Samsung has recently updated its Galaxy Watch 3 with new watch faces, a long-standing update that was needed by the smartwatch’s users.
This update, which is currently being rolled out in Europe, brings two new watch faces to the Galaxy Watch 3 – ‘Stretched Time’ and ‘Perpetual’.
These faces were initially introduced with the One UI Watch 5 update, which debuted on the Galaxy Watch 6 series earlier this year and subsequently extended to the Galaxy Watch 4 and 5 series.
Notably, the firmware versions for this update are R840XXU1DWK2 / R850XXU1DWK2, while the Tizen OS version remains at 5.5.0.2.
Samsung had previously confirmed that the Galaxy Watch 3 and Active 2 would receive some of the latest watch faces, and this update fulfills that promise for the Galaxy Watch 3.
However, the Galaxy Watch Active 2 has not yet received these new watch faces, but it is anticipated to get them in a forthcoming firmware update.
The last significant update for both the Galaxy Watch 3 and Watch Active 2 was in September 2022, which included a range of new features.
Older smartwatches running the Tizen OS will not receive this update.
The introduction of the new watch faces on the Galaxy Watch 3 might be one of the last feature updates for this model, as Samsung continues to focus on its newer devices.
In more recent news, the Samsung continues to make strides with its latest update for the Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 5 series.
This December update, now being shipped by Verizon and Samsung, brings not only the usual enhancements but also a subtle yet notable change in the user interface, specifically within the app screen of One UI.
With the new update, users will notice that Samsung has streamlined the names of key apps: ‘Samsung Health’ is now simply ‘Health,’ and ‘Samsung Pay‘ has been renamed to ‘Pay.’
These changes, while small, reflect Samsung’s ongoing efforts to simplify and improve the user experience.
Samsung invites users to report any additional changes they observe following the update.
The updated software versions for this rollout are as follows:
It’s important to note that these version numbers apply to the smaller models of the Galaxy Watch 4, Galaxy Watch 4 Classic, and Galaxy Watch 5.
Owners of the larger models of these watches will have corresponding version numbers that reflect the different size specifications.
The Galaxy Watch 3 has received an update introducing two new watch faces, ‘Stretched Time’ and ‘Perpetual’, initially featured in the One UI Watch 5 update.
This update, currently rolling out in Europe, is a significant enhancement for Galaxy Watch 3 users.
While the Galaxy Watch Active 2 hasn’t yet received the new watch faces, it is expected to be updated with them in an upcoming firmware release.
Samsung had previously indicated that both Galaxy Watch 3 and Active 2 would receive some of the latest watch faces.
The Galaxy Watch 4 and 5 series have seen an update that simplifies the names of key apps, with ‘Samsung Health’ becoming ‘Health’ and ‘Samsung Pay’ renamed to ‘Pay’.
These changes are part of Samsung’s effort to streamline the user interface.
Yes, the recent update for the Galaxy Watch 4 and 5 series comes with specific software versions: R865USQU1HWL1 for Galaxy Watch 4, R885USQU1HWL1 for Galaxy Watch 4 Classic, R905USQU1BWL1 for Galaxy Watch 5, and R925USQU1BWL1 for Galaxy Watch 5 Pro. These versions apply to the smaller models of each watch.
Samsung’s recent update for older Galaxy Watch models such as the Galaxy Watch 3 adds new watch faces from the One UI Watch 5 experience, reflecting the company’s commitment to supporting its devices even as they approach the end of their support period.
The Galaxy Watch 3 has received the update, which includes two new watch faces called Stretched Time and Perpetual.
No, the update does not include an upgrade to the Tizen Operating System, which remains at version 5.5.0.2.
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