Samsung recently confirmed the One UI 8 Watch update for the Galaxy Watch 4 series, but the latest move raised eyebrows. The smartwatches are starting to receive a new software update, which brings a patch from the past.

Galaxy Watch 4 and Classic are getting a new update in July that installs the May 2025 security patch. The software indeed brings security improvements, but not the latest, and what’s more, we can expect from a 4-year-old wearable.

One UI 6 Watch-based May 2025 patch is available for the Galaxy Watch 4 and Classic. It can be identified via PDA build version ending with IYE9. The software weighs 125 megabytes, and the patch is dated May 2025.

You can use the Galaxy Wearable app to install the latest update.

Samsung launched the Galaxy Watch 4 series in August 2021. It was the first smartwatch line from the brand, which marked a major shift from Tizen OS to Wear OS. Samsung then committed to four years of software updates and support for the watches.

It’s mid-July, and One UI 8 Watch Beta is just available for the Galaxy Watch 7 and Ultra. Samsung is preparing to expand the Beta Program to the Watch 6 and Watch 5 series, with the Watch 4 would directly receiving the Stable update.

One UI 8 Watch is indeed coming to the Watch 4, but the lineup will be reaching its end-of-life timeline next month. Following launch in August 2021, the Watch 4 will hit 4 years of its worldwide release next month, as well as the end of support.

May 2025 patch out for Galaxy Watch 4 series

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Samsung Health app is getting updated in line with the new Galaxy Watch models. The newly unveiled Galaxy Watch 8 series and Watch Ultra come with three major health features that are now supported on the Samsung Health app.

Galaxy Watch 8 and Ultra come with three big features, namely Antioxidant index, Vascular load, and Running Coach. Notably, these are the same health monitoring features that Samsung introduced as part of its One UI 8 Watch Beta.

Samsung Health app’s v6.30.3.011 update, which was first released on July 15, enables these tools for Galaxy Watch 8 and Ultra. Installing the app confirms that Antioxidant index and Vascular load are limited to the latest smartwatches.

Meanwhile, the Running Coach is expected to be available on select older models like the Galaxy Watch 7 series. Beyond that, we may witness an expansion of Antioxidant index and Vascular load features to more watches in the future.

Antioxidant Index is a first-of-its-kind smartwatch feature that measures carotenoid levels in the body. Galaxy Watch users can check their antioxidant status by placing a thumb on the BioActive Sensor on the back of the watch for five seconds.

• It provides the ease of monitoring aging-related health and offers intuitive insights into dietary and lifestyle habits.

Vascular Load is a that built to let users monitor cardiovascular health during sleep. This Samsung Health tool combines data such as sleep duration, physical activity, and stress levels to offer a more holistic view of overall wellness.

Samsung Health with Antioxidant Index and Vascular Load

Running Coach is another useful feature that starts itself after a 12-minute run. It analyzes performance data, categorizes running ability, and generates a customized three- to five-week training program for users.

Samsung Health v6.30.3.011 update log

• Checking the oxidative stress level is easy peasy with our antioxidant index!
  • Now you are one step closer to preventing chronic diseases
• Galaxy Watch will automatically check your vascular load while you are sleeping and show changes by each stage
• Both the first-time and trained runners can receive training from our Running Coach!
  • We will recommend you with your optimal intensity of workout

Note: The above features are available with Galaxy Watch Ultra and Watch 8 series

Download the new Samsung Health app from Play Store and Galaxy Store

Samsung will soon open early access to One UI 8 Watch for Galaxy Watch 6 and Watch 6 Classic users. Last month, the Beta Program went live for the Watch 7 and Watch Ultra models, but Samsung is now preparing for an expansion.

While users eagerly await the One UI 8 Watch update, Aptivi discovered signs of an early access launch for the Galaxy Watch 6 and Watch 6 Classic. Samsung’s test firmware servers have listed Beta builds for the two smartwatches.

Samsung last month confirmed that the Watch 5 and later models are eligible for the One UI 8 Watch Beta. At the Unpacked event, the company also announced that the Stable update will be provided to Watch 4 and Watch 4 Classic, too.

Similar to the Watch 7 and Ultra strategy, the Beta access may be limited to South Korea and the US. The first Beta for the latest models was released on June 30, and users are now anticipating the next Beta firmware with improvements.

