto-restarted to factory settings (asking me language and everything just like the first use).
So, i did proceed to reconfigure it again (it was no update, already using Tizen 3.0.0.1 for over two months if i recall correctly), and everything works as before EXCEPT i can no longer reply to Whatsapp messages.
I always had the stock option of replying just as any other text SMS message, but now, when i receive a whatsapp notification and choose reply, it goes to "Check your phone" for replying. Anyone know how to solve this? It works perfectly fine with a normal SMS message though the stock app, is just Whatsapp ones not working.
paired device is a Motorola Moto X Play (XT1563)
Thanks.
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Me too.
It depends on last whatsapp update

Solve the problem. By downgrade whatsapp to whatsapp-messenger-2-18-15 version

intherawone said:
Solve the problem. By downgrade whatsapp to whatsapp-messenger-2-18-15 version
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Thanks, that solved the Reply problem! i didn´t think it was a whatsapp update issue.
Follow-up question, i used the version 2.18.15 and worked just fine, the problem is it only lasted a couple of hours because the whatsapp app itself forced me to update it saying it was an outdated version (even though i disabled the auto-update from the play store). Anything i can do to avoid this?
Thanks!

the same for me.....?

Downgraded to 2.18.46 and it works without saying outdated version.

Any solution?
Is there a solution to this without having to revert to an older version of WhatsApp? If not, how do i download an old version that will work, ie allow me to reply to messages on Gear?

I've had the same issue appear and unless you down grade your what's app it won't work ..
But I have found a way round it but cost me £1.70 it's a app called chat hub you download it onto watch and phone and I can reply using this also helps with reading multi messages that we used to have the issues with so in my eyes £1.70 well spend hope this helps.

Hey guys, if you want to keep the most recent version of whatsapp and the reply feature, check out W-History on the Samsung App Store. I made the following video to demonstrate the app with the latest version of Whatsapp.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKVkMLOtwvA
Disclaimer: I am the developer of the app and it is a paid app.

Thanks i was thinking damn you Samsung, will flag to WhatsApp, like they give a ...

install new ver of whatsapp https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/whatsapp-inc/whatsapp/whatsapp-2-18-80-release/

sergey1977 said:
install new ver of whatsapp https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/whatsapp-inc/whatsapp/whatsapp-2-18-80-release/
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The beta whatsapp update solves the problem. Thank you, friend:good:

barallios said:
Downgraded to 2.18.46 and it works without saying outdated version.
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But sir with ver. 2 18.46. My s8 is eating a lot of battery

Working again!
I updated to version 2.18.84 beta and it's working again

Download latest version (2.18.87) of whatsapp from its official website. The reply option comes back on gearS3.
Sorry unable to add link as I am a new user.

parthkaria said:
Download latest version (2.18.87) of whatsapp from its official website. The reply option comes back on gearS3.
Sorry unable to add link as I am a new user.
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My version is 2.18.79 and when I go to the whats app site it just tells me to go to the playstore. Where can I find a link to download?

Babychan said:
My version is 2.18.79 and when I go to the whats app site it just tells me to go to the playstore. Where can I find a link to download?
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Check the below link
whatsapp.com/android/
Or search "latest version of whatsapp" on google and you will find a similar link as above.

Gear s3 now lets me reply to whatsapp however no app to download

OnePlus 6 incompatible with Samsung Pay plugin on Gear S3?

Just got the one plus 6 but can't get the Samsung pay gear plugin to install. Tried to install the Samsung gear and apps via APKs and got error saying this device isn't supported!
Same for anybody else
FIXED: Latest version of samsung pay APK doesn't work.
Downloaded much older version and it worked like a charm:
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/samsu...-gear-1-5-6306-android-apk-download/download/
You might need to enable "install unknown apps"

You installed the Samsung gear app from the playstore? Are you rooted?

