Latest Galaxy Watch 4 s/w update brings March 2022 patch, enhanced Samsung Health

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 lineup has started to gain a new firmware update, which brings the March 2022 security patch and further enhancements. Consumers of the Galaxy Watch 4 smartwatch can identify the latest update through build number R870XXU1FVC8.

According to the information, Samsung is bringing enhancements to the Samsung Health function with the March 2022 Galaxy Watch 4 firmware update. At the same time, it comes with improvements to the system’s stability and reliability.

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Watch 4 March Update Changelog

• Enhanced Samsung Health Function
• Improved system stability and reliability

How to update Galaxy Watch 4

Before proceeding with the new software update installation, make sure your smartwatch has a good charge, however, you won’t be able to proceed if the battery level is below 30%. All set? Now, check the software update instructions below.

On the paired Android smartphone, open the Galaxy Wearable app. Now, hit the Watch settings, and then tap Watch software update. Once done, swipe to and tap Watch software update, in case your watch displays a Home tab. Finally, click the Download and install button.

Watch 4 Software Update Support

While launching the Galaxy S22 series smartphones, Samsung made a big announcement related to its software department. While the 2021 & 2022 flagship Galaxies are now eligible for four OS and five years of security patches, the Galaxy smartwatches will also have four years of upgrades to One UI Watch and Wear OS.

One UI Watch is a custom wearable platform made by Samsung in collaboration with Google. To do so, Samsung discontinued its own developed Tizen OS, in order to extend the features and capabilities of its wearable lineup. Below, you can see the eligible Galaxy watch for four years of upgrades.

• Galaxy Watch 4
• Galaxy Watch 4 Classic
• Upcoming Galaxy Watch series devices

Galaxy Watch 4 Wear OS

Samsung introduced the Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 4 Classic back in August 2022 alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3. Unlike the older models, this next-gen Samsung smartwatch lineup comes pre-equipped with a One UI Watch 4 software system on top of Google’s Wear OS 3.

The Galaxy Watch 4 smartwatches, with Wear OS 3, takes the user experience to a whole new level. Furthermore, the new watches enable consumers to run even more third-party apps, thanks to the integrated Google Play Store, meanwhile, Google Assistant support is still awaited.

Recent major firmware update

At the Galaxy S22 launch event, Samsung confirmed to bring a major firmware update with new advanced features to the new smartwatches. Shortly after the announcement, the company had started rolling out the feature-packed software to the Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 4 Classic.

You can check the changelog below

• Live Wallpaper Watch face update with Galaxy S22’s Wallpaper.
• New Watch faces have been added to match the new bands.
• More customization options, such as colors and clock fonts, have been added to existing Watch faces.
• Provides information on moisture loss and intake required after outdoor running exercises for body balance and exercise efficiency.
• Supports Interval Training for Running and Cycling Exercises. Make a more systematic exercise plan with Galaxy Watch!
• When you’re done exercising, the Watch measures your heart rate recovery.
• Check with the Galaxy Watch if your heart rate has recovered properly during your break.
• Now you can see your personalized workload when running. Check and adjust your workload in real time (This indicator shows % of VO2 Max value).
• Now you can see the heart rate and the calories measured on the Watch on your phone screen. Use this for safe cycling.
• Now you can set personal goals for your body composition analysis.
• Set your personal goals and get tips and badges to achieve them.
• Provides tips and insights for body composition results (This feature is provided through a partnership with Centr: By Chris Hemsworth )
• Provides 8 types of personalized sleep coaching based on sleep data measured by the Watch.
• Create better sleeping habits with 4-5 weeks of coaching to match your sleep patterns!
  • Intended for general wellness purposes only. Provides sleep guidance for your personal reference only. Not intended for use in the detection, diagnosis, or treatment of any medical conditions or sleep disorders. Consult a medical professional for advice.
• When it detects that the user is asleep, SmartThings can set actions for smart devices to create a good sleeping environment.
• Orientation settings have been added to allow the Watch to be worn in the desired direction on the desired wrist. You can freely change the direction you wear your Watch through the Watch and the Galaxy Wearable app.
• Provides a wider variety of Bixby voice commands.
  • Your Bixby voice command can read notifications, reply back, and control the volume of media controls.
• If you connect your phone and Watch for the first time, the apps that you often use on your current phone and other Android devices are automatically installed on your Watch (Only if the selected app exists for the Watch).

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