Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 series users are getting a Wear OS 5-based One UI 6 Watch update. After Korea, the update is now available for the Watch 6 smartwatch in the US.
You can identify the latest update via the firmware version R955USQU1BXJ5 and a package size of around 1892.65MB. Based on the Wear OS 5, One UI 6 Watch update comes with lots of new features and improvements to provide a seamless experience. Furthermore, the update also installs an October 2024 security patch to improve system security and stability.
How to update
Samsung Galaxy users can check the new update manually with a handful of simple steps. Firstly, visit your Watch Settings, select Watch Software Update, and choose the Download and Install option.
November 19: Korea
Samsung is rolling out the stable One UI 6 Watch and Wear OS 5 update for the Galaxy Watch 6 lineup. The Watch 6’s One UI 6 Watch firmware was available as a beta for users in some countries. Now, it is being turned to stable with the software update for all Galaxy Watch 6 and Galaxy Watch 6 Classic users around the world.
Galaxy Watch 6 gets stable Wear OS 5 and One UI 6 Watch update
Samsung has released the stable Wear OS 5-baaed One UI 6 Watch software in Korea to the Galaxy Watch 6 series. This update comes with One UI build ending BXJ5 and has a download size of around 1.8GB. Other countries will also get the update as soon as possible.
This update brings select features from the Galaxy Watch 7 series and Galaxy Watch Ultra to the previous generation of Galaxy Watch around the world and confirms that it will release the One UI 6 Watch firmware to the following smartwatches:
- Galaxy Watch5
- Galaxy Watch5 Pro
- Galaxy Watch4
- Galaxy Watch4 Classic
- Galaxy Watch FE
One UI 6 Watch update features
One UI 6 Watch update obtains a number of new features and improvements to enhance fitness, health, and overall smartwatch usage. This update introduces the Energy Score, which measures various physical and mental conditions including sleep, activity, sleeping heart rate, and sleeping heart rate variability.
In addition to the De Novo FDA-authorized Sleep Apnea feature, it includes various sleep-tracking tools powered by an advanced AI algorithm, which tracks many sleep metrics, including movement during sleep, sleep latency, heart rate, and respiratory rate.
Plus, it also brings Workout Routine. It allows users to combine various exercises and create personalized routines, uniquely tailored to their individual goals and performance. It also introduces three new watch faces including Spatial Number, Simple Digital, and Ultra info Board.
