One UI Watch
Samsung One UI 5 Watch (Wear OS 4) update tracker
Along with the Android 14 upgrade, Samsung is also working on the Wear OS 4-based One UI Watch operating system for smartwatches. On July 20, the South Korean tech giant started to release the Stable Wear OS 4-based One UI 5 Watch update to Galaxy Watch 5.
Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 6 and Watch 6 Classic will come preloaded with Wear OS 4-based One UI 5 Watch. The company will share select new features and UI changes with existing smartwatch models including the Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch 4 series.
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Through this Samsung Wear OS 4 One UI 5 Watch update tracker, you can stay up to date with all the latest insights. We will continue to feed new data about the Beta activity, new features, user interface tweaks, and bugs/issues as well as everything you need to know about One UI 5 Watch.
Samsung Wear OS 4 One UI 5 Watch Update Tracker
//September 11
Users of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 series started getting the One UI 5 Watch update in India.
//September 8
Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 5 Pro get One UI 5 Watch update in Malaysia.
// September 6
One UI 5 Watch update rolling out for Galaxy Watch 5 series in India.
//September 5
Samsung has kicked off the One UI 5 Watch update for the Galaxy Watch 4 series.
// September 4
One UI 5 Watch update is live for Galaxy Watch 5, Galaxy Watch 4 in the US.
//August 29
Samsung begins official One UI 5 Watch update rollout for Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 5 Pro. Consumers who have signed up for the Beta Program and participated in the testing are now getting an incremental build.
//August 11
Beta testers in the US start getting One UI 5 Watch Beta 5 update with fixes for a handful of bugs.
//July 20
Surprisingly, the Galaxy Watch 5 series begins receiving the Stable One UI 5 Watch update in select markets with a bunch of new features.
//July 20
Samsung releases the fourth One UI 5 Watch Beta update to Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 5 in South Korea and the US. Here is the complete changelog
//July 11
Earlier this month, Samsung started to roll out the third One UI 5 Watch Beta update for Galaxy Watch users. It comes with the changes mentioned below:
- Fixed an error in recording blood oxygen concentration during sleep
- Improved sleep measurement issue
- Improved visibility of outdoor screen
- Improved battery quick discharge and initial speed
- Other improvements reflected
//June 17
Yesterday, Samsung started to release the second One UI 5 Watch Beta update to the Beta testers in the US and South Korea. Here’s what it brought:
- An early sluggish issue after “Power On” is improved partially
- Fixed an issue “Samsung Pay” can’t use for a while after OS updating
- Fixed the issue of fast battery consumption
- Added “Watch4 bicycle riding exercise” in the items of “Auto Exercise Recognition”
- In addition, a number of improvements are reflected
//June 10
On June 7, Samsung started the One UI 5 Watch Beta program in the US, followed by South Korea. Beta 1 is available for download on registered accounts for testing in both markets.
//June 1
Samsung confirmed that One UI 5 Watch is based on Wear OS 4, and the Beta activity is halted due to a delay in Wear OS 4 by Google. It’s likely to go live in June 2023.
//May 31
Samsung promised to start the One UI 5 Watch Beta program in May 2023, but it appears to be delayed due to unknown reasons.
//May 9
The Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 5 series smartwatches will join One UI 5 Watch Beta testing in South Korea and the United States.
//May 8
One UI 5 Watch is now officially confirmed to come with Irregular Heart Rhythm Notification feature for Galaxy smartwatches.
//May 4
Samsung officially launched the One UI 5 Watch operating system and teased some of the new features and changes coming to your wrist gadget. Upcoming features include:
- Better sleep tracking
- On-watch Sleep Coaching
- Personalized heart rate zones for fitness activities
- Always-on Fall Detection
- Improved SOS system
Samsung recently released One UI 6 Watch Beta 7 for the Galaxy Watch 6 series. Now, the company is making it available for the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 5 series as One UI 6 Watch Beta 6.
Users of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 series and Galaxy Watch 5 series can identify the One UI 6 Watch beta 6 update by the firmware that ends in ZXJ2.
The fresh beta update improves your watch’s performance and stability based on user feedback. It includes several important upgrades. It also includes a fix for battery consumption issues, which means your watch should last longer on a single charge.
Additionally, the update enhances how apps perform. You’ll notice that they open and run more quickly. The update also improves network connectivity which helps your watch to connect better with other devices and networks.
All these changes provide a more reliable and enjoyable experience for users of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and 5. You can now look forward to a more efficient and enjoyable experience with your Galaxy Watch.
The new beta software can only be installed through Firmware Over The Air (FOTA). To update, just open the Galaxy Wearable app, select your Galaxy Watch, go to Watch settings, and choose Watch software update to download and install the latest version.
Before you update, Samsung recommends backing up any important data to avoid losing anything. Install now to enjoy enhanced features.
Samsung releases One UI 6 Watch Beta 7 for Galaxy Watch 6 series
Samsung has officially released the One UI 6 Watch Beta 7 update for its Galaxy Watch 6 series, which enhances user experience and device performance. Users can identify the latest update through the firmware version ending in ZXJ2.
One UI 6 Watch Beta 7 update brings enhancements based on user feedback to improve various aspects of the watch’s functionality. The fresh update arrives with improved system stability and optimized performance to ensure a smoother and more reliable experience.
Moreover, Samsung is addressing battery-related issues that caused it to drain quickly with this update. The application execution performance has been enhanced for quicker and more efficient access to apps.
Furthermore, the update fixes network interoperability issues for better connectivity and communication. Alongside these major updates, other minor improvements make your watch even better.
Samsung advises users to back up important data before proceeding with the installation. If you have received the update on your smartphone, download and install it now to enjoy new and enhanced features.
To install the latest One UI 6 Watch Beta, just go to Galaxy Watch >> Watch settings >> Watch software update >> Download and install.
The Korean tech giant is continuously making improvements in the beta update to ensure that the stable version will be flawless when it becomes available.
Attention One UI 6 Watch Beta users! Ensure your Galaxy Watch Manager is up to date
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.