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Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 News/Deals: One UI Watch 4.5 Beta, Wear OS 3.5, Google Assistant and more
The Galaxy Watch 4 is Samsung’s most advanced smartwatch lineup, launched back in 2021. This lineup consists of two models namely – Galaxy Watch and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic. For both of these wearable devices, Samsung has promised four years of regular firmware updates, from the initial market debut.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 4 Classic are powered by a new unified wearable platform called One UI Watch, based on Google’s Wear OS 3. Ditching the Tizen OS from its wearable devices, Samsung has further extended the usability of these next-gen Galaxy watches.
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In this article, we will be covering all Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 series firmware updates. It will help our readers to know more about new features and updates too ahead as the company releases new OTAs gradually. If you have been using a Watch 4 or Watch 4 Classic, you should bookmark this page to stay up to date.
Operating System
- One UI Watch [Wear OS 3]
- One UI Watch Beta [Wear OS 3.5]
Latest Security Patch
- June 2022
Updates Eligibility
- Four years [until August 2025]
How to update Galaxy Watch 4
You can also update your Galaxy Watch 4 or Watch 4 Classic directly through your Android smartphone using the Galaxy Wearable app. After opening it, just visit the Watch Settings, followed by the Watch software update. From here, tap Watch software update and finally hit the Download and install button.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 firmware updates
June 20 [2nd One UI Watch Beta]
Samsung has started delivering the One UI Watch 4.5 Beta 2 firmware to the Galaxy Watch 4 smartwatch users on the Beta channel. The update bears PDA build version ending ZVF5, and the changelog mentions fixes to so many bugs and issues for better user experiences. Read more
June 15 [June 2022 update]
Samsung has begun to release a new June 2022 firmware update to the Galaxy Watch 4 smartwatch users in the United Kingdom. It sports improvements for the system’s stability and reliability. The update version is R895FXXU1FVE1. Read More
June 02 [One UI Watch 4.5 Beta]
- Samsung releases first Galaxy Watch 4 beta app
- Samsung releases One UI Watch 4.5 Beta for Galaxy Watch 4 with dual SIM feature and a lot more
May 31 [News/Business]
- Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 loved globally in Q1 2022
May 30 [Google Assistant issue]
- Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 unpairing from phones, Google Assistant might be the reason
May 28 [Amazon Deal]
- Awesome tech-pack deal: Samsung Galaxy S22 offered at $1000 low and free Galaxy Watch 4 with it!
May 26 [One UI Watch 4.5 Beta]
- First Galaxy Watch 4 beta program to release for US, Here is how to sign up!
May 26 [Google Assistant Tip]
- Guide to switch between Bixby and Google Assistant on your Samsung Galaxy Watch 4
May 26 [Google Assistant]
- Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Google Assistant feature is live in India
- How to download and use Google Assistant on Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 [Official]
May 24 [One UI Watch Beta]
- Samsung One UI Watch Beta Program: How to join on Galaxy Watch 4
- Samsung announces One UI Watch Beta coming to Galaxy Watch 4 soon
May 23: Google Assistant announced
Samsung officially launched the Google Assistant support for the Galaxy Watch 4 smartwatch lineup. You can read everything about this update in our dedicated story, while it’s available in the below-mentioned 10 markets across the world.
- Australia
- Canada
- France
- Germany
- Ireland
- Japan
- Taiwan
- Korea
- The UK
- The USA.
May 11: Google Assistant coming this summer
Samsung announced that the Galaxy Watch 4 lineup will be available to download and install the Google Assistant functionality this Summer.
“This summer, I’m excited to share that Galaxy Watch4 users will be able to download Google Assistant to their device, featuring faster and more natural voice interactions, enabling quick answers and on-the-go help”, said Samsung.
