One UI Watch
How to download and install Samsung One UI 5 Watch Beta
Samsung has finally started the One UI 5 Watch Beta Program, starting today, Galaxy Watch users can download the first Beta build in the US by registering for the program. Everyone wants early access to the new features, but it’s important to note that Beta software may have some broken features and issues.
Usually, we don’t recommend users install Beta software if they aren’t ready to face bugs and performance issues. Meanwhile, if you still want to download One UI 5 Watch Beta, below, we have mentioned the steps so you can install the upcoming software prior to its release scheduled for late July.
How to join One UI 5 Watch Beta
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 to the Samsung Members app, select “Notices > Registration for One UI Watch Beta Program.”
- Complete and submit the application form.
- In a few mins, you should receive a One UI 5 Watch Beta update over the air.
- Download and install it using the Galaxy Wearable app.
Eligible Devices
- Galaxy Watch 5 Pro
- Galaxy Watch 5
- Galaxy Watch 4 Classic
- Galaxy Watch 4
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Samsung is currently notifying Galaxy Watch users through the community to keep their Watch Manager up to date. If you are participating in the One UI 6 Watch Beta, it is important to have the latest version of the Galaxy Watch Manager installed to ensure a smooth and effective beta experience.
The community moderator has mentioned that the team has observed that some users, particularly those with the Galaxy Watch 4, are still using older versions of the Watch Manager. By using outdated versions may cause various issues, such as app crashes and unexpected terminations.
To avoid these problems and fully benefit from the new features in One UI 6 Watch Beta, make sure to update your Galaxy Watch Manager. The new Beta version includes important enhancements to improve performance and user experience.
Notably, these features or changes will only work properly with the latest version of the Watch Manager. If you are not able to find the newest version of the Watch Manager, Samsung has provided an easy solution for it.
You can find the download link for the latest version of Watch Manager in the One UI 6 Watch Beta Program notice available on the Samsung Members app. Also, you can check and install the update through the Galaxy Store >> Menu option >> Updates.
If you are a participant in the One UI 6 Watch Beta, please take a moment to check and update your Watch Manager.
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.
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