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Wear OS by Google

Communication Google LLC ⭐ 3.64 100,000,000+

Wear OS by Google app, previously Android Wear, syncs your smartwatch and phone

Version 2.66.107.587544675.gms 31.7 MB

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Permissions Explained 41 permissions requested View details

This app requests 41 permissions. The table below explains what each permission may allow and what users should review before installing.

Status Permission What it means Why it may be used User safety note
ℹ️ Review Bluetooth access android.permission.BLUETOOTH Allows the app to use Bluetooth features. Used for headphones, controllers, wearables, cars, smart devices, nearby sharing, or accessories. Review if the app has no obvious nearby-device or accessory feature.
ℹ️ Review Bluetooth Admin android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
Common Internet access android.permission.INTERNET Allows the app to open network connections and communicate with online services. Commonly used for streaming, syncing, login, ads, analytics, downloads, cloud features, and app updates. Common permission. Review the app’s behavior if it does not appear to need online access.
Common View network status android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE Allows the app to check whether the device is connected to Wi-Fi, mobile data, or another network. Often used to avoid loading content when offline or to adjust loading based on connection quality. Generally low risk by itself.
ℹ️ Review Change Network State android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Read Calendar android.permission.READ_CALENDAR This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Receive Boot Completed android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
⚠️ Sensitive Camera access android.permission.CAMERA Allows the app to use the device camera. Used for QR scanning, taking photos, video calls, document capture, AR features, or profile images. Sensitive permission. Grant only when camera features are expected.
ℹ️ Review Flashlight android.permission.FLASHLIGHT This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Read Phone Numbers android.permission.READ_PHONE_NUMBERS This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Keep device awake android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Allows the app to prevent the device from sleeping while a task is running. Used for media playback, downloads, navigation, alarms, calls, or long-running background tasks. Review battery usage if the app keeps the device awake too often.
ℹ️ Review Broadcast Sticky android.permission.BROADCAST_STICKY This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
🚨 High attention Place phone calls android.permission.CALL_PHONE Allows the app to start phone calls. Used by dialers, support apps, emergency apps, business apps, or communication tools. High attention permission. Grant only when calling features are expected.
⚠️ Sensitive Read contacts android.permission.READ_CONTACTS Allows the app to read contacts stored on the device. Used for messaging, calling, social features, contact sync, invitations, or account matching. Sensitive permission. Review carefully if the app does not need contact-related features.
ℹ️ Review Read Profile android.permission.READ_PROFILE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
⚠️ Sensitive Read phone state android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE Allows the app to access phone status and device-related information. Used for call handling, carrier services, device identification, account security, or playback interruption handling. Sensitive permission. Review whether the app has a clear phone-related reason.
ℹ️ Review Read Call Log android.permission.READ_CALL_LOG This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
🚨 High attention Send text messages android.permission.SEND_SMS Allows the app to send SMS messages from the device. May be used by messaging, emergency, carrier, automation, or verification apps. High attention permission because it can create charges or send messages from your number.
ℹ️ Review Answer Phone Calls android.permission.ANSWER_PHONE_CALLS This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
🚨 High attention Read text messages android.permission.READ_SMS Allows the app to read SMS messages on the device. May be used for verification codes, messaging features, backup tools, or communication apps. High attention permission. Only grant this to apps you strongly trust.
ℹ️ Review Access Wifi State android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Change Wifi State android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Providers Gsf Permission Read Gservices com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
Common Vibration control android.permission.VIBRATE Allows the app to control device vibration. Used for notifications, alerts, haptic feedback, timers, alarms, or game feedback. Generally low risk by itself.
ℹ️ Review Apps Now Remote Access com.google.android.apps.now.REMOTE_ACCESS This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Gm Permission Auto Send com.google.android.gm.permission.AUTO_SEND This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
⚠️ Sensitive Approximate location android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Allows the app to access an approximate device location. Used for weather, local content, regional features, nearby services, or location-based settings. Sensitive permission. Review whether the app needs location access.
⚠️ Sensitive Precise location android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Allows the app to access the device’s precise location when granted by the user. Used for maps, navigation, local recommendations, weather, rideshare, nearby devices, or location-based content. Sensitive permission. Grant only when location access matches the app’s purpose.
ℹ️ Review Request Ignore Battery Optimizations android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Gms Permission Activity Recognition com.google.android.gms.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Request Companion Run In Background android.permission.REQUEST_COMPANION_RUN_IN_BACKGROUND This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Request Companion Use Data In Background android.permission.REQUEST_COMPANION_USE_DATA_IN_BACKGROUND This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Foreground Service android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Interact Across Profiles android.permission.INTERACT_ACROSS_PROFILES This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Bluetooth Scan android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Connect to Bluetooth devices android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT Allows the app to connect to paired Bluetooth devices. Used for audio devices, controllers, watches, cars, sensors, and smart accessories. Review paired-device access if the app does not need Bluetooth features.
ℹ️ Review Clockwork Companion Partner Setup com.google.android.clockwork.companion.PARTNER_SETUP This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Query All Packages android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Send notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Allows the app to send notifications to the device. Used for alerts, reminders, messages, account activity, updates, or media controls. Review notification settings if the app sends too many alerts.
ℹ️ Review Com Verizon Vzwcarrierpermission com.verizon.vzwcarrierpermission This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Com Verizon Api Access com.verizon.api.ACCESS This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.

About Wear OS by Google

Wear OS by Google app, previously Android Wear, syncs your smartwatch and phone

What Wear OS by Google Is Used For

Wear OS by Google appears to be the companion app for pairing a Wear OS smartwatch with an Android phone. Based on the metadata, it is commonly used to set up the watch, manage the connection, and keep phone and watch data in sync over Bluetooth and network connections. It may also support background companion functions so the watch can stay connected and receive updates even when the app is not open.

Because it has permissions for calendars, contacts, calls, SMS, location, and activity recognition, the app likely supports smartwatch features such as notifications, calling and message handling, calendar alerts, and fitness-related syncing. The camera, flashlight, and vibration permissions suggest it may also help control or coordinate some watch functions and alerts from the phone side. As a phone app in the Communication category, it is mainly meant to work behind the scenes with a paired watch rather than as a standalone daily-use app.

Common uses

  • Set up and pair a Wear OS smartwatch with an Android phone
  • Sync notifications, calendar events, and other phone data to the watch
  • Manage Bluetooth connection and companion device settings
  • Support calling, message, and contact-related watch features
  • Help the watch stay connected and update in the background
  • Coordinate activity, location, and other smartwatch services
Best for:
smartwatch owners android phone users wear os setup notification syncing fitness watch users

App Details

Package:
com.google.android.wearable.app
Category:
Communication
Developer:
Google LLC
Version:
2.66.107.587544675.gms
Contains Ads:
No
In-App Purchases:
No

Official Listing

  • Package name: com.google.android.wearable.app

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