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One UI 6 Watch Beta with Wear OS 5 available for Samsung smartwatches [List]
Samsung will officially launch the Wear OS 5-based One UI 6 Watch next month. Meanwhile, several Samsung smartwatches are eligible for the Beta program of One UI 6 Watch. However, the company is running the Beta activity in the US and South Korea.
Wear OS 5-based One UI 6 Watch will go official with the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 next month. We guess the Stable rollout to older smartwatch models may begin in August. The new operating system also packs artificial intelligence-derived features with Galaxy AI.
Initially, the company started the One UI 6 Watch Beta for Galaxy Watch 6 series. After releasing the first and second Beta, the brand has expanded the Beta program to two more lineups. The US and Korean residents can now join the Beta on Watch 6, Watch 5, and Watch 4 series.
How to participate in the One UI Watch Beta Program?
To participate in the One UI Watch Beta Program, you must register through the Samsung Members app on your device:
- In the Samsung Members app, log in with your Samsung Account. If you do not have a Samsung Account, create an account on the Samsung Account site.
- Once logged in the Samsung Members app, select “Notices > Registration for One UI Watch Beta Program”.
- Complete and submit the application form. If you meet the participation criteria, you will be enrolled in the One UI Watch Beta Program.
- Once done, you will get update notifications at the start of Beta Program.
- To install the Beta software, on your device, select “Settings > Software update > Download and install”.
One UI 6 Watch Beta with Wear OS 5 is available
– Galaxy Watch 6
– Galaxy Watch 6 Classic
– Galaxy Watch 5
– Galaxy Watch 5 Pro
– Galaxy Watch 4
– Galaxy Watch 4 Classic
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.
Verizon is rolling out the September 2024 security update for Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus, and Galaxy S23 Ultra smartphones in the US. The fresh update improves system security and stability to provide a better experience.
Samsung Galaxy S23 series users are getting the September 2024 security update on the Verizon network in the US through the One UI build version:
- Galaxy S23 – S911USQS4CXHC
- Galaxy S23 Plus – S916USQS4CXHC
- Galaxy S23 Ultra – S918USQU4CXI1
The fresh update brings security improvements, bug fixes, stability optimization, and functional enhancement to provide a better experience. Through this update, the company app protects your devices from several vulnerabilities and threats.
It is worth mentioning that the September 2024 patch addresses 1 critical issue and 43 high-level ones. One of these issues was already fixed in earlier updates, and another one doesn’t impact Galaxy devices.
Along with Google’s patches, Samsung is adding 23 of its own fixes to improve security in My Files, Theme Center, One UI Home, Knox, and Dex. The update overall improves the stability, security, and performance of the device.
To access the latest update on your smartphone, go to the Settings app, tap on Software Update, and then select Download and Install. This will initiate the update process, and once completed, you’ll enjoy a more personalized and efficient smartphone experience.
Samsung Translator app for Internet Browser has received a new update with version 2.013.018 for One UI devices. It brings enhancements to enhance user experience and functionality.
The latest update of the Samsung Internet Translator app improves translation performance and stability to ensure users can communicate across language barriers more effectively than ever. The update is making it easier to navigate foreign content and converse in different languages.
Moreover, the update addresses some issues that users may have encountered in previous versions. By fixing these bugs, Samsung aims to provide a smoother, more reliable experience for all Internet Browser users.
The Translator app for Samsung Internet is mainly beneficial for users who frequently engage with multilingual content. It allows for quick translations directly within the browser, enhancing the process and saving valuable time. With the new update, users can expect a more reliable and better experience.
Users are advised to update the app to take advantage of these enhancements and enjoy a better browsing experience. For installation, you just need to visit the Galaxy Store app >> Menu option >> Updates.
Also, you can install the latest update through the third-party app link mentioned here. The update is rolling out gradually so it may take some hours or days to reach all eligible devices.
Galaxy S25 Ultra will run Android 15-based One UI 7.1 if Samsung doesn’t change what it did in the past several years. Galaxy users are eagerly awaiting the Android 15 Beta Program, while work is also underway on S25’s firmware development.
Samsung will debut One UI 7.1 with the Galaxy S25 Ultra next year. The other two models; S25 and S25 Plus, will also boot the new version. It will include additional features and enhancements over the Android 15-based One UI 7.
One UI 7.1 – The next big thing?
There are many rumors about the upcoming One UI 7.1 skin. Samsung is said to be working on improving system animation and fluency. New AI features are certain, with battery optimization should remain in Samsung’s priority.
Following the launch of the Galaxy S25 series, One UI 7.1 features will be expanded. The expansion of features will take place with firmware updates, covering many older Galaxy models including the Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S23 series.
One UI x.1 Version – A brief overview
One UI 2.1: Released in February 2020, Samsung’s Android 10-based One UI 2.1 included many new features, including an adaptive 120Hz refresh rate on the S20 series, Quick Share, Music Share, and additional camera modes.
One UI 3.1: Samsung launched the Android 11-based One UI 3.1 in January 2021. Pre-loaded in the S22 series, the new version added new features such as a redesigned lock screen, improved performance, and a new camera interface.
One UI 4.1: Samsung’s One UI 4.1 is based on the Android 12 operating system. Released in January 2022, it debuted a Material You design language, improved privacy and security features, and a new widget gallery.
One UI 5.1: Released with the Galaxy S23 series, the Android 14-based One UI 5.1 software came with several new features such as improved customization options, a new battery widget, and a new Expert RAW camera app.
One UI 6.1: This version is based on Android 14 and launched with the Galaxy S24 series. Over the One UI 6, the 6.1 brings a new design language, improved performance, and new features alongside a wide array of Galaxy AI functionalities.