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Lowyat.NET @[email protected] · 2026-05-03 · 06:00 UTC

REDMI Watch 6 To Launch Globally With 12-Day Battery Life #redmi #smartwatches #watch6 #wearables #xiaomi

https://www.lowyat.net/2026/391500/redmi-watch-6-to-launch-globally-with-12-day-battery-life/

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Aptivi @[email protected] · 2025-11-21 · 07:21 UTC

Week 47 of 2025 was big for Galaxy Watch users!

In the forty-seventh week of 2025, it was a massive storm of updates in regards to the Wear OS-based Galaxy Watch series, including the latest Galaxy Watch8 series that was released with One UI 8.0 Watch this July, in addition to the shower of security updates for the flagship phones, including the Galaxy S25 series. We have witnessed this from the start of Week 47 for this year in Korea and in other regions, though the Korean rollout was more apparent.

Included in the updates done this week were updates that were related to the entire Galaxy Watch lineup, starting from the most intriguing ones. However, we’d like to highlight the biggest event that happened in the One UI 8 Watch Beta Program as the first item in this list.

Galaxy Watch6’s One UI 8 Watch Update

First of all, the Galaxy Watch6 series in Korea has started receiving the One UI 8 update across the entire region, and the beta program ended this Wednesday, which is November 19th. Shortly after the beta program was closed, the official rollout started for users who didn’t participate in the beta program, starting from the same home country.

One day before that, the Galaxy Watch6 Manager received the November 2025 update that brought redesigns that matched the aesthetics of One UI 8, the same design that is found in your Samsung phone running Android 16. When this update happened, we felt that the One UI 8 Watch stable rollout for this watch series would start very soon, and the stable rollout in Korea confirmed it.

However, users in other regions, such as the United States of America, still didn’t get the update yet, and the global rollout is expected to start within the next Wednesday, if we can count on the rhythm of smartwatch updates, which is usually seven days after the Korean rollout. This means that our best guess is that November 26th is expected to be the big day for the global Watch6 users.

One UI 8 Watch brings the design aesthetics of the phone version of One UI 8 to your wrist, allowing you to perform tasks more efficiently than before, complete with new features that make tracking your health more efficient. Additionally, it brings several new features that make your smartwatch easier to use.

One UI 8 Watch Beta 2 for the Watch5

In addition to the Galaxy Watch6 getting its stable update of One UI 8 Watch in Korea, the Galaxy Watch5 has received the second beta of One UI 8 Watch that fixes performance-related issues, along with the DST time fixes. The Galaxy Watch5 is an older smartwatch series than the later smartwatches, but it is still eligible for the One UI 8 Watch update, with the next version of One UI Watch, scheduled for next year, being the last generational upgrade, according to the promised four-year policy.

There is no release date for the stable version of the One UI 8 Watch software for the Galaxy Watch5 series, but if you see the Watch5 Manager update that is released to the stable channels, then you’ll know that the stable rollout will start very soon. Currently, there is no such update, so those who didn’t participate in the beta program will have to wait longer.

November 2025 update for later smartwatches

In addition to the older smartwatches getting their One UI 8 Watch updates that we’ve mentioned above, recent smartwatches have also obtained their November 2025 update that allowed them to utilize the November 2025 security patch level, including the Galaxy Watch8. Here is the list of smartwatches that obtained this update:

Galaxy Watch8
Galaxy Watch7 [KOO]

Next week will, hopefully, be bigger than this week, because the global rollout will commence soon.

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Aptivi @[email protected] · 2025-11-10 · 10:16 UTC

Galaxy Watch5 One UI 8 Watch Beta Program is now open!

As Samsung announced the availability of the Galaxy Watch Beta program in an article, the company has opened the Galaxy Watch Beta Program for the Galaxy Watch5 series in Korea (Wi-Fi, LTE) and in the USA (Wi-Fi, LTE connected to T-Mobile).

You can participate to the Beta Program using Samsung Members on your phone using either a beta banner or the “Beta Program” page, the same method as we have showcased earlier for the Galaxy S25 One UI 8 Beta opened May 28th.

In order to participate, follow these steps:

Ensure that your Galaxy Watch and your phone are both from the USA (XAA) or Korea (KOO) to ensure maximum compatibility
- On your phone, open Settings > About phone > Software information, and look for “Service provider software version”. Make sure it contains XAA or KOO.
- On your watch, unlock Developer settings by opening Settings > About > Software information and tapping “Software version” 4 times, and refer to the second line that contains your watch’s CSC. Make sure it contains XAA or KOO.
- If you’re using the Galaxy Watch in the USA, make sure that you are on the active plan with T-Mobile.
Open Samsung Members
Scroll down to Beta Program
Search for entries like “One UI 8 Watch5 Beta”
Read the description and follow the steps on the screen
Press “Join”
Check for software updates

Please note that this Beta Program is for users to test all aspects of One UI 8 Watch and to report all bugs found.

Make sure that you have stable internet connectivity when downloading the update, as it can be large in size. When installing the update, make sure that your watch is fully charged and in a cold environment to avoid interruptions caused by heat and by low battery. Never interrupt the update installation in any way during the process, or you may face problems later.

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Aptivi @[email protected] · 2025-09-24 · 09:44 UTC

Galaxy Watch6 Beta Program is now open!

