Customize Your Galaxy Watch Face

Last Update date : 2026-06-11
View of a customised Galaxy Watch screen.

How to Customize the Watch Face on My Samsung Galaxy Watch

Discover how to personalize your Samsung Galaxy Watch with custom watch faces using your Galaxy Watch or smartphone. Learn about color customization, app shortcuts, and where to find new watch faces.

You can easily customize the watch face on your Samsung Galaxy Watch using either your Galaxy Watch or a connected smartphone. This guide covers step-by-step instructions for both methods, along with tips for finding new watch faces and understanding customization limitations.

1. How to Change the Watch Face on Your Galaxy Watch

To change the watch face directly on your Galaxy Watch, follow these steps:

  1. Press and hold the watch face on your Galaxy Watch screen.
  2. Tap Change Style or Change Watch Face from the menu.
  3. Browse through the available watch faces and select one you prefer.
  4. Customize the selected watch face (if supported) by adjusting colors, background, or app shortcuts.
  5. Tap Apply to set the new watch face.

-Note: Not all watch faces support customization options such as hand colors, backgrounds, or app shortcuts. Check the specific settings for each watch face.

2. How to Change the Watch Face Using Your Smartphone

You can also customize your Galaxy Watch's watch face using the Galaxy Wearable app on your smartphone. Follow these steps:

  1. Open the Galaxy Wearable app on your smartphone.
  2. Navigate to the Watch Faces section.
  3. Browse or search for a watch face you like and tap on it.
  4. Customize the watch face (if supported) by adjusting colors, backgrounds, or app shortcuts.
  5. Tap Apply to set the new watch face on your Galaxy Watch.

-Tip: You can access the Galaxy Wearable app directly from your Galaxy Watch by swiping down from the top of the screen and tapping the app icon.

3. How to Get More Watch Faces

If you want to add more watch faces to your Galaxy Watch, follow these steps:

  1. Open the Galaxy Wearable app on your smartphone.
  2. Go to the Watch Faces section.
  3. Explore the available watch faces or search for specific designs.
  4. Download and apply new watch faces as desired.

-Note: Some watch faces may require additional purchases or subscriptions. Availability and customization options may vary depending on your device model.

4. Supported Samsung Galaxy Devices

This feature is compatible with the following Samsung Galaxy devices:

- Galaxy Watch series (including Galaxy Watch 6, Galaxy Watch 5, Galaxy Watch 4)
- Galaxy Watch Active series
- Galaxy Watch3 and earlier models
- Galaxy Watch4 Classic and Galaxy Watch5 Pro

5. Related Samsung Support Topics

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