After releasing the stable One UI 6 Watch update for the Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 6, Samsung has now continued to roll out the update for the Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic. This is a major software update for the first Galaxy Watch series running Wear OS, bringing a series of improvements and new features.

The One UI 6 Watch update is currently rolling out in South Korea with the code name R87xXXU1IXK1 for the Galaxy Watch 4 and R89xXXU1IXK1 for the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic. Weighing in at over 1.5GB, the update not only brings major improvements but also includes the October 2024 security patch, improving the stability and security of the device.

Samsung is expected to expand the rollout of this update to other countries in the near future.

Notable improvements of One UI 6 Watch

1. New watch faces and interface:

  • New watch faces: Add more watch face options such as Spatial Number, Simple Digital, and Ultra Info Board, allowing users to easily customize to their personal style.
  • Interface improvements: The design is consistent with the interface on the phone, providing a more intuitive experience with modern buttons and fonts.

2. Improved health and exercise tracking:

  • Galaxy AI health analysis: Provides energy points based on sleep, heart rate, and activity levels, helping users plan a more suitable active day.
  • Advanced sleep tracking: Accurately measure heart rate, breathing rate, and time to fall asleep to analyze sleep quality.
  • Multiple exercise support: Allows combining multiple exercises into a series, automatically switching between exercises, and displaying results in one place.

3. Quick Controls and Convenient Gestures:

  • Smart Gestures: Double tap your thumb and index finger to answer calls, turn off alarms, or control music without touching the screen.
  • Fast Notification Scrolling: Quickly swipe through notifications or tiles to see more content in a short time.

4. New Features in Communication and Notifications:

  • AI Smart Reply: Suggests replies based on message content, secured through phones that support One UI 6.1.1.
  • Favorite Emojis: Add frequently used emojis for faster responses.

5. Personalization Settings and Widgets:

  • Customize Weather: Display detailed weather information such as daily forecast, chance of rain, and sunrise/sunset times.
  • Smart Activity Mode: The watch automatically adjusts behavior according to modes set on the phone such as sleep, exercise, or cinema.

6. Other advanced features:

  • Manage calendars directly on the watch: Add and edit schedules without the need for a phone.
  • Automatic Bluetooth audio connection: Play music directly on registered headphones or speakers without any additional operations.
  • Smart power saving mode: Limit health monitoring functions to extend battery life.

One UI 6 Watch may be the last major software update for the Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 4 Classic series. With a series of new and improved features, this update not only improves the user experience but also helps the watch continue to compete strongly in the market. If you are considering an upgrade, you can also consider the Galaxy Watch 7 series with more advanced features.