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Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 to get Wear OS 5 One UI 6 Watch update
Samsung is preparing to release a major update for its smartwatches, which will include the latest Wear OS 5 and One UI 6 Watch. Meanwhile, the company has reportedly started internally testing the One UI 6 Watch update for the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 series.
A piece of new information (via Theordysm) reveals that One UI 6 Watch test firmware for the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic has already made an appearance on Samsung’s servers. This firmware can be identified by version R895USQU1IXD1 and is currently undergoing testing for the US variant of the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic.
One UI 6 Watch update is expected to bring improvements to the user interface and overall functionality of Samsung’s smartwatches. Users are looking forward to experiencing the new features and enhancements that will come with the One UI 6 Watch update.
One UI 6 Watch Beta
Samsung to soon introduce One UI 6 Watch Beta Program for Galaxy Watch 6 and Galaxy Watch 6 Classic. Through this, users can enjoy the new feature on their watches ahead of the stable update. The Beta release may initially be available in South Korea and the US, with an official announcement anticipated soon.
The Galaxy Watch 7 series is expected to launch in July and will likely be equipped with Wear OS 5-based One UI 6 Watch. The new software may include new features such as blood-sugar monitoring.
Samsung teases Wear OS 5 One UI 6 Watch Beta, arriving soon?
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.