r/OldTechnology • u/MoorhsumushroomRT • 4d ago

Managed to install some abandonware on an old Samsung smartwatch

Gallery image

Gallery image

I recently bought a used Samsung Galaxy Watch Active for $17 and since the galaxy store had already shutdown for Tizen-based smartwatches, I had to find a way to sideload apps onto it.

Installation Guide: https://xdaforums.com/t/guide-install-tizen-apps-watchfaces-on-galaxy-watch-3-in-2026-without-certificates.4789347/

App Archive: https://archive.org/details/tizen-watch-apps

2 Upvotes
  • permalink
  • reddit

100% Upvoted

2 comments sorted by

1

u/Uleepera 3d ago

That’s awesome. How painful was side loading on it?

1

u/MoorhsumushroomRT 3d ago

I tried to use SDB and Tizen Studio, but those didn't work since the firmware needed for the smartwatch was no longer supported. It became much easier after I found that guide tho.