May 04: May 2022 patch in the US
Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 has begun collecting a new software update that mainly installs the May 2022 security patch. It boosts the security and reliability of the system to further enhance the wearable’s performance. Read more
April 19: ECG, BP features in Canada
Samsung is now expanding the availability of Blood Pressure and ECG health features to more Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 4 Classic users in Canada. At the same time, it brings enhancements to the Samsung Health function for a better user experience. Read more
April 7: March 2022 patch and more
Samsung has started rolling out the March 2022 security patch alongside enhanced Samsung Health function to the Galaxy Watch 4 smartwatch users. Read more
- Changelog
- Enhanced Samsung Health Function
- Improved system stability and reliability
Samsung has released a new update with the November 2024 security patch for Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5 smartphones. The update is available for users in Korea and the company will soon expand it to more countries.
November 2024 security update for Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5 smartphones F731NKSU4DXK8 and F946NKSU4DXK8 respectively. It is an initial rollout so it may take some hours or days to reach all models.
The fresh security patch fixes 52 vulnerabilities in Android and Samsung software. Google has patched 38 high-level issues, and one CVE doesn’t apply to Galaxy devices. Samsung has also addressed 13 issues, including bugs related to multiple users, Dex Mode, Galaxy Watch, and Settings.
This update improves security and device performance by bringing bug fixes and enhancements. Overall, users will get smoother performance after installing the update.
If you have received the notification of the update then install it now to get a bug-free experience. You can also check the update by visiting the Settings app on your smartphone and opening the Software Update section.
Now, click on the Download and Install option. If any update is available, you can follow the on-screen instructions to install the update on your Galaxy smartphone.
These foldable smartphones are currently running Android 14 based One UI 6.1.1. It will get the major One UI 7 based on the Android 15 update next year, after the Samsung Galaxy S25 series launch.
November 2024 Update Plan: Samsung offers security patches for over 140 Galaxy devices
Samsung recently announced the One UI 6 Watch rollout for older Galaxy watches. Now, the company has started rolling out the November 2024 security update for Samsung Galaxy Watch 7.
November 2024 security update for the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 is currently live for users in Korea and the company will soon expand it to more countries. This update arrives with build version L310XXU1AXK6 and an installation package size of 245.62MB.
The fresh update improves the stability of the Galaxy Watch 7 to provide a more reliable performance. It brings some improvements to make the device more secure and stable. Also, it installs the latest Android security patch release in November 2024 for better security.
By fixing existing issues and enhancing performance, Samsung aims to deliver a smoother and more dependable user experience. Although the update does not introduce new features or changes, it provides a better and smoother performance.
Samsung recommends Galaxy Watch 7 users install this update to take advantage of the enhanced system stability. By keeping the device updated, users can get benefits from the new feature and enhanced security.
To install the update, users need to connect their Galaxy Watch 7 to a smartphone via the Galaxy Wearable app. From there, navigate to Watch Settings, select Watch Software Update, and choose the Download and Install option.
Samsung reveals what One UI 6 Watch update brings to Galaxy Watch
Samsung Galaxy A53 and Galaxy A23 users are receiving a November 2024 security update on the Verizon network carrier in the US. The update is rolling out for locked models, and other carriers could get this update in the coming days or weeks.
Users of the Samsung Galaxy A53 and Galaxy A23 smartphones can verify the November 2024 security update via One UI builds given below:
- Galaxy A53 – A536VSQSEEXJA
- Galaxy A23 – A236VSQS7DXJ5
November 2024 Security Patch Details
November 2024 security update addresses 52 vulnerabilities across Android and Samsung’s software. Google has resolved 38 high-priority issues, while one CVE is not relevant to Galaxy devices.
Samsung’s patches include fixes for 13 vulnerabilities, primarily impacting user profiles, Dex Mode, Galaxy Watch, and certain system features like Settings and Maintenance Mode. This update enhances both the security and performance of Galaxy devices.
How to Update:
Samsung users can check new software updates manually with a handful of simple steps. Firstly, visit your Galaxy device’s “System Settings,” once done, scroll down and tap the “Software update” tab, followed by the “Download and install” button.
One UI 7
One UI 7 Beta update was announced to be released at the end of the year, with plans to stable release in early 2025 along with the Samsung Galaxy S25 series. Reports claim that the Beta Program is about to start in the coming days for the Galaxy S24 series.