The One UI 8 Watch update for the Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 6 series was made available by Samsung a few days ago. Owners of LTE versions of such watches were left waiting for the upgrade in certain regions, as the update was only accessible for the Wi-Fi-only models in those lineups. At last, the update is accessible in other markets, including India.
The LTE variants of the Galaxy Watch 5, Galaxy Watch 5 Pro, Galaxy Watch 6, and the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic have started getting the Wear OS 6-based One UI 8 Watch update in India. The Galaxy Watch 6 series got the update last week, while the Galaxy Watch 5 series begun getting the update yesterday. Detailed firmware versions of the new updates for each Galaxy Watch is listed below.
- Galaxy Watch 5: R905FXXU1DYK4
- Galaxy Watch 5 Pro: R925FXXU1DYK4
- Galaxy Watch 6: R945FXXU1CYK2
- Galaxy Watch 6 LTE: R965FXXU1CYK2
How to check for One UI 8 Watch update
It may take some time for the update to finish downloading because it is more than 1.6GB in size for all of the smartwatches mentioned above. Verify that the charge on your smartwatch is at least 50%. You can now check for the update if you live in India and own an LTE version of the Galaxy Watch 5 or 6 series by launching the Galaxy Wearable app, going to Watch settings > Watch software update, and selecting Download and install.
With a new grid structure and a list layout in the app drawer, the One UI 8 Watch upgrade offers a fully overhauled user interface. Additionally, it enables you to design bespoke tiles with several widgets. It introduces new complications as well as new watch faces. Additionally, it has enhanced health tracking capabilities.
The Now Bar, which shows ongoing actions, is another feature of the new program. Additionally, it offers additional activities that may be started with double pinch motions, new battery charging effects, and the option to prioritize reminders. Additionally, the layout and look of notifications are improved. Additionally, it facilitates the discovery of new watch faces.
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