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[US too] Galaxy Watch 6 gets stable One UI 6 Watch (Wear OS 5) update in Korea
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.
After the Galaxy S24 series, Samsung has today resumed the rollout of One UI 7 based on the Android 15 update for the Galaxy Z Flip 6, Galaxy Z Fold 6, and Galaxy Z Fold 6 SE. It is worth noting that the Korean tech giant had halted the rollout a few days ago due to a serious bug discovered in the initial update, so it is now rolling out a new firmware that will fix this issue.
Samsung has started rolling out the new One UI 7 update for the Galaxy Z Flip 6, Z Fold 6, and Fold 6 SE. Initially available in South Korea, the new One UI 7 build will go live in more markets soon. This build is a more refined build than the initial build and includes fixes for system improvements.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6, Z Fold 6, and Fold 6 SE users can recognize it by the build number ending with BYD9.
Your Galaxy foldable device might have also received the new build. But you can check for the update manually in Settings > Software update. Click on Download and install so that your phone can receive the new OTA.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 has now appeared on Geekbench, revealing that the company is carrying out pre-launch tests and preparations for its new device. The latest listing also solves the chipset mystery that has been in rumours for a long time.
According to the Geekbench 6.4 listing, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 US variant with model number SM-F966U achieved 3022 points on single-core and 9307 points on multi-core tests.
The US variant of the Galaxy Z Fold 7 has appeared on Geekbench with a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip. Also, the phone is expected to run on Android 16-based One UI 8 operating system
Being a flagship folding handset, all these things sound quite good. Nevertheless, the actual performance will only be known once the device is officially launched in the consumer market. Inputs reveal that the chipset is clocked at 3.53 GHz base frequency.
Apart from this, the Korean tech giant can launch the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Z Fold 7 around July this year. Also, an affordable flip model can also be introduced along with both the devices.
Samsung halted the One UI 7 rollout for the Galaxy S24 series a few days ago, as a serious bug was found in the initial firmware. Samsung has resumed the rollout of the One UI 7-based Android 15 update for the Galaxy S24 series today, which should fix the issue.
The new One UI 7 update for Samsung Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24 Plus, and Galaxy S24 Ultra smartphones can be verified through One UI build version with S921NKSU4BYD9, S926NKSU4BYD9, and S928NKSU4BYD9.
The latest beta update fixes issues that users encountered in the initial One UI 7 update to provide a better experience. According to the changelog, the update brings functional improvements or new functions.
As always, this update includes the latest versions of many stock apps. This ensures improved functionality and a smoother experience on your Galaxy S24 smartphone.
Changelog:
Stabilization code applied
- A stabilization code related to terminal operation has been applied.
Generally, software upgrades may include the following, but the contents may vary depending on the customer environment, such as model, region, and telecommunications carrier.
- Improved terminal stability and bug fixes
- Functional improvements or the addition of new functions
- Improved terminal performance
If you received the One UI 7 update notificationon your Galaxy S24 series in Korea, install the latest update via Settings >> Software update >> Download and install.
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