Overview of the One UI 6 Watch update

Galaxy Watch with multiple apps on screen

One UI 6 is the latest Samsung Galaxy OS update, introducing design enhancements and new features that provide a more streamlined and personalised experience, with a greater focus on your health and well-being.

The One UI 6 Watch update is expanding to more Galaxy Watch models, delivering advanced health insights, new fitness tools, modern watch faces, and effortless integration with other Galaxy devices.

Please note: The update will first be available to the Galaxy Watch6 series, and then become available sequentially to previous generations. Availability may vary by market, model carrier and paired smartphone.

Update your Galaxy Watch

You can regularly check for updates if your Galaxy Watch and smartphone are synced. To update your watch, follow these steps:

Watch settings highlighted on the Galaxy Watch homescreen. Watch settings highlighted on the Galaxy Watch homescreen.

1. Go to the Wearable app > Watch settings

Watch settings screen with the Watch software update highlighted. Watch settings screen with the Watch software update highlighted.

2. Select Watch software update

Download and install option selected. Download and install option selected.

3. Select Download and install

You can also get this update directly from your watch. Just open Settings and swipe up to select Software update and select Download and install.

Please note: You will still need to pair your phone to a compatible Smartphone to update directly from your watch.

Features available

Energy Score

Helps you to understand your physical and mental conditions through intuitive scores, based on health metrics, such as sleep, activity heart rate and heart rate variability.
Galaxy Watch next to two smartphones. Galaxy Watch next to two smartphones.

Personalised Recommendations

These recommendations aim to support you in improving your health. It is powered by Galaxy AI.
Smartphone with a Galaxy watch image on screen. Smartphone with a Galaxy watch image on screen.

Sleep Tracking

Provides a more accurate understanding of sleep with a detailed analysis using an advanced AI algorithm and new sleep metrics, including movement during sleep, sleep latency, and heart and respiratory rate.
Smartphone next to a Galaxy Watch with Sleep Tracking settings. Smartphone next to a Galaxy Watch with Sleep Tracking settings.

Race

Allows you to monitor progress in real-time when running or cycling.
Woman with a Galaxy Watch on her wrist. Woman with a Galaxy Watch on her wrist.

Workout Routine

Enables you to combine different exercises to create personalised workout routines tailored to your individual goals and preferences.
Smartphone with a Galaxy watch image on screen. Smartphone with a Galaxy watch image on screen.

New watch faces

Allows you to find a watch face that suits your personal needs. You can use the Simple Digital watch for a minimalist design or the Ultra Board Watch, displaying information at a glance with style.
Three Galaxy Watches next to each other. Three Galaxy Watches next to each other.

This update brings selected features from the Galaxy Watch Ultra and Galaxy Watch7 to previous generations, such as:

  • Galaxy Watch6 | Galaxy Watch6 Classic
  • Galaxy Watch5 | Galaxy Watch5 Pro
  • Galaxy Watch4 | Galaxy Watch4 Classic
  • Galaxy Watch FE

 

Also, the Galaxy Watch Ultra and Galaxy Watch7 support smartphones with an Android 11.0 system and later versions. The compatible models are as follows:

  • S Series: Galaxy S24 Ultra, S24+, S24, S23 Ultra, S23+, S23, S22 Ultra, S22+, S22, S21 Ultra, S21+, S21, S20 Ultra, S20+, S20, S10e, S10+, S10, S9+, and S9
  • Note Series: Galaxy Note20, Note20 Ultra, Note10, Note10+ and Note9
  • Fold: Galaxy Z Fold6, Z Fold5, Z Fold4, Z Fold3 and Z Fold2
  • Flip: Galaxy Z Flip6, Z Flip5, Z Flip4, Z Flip3 and Z Flip
  • A Series: Galaxy A54, A53, A52, A51, A71, A70, A32 and A31
  • M Series: Galaxy M54, M53, M52, M32 and M31

Please note: The Galaxy Watch update is not compatible with iOS devices.

This update introduces enhanced experiences for connected Galaxy devices. It includes features like Suggested replies, an AI-powered tool that helps you send suitable responses, and Double Pinch Gestures, allowing you to control your Galaxy smartphone directly from your wrist, such as answering calls, dismissing alarms, taking photos and more.

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