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December 17, 2024
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
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Android
15
Free
com.samsung.android.gearoplugin
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More About Gear S Plugin
The Samsung Gear Application requires prior installation to function effectively. Users must ensure they have the app set up on their devices to leverage its full capabilities. Additionally, for those using Android 6.0 and above, it is essential to grant specific permissions to the Samsung Gear Manager. This can be done through the device's settings menu, following the path: Settings > Apps > Gear Plugin > Permissions. Granting these permissions is crucial for a seamless experience with the Gear devices.
The application demands various access permissions to provide its services adequately. These permissions include certain required ones that are necessary for the app's basic functions and some optional permissions that enhance functionality but are not essential for the app to operate. Users should be aware of what each permission entails and how it impacts their use of the Samsung Gear application.
Among the required permissions, location access is critical as it allows the application to search for nearby devices via Bluetooth. Storage access is also important as it enables the transmission and reception of files stored on the device. Additionally, phone permission is necessary for the app to verify unique identification information, which is required for updating applications and installing plugins, ensuring users have the latest features and improvements.
The application also requests access to contacts and calendar information to provide a more integrated experience. The contacts permission enables the app to offer services linked with the user's Samsung account, while calendar permission allows for the synchronization of schedules directly with the Gear device. In addition, SMS and call logs permissions are required for synchronizing messages and call history, enhancing the device's functionality and usability in daily communication tasks.
There are optional permissions available that can be granted for additional features. For instance, camera access is utilized for scanning QR codes necessary for activating the SIM card in eSIM-supported models of Gear devices. While this permission is not mandatory, it can enhance the user experience by simplifying the activation process. Users are encouraged to consider the benefits of enabling optional permissions for improved functionality of their Samsung Gear application.
Samsung Gear Application has to be installed in advance.
※ Please allow the permission of Samsung Gear Manager from Android Settings to use it completely in Android 6.0.
Settings > Apps > Gear Plugin > Permissions
※ Access rights information
The following permissions are required for the app service. For optional permissions, the default functionality of the service is turned on, but not allowed.
[Required permissions]
- Location: Used to search for nearby devices for Gear through Bluetooth
- Storage: Used to transmit and receive the stored files with Gear
- Telephone: Used to check device-unique identification information for updating apps and installing plug-in apps
- Contacts: Used to provide services that need to be linked with accounts using registered Samsung account information
- Calendar : Used to synchronize schedule with Gear
- SMS : Used to synchronize SMS with Gear
- Call logs : Used to synchronize Call logs with Gear
[Optional permissions]
- Camera : Used to scan the QR code to activate Gear's SIM card(eSIM Support Model only)
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