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How to install WatchMaker on your watch
If you have iPhone / iPad:
WatchMaker is now available on iOS - get phone app here
The instructions to install the standalone WatchMaker app on your watch vary depending on which watch you have :
Android Wear Watch 2.0
- If you are lucky enough to have Android Wear 2.0 on your watch (check in Settings > About), this is very easy!
- Just swipe right on your watch until you see Add more watch faces
- Scroll down to Get more watch faces and select WatchMaker Watch Face (don't select the premium version - remember the watch app should always be free!)
- Hit install and you are done!
Android Wear Pre 2.0
- If you do not have Android Wear 2.0, you need to install WatchMaker using a PC/Mac and USB cable.
- If your watch has a USB port, you can follow these instructions http://lifehacker.com/how-to-install-and-make-custom-android-wear-watch-faces-1774567658
- If your watch has no USB port, you must use Bluetooth or WiFi to establish an adb connection https://developer.android.com/training/wearables/apps/debugging.html
- You can then download WatchMaker wearable apk from here - below version is 4.2.7 including new CloudSync! https://s3.amazonaws.com/watchfrenzy/apk/watchmaker_aw.apk
- Install using the command adb install watchmaker_aw.apk
Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 / Galaxy Watch 4 Clasic
Follow installation instructions here
Samsung Gear S2/S3/Galaxy Watch/Active (Tizen)
The companion app for your Gear S2/S3/Galaxy Watch/Active is available and can be downloaded right now from your iPhone / iPad :
- Download free “WatchMaker” app from the App Store
- Download free “Samsung Galaxy Watch” app from the App Store iTunes link
- Make sure bluetooth is turned on for both your phone and smartwatch and connect your Gear device
- In the Samsung Galaxy Watch, click more “View More Apps” and search for WatchMaker - you may need to change your search to “WatchMaker iOS”
- Download “WatchMaker Companion for iOS” app - please be patient - as Bluetooth connection on iPhone to Gear S3 is very slow, this will take 30 minutes - watch the yellow progress bar at the bottom of the screen
- Long press on your Gear S2/S3/Galaxy Watch/Active smartwatch and scroll to select WatchMaker as your watchface
- Welcome to WatchMaker! Enjoy our beautiful watchfaces.
Ticwatch2
Download WatchMaker direct from your Ticwatch2!
- Ensure WiFi enabled on your Ticwatch2
- Long press watch home screen, scroll right to More watch faces…
- Look for WatchMaker Premium (usually one of the first in the list)
- Hit the down arrow to download - be patient, it can take a few minutes to install
- Enjoy WatchMaker!
Once you have WatchMaker installed on your watch, use the following Cloud Sync instructions to send faces (iPhone users only) : http://watchmaker.haz.wiki/cloudsync
If you have Android phone:
- Install WatchMaker phone app from here
- If you have Android Wear or Ticwatch2 watch the companion app on watch should automatically install - use the Android Wear app on your phone to make sure your watch is connected to your phone
- If you have Samsung Gear S2/S3/Galaxy (Tizen), get the companion app by searching for Galaxy Wearable app on Google Play link.
Then search for WatchMaker.