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Galaxy Watch5 Plugin

Application for syncing Galaxy Watch5

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. · com.samsung.android.heartplugin

Not rated yet 1M+ downloads v2.2.12.26071051 160.6 MB Android 9+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

  • Signature matches the Google Play version Details

At a glance

Latest version
v2.2.12.26071051 (126071051)
Updated
Sep 16, 2026 (23 days ago)
APK size
160.6 MB
Requires
Android 9+ (API 28)
CPU support
ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Graphics
OpenGL ES 2.0+
Category
Tools (app)
Listed since
Oct 22, 2022 (at least)
Permissions
296 (36 sensitive)
Website
samsung.com/support
Developer contact
[email protected]
Privacy
Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Galaxy Watch5 Plugin is an app by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. in the Tools category, listed since at least October 2022. It includes native code for ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 2.2.12.25070451, the minimum Android version rose from 8.0 to 9. It asks for 296 permissions, 36 of them sensitive, including precise location, location in the background and camera. It asks for the same permissions as version 2.2.12.26032751.

What's new in v2.2.12.26071051

- Fixed the error.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

This application is software for syncing the Galaxy Watch5 and does not operate on its own. The Galaxy Wearable application must be installed first for it to operate normally. ※ Access Permission Information The following access permissions are required to provide you with this service. Basic features of the service can be used even if optional access permissions are not granted. [Required Access Permissions] - Location: To search for nearby connectable devices to connect to the Gear via Bluetooth - Storage: To send/receive saved files with the Gear - Phone: To verify the unique identification information of devices for app updates and for installing plug-in apps - Contacts: To provide services that require account syncing by using the registered Samsung account information - Calendar: To provide the sync feature for the Watch and schedule - Call logs: To provide the sync feature for the Watch and call logs - SMS: To provide the sync feature for the Watch and SMS [Optional Access Permissions] - Camera: To scan QR codes when activating the Watch (models that support eSIM only)

Version history

4 versions are listed, going back to v2.2.12.25070451. Since v2.2.12.26022451 it requires Android 9+.

All 4 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

  • Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Sep 16, 2026.
  • Certificate issued to “Samsung Corporation” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
  • Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

  • Developer signature verified Sep 16, 2026
  • Validated against Google Play Sep 16, 2026
  • Signed by[email protected], CN=Samsung Cert, OU=DMC, O=Samsung Corporation, L=Suwon City, ST=South Korea, C=KR
  • Signing certificate (SHA-1)9C:A5:17:0F:38:19:19:DF:E0:44:6F:CD:AB:18:B1:9A:14:3B:31:63
  • File MD5fa643e06dad5a161538ff3802c53a730
  • Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (296)

Galaxy Watch5 Plugin requests 296 permissions, 36 of them sensitive.

Required hardware & features

Galaxy Watch5 Plugin APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Galaxy Watch5 Plugin for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 9 or later. Version 2.2.12.25070451 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 8.0 and later. Get version 2.2.12.25070451 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the Galaxy Watch5 Plugin APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is fa643e06dad5a161538ff3802c53a730.

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