The new builds spotted on fota server are as follows (via Aptivi):

• SM-R930: R930XXU1ZYG2 [KOO, XAA]
• SM-R940: R940XXU1ZYG2 [KOO, XAA]
• SM-R950: R950XXU1ZYG2 [KOO, XAA]
• SM-R960: R960XXU1ZYG2 [KOO, XAA]

With Samsung now free from product unveiling, users can expect swift progress in the software department. The One UI 8 Beta is also available on the S25 series, and device expansion is in question due to Samsung’s silence.

All Korean users of the Galaxy Watch 6 and Classic will be able to join the Beta Program. Meanwhile, the US availability may be limited to just T-Mobile subscribers, more specifically, LTE models might be exclusively invited.

One UI 8 Watch update brings refreshed tiles and smoother animations. The stable upgrade would also extend the battery life of your wearable. Samsung is also preparing to offer new Watch 8 faces to older smartwatches; read more:

Samsung bringing Galaxy Watch 8 faces to older smartwatches [Gallery]

Samsung will soon offer new watch faces from the new Galaxy Watch 8 and One UI 8 Watch OS to older models. The company is preparing to expand the new faces, which would soon pop up on your wrist gadget.

On July 9, Samsung launched the Galaxy Watch 8 series with One UI 8 Watch. The new OS brings fresh watch faces to the Galaxy Watch 8 and Classic, which Samsung is gradually providing on older watch models, including the Watch 7.

One UI 8 Watch Beta is available for the Galaxy Watch 7 and Watch Ultra in the US and Korea. Samsung enthusiast Theordysm shared plenty of screenshots, showcasing the new faces that landed on Galaxy Wearable for Watch 7.

As shown in the images, Samsung’s One UI 8 Watch has at least 7 new faces for the Watch 8 series. These screen walls are the most stylish ones ever provided by Samsung, which will bring a complete makeover to your Galaxy Watch.

These new faces from Watch 8 are coming to your Galaxy Watch:

1. Sporty Classic
2. Heritage Classic
3. Daily Dashboard
4. Circle Dashboard
5. Minimal Analog
6. Minimal Digital
7. Dynamic Digits

Source – Theordysm

As the expansion has already begun, Galaxy Watch users can look forward to a new Galaxy Wearable app update. The new watch faces will be provided through the Wearable app’s update, but there may be a Wear OS 6 requirement.

Galaxy Watch becomes the immediate beneficiary of Samsung’s new software enhancements. Recently, Google started rolling out AI assistant Gemini to Wear OS 4+ smartwatches, mainly from Samsung’s Galaxy Watch lineup.

Now, the latest findings suggest Samsung has plans to bring plenty of new stylish faces to all Galaxy Watch users. Meanwhile, note that the rollout is gradual, and you may have to wait longer if your Watch model is older.

At Unpacked, Samsung officially confirmed the One UI 8 Watch 4/Classic upgrade. That said, the Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 4 Classic are now confirmed to be getting the Wear OS 6-based One UI 8 Watch upgrade this year.

On June 30, Samsung kicked off the One UI 8 Watch Beta Program. The company mentioned that the Watch 5 and later models are eligible. It sparked a debate that Samsung has dropped the Watch 4 series from Wear OS 6 eligibility.

Well, the official confirmation at Unpacked has cleared all the doubts.

Wear OS 6 plus One UI 8 Watch

Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 4 Classic are the first Samsung smartwatches that launch with Wear OS. While the software support is about to end this August, Samsung is still bringing a big free upgrade, marking the 4th OS release.

Wear OS 6 will come to the Watch 4 series as its fourth major update. This new OS arrives on Samsung smartwatches as part of One UI 8 Watch. The development hasn’t yet begun, so a specific timeline is tough to predict.

Samsung’s new One UI 8 Watch succeeds the One UI 6 Watch version. The company has entirely skipped v7 to match the Galaxy Watch and One UI Watch numbering. Like One UI 7 for Mobile, One UI 8 Watch brings big visual revamps.

The new design and tiles are being hated by many. Samsung is likely to make some visual changes during the Beta Program. Notably, the entire focus is shifted to offering streamlined user experiences to Galaxy Watch owners.

Meanwhile, your Galaxy Watch is also getting a big AI upgrade. Google started rolling out the Gemini AI assistant to Wear OS watches running Wear OS 4+. Samsung’s entire Wear OS smartwatch lineup is eligible for this AI upgrade.