As Samsung announced the availability of the Galaxy Watch Beta program in an article, the company has opened the Galaxy Watch Beta Program for the Galaxy Watch6 series in Korea. The USA rollout will follow soon, and is expected to be available for the Wi-Fi version.

You can participate to the Beta Program using Samsung Members on your phone using either a beta banner or the “Beta Program” page, the same method as we have showcased earlier for the Galaxy S25 One UI 8 Beta opened May 28th.

In order to participate, follow these steps:

Ensure that your Galaxy Watch and your phone are both from the USA (XAA) or Korea (KOO) to ensure maximum compatibility
- On your phone, open Settings > About phone > Software information, and look for “Service provider software version”. Make sure it contains XAA or KOO.
- On your watch, unlock Developer settings by opening Settings > About > Software information and tapping “Software version” 4 times, and refer to the second line that contains your watch’s CSC. Make sure it contains XAA or KOO.
Open Samsung Members
Scroll down to Beta Program
Search for entries like “One UI 8 Watch6 Beta”
Read the description and follow the steps on the screen
Press “Join”
Check for software updates

Please note that this Beta Program is for users to test all aspects of One UI 8 Watch and to report all bugs found.

Make sure that you have stable internet connectivity when downloading the update, as it can be large in size. When installing the update, make sure that your watch is fully charged and in a cold environment to avoid interruptions caused by heat and by low battery. Never interrupt the update installation in any way during the process, or you may face problems later.

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Aptivi @[email protected] · 2025-09-14 · 14:52 UTC

More Galaxy smartwatches to get One UI 8 Watch soon

One UI 8 Watch was officially released to this year’s smartwatches introduced to us back in July 2025 in the Galaxy Unpacked event. The Galaxy Watch8 and the Watch Ultra have both been provided the One UI 8 Watch software to enable users to use the new features, including the redesigned UI elements (inspired by One UI 7), the Now Bar, and the revamped application listing.

Moreover, the Galaxy Watch7 is still in the beta program, which was released on June 30th, until now, with the Galaxy Watch6 and Watch5 still waiting for their official release, if not for the Beta Program to open.

Nevertheless, we are getting closer and closer to the official One UI 8 release for both the smartphones and the smartwatches, with new features being on the way to the older Galaxy devices when the gradual rollout starts. The Galaxy Watch7 and Watch6 smartwatches are expected to get their One UI 8 Watch update on October 1st according to Güncel Miyiz, but this date may not be the day.

Since the One UI 8 Watch Beta program started, we had the following Beta versions released for the Galaxy Watch7:

One UI 8 Watch Beta 1 (build ZYFE): June 30th, 2025
One UI 8 Watch Beta 2 (build ZYH2): August 12th, 2025
One UI 8 Watch Beta 3 (build ZYHA): August 26th, 2025
One UI 8 Watch Beta 4 (build ZYI2): September 5th, 2025
One UI 8 Watch Beta 5 (build ZYI4): September 12th, 2025

To recap, here are the new features that will make it to some of the older smartwatches, according to the changelogs:

One UI 8 Watch Upgrade

Get things done

Stay on top of important tasks with the Now bar
Check the information you need right now and start essential features straight from your watch face. Ongoing tasks will appear in the Now bar at the bottom of your watch face so you can check key information quickly.

Do more with double pinch
Just pinch your thumb and index finger together twice to scroll through notifications, control music, take pictures, and more. You can also customize what happens when you double pinch on the watch face, music controller, as well as alarm, calendar, and reminder alerts. Choose the actions you need most in each situation.

Mark reminders as important
Mark reminders as important by tapping the Star icon. Important reminders will appear at the top of your reminder list to make sure you notice them.

Get reminders at specific places
You can now set location-based reminders on your watch. For example, you can make your watch remind you to do the laundry when you arrive at home.

New charging effects
When your watch is charging, the new screen layout and animations make it easier to check the current battery level and remaining charging time.

Stay connected

Easily respond to notifications and alerts
Use gestures to quickly respond to notifications and alerts. When a notification appears, you can double pinch to view the details or send a reply. You can also shake your wrist to return to the watch face.

Enhanced notification view
Notifications on your watch are now easier to use with an attractive new design. Notifications from the same app are stacked vertically, allowing you to view more notifications with fewer swipes.

Smarter notification settings
It’s now easier to decide how to receive notifications from your phone on your watch. If you choose Smart device selection, notifications will appear on your phone only when you’re using it and on your watch when you’re not using your phone. If you choose Always show on both, notifications will always appear on both your phone and watch.

Upgrade your health

Bedtime guidance
Get to sleep at the right time so you wake up feeling refreshed. The new Bedtime guidance feature analyzes your sleep data and recommends the best time to go to sleep each night.

Mindfulness
Manage stress and anxiety in your daily life with the new Mindfulness feature in Samsung Health. You can keep track of your moods and emotions and practice breathing exercises to reduce stress.

Tailored to you

Find the perfect watch face
It’s now easier to find the watch face that’s right for you. Just choose a few keywords such as your preferred style, color, and information to show. The best matches will be suggested from our collection of more than 300 watch faces.

Recommended watch faces
Discover new watch faces that you might like. Watch faces with colors, style, or information similar to your current watch face will be recommended on the watch face selection screen.

Create your own