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Samsung brings One UI 5 Watch features to previous Galaxy watches
Samsung has officially announced a new software update for its Galaxy series based on Wear OS 4 – One UI 5 Watch. The update introduces new features and improvements to the Galaxy Watch 5, which is the first device to receive it. Other models, such as the Galaxy Watch 4, Watch 3, and Active 2, will get it in the near future.
One UI 5 Watch enhances Samsung’s health and fitness tracking with Sleep Coaching and heart rate zones. The Sleep Coaching feature provides personalized guidance and tasks to improve sleep quality based on sleep patterns. Heart rate zones assist in monitoring and optimizing cardio workouts by displaying the intensity of heart activity.
Furthermore, it also adds new watch faces that suit different styles and moods. Some of these watch faces were launched with the Galaxy Watch 6, which runs One UI 5 Watch by default. The Galaxy Watch 6 is Samsung’s latest smartwatch that offers minor hardware enhancements over the previous generation.
One UI 5 Watch is a welcome update for Samsung’s Galaxy Watch users who want to enjoy the advantages of Wear OS 4 and Samsung’s own innovations. The update is available now for the Galaxy Watch 5 and will reach other models in the coming weeks.
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.
Samsung has recently begun releasing the One UI 6 Watch Beta 3 update for the Galaxy Watch 6 and Galaxy Watch 6 Classic. Now, the company is rolling out a new One UI 6 Watch Beta update for Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 5 Pro users, which shares the same changelog as Beta 3 for the Watch 6 series.
The new One UI 6 Watch Beta update for the Galaxy Watch 5 series can be identified through the build version ending with ZXG3. It arrives with an installation size of around 300MB and installs the July 2024 security patch to enhance system security.
Users of the Galaxy Watch 5 series can currently enjoy this update in Korea and the company will soon make it available in more eligible countries. This update comes with significant improvements and enhancements.
The update brings improved system stability and optimized performance to address issues related to battery consumption and application execution speed. It also enhances network interoperability to provide better connectivity experiences.
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Despite these advancements, the update is not without its known issues. Users may notice an issue where the Always-On Display (AOD) fails to deactivate when the watch is not being worn after installing this update.
To install the update, visit Samsung Galaxy Wearable >> Galaxy Watch >> Watch settings >> Watch software update >> Download and install.
One UI 6 Watch Beta 3 live for Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 series
Samsung has released the One UI 6 Watch Beta 3 for the Galaxy Watch 6 series. This update introduces enhancements to improve user experience and address existing issues.
One UI 6 Watch Beta 3 is currently live for Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 and Galaxy Watch 6 Classic with the version number ending with ZXG3. The company will expand this update to the Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 4 series in the coming days or months.
The update enhances system stability and performance to ensure smoother operation across various functions. Additionally, the update focuses on enhancing battery efficiency to extend device usage between charges.
Moreover, the update also improves the application execution performance for faster and more responsive app launches. It fixes the issues related to network interoperability to improve connectivity reliability.
However, the update does come with some known issues. The changelog has mentioned an issue where the Always-On Display (AOD) fails to turn off when the Watch is not being worn, which could potentially affect battery life.
These updates not only aim to improve performance but also respond to user feedback to deliver a more seamless and efficient wearable experience. Users are advised to update their watches to the latest beta software version to enjoy enhanced features.
The update process is simple and can be done over the air (FOTA) through Galaxy Wearable. Just navigate to Galaxy Watch settings, select Watch software update, and follow the prompts to download and install the update.
Before proceeding with the update, it is important to back up any important data stored on your device to avoid potential data loss during the update process.
