One UI Watch
Samsung One UI 5 Watch update for Galaxy Watch 5 expanding to more countries
Samsung One UI 5 Watch update is already available for Galaxy Watch 5 users in a bunch of countries (India, Europe, and South Korea) and the company is now expanding this update in more countries including Malaysia.
The new update for Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro arrives with the July 2023 security patch to improve system security. It brings a bundle of new features, enhancements, and improvements to provide a next-level experience.
One UI 5 Watch Features
With One UI 5 Watch, you can add new watch faces and tiles more easily and customize them with albums or stories. Users can now make their watch face cycle between pictures in an album or story that they select, or use a new vertical layout to find the watch faces and tiles that are right for them.
Another highlight of the update is the improved Samsung Health app that can automatically record cycling workouts, provide heart rate guidance during running workouts, and map cycling routes. Users can also set whether to automatically map their cycling routes or not. The app can also detect when users start cycling and record their workout automatically.
The update also brings more call controls that allow users to adjust the volume, mute sound, and press keypad buttons from the watch. Users can also dictate text with the Home button by switching to voice input instantly. Additionally, users can use multiple timers at once, up to 20, to keep track of various tasks.
The update also adds a backup and restore feature that can save watch data to the phone or Samsung Cloud periodically. Users can also share their medical info in an emergency by accessing a button that appears when a hard fall is detected or when the Emergency SOS feature is activated. Furthermore, users can check the status of the battery, storage, and memory and fix any problems with the device care feature.
The update also introduces universal gestures that can control the watch without touching the screen or pressing a button. Moreover, users can organize their apps in folders to find them quickly with less scrolling.
How to Update
To download the One UI 5 Watch update for Galaxy Watch 5, users can either connect their watch to their phone via Bluetooth and use the Galaxy Wearable app or turn on WiFi on their watch and check for updates from the settings menu. The update is expected to roll out to other regions soon.
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Samsung has released the One UI 6 Watch Beta 2 update after initiating the beta program in mid-June 2024. This new beta update fixes initial issues and implements user feedback to improve the user experience.
The updated version of the One UI 6 Watch Beta 2 update can be identified through the firmware ending with ZXFB. This beta update is currently live for users in the US and Korea.
The update focuses on improving system stability, fixing reboot issues, and optimizing battery usage. It also enhances app performance and includes several other enhancements for a better overall experience.
To access the latest beta software, open the Galaxy Wearable app, access Galaxy Watch settings, proceed to Watch software update, and select Download and Install. Users need to back up important data before proceeding with the update to prevent any potential data loss.
Samsung started the One UI 6 Watch Beta Program for its Galaxy Watch 6 series in the US as of mid-June 2024. This program lets Galaxy Watch users try out upcoming features before the official release. Users of Galaxy Watch 6 are actively providing feedback to help Samsung identify and fix any issues encountered during testing. Now, a new report reveals the second One UI 6 Watch Beta release is still pending.
According to a Beta Moderator, Samsung is currently monitoring user reports of One UI 6 Watch Beta errors to fix them in the next software update. The company aims to improve the user experience based on feedback before releasing new updates.
However, the moderator has not yet given any date for the next One UI 6 Watch Beta update release as the company is still reviewing user feedback. We expect the next update will provide a better experience with bug fixes.
One UI 6 Watch 6 Beta update for Samsung Health includes an energy score for activity readiness and detailed sleep analysis covering heart rate, breathing, and the time it takes to fall asleep. It allows users to customize workout routines with specific goals.
This update enhances usability with quick gestures, adaptive mode, and improved scrolling. It also adds some enhanced communication features like image saving, quick access to emojis, and new stylish fonts.
Samsung US is not yet ready to bring the next update of One UI 6 Watch Beta
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Samsung has initiated the One UI 6 Watch Beta Program for its Galaxy Watch 6 series in the US. This program allows Samsung Watch users to experience the new features and enhancements ahead of the official release.
The first One UI 6 Watch beta version introduces several new features, mainly powered by Galaxy AI. These new features aim to enhance the health monitoring and user experience of the smartwatch.
