Samsung Reportedly Rolls Out One UI 6 Watch for Galaxy Watch 6: What’s New

Samsung's One UI 6 Watch brings several visual changes as well.

Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna | Updated: 25 October 2024 12:40 IST

Samsung Reportedly Rolls Out One UI 6 Watch for Galaxy Watch 6: What’s New

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 users can download the One UI 6 Watch stable update

Highlights

One UI 6 Watch update is said to come for Galaxy Watch 6 models
It brings several visual tweaks including redesigned quick panel
The update is reported to be available in the US and South Korea

Samsung has commenced the rollout of the One UI 6 Watch update for its Galaxy Watch 6 series, according to a report. The over-the-air (OTA) update is based on Wear OS 5 — the latest operating system (OS) for Android-based wearables such as smartwatches. It brings visual changes and new features including a new font, redesigned notification cards and quick panel, more options in Samsung Health, and a double pinch gesture.

Notably, this development takes place a week after the South Korean technology conglomerate released the eighth beta of the One UI 6 Watch for the Galaxy Watch 6 series.

One UI 6 Watch Availablity, Compatible Models

According to a SamMobile report, One UI 6 Watch is being rolled out for Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 and Watch 6 Classic users who were enrolled in the beta program. It is currently said to be available in the US and South Korea. The update will also be rolled out to older smartwatches including the Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 5 series in the coming weeks and months.

One UI 6 Watch Features

One UI 6 Watch reportedly comes with the build number ending in BXJ5. It is said to bring several visual changes such as redesigned notification cards and a quick panel. The double-pinch gesture has also been introduced and supports actions like receiving calls, scrolling through notifications, turning off alarms, and clicking pictures. It allows for faster horizontal scrolling by swiping left and right from the smartwatch.

With One UI 6 Watch, users can select the apps they wish to receive notifications from. Additionally, the preset modes can now control different watch aspects, including Do not disturb, Always On Display, Raise wrist to wake and other features. The update also allows users to set certain emojis as favourites for quickly replying to chats.

Samsung Health has been upgraded with the energy score feature that analyses sleep and physical activity to show mental and physical readiness. Meanwhile, the health features can now be limited to prolong the screen time when the power-saving mode is enabled.

Though it is not limited to One UI Watch 6, the Wear OS 5 update for Android-based smartwatches also stops support for watch faces developed without using the Watch Face Format (WFF) on the Google Play Store. Only watch faces which meet Google's quality and performance standards will be accessible on smartwatches running the new firmware.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design and comfort
Tracking accuracy
Software and ecosystem
Battery life

Good
Excellent build quality
Personalised workout experience
Accurate health and fitness tracking
Good software and apps
Fast charging

Bad
ECG, blood pressure monitoring don't work in India
Camera controller app exclusive to Samsung phones

Read detailed Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 review

Display Size 40mm

Strap Material Silicone

Dial Shape Round

Display Type AMOLED

Ideal For Unisex

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 (44mm)

KEY SPECS
NEWS

Strap Colour Black, Green, Silver

Display Size 44mm

Compatible OS Android

Dial Shape Round

Display Type AMOLED

Ideal For Unisex

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 (44mm)

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design and comfort
Tracking accuracy
Software and ecosystem
Battery life

Good
Good design, comfortable to wear
Excellent screen
Good software and apps
Very good features and performance
Accurate health and fitness tracking

Bad
iPhone not supported, unlike other Wear OS devices
A bit tricky to get blood oxygen readings

Read detailed Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 (44mm) review

Display Size 44mm

Compatible OS Android

Strap Material Silicone

Dial Shape Round

Display Type Super AMOLED

Ideal For Unisex

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Shaurya Tomer is a Sub Editor at Gadgets 360 with 2 years of experience across a diverse spectrum of topics. With a particular focus on smartphones, gadgets and the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), he often likes to explore the industry's intricacies and innovations – whether dissecting the latest smartphone release or exploring the ethical implications of AI advancements. In his free time, he often embarks on impromptu road trips to unwind, recharge, and ...More