Can You Connect Galaxy Watch to Chinese Phone (ColorOS, OriginOS, Realme UI, and More)?

Why Won’t My Galaxy Watch Pair with ColorOS or OriginOS? Easy Ways to Get Connected Without Headaches!

Pairing a Samsung Galaxy Watch with phones running ColorOS, OriginOS, Realme UI, or similar Chinese operating systems can seem tough. But with the right steps, your Galaxy Watch and phone will work together smoothly. Follow this simple guide to make sure your watch and device are friends in minutes.

What You Need Before Starting

• Samsung Galaxy Watch (Series 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or FE)
• Chinese OS phone (Oppo, OnePlus, Vivo, Realme, etc.)
• Good internet connection
• Bluetooth turned on

Step-by-Step Connection Guide

Step 1. Download and Install the Right Apps

1. Galaxy Wearable App: Open the Play Store on your phone and search for “Galaxy Wearable.” Download and install it.
2. Galaxy Watch Plugin: In Play Store, get the plugin that matches your watch model (e.g., Watch 4 Plugin for Galaxy Watch 4).
3. Wear OS by Google: Download it from Play Store.
4. Samsung Health App: Install from Play Store for fitness tracking.
5. If your phone’s native app store (like Vivo App Store) has a version of Wear OS or Galaxy Wearable, download those as well.
6. If not found, use APKMirror or other trusted sources to get the apps.

Tip: If you get errors, try using older versions of Galaxy Wearable and Watch Plugin from APKMirror, as some new versions may not work with certain Chinese ROMs.

Step 2. Make Sure Your Apps Can Run

1. On your phone, go to app settings for each installed app.
2. Set each (Galaxy Wearable, Watch Plugin, Wear OS, Samsung Health) to “Auto Start.”
3. Remove battery-saving or data restrictions for these apps.

Step 3. Prepare Your Watch and Phone

1. Turn on Bluetooth on your phone.
2. Power on your watch and leave it on the welcome screen.
3. On your phone, make sure all Samsung and Wear OS apps from previous attempts are uninstalled for a clean start.

Step 4. Start the Pairing Process

1. Open the Galaxy Wearable app.
2. Select your watch model.
3. Follow on-screen prompts: Accept all permissions (Bluetooth, notifications, contacts, call logs).
4. If prompted, install the correct watch plugin from Play Store.
5. Sometimes you’ll need to turn off Wi-Fi and data while pairing. This can help avoid some error messages.

Step 5. Add Your Accounts

You might be asked to sign in to Samsung or Google. You can skip this step if you prefer or add accounts later. If you skipped the sign-in, most watch features still work fine.

Step 6. Connect Over Bluetooth

Your watch should be visible in Bluetooth device search. Pair the devices by accepting the pairing request on both your watch and phone.

Troubleshooting Tips

• Stuck at Pairing: If the progress freezes, minimize the pairing app but don’t close it. Open Samsung Health, go to Accessories, and try scanning for the watch.
• Plugin Error: If installing the plugin from Play Store prevents pairing, uninstall it and let the Galaxy Wearable app install it during setup.
• Restoring Play Store: If you tried to “force stop” or uninstall Play Store, make sure to reinstall it afterward so you can get Samsung Health and other updates.

Finishing Touches

• Once paired, keep all apps updated.
• Allow full permissions for notifications, health tracking, and background running.
• If you want to customize more, use the Galaxy Wearable app or Samsung Health for extra settings and health data.

Simple Troubleshooting

• Connection Fails: Restart your phone and watch, then try pairing again.
• App Won’t Install: Use the phone’s native App Store or download from APKMirror.
• Notifications Not Working: Remove app restrictions, set to Auto Start, and enable full permissions.

Quick Checklist for a Smooth Setup

• Download all necessary apps: Galaxy Wearable, Watch Plugin, Wear OS, Samsung Health.
• Use both Play Store and your phone’s native app store for downloads.
• Let the Galaxy Wearable app handle plugin installations if possible.
• Remove any battery or network restrictions on the apps.
• Pair over Bluetooth with both devices turned on and visible.
• If something doesn’t work, uninstall all related apps and repeat the steps with older versions if needed.

Getting your Galaxy Watch to work with a Chinese phone isn’t always easy, but following these steps takes the stress out of the process. You’ll enjoy all the Galaxy Watch features, from notifications and calls to health data, on your device—even with ColorOS, OriginOS, or Realme UI.

With these steps, pairing your devices is simple and quick. Enjoy your perfectly connected Galaxy Watch and phone! If you have any more questions, keep trying step-by-step, and soon everything will work smoothly.