Basics
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Opening apps
On the Apps screen, tap an app icon to open the app.
Moving items
On the Apps screen, tap and hold the screen, tap and hold an app and then drag it to the
desired location.
You can also arrange the Gear’s apps on your mobile device. Refer to
Apps layout
in the
Samsung Gear app for more information.
Installing apps
You can purchase and download apps specially designed for the Gear. To use this feature,
your Gear and mobile device must be connected.
On the Apps screen of the mobile device, tap
Samsung Gear
→
Samsung Galaxy Apps
.
Browse apps by category or search for apps by keyword.
Uninstalling apps
On the Apps screen, tap and hold the screen. The icon appears on apps that you can
uninstall. Select an app and tap
.
You can also uninstall apps from the Gear via your mobile device. Refer to
Uninstalling apps
in
the Samsung Gear app for more information.
Setting the screen lock
Prevent others from accessing your Gear when you are not wearing it. If you have enabled the
screen lock feature, it will activate when you take off the Gear. After activating this feature, the
Gear requires an unlock code whenever you turn on the screen.
Setting a PIN
On the Apps screen, tap
Settings
→
Screen lock
→
Screen lock type
→
PIN
.
A PIN consists of numbers only. Enter four numbers, and then enter the PIN again to verify it.
Unlocking the Gear
Turn on the screen and enter the unlock code.
To deactivate this feature, on the Apps screen, tap
Settings
→
Screen lock
→
Screen lock
type
, enter your PIN, and then tap
None
.