The new energy score feature in Samsung Health evaluates your readiness for physical activities. It advises you on whether to rest or exercise based on your score. The update also brings a more comprehensive sleep analysis, tracking heart rate, breathing rate, and the time it takes to fall asleep. Users can now customize their workout routines, setting specific goals for different exercises.
One UI 6 Watch Beta improves the watch’s usability with new gestures for quick actions, such as answering calls or scrolling through notifications, and enhanced scrolling for faster navigation. Universal gestures have been introduced for immediate actions, and modes automatically adjust the watch’s settings according to your activities.
Additionally, communication is made easier with the ability to save images from messages and quickly access frequently used emojis.
Furthermore, the update also brings new default fonts to stay modern and stylish. You can now select limit health features to make your battery last longer when power-saving mode is on.
As soon as you begin playing music on your watch, it will seamlessly connect to your Bluetooth headphones or speaker for audio playback.
You can check the all-new features of the Samsung One UI 6 Watch through the full changelog below.
Samsung One UI 6 Watch Changelog
Unlock a healthier you with Galaxy AI
Monitor your energy levels
- Samsung Health’s new energy score shows your physical and mental readiness based on you sleep and physical activity. If your energy score is low, it may be best to take a rest. If your energy score is high, it could be time set a personal best in your favorite exercise. Galaxy AI provides personalized insights and motivation to keep you on the right track.
Get more detailed sleep analysis
- Galaxy AI-powered sleep insights give you more detailed and accurate analysis of your sleep quality. Your comprehensive sleep report now includes your heart rate, respiratory rate, and the amount of time it takes you to fall asleep after you lie down.
Make your own workout routines
- Combine a series of different exercises together for a custom workout routine. You can set targets for sets, reps, and more.
Control your watch like a pro
Do more with double pinch
- Take quick action in a variety of situations by pinching your thumb and index finger together twice. You can answer calls, turn off alarms, scroll through notifications, control music, take pictures, and more. A finger icon will appear on buttons that can be controlled with a double pinch.
Faster horizontal scrolling
- Flick the screen left or right or to quickly scroll through notifications or tiles.
View ongoing activities all at once
- Tap the bottom of your watch face to view a list of ongoing activities such as phone calls, exercises, or music playing. Tap an item in the list to easily switch between them.
Take action quickly with Universal gestures
- In situations where a quick action is needed, such as answering a phone call or turning off an alarm, the button for the action will be automatically focused so you can do the action immediately without the need to manually change focus.
Go back without touching the screen
- Move your wrist back and forth to go back to the previous screen. You can control this in Universal gestures.
Get only the notifications you want
- Choose which apps are allowed to send you notifications directly on your watch without opening the Galaxy Wearable app on your phone.
Control your watch with modes
- Modes can now automatically control more of your watch’s settings based on what you’re doing or where you are. Modes can control Do not disturb, Always On Display, Raise wrist to wake, Touch screen to wake, Touch bezel to wake, Sound mode, and Disconnection alerts.
Stay in touch from your wrist
Instantly access your favorite emojis
- You can set the emojis you use most as favorites so they’re always available to send as a quick response.
Save image attachments
- You can now save images attached to messages on your watch. Saved images can be viewed in the Gallery app, shared with others, or used to create a unique photo watch face.
Even more improvements
Stylish new font
- One UI 6 Watch has a new default font with a more stylish and modern feel. You’ll see the new font if the default font is selected in Settings. If you’re using a different font, you’ll still see that font after upgrading to One UI 6 Watch.
Make your battery last longer
- When Power saving is turned on, you can also choose to limit health features to make your battery last even longer than before.
Automatically connect to Bluetooth audio devices
- When you start playing music on your watch, your Bluetooth headphones or speaker will automatically connect for playback. If no Bluetooth audio devices are available to connect, music will play through your watch’s speaker if your music app supports it.
Some apps will need to be updated separately after your watch is upgraded. Please refer to the One UI Watch Beta recruitment notice.
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