Galaxy Watch Owners Unleash Happily with Long-Awaited Update Finally Here
Samsung’s Wear OS 5 Update is Rolling Out to Older Galaxy Watch Devices
Samsung has just confirmed that the long-awaited Wear OS 5 operating system, paired with its One UI 6 software, is finally ready to start rolling out to owners of older Galaxy Watch devices. You Might Be Wondering: What’s New? Let’s Dive In!
What’s Been Going On?
The latest Wear OS 5 skin and operating system was initially available on the Galaxy Watch 7, but Samsung has been busy beta-testing it on previous generation watches for the past few months. This ensures a smooth transition for users.
Update Details
Android Police reports that the beta program has now closed for last year’s Galaxy Watch 6, with the software update set to roll out within the next few days. The report suggests that the Wear OS 5 firmware update containing One UI 6 will begin rolling out to subscribers shortly.
What Can I Expect from One UI 6?
The update will be available to the Galaxy Watch 6, Galaxy Watch 5, and Galaxy Watch 4 editions, in addition to other Wear OS-powered watches in the range.
- Energy Score: A new health and fitness feature based on activity levels and recovery, similar to Garmin’s Training Readiness.
- Sleep Tracking: Data will now show resting heart rate, respiratory rate, and the time it took to fall asleep.
- Universal Gestures: Enable users with accessibility needs to operate their watch using actions like fist-shaking, pinching, and more.
- New watch faces: Already available on the Galaxy Watch 7, these have now trickled down to older generations.
What About Wear OS 5?
Don’t expect too much new from Wear OS 5, but you can expect smoother and speedier performance from Google’s wearable operating system.
Stay Ahead of the Game
Get ready to experience the latest smartwatch capabilities and enjoy a more efficient, user-friendly experience with the Wear OS 5 update on your older Galaxy Watch device.
