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Samsung Galaxy Watch 5, Watch 4 get ECG and BP (Blood Pressure) features in India
Samsung finally begins rolling out Blood Pressure and ECG features to the Galaxy Watch 4, Watch 4 Classic, Watch 5, and Watch 5 Pro smartwatches in India. Apart from a major firmware upgrade, the company has also released upgraded Samsung Health Monitor app.
The Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 5 series smartwatches have the technology to be able to measure record and measure/monitor Blood Pressure and ECG. To use both health measurement features, you need to have The Samsung Health Monitor app on your Galaxy device.
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This application allows you to use your Galaxy Watch to record and monitor your ECG and Blood Pressure data. After recording, you can save the data to your Galaxy smartphone and share the results with your doctors whenever required. The latest builds’ PDA versions are as follows:
- BWL1 – Watch 5 series
- HWL1 – Watch 4 series
Samsung’s update changelog mentions that the firmware will install a new Samsung Health Monitor on your Galaxy device. While the features are getting added to these wearables, the BP and/or ECG app is not activatable until necessary regulatory clearance, approval, or certificate is secured.
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Samsung rolling out Blood Pressure and ECG features to Galaxy Watch 4, Watch 4 Classic, Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro smartwatches in India.
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How to measure ECG
- Step 1. Make sure your watch is snug on your wrist, and then open the Samsung Health Monitor app.
- Step 2. Tap ECG on the screen.
- Step 3. Review the information, and then allow any necessary permissions.
- Tap Open phone app, and then unlock your phone.
- Finally, follow the on-screen instructions in the Samsung Health app on your phone.
- Step 4. Using your opposite hand, lightly rest one of your fingers on the watch’s Home button for 30 seconds. A countdown will appear at the top of the watch’s screen.
- Step 5. When the recording process has finished, the ECG results will appear on your watch. Swipe up and down to view your results.
- Step 6. If you are experiencing any symptoms, swipe to the bottom, and then tap Add.
- Step 7. Swipe through the list and select your symptoms. Tap Save to add the symptoms.
How to measure BP (Blood Pressure)
- Open the Samsung Health Monitor app on your smartphone and log in with your Samsung account.
- Now launch the Samsung Health Monitor app on your Galaxy Watch and go through the initial setup.
- Select the Blood Pressure option and follow the on-screen instructions to calibrate the watch.
- You need to proceed 3 times in total, and re-calibration is required after 4 weeks (28 days).
- You do not need a mobile or the Cuff blood pressure within 4 weeks after the calibration to measure the blood pressure with your watch.
- Measuring Position: Sit still and measure within 20 seconds.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9, Galaxy Tab S9 Plus, and Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra users are getting a July 2024 security update in Canada. This update is already rolled out for users in Europe and the company will soon make it available in more countries.
The company is dispatching the latest software update with system security improvements to keep your files and data safe on your phone. It also optimizes system stability to offer you uninterrupted and seamless functionality on your device.
July 2024 update fixes over 55 issues including 4 critical and 21 high-level vulnerabilities in Android, contributing 33 SVEs related to components like One UI Home, System UI, Secure Folder, and more, further enhancing device security.
Users of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9, Galaxy Tab S9 Plus, and Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra in Canada can verify the July 2024 security update through the One UI build version ending with BXCG. The installation package size of this update is around 358.38MB.
You can check the update by navigating to the device’s Settings, then a Software update, and Download and Install. If you have received the update, install it now to get enhanced features.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 users will soon get One UI 6.1.1 update with a bunch of new features. Some of the highlighted features are Sketch to Image, AI Portrait Studio, Auto Zoom, enhanced Note Assist, Instant Full-screen translation, conversation mode for dual screen, Suggested replies, Photo Ambient, and more.
One UI 7 could bring new battery indicator to Samsung Galaxy
July 2024 is going on and Samsung is regularly making the latest security patch available for more Galaxy devices. At the moment, the company is rolling out the July 2024 security update for Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy S21 FE, and Galaxy A54 smartphones in Brazil.
In Brazil, the Galaxy S23 FE smartphone is getting the latest security update with version S711BXXS4CXF8 and an installation package size of 264MB. This update is already rolled out for users in India.
Users of the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE smartphones can verify the July 2024 security update through PDA version G990EXXSAFXG3. They have to download a 276MB package to install the update. The update is live in India, Europe, and the US.
Talking about Galaxy A54, the update is already available in the US and Korea. Now, the company is making it available in Brazil with One UI build version A546EXXS9CXG3 and an installation package size of 281MB.
The update enhances security and security by fixing over 55 issues. It includes fixes from Google for critical vulnerabilities in Android, ensuring that Galaxy devices are more secure against potential threats.
Samsung has also addressed a bunch of vulnerabilities mainly related to One UI Home, System UI, and Secure Folder, further improving device security. Beyond security, the update brings improvements in system stability, fixes bugs, and introduces enhanced features for better usability.
To install the July 2024 security update, users of Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy S21 FE, and Galaxy A54 in Brazil can simply go to the Settings app, select Software Update, and choose ‘Download and Install’. This ensures that Galaxy owners can get an advantage from the latest improvements and security patches.
New Samsung Galaxy devices' updates in Brazil ##Samsung #Galaxy #OneUI pic.twitter.com/hb5XnEJ0fI
— Samsung Software Updates (@SamsungSWUpdate) July 26, 2024
Samsung Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24 Plus, and Galaxy S24 Ultra users are getting the July 2024 security update in India. This update has already been rolled out in Brazil, Europe, South Korea, Australia, and the US.
July 2024 security update for the Samsung Galaxy S24 series in India can be identified through One UI build versions mentioned below.
- S921BXXS3AXFC – Galaxy S24
- S926BXXS3AXFC – Galaxy S24 Plus
- S928BXXS3AXFC – Galaxy S24 Ultra
The installation package size of this update is around 530MB. This update enhances the security and stability of the Galaxy S24 smartphone by fixing a bunch of issues. These issues are mainly related to One UI Home, System UI, and Secure Folder, further improving device security.
Notably, the patch fixes 4 critical and 21 high-level vulnerabilities in Android and 33 SVEs from Samsung. In addition, the update improves some functions and enhances performance.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra July 2024 security update – India #Samsung #GalaxyS24 pic.twitter.com/3wwEqFIhQM
— Samsung Software Updates (@SamsungSWUpdate) July 25, 2024
If you have received the notification of the update then install it now to get a bug-free experience. You can also check the update by visiting the Settings app on your smartphone and opening the Software Update section.
Now, click on the Download and install option. If any update is available, you can follow the on-screen instructions to install the update on your Galaxy smartphone.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus running One UI 7
Earlier this month, Samsung Galaxy S24+ was spotted on the GeekBench platform running Android 15 with One UI 7. It achieved a single-core score of 2114 and a multi-core score of 6616, indicating the development of next-level capabilities.