One UI Watch
Samsung One UI Watch 4.5 (Wear OS 3.5) Changelog
Samsung recently pushed a stable One UI Watch 4.5 update for beta testers through a minor build. Now, the company is releasing One UI Watch 4.5 based on Wear OS 3.5 update for Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic users publically.
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Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 One UI Watch 4.5 update comes with a bunch of new features and improvements over the previous version. Users will have to download over an 800MB package to install this major update and enjoy new features on their watch.
Based on Wear OS 3.5, the One UI Watch 4.5 update brings new watch faces, more customizable options, GIF animation playback support, advanced auditory care, quick command, new options for Phone and Contacts, Left and right sound balance, and more. This update help users switch conveniently between different communication styles for different occasions.
You can check the full changelog of One UI Watch 4.5 mentioned below.
Samsung One UI 4.5 (Wear OS 3.5) Changelog:
Watch Face
Enjoy new and improved watch laces with enriched style and customizable options.
- 6 new watch faces (Pebbles, Flower garden, Info Board, Pro analog, Kinetic digits, Gradient number)
- More customizable options added for existing watch faces (Dial, indexes, Character, Color, Complication, Clock type)
- New complications have been added
Watch home screen
- Add watch faces as your favorite, make finding and changing
- Explore the watch face list to add watch face as your favorite including new watch faces
Camera Controller
- A feature that allows you to switch between photo and video shooting will be added.
*Only Sammung flagship models after Galaxy S9 and Note 9 with One 4.1.1 or later are supported
Input Characters
- You can input characters using the QWERTY keyboard and gestures. (Some languages are not supported)
- You can switch between different input mode (keyboard, voice input, and handwriting) during text entry
Notifications
- GIF animation playback of Samsung message notifications is supported
Phones, Contacts
When Watch is connected to a dual SIM phone.
- The SIM icon used on the phone as displayed the same on the watch
- If there is no preferred SIM set on the phone, it can select the SIM to make a call on the watch
- It supports to make calls through other SIMs on the watch
- The input field is provided in the message threads.
- Through the input field, the recently used input mode is supported
- Draft messages are kept in the input field.
Alarm
- Date, alarm name, and snooze settings features are added
Voice recordings
- Files recorded on the Watch are quickly saved to the connected phone
Settings
- Larger sizes for font size settings are supported.
Accessibility
- Additional auditory care for “improving ability are supported
- A “Left and right sound balance” control feature for “hearing aids” was added.
Bixby
- The “Quick commands” feature, which groups together and runs multiple actions in one command, is supported.
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.
Samsung has rolled out the One UI 6 Watch Beta 5 update for the Galaxy Watch 6 series. This latest beta version brings several important updates to improve your smartwatch experience.
Users can be identified the One UI 6 Watch Beta 5 update through the build version ending with ZXH4. The update is rolling out gradually so it may take time to reach all models.
The new update makes your watch work more smoothly and efficiently. It includes fixes for system stability to provide a better performance without unexpected crashes or slowdowns. The update also improves how apps run on your watch, so they should open and work faster.
The update helps to reduce battery drain to allow your watch to last longer. It also improved network connectivity so your watch should connect more reliably to different networks.
The update can only be installed through Firmware Over The Air (FOTA), so you’ll need to use the Galaxy Wearable app. Open Galaxy Watch settings, select ‘Watch software update,’ and then choose ‘Download and install.’
Before you install the 5th beta update, make sure to back up any important data on your watch to prevent losing anything valuable. With this update, Samsung aims to make the Galaxy Watch even better by enhancing performance and adding useful features.
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Samsung has announced the One UI 6 Watch Beta 4 update for Wear OS smartwatches. This update is available for the Galaxy Watch 6, Galaxy Watch 5, and Galaxy Watch 4 series. It includes several improvements based on user feedback to make your watch perform better and more reliably.
One UI 6 Watch Beta 4 update brings new support and several enhancements. It improves the overall system stability and performance for smoother watch operations. Also, battery life has also been improved, so you can expect to get more use between charges.
Moreover, the performance of applications has been optimized for faster and more reliable operation. It also addresses network connectivity issues to make it easier for your watch to stay connected.
Furthermore, the update introduces Global Always-On Display (AOD) support to provide important information even when the screen is off.
The fourth beta update also contains a minor issue with the ‘Show last app’ setting. The default value has changed, which might affect users who previously set it to the ‘Not used’ or ‘Within 5 seconds’ option. If you notice that your setting isn’t being applied correctly, simply go to the Settings menu and select your preferred option to fix the problem.
Users of Galaxy Watch 6 series can verify the latest beta update through version ending with ZXG6, while Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 5 users are getting it with version ZXG7.
To install the update on your Galaxy Watch, go to Galaxy Wearable on your smartphone, then navigate to Galaxy Watch >> Watch settings >> Watch software update >> Download and install. This will allow you to install the latest beta version. Before updating, make sure to back up any important data on your watch.
