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Messages for Wear OS (Android Wear) on Windows Pc

Developed By: appfour

License: Free

Rating: 3,2/5 - 6.632 votes

Last Updated: December 23, 2023

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 1.0.210304
Size 9.2 MB
Release Date April 10, 21
Category Communication Apps

App Permissions:
Allows an application to read from external storage. [see more (14)]

What's New:
New: Updated to latest Android versionOlder changesNew: Wear OS dark themeNew: Support for VK messengerNew: Swipe down to refresh conversationsNew: WhatsApp... [see more]

Description from Developer:
Requirements: Wear OS (former Android Wear) Smartwatch and Android companion device.
This app will not work with an iPhone but requires an Android companion device.

Use this mes... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Messages for Wear OS (Android Wear) and install on Windows PC. Messages for Wear OS (Android Wear) is free Communication app, developed by appfour. Latest version of Messages for Wear OS (Android Wear) is 1.0.210304, was released on 2021-04-10 (updated on 2023-12-23). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 1,000,000. Overall rating of Messages for Wear OS (Android Wear) is 3,2. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 6,632 users, 2,220 users had rated it 5*, 2,750 users had rated it 1*.

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

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

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Messages 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 Messages 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 "Messages 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 Messages 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 "Messages for Wear OS (Android Wear)" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Requirements: Wear OS (former Android Wear) Smartwatch and Android companion device.
This app will not work with an iPhone but requires an Android companion device.

Use this messenger to quickly reply to SMS, Hangouts, WhatsApp, Facebook and other Messenger conversations on your Android Wear smartwatch. Write messages with text predictions and emojis, configurable pre-defined texts or voice input. Open web and YouTube links directly on your watch. Customize vibration patterns.

Features:
- Conversation view
- View photos received as multimedia messages
- Send photos as multimedia messages with our Photos app
- Keyboard app integration, e.g. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.appfour.wearkeyboard
- Always-on support to keep the current conversation open
- SMS conversation support
- Hangout conversation support
- Reply to WhatsApp messages on your watch (requires the WhatsApp app to be installed)
- Reply to Facebook messages on your watch (requires the Facebook Messenger app to be installed)
- Reply to Slack, Viber, Threema, Telegram, Line and Kakao Talk (requires the official apps to be installed)
- Contacts
- Rich message view with hyperlinks
- Open web links and YouTube video links with our Web Browser and YouTube wear apps
- Easy setup with single-click sign in

To customize vibration patterns and sound (full version only):
- Choose "Notification Settings" on new message cards or long press on a conversation
- Define a conversation specific vibration pattern or sound, or define a pattern and sound for all messages
- Choose a pre-defined pattern or record your own pattern

Features of the full version only:
- Configurable signature
- Configurable message size per conversation
- Configurable card style
- Configurable vibrate feedback
- Configurable pre-defined texts
- Option to sync phone notifications and cards
- Custom vibration patterns
- Custom notification sound

The Wear Messages app is compatible with all Wear OS smart watches.

e.g.
- Sony SmartWatch 3
- Motorola Moto 360
- 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 (1, 2, 3)
- Samsung Gear Live
- TAG Heuer
...and many more

If your watch is not listed, please check if your Smartwatch runs Wear OS (former Android Wear).
New: Updated to latest Android version

Older changes
New: Wear OS dark theme
New: Support for VK messenger
New: Swipe down to refresh conversations
New: WhatsApp video support
New: Do not vibrate on muted conversations
New: Settings activity on watch
Allows an application to read from external storage.
Allows read only access to phone state, including the phone number of the device, current cellular network information, the status of any ongoing calls, and a list of any PhoneAccounts registered on the device.
Allows an application to receive SMS messages.
Allows an application to read SMS messages.
Allows an application to send SMS messages.
Allows an application to read the user's contacts data.
Allows an application to write the user's contacts data.
Allows an application to initiate a phone call without going through the Dialer user interface for the user to confirm the call.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Permission an application must hold in order to use ACTION_REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.