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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 pushed the November 2024 security update for the Snapdragon variants of the Galaxy S21 FE smartphone. This update is already out for Exynos models in Europe.
The fresh update improves system security and stability, providing a better Galaxy experience. It is currently rolling out in India and the company will soon expand to more countries.
November 2024 security update for Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Snapdragon models can be identified through One UI build version G990B2XXAGJ3. The installation package size of this update is around 350MB.
This fresh update is based on One UI 6.1 and Android 14. The company is now preparing the device for the next major update through new software.
Notably, the 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.
Moreover, 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.
Users are advised to install the update promptly to benefit from the improved security measures. For those who have not received an update notification, the update can be manually checked and installed.
To install the update, open the smartphone’s settings, select ‘Software Update’, and then ‘Download and install’. Following these steps will ensure that your Galaxy smartphone is up-to-date with the latest security protections. The update is rolling out gradually so it may take some hours or days to reach all models.
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE gets security boost with November 2024 update
Google rolled out Android 15 in mid-October and started working on the next version. Samsung is still developing the Android 15-based One UI 7 Beta for Galaxy devices. Rumors suggest that the Beta Program could start early next week.
Following the I/O 2024 event, Android vendors including Xiaomi, OPPO, and OnePlus started Public Beta for their flagships, which Samsung has not joined. The company is still working on kicking off the One UI Beta program.
One UI 6.1.1 is the latest Galaxy skin based on Android 14. The Android 15-based One UI 7 will arrive on many Samsung devices early next year. Samsung’s update policy is pretty clear, making it easy to determine which Galaxy is eligible for the next update.
The Galaxy S24 series will be the first to get One UI 7 Beta by the end of the year. The South Korean tech giant will then expand its Beta activity for other latest flagships including Galaxy Z Fold 6/Flip 6, and some older lineups including but not limited to the Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy Z Flip 5, and Galaxy Z Fold 5.
Check the device list below:
Galaxy S Android 15 Update List
- Galaxy S21
- Galaxy S21+
- Galaxy S21 Ultra
- Galaxy S21 FE
- Galaxy S22
- Galaxy S22+
- Galaxy S22 Ultra
- Galaxy S23
- Galaxy S23+
- Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Galaxy S23 FE
- Galaxy S24
- Galaxy S24+
- Galaxy S24 Ultra
- Galaxy S24 FE
Galaxy Z Android 15 Update List
- Galaxy Z Flip 3
- Galaxy Z Flip 4
- Galaxy Z Flip 5
- Galaxy Z Fold 3
- Galaxy Z Fold 4
- Galaxy Z Fold 5
- Galaxy Z Fold 6
- Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition
- Galaxy Z Flip 6
Galaxy Tab Android 15 Update List
- Galaxy Tab A9 / A9+
- Galaxy Tab Active 4 Pro
- Galaxy Tab S8 / S8+ / Tab S8 Ultra
- Galaxy Tab S9 / S9+ / S9 Ultra
- Galaxy Tab S9 FE / S9 FE+
Galaxy A/M/F Android 15 Update List
- Galaxy A06
- Galaxy A05s / A15 / A25 /A35 /A55
- Galaxy A14 / A24 / A34 / A54
- Galaxy A33 / A53 / A73
- Galaxy M14 / F14
- Galaxy M34 / M54 / F54
- Galaxy M35 /M55 / F55
If you don’t find your Galaxy device on the list mentioned above, don’t panic. As the year progresses, we will update the list according to device eligibility. Do note that the list is compiled on previous rollouts, software guarantees, and experience.
The official list will only come when the stable One UI 7 rollout begins next year.
Ahead of Galaxy S24 FE and Galaxy S23 FE, Samsung has started rolling out the November 2024 security update for the Galaxy S21 FE smartphone. The update is live for users in Europe and the company will soon make it available in more countries.
November 2024 security patch for Samsung Galaxy S21 FE smartphone arrives with One UI build version G990BXXSBGXJ3. Users will have to download a package size of 360MB to install the update.
The fresh patch improves the system’s security and stability to provide a better Galaxy experience. It includes the latest security patch to boost security by fixing several bugs.
November 2024 security patch is now available, bringing important fixes from both Google and Samsung. It resolves 52 security issues in total, with 38 of those being considered high-level by Google. There’s also one problem that doesn’t affect Galaxy phones.
Moreover, Samsung has worked on 13 additional fixes, mostly around features like user profiles, Dex Mode, Galaxy Watch, and settings. This update will make sure your Galaxy devices stay safe and work better.
It is an initial rollout so it may take some hours or days to reach all models. 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.
Notably, the November 2024 update is available for Exynos variants of the Galaxy S21 FE and will soon be available for Snapdragon models. The update is based on One UI 6.1 and Android 14. The Galaxy S21 FE is also eligible for the next major update, One UI 7.