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One UI 8 Watch Update Begins Rolling Out to Galaxy Watch Ultra

Highlights

  • Samsung has begun rolling out One UI 8 Watch (based on Wear OS 6) to the Galaxy Watch Ultra.
  • It introduces new health tools like Running Coach, Vascular Load, Multi-Info Tiles, Now Bar UI and Gemini integration.
  • While Galaxy Watch 7 joined the beta program, it isn’t part of the initial rollout.
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra with One UI 8 update. (Image credit – Samsung)

We have known for a while now that Samsung’s new Galaxy Watch 8 and Galaxy Watch 8 Classic will be shipped with One UI 8 Watch based on Google’s Wear OS 6. Meanwhile, Samsung is now delivering One UI 8 to existing users of the Galaxy Watch Ultra. Here’s what we know so far.

One UI 8 Update Rolling Out

Screenshot of One UI 8 update now rolling out for Galaxy Watch Ultra. (Screenshot credit – @Anti_colonialist on Reddit)

The company has officially started rolling out the One UI 8 Watch update now with the Galaxy Watch Ultra being the first to receive it.

This update includes everything Samsung showcased during its recent Unpacked event such as Running Coach, Vascular Load tracking and the Antioxidant Index. However, Bedtime Tracking was one of the major health features introduced during the One UI 8 Watch beta reveal and it is missing from the official announcement of update.

Galaxy Watch Ultra will get new features with the One UI 8 Watch update. (Image credit – Samsung)

 

The update isn’t just about health features. It also brings new non-health enhancements including Multi-Info Tiles, Samsung’s native Now Bar feature and Gemini integration, which has recently started arriving on other Wear OS watches.

This release also marks the first official appearance of Wear OS 6, ahead of its wider rollout to devices like the Pixel Watch.

Notably, Samsung hasn’t mentioned the Galaxy Watch 7 in the new rollout details, suggesting that non-Ultra models might have to wait a bit longer for the new software. However, given that shipments of the updated Galaxy Watch Ultra are now available in a new navy blue colour and with double the base storage are currently being delivered, the timing of the update seems logical.

Aside from the colour and storage changes, the hardware remains largely the same, so if the software is ready, there’s little reason to delay.

Since the Galaxy Watch 7 did participate in the earlier beta program, it likely won’t be long before those users also receive One UI 8 Watch and get to try features like the Now Bar. In the meantime, current Galaxy Watch Ultra users should keep an eye out as your update may already be on its way.

FAQS

Q1. Which Galaxy Watch model is receiving the One UI 8 Watch update first?

Answer. The company has officially started rolling out the One UI 8 Watch update now with the Galaxy Watch Ultra being the first to receive it.

Q2. What new health and interface features come with One UI 8 Watch?

Answer. This update includes Running Coach, Vascular Load tracking, the Antioxidant Index, Multi-Info Tiles, Samsung’s Now Bar, and Gemini integration.

Q3. Is the Galaxy Watch 7 included in this rollout?

Answer. Samsung hasn’t mentioned the Galaxy Watch 7 in the new rollout details, suggesting that non-Ultra models might have to wait a bit longer for the new software.

Also Read: Galaxy Watch 8 full specs leak: Bigger storage, new bands, and higher prices

Also Read: Galaxy Watch 8 Series: Watch 8 Classic and Watch Ultra 2 renders leak ahead of launch

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