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Launcher for Wear OS (Android Wear) on Windows Pc

Developed By: appfour

License: Free

Rating: 3,5/5 - 617 votes

Last Updated: April 16, 2024

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 1.0.210304
Size 2.8 MB
Release Date March 04, 21
Category Tools Apps

App Permissions:
Allows applications to open network sockets. [see more (4)]

What's New:
New: Wear OS dark themeOlder changesNew: Disable swipe to open Launcher when Appfour apps are being usedNew: Do not disturb setting sync from watch to phone [see more]

Description from Developer:
Swipe to open a customizable list or grid of available apps on your Wear OS (Android Wear 2) smartwatch. This launcher simplifies launching apps on your watch.

Features:
- Swipe-... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Launcher for Wear OS (Android Wear) and install on Windows PC. Launcher for Wear OS (Android Wear) is free Tools app, developed by appfour. Latest version of Launcher for Wear OS (Android Wear) is 1.0.210304, was released on 2021-03-04 (updated on 2024-04-16). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 100,000. Overall rating of Launcher for Wear OS (Android Wear) is 3,5. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 617 users, 171 users had rated it 5*, 311 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Launcher for Wear OS (Android Wear) on Windows?

Instruction on how to install Launcher for Wear OS (Android Wear) on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Launcher for Wear OS (Android Wear) on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install Launcher for Wear OS (Android Wear) using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "Launcher for Wear OS (Android Wear)" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install Launcher for Wear OS (Android Wear) on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "Launcher for Wear OS (Android Wear)" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Swipe to open a customizable list or grid of available apps on your Wear OS (Android Wear 2) smartwatch. This launcher simplifies launching apps on your watch.

Features:
- Swipe-to-open
- Optionally use the "Apps" complication to open the launcher
- Switch between app grid and app list
- Long press to star, hide, uninstall or view additional app settings
- Compatible with any watchface
- "Native" Android Wear 2 user interface design

Note: The full version does not show ads for other apps in the app list

Compatible with all smartwatches running Wear OS 2 and higher:
- Motorola Moto 360 (2nd Generation)
- Fossil Q (Explorist, Marshal, Founder, Venture, Wander, ...)
- Ticwatch (E, S)
- Michael Kors (Bradshaw, Sophie, ...)
- Huawei Watch (2, Leo-BX9, Leo-DLXX, ...)
- LG Watch (Urbane, Sport, R, Style, …)
- ASUS ZenWatch (2, 3)
- TAG Heuer
- other Wear OS 2 and higher watches

It will not work with:
- Zenwatch 1
- LG G Watch
- Moto360 1st Generation
- Samsung Gear Live
- Sony Smartwatch 3
New: Wear OS dark theme

Older changes
New: Disable swipe to open Launcher when Appfour apps are being used
New: Do not disturb setting sync from watch to phone
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows applications to access information about networks.