Galaxy Store now requires Samsung Account for App downloads

Samsung today confirmed Galaxy Store won’t let you download apps without a Samsung Account logged in. Presently, Galaxy Store allows you to skip the Samsung Account login page for 14 days, but it will now mandate you to log in.

Following the Galaxy Store 6.6.13.10 update, Samsung published a notice stating the requirement of a Samsung Account to be logged in. The notice also spotlights that you won’t be allowed to download and install stuff without a Samsung Account.

Starting September 25, 2024, you must be logged in to your Samsung Account to use the Galaxy Store app and service. When you launch Galaxy’s app Store, if you are not logged in to your Samsung Account, you will be prompted to log in.

The majority of Galaxy users login Samsung Account during the initial setup. In case you are not one of them, act fast, otherwise, you will leave access to the Galaxy Store. The company says the requirement will be effective starting September 25.

FAQ

Q1. Do I need to be logged in to my Samsung account in order to update an app?

A1. Yes. You must be logged in to your Samsung account to install, download and update an app. Automatic updates only occur if you are logged in to your Samsung account.

• Note: Some apps support automatic updates even if you are logged out of your Samsung Account.

Q2. Is it necessary to log in to Samsung account to update pre-installed apps?

A2. Check the pre-installed app’s policies to determine if it will be updated automatically, regardless of your Samsung account login status.

If you don’t have a Samsung account, you can create one here.