Wearables
Everything you need to know about Wear OS 3 on Samsung Galaxy Watch 4
Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 4 Classic were the first smartwatches offered by Samsung to run on the new Wear OS 3. Developed by Samsung and Google, this operating system allows you to access the best of the Samsung and Google apps from your wrist.
The new platform has improved support for major third-party apps such as Strava, Calm and Spotify. In addition to the Wear OS 3, the Galaxy Watch4 and Watch 4 Classic also feature the new One UI Watch.
This user interface creates a smoother experience on your Galaxy devices. With One UI Watch, custom apps are automatically installed on your watch when downloaded to your phone and do not disturb all your settings Hours and blocked numbers are synced instantly.
In this article, we’ll explain to you the full user guide to set up your new Galaxy Watch 4.
Connecting Galaxy Watch to your mobile phone
To connect your Galaxy Watch 4 to a mobile device, you must have the Galaxy Wearable app installed on your mobile device.
You can download the Galaxy Wearable app from the Play Store.
- Turn on the watch and swipe up from the bottom of the screen.
- Tap the language icon to select the language to use. And then follow the on-screen instructions.
- Open the Galaxy Wearable app on your mobile device
- Press Start.
- Tap on your Galaxy Watch 4 on the screen. If you do not find what you are looking for then just ask.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the connection.
Using gestures while using Galaxy Watch 4
Gestures allow you to interact with your smartwatch even when your hands are not empty.
- Answer Call: Bend at the elbow and move your arm twice.
- Dismiss alerts and calls: Do it twice on your wrist to remove the alarm or reject the incoming call.
- Quick Start: Bend your wrists up and down twice to open the app or feature you like. This feature is coming in the upcoming software update
Galaxy Watch 4 Quick Panel
The Quick Panel allows you to view the current state of the watch and quickly configure the settings.
- To open the Quick Panel, drag it from the top of the screen to the bottom.
- To close the Quick Panel, swipe up on the screen.
- You can use the bezel to move to the next or previous quick panel or swipe left or right on the screen.
- Tap the + and – icons to personalize, add or remove settings shown in the Quick Panel panel.
Watch Only Mode
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Samsung finally started the Stable One UI 6 Watch update rollout today. The company revealed all the eligible Galaxy Watch models for the update. There are many new features, Galaxy AI advancements, and functional improvements.
The Stable One UI 6 Watch update update will first rollout to the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 series and then become available sequentially to previous generations. Feature availability and support may vary by market, carrier, model, and paired device.
Pay attention, the One UI 6 Watch is based on Google’s Wear OS 5. It aims to expand Watch 7 and Watch Ultra features to previous generations of Galaxy Watch including the Watch 6 series, Watch 5 series, Watch 4 series, and Watch FE.
The best features of One UI 6 Watch update:
Sleep Tracking
You will get a deeper and more accurate understanding of sleep with a detailed analysis powered by an advanced AI algorithm and new sleep metrics.
Sleep Apnea
- It helps users proactively spot potential signs of moderate to severe sleep apnea.
Race
- Monitor progress in real time when running or cycling with Race.
Workout Routine
- This feature lets users combine various exercises and create personalized routines.
Energy Score
- Users can better understand their physical and mental conditions through an intuitive score calculated from various health metrics.
New Watch Faces
- The One UI 6 Watch also brings a handful of new watch faces namely Spatial Number, Simple Digital and Ultra Info Board.
- Simple Digital watch face reflects a minimalist design
- Ultra Info Board watch face to check info at a glance without sacrificing style
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While the One UI 6 Watch update contains Galaxy AI features, Samsung does not make any promises, assurances, or guarantees as to the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the output provided by AI features.
It is also advised that users should not treat any health-related info accessed through the Galaxy Watch as medical advice. Medical advice from a physician is highly recommended in case of any health-related sign shown on your wrist device.
Samsung’s new XR glasses are expected to launch in the second half of 2025. These glasses are being made in partnership with Google. A new report reveals that the glasses will share some features with the popular Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses but will not have a display.
According to the information, the upcoming XR glasses of Samsung will be powered by Qualcomm’s AR1 chipset, the same used in Ray-Ban Meta glasses. While details on the specific AR1 version remain unclear, the use of Qualcomm’s chip suggests a focus on lightweight, efficient computing.
Like the Ray-Ban Meta glasses, Samsung’s XR glasses will reportedly sport a 12MP camera and a 155 mAh battery, giving them a similar form factor. It also claims to weigh around 50 grams slightly heavier than the Ray-Ban model.
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There has been much speculation about whether these glasses would feature a display, and the fresh report suggests they will not. It would be hard to add a display while keeping the glasses lightweight, so Samsung is likely skipping this feature.
Even without a display, the Samsung XR glasses will still include some smart features. These include AI functions for making payments, scanning QR codes, recognizing gestures, and even identifying people.
Although the full details aren’t clear, it seems the glasses will offer more capabilities than the Ray-Ban Meta glasses. The Samsung XR glasses are expected to be released in late 2025, but Samsung might tease them off earlier.
Samsung crafting mixed-reality smart glasses with Qualcomm, Google
Samsung has rolled out a new beta update for the Galaxy Watch 6 Plugin app, introducing new features and fixes for users enrolled in the One UI 6 Watch Beta program. Identified as version 2.2.13.24110851, the fresh update enhances Galaxy Watch users’ functionality and customization options.
The fresh beta update adds the ability to install watch faces from the Galaxy Watch Ultra and Galaxy Watch 7, spotted on update notes. Now, Galaxy Watch 6 users can enjoy more watch faces that were previously available only on the newer Galaxy Watch models.
This new capability gives users more options to personalize the look of their watch, similar to the latest Galaxy watches.
Along with the new watch face options, this update also fixes some bugs and improves overall performance. However, the changelog does not mention specific details in the changelog.
The installation package size of this update is around 155MB. The new version aims to make the Galaxy Watch 6 Plugin app run more smoothly for those testing the One UI 6 Watch Beta.
By adding more customization options and fixing issues, Samsung hopes to give users a better, more enjoyable smartwatch experience.
If you’re testing the One UI 6 Watch Beta, you can download this update now through the Galaxy Store or from the third-party app link mentioned here. Once installed, you’ll be able to enjoy the new watch faces and benefit from the improvements that come with this update.