One UI Watch
Samsung One UI 5 Watch Beta 1 is rolling out in another market
Yesterday, Samsung started the One UI 5 Watch Beta Program for Galaxy smartwatches in the US. The new software brings a number of new features, user interface enhancements, and stability improvements. Today, Samsung is rolling out the One UI 5 Watch Beta 1 in South Korea.
Samsung has started the One UI 5 Watch Beta 1 rollout to the Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 5 series in South Korea. There are plenty of new features and functional improvements implemented to the new OS, taking the user experience to the next level.
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In order to get this Beta update on your smartphone, you are required to register for the program through the Samsung Members app, similar to One UI software for mobiles. Once registered, the company will deliver the new firmware to your device over the air.
In South Korea, some users reported that the Beta joining function is no longer working. It’s likely that the company may have initiated the Beta with a limited number of users, and the remaining ones would get the opportunity with the 2nd Beta release.
What’s new in One UI 5 Watch Beta 1
Watch faces and tiles
Add watch faces and tiles more easily
- A new vertical layout makes it easier to find the watch faces and tiles that are right for you.
Improved Buds controller tile
- You can now turn 360 audio on and off from the Buds controller tile if your Buds support 360 audio.
Quick access to timers
- You can start timers from the new Timer tile without opening the Timer app.
Set an album or story as your watch face
- Instead of just one picture, you can now make your watch face cycle between pictures in an album or story that you select. Your watch face will change to a different picture each time you turn on the watch screen.
Samsung Health
Automatically record cycling workouts
- Samsung Health can now detect when you start cycling and record your workout automatically. You can also set whether to automatically map your cycling routes.
Get heart rate guidance during running workouts
- Your watch can provide personalized heart rate zones while you run to help you manage your exercise intensity.
Backup and restore
Keep your watch data safe
- Files and data from your watch are periodically backed up to your phone when it’s connected to your watch. You can also save backups to Samsung Cloud. Your phone needs the latest version of the Smart Switch app to use this feature.
Control your phone
More call controls
- You now have more control over calls without touching your phone. You can adjust the call volume, mute sound, and press buttons on the keypad, all from your watch.
Additional changes
Dictate text with the Home button
- Just press and hold the Home button any time you’re entering text with Samsung Keyboard to instantly switch to voice input.
Use multiple timers at once
- You can now have up to 20 timers running at the same time to help keep track of all your tasks.
Share your medical info in an emergency
- A button to access your medical info will appear automatically when a hard fall is detected or when you press the Home button 5 times to start the Emergency SOS feature.
Device care
- Check the status of your watch’s battery, storage, and memory and immediately fix any problems to extend battery life and keep your watch running smoothly.
Control your watch without touching it
- Universal gestures let you control your watch without touching the screen or pressing a button. You can assign various actions to gestures such as shaking your wrist, making a fist, or pinching your fingers.
Organize apps in folders
- Create folders to keep your apps organized so you can find the apps you need quickly with less scrolling.
Samsung has officially announced that the stable version of its One UI 6 Watch update for Wear OS smartwatches is expected to be released in October or November. The company is currently in the testing phase of the beta version while working towards finalizing the stable update.
After months of testing, including five beta updates, many users were hopeful for an earlier release. However, the company confirmed that some bugs still need to be fixed before launching the One UI 6 Watch stable version.
In response to the users’ comments on the community, the Samsung moderator has explained that the team is carefully monitoring user feedback and error reports. He has mentioned the update delay as the stable version is expected to roll out in October or November.
Moreover, the community moderators highlighted the importance of ensuring a stable and smooth experience with the update. He also apologized for any inconvenience caused during the beta testing phase and acknowledged users’ eagerness for the official release.
However, there’s no exact date for the release of the One UI 6 Watch update, but it’s confirmed that it won’t be available in September. In the meantime, users can help Samsung by providing feedback to improve the stability of the update.
One UI 6 Watch update will be available Galaxy Watch 4, Galaxy Watch 4 Classic, Galaxy Watch 5, Galaxy Watch 5 Pro, Galaxy Watch 6, and Galaxy Watch 6 Classic.
In addition to the One UI 6 Watch, users have been eagerly awaiting the One UI 7 beta since the release of the One UI 6.1.1 update. However, Samsung has not yet made any official information regarding this.
Users are advised to keep an eye on official announcements as Samsung works to fix the remaining issues and prepare for the release. Stay tuned with us for more information.
Samsung has just released the One UI 6 Watch Beta 6 update for its Galaxy Watch 6 series. This is the fifth beta update available for both the Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 6 series.
The new Watch beta update for Galaxy Watch 6, Galaxy Watch 5, and Galaxy Watch 4 can be identified through a version ending with ZXI8. It brings several important improvements to make your smartwatch experience better.
One UI 6 Watch Beta 6 update for the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 series and Beta 5 for the Watch 4/5 series brings improvements for stability, system performance, battery consumption, app execution performance, and network interoperability. These improvements are expected to provide a more seamless experience.
Samsung advises that you back up any important data on your watch before you update, just in case something goes wrong during the update process. This update is only available through Firmware Over The Air (FOTA).
To get the latest beta, open the Galaxy Wearable app on your phone, then go to Galaxy Watch >> Watch settings >>Watch software update >> Download and install. By keeping your watch updated, you’ll benefit from the latest fixes and enhancements, ensuring a better overall experience.
We can expect that Samsung will soon release the stable One UI 6 Watch update to the Galaxy Watch series to provide a next-level experience.
Wear OS 5.1 could be based on Android 15, testing already in progress
Back in August 2024, Samsung released the One UI 6 Watch Beta for its Galaxy Watch 4, Galaxy Watch 5, and Galaxy Watch 6 models. This update is currently available only in the US and South Korea. However, there’s good news for Galaxy Watch users in other countries as Samsung might open up the One UI Beta program to more countries in the year 2025.
Right now, the One UI Watch Beta program is limited to these two countries as Samsung collects feedback and makes changes to ensure that any issues are fixed before a wider release. The feedback from these initial testers is important for improving the software.
According to the Samsung community moderator, the beta program is currently only in the US and South Korea, and it is expected to expand to more regions in the future. However, the expansion of the One UI Watch Beta program is expected but not yet confirmed.
Samsung is currently working to manage the beta testing process to ensure that when they do expand, it will be smooth and error-free for all users.
For those eager to participate but currently outside the US and Korea, the wait might not be too long. Samsung is expected to expand the One UI Watch Beta to more countries next year.
Aside from this, the stable version of One UI 6 Watch is expected to be released shortly, as the beta phase for One UI 5 has already been completed. Stay tuned for further updates.