Same issue here. Not rooted. Stock Oxygen OS 5.1.5. Samsung gear app installed from Google Play store and everything seems to be working with the watch, it connects fine and shows notifications and such. Just try to open Samsung Pay on the watch and it says to open the gear app on the phone and install the Samsung Pay plugin. Click Ok and it opens up the gear app on my phone and then get the error as follows.
"Installation failed, try again later"

smokethrower2 said:
Same issue here. Not rooted. Stock Oxygen OS 5.1.5. Samsung gear app installed from Google Play store and everything seems to be working with the watch, it connects fine and shows notifications and such. Just try to open Samsung Pay on the watch and it says to open the gear app on the phone and install the Samsung Pay plugin. Click Ok and it opens up the gear app on my phone and then get the error as follows.
"Installation failed, try again later"
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Check this thread. We were discussing this very thing.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-6/help/buy-op6-samsung-gear-s3-100-t3796303

Latest version of samsung pay APK doesn't work.
Downloaded much older version and it worked like a charm:
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/samsu...-gear-1-5-6306-android-apk-download/download/
You might need to enable "install unknown apps"

Im having sort of troubles..
#1 I had to install the apk for Samsung Pay for Gear but 3 times since launch my card was deleted, just like S-Pay was reset
#2 Samsung Pay doesnt show up in the Samsung Gear app on my phone, region restrictions? Beacuse I used the APK?

This is not working with the Oneplus 6 and the new Galaxy Watch ?

Hate to bump an old thread, but considering the OP6T in the next couple of days. Do you still need to use an old APK to get pay to work? And does updating it also break S-Pay? Probably going to stay stock at least for a while on the new phone either way, but it will influence whether I go forward with the OP or go with a Samsung instead...

GiSS88 said:
Hate to bump an old thread, but considering the OP6T in the next couple of days. Do you still need to use an old APK to get pay to work? And does updating it also break S-Pay? Probably going to stay stock at least for a while on the new phone either way, but it will influence whether I go forward with the OP or go with a Samsung instead...
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The problem now is you can't get Samsung wearable app from playstore because it says "device not compatible". However, you can get everything from apkmirror. It all works fine.

b.huss2 said:
The problem now is you can't get Samsung wearable app from playstore because it says "device not compatible". However, you can get everything from apkmirror. It all works fine.
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That's silly. It all updates fine once installed, pay included?

GiSS88 said:
That's silly. It all updates fine once installed, pay included?
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I honestly am not sure about that. Can't say that I've had an update on the wearable apps that I recall... I do know that with the pay plugin, it updated itself when I started it up.

Ok regarding the question itself - my OP6 Worms l well with my Gear S3.

PSA: VOIP Calls (WhatsApp, Viber etc) On Gear S3 Working On Android 10

I recently switched to the Oneplus 7 Pro, updated to Android 10 and to my surprise, the calls made through WhatsApp and other similar apps can now be routed through Gear S3.
I also tested this on Pixel XL running Android 10 and so I assume it should work on all Android 10 devices.
Just wanted to let you guys know in case it hasn't been mentioned already.

Nasty_z said:
I recently switched to the Oneplus 7 Pro, updated to Android 10 and to my surprise, the calls made through WhatsApp and other similar apps can now be routed through Gear S3.
I also tested this on Pixel XL running Android 10 and so I assume it should work on all Android 10 devices.
Just wanted to let you guys know in case it hasn't been mentioned already.
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Can you tell me how you got your plugin working?? I'm on a Pixel XL and it keeps telling me to check my software and update. I couldn't install from the play store it said my device was incompatible. So I downloaded the app but I get the update message... Any help would be amazing! Can't use my watch at all...

johnblundon said:
Can you tell me how you got your plugin working?? I'm on a Pixel XL and it keeps telling me to check my software and update. I couldn't install from the play store it said my device was incompatible. So I downloaded the app but I get the update message... Any help would be amazing! Can't use my watch at all...
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Hmm. Never ran into that issue. Maybe try hiding magisk manager and also using magisk hide for the three apps related to gear S3.
Also, in my case, the apps were available on the play store.
Are you sure you're using the latest apks?

Running Lineage 17 ROM may have been the issue as it was incompatible in the Play Store. Found a solution today figured I'd post it here as this was a top link for my search and hopefully it will help others.
Reset your watch and remove all Samsung related apps from your phone.
Install these two APK's and your back in business
https://www.dropbox.com/s/37untd7w3gkdlzs/gearoplugin_2.2.03.apk?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/en5dco911boyu17/watchmanager_2.2.27.apk?dl=0
For me, these plugins were incompatible in the Play store and many others I tried did not work. Only these 2 versions got me up and running again, so I figured I'd share them from my DB to hopefully help others.