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Samsung has paused the rollout of its latest One UI 8 Watch update for Galaxy Watch 4 due to reports of severe battery drain, sensor malfunctions affecting health tracking and notifications, and other bugs, indicating potential hardware or software problems that need addressing.
Samsung is rolling out the One UI 8 Watch update based on Wear OS 6 to the Galaxy Watch 4 series, likely marking the last major update for this smartwatch lineup after four years.
The Galaxy Watch 8 marks a significant upgrade over the Galaxy Watch 4 with a new design, larger and brighter displays, more powerful hardware, and improved health tracking features, making it a compelling choice for those looking to upgrade from the older model.
Samsung has confirmed that the Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic will receive the One UI 8 Watch update, making it the last major software update for these four-year-old smartwatches, which will include a major UI redesign, new features, and improved notifications, although some new health features may not be available on these models.
Samsung is offering discounts on its Galaxy A34 and A54 smartphones in India, with the A34 priced at INR 25,999 and the A54 at INR 33,499. Additionally, the Galaxy Watch 4 is available at a significantly reduced price of INR 7,999 during the Amazon Great Republic Day Sale, marking a 70% drop from its launch price. These discounts are available for a limited time and include special offers for Axis Bank credit/debit card users.
Samsung has released a new security update for its Galaxy Watch 4 series, likely bringing the December 2023 security patch. The update improves stability but does not introduce new features or performance improvements. Users can check for the update through the Galaxy Wearable app. The Galaxy Watch 4 series received the Wear OS 4-based One UI 5 Watch update earlier this year and is expected to receive two more Wear OS updates in the future.
Samsung has released the first security update for the Galaxy Watch 4 since the rollout of Wear OS 4 with One UI Watch 5. The update improves stability and can be downloaded through the Samsung Wearable app. The Watch 4 is promised four major Wear OS updates, with the recent update being the second. However, there is no security update available yet for the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic.
Samsung has released the second beta version of One UI 5 Watch for the Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 5 smartwatches, which includes a number of performance improvements and fixes a bunch of nasty bugs that crept into some of our favorite Android smartwatches when the first beta came out. The latest firmware also fixed a bug that prevented Samsung Pay from working normally. One UI 5 Watch's latest beta comes in at 194MB and brings the June 2023 security patch to Samsung's recent smartwatch models.
Samsung has released the second beta version of the One UI Watch 5 update for the Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 5, which includes the June 2023 security patch, improved performance, bug fixes, fixed Samsung Pay, and automatic recognition of Bicycle Riding exercise. The update is available in South Korea and the US for those enrolled in the One UI Watch 5 Beta program.
Samsung has launched the One UI Watch 5 beta program for Galaxy Watch 4, Galaxy Watch 4 Classic, Galaxy Watch 5, and Galaxy Watch 5 Pro smartwatches in the US and South Korea. Interested users can sign up for the beta program through the Samsung Members app and download the first beta update from the watch's settings in the Galaxy Wearable app on their phone. The update is 1.5+ GB in size and includes major new features.
Samsung has launched a new Rugged Sport Band for its Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 5 series. The band is priced at $49.99 and is made of strong fluoroelastomer material, making it water-resistant and suitable for extreme weather conditions. It comes in two colors and two sizes and is available for purchase now. Samsung offers a range of other first-party watch straps for the Galaxy Watch series.