If you have a Samsung Galaxy Gear, congratulations, because we don't. But what you should know is that you can now install the common applications on the smartwatch. Specifically, Candy Crush Saga can be installed on your smartwatch, so you can play the video game that is already the most famous in the world.
And it is that, in reality, the Samsung Galaxy Gear, despite looking like a special smartwatch, is still an Android, with a processor, RAM, and a screen. And this means we can install the same apps we install on any other Android. The caveat is that it has some limitations, such as not having telephone radio, which makes it difficult to use applications like WhatsApp. In any case, candy Crush Saga, for example, can be installed and used without any problem.
What do you need to prepare?
Before you get started, it's a good idea to gather some basic requirements so that everything works the first time and without errors:
- ADB (Android Debug Bridge) included in the Android SDK Platform-Tools, to be able to communicate via USB with the watch.
- Samsung USB Drivers installed on the computer, necessary for the device to recognize the Gear.
- USB Cable and sufficient battery in the watch to avoid interruptions during installation.
- Candy Crush Saga APK file in its official and updated version, obtained from a reliable source.
Remember that Candy Crush Saga is free-to-play with optional in-app purchases that you can disable in your device settings. The game allows single-player play online or offline, and scores can be synced upon login or upon Connect Candy Crush Saga to Facebook, although on a small screen the experience is more contained.
Enable USB Debugging and Install Candy Crush with ADB
To install this type of applications it is necessary enable USB debugging of the smartwatch and install the application from the computer. To do this, simply download the .apk file to your computer, and with the Samsung Galaxy Gear connected to it, run the command "adb install filename.apk" from a terminal, where "filename" is the name of the .apk file you downloaded. Of course, for this you first need to have the Android SDK on the computer, something we probably already have if we are one of the owners of a Samsung Galaxy Gear.
- Enable USB debug on the Gear: Settings > Gear information (or similar) and check the option USB debug.
- Connect via USB the watch to the computer and start ADB. Check the connection with
adb devicesand if you want to verify, useadb rebootto confirm that it responds. - Prepare the APK: Download Candy Crush Saga APK, rename it (for example, candy.apk) and place it on a simple route.
- Install with ADB: executes
adb install ruta/al/archivo/candy.apkYou can also use the generic format from the previous step:adb install filename.apkIf all goes well, you will see the message Success. - Open the game from the watch's app drawer; you'll see the Candy Crush icon ready to play.
Delete or manage Candy Crush on Gear
If you want to remove the app, there are two ways. From the phone (linked via Gear Manager) You can locate the installed apps section and uninstall it. If it doesn't appear or doesn't work, use ADB:
- With the watch connected, run
adb shell. - List packages with
pm list packagesand locate the game ID. - Uninstall with com.king.candycrushsaga using
pm uninstall com.king.candycrushsaga. When seeing Success, the app will have been deleted.
Small screen experience and useful alternatives
Obviously, playing on the screen of the Samsung Galaxy Gear It is not easy at all, nor use tricks in a game like the candy crush frog, but it could be interesting to install applications with chronometer, for example, or others that allow us control your computer or smartphone from another Android, in this case the Samsung smartwatch. Either way, it's a way to take advantage of a Samsung Galaxy Gear, whose price, at 300 euros, isn't so cheap that it can be limited to just using it as a watch that tells the time.
To improve usability, some users report that launchers like Nova Launcher configured in 2x2 grill make it easy to tap icons on a 1,6-inch screen. Not all apps will run perfectly, but Candy Crush usually runs and responds well to touch, assuming the watch's performance is modest.
What Candy Crush Saga offers on the watch
The game maintains its essence: match 3 or more candies to overcome levels, with modes like Clear the Jelly, Rainbow Rapids, ingredients and orders. There are thousands of levels and limited-time events that renew content frequently, and if you need help, consult 10 tips and tricks for Candy Crush Saga.
Also, you can get daily rewards with the booster roulette, accumulate enhancers and compete in rankings with friendsProgress can be synced across devices when you log in; there are also tricks to get lives in Candy Crush. Keep in mind the integrated shopping; if you want to avoid them, disable purchases in your device settings.
If you want to continue exploring, this same method of side loading With ADB, you can apply it to other free apps and games that are compatible with the Gear screen, such as games similar to Candy CrushNot all apps will scale well or respond smoothly, but with trial and error you'll identify which ones are actually useful on the watch.
With these steps and recommendations, installing Candy Crush on the Galaxy Gear is simple and safe as long as you use trusted sources and ADB properly. This way, you can get the most out of a watch that can do much more than just tell the time, whether for quick games, managing notifications, or running light utilities without always relying on your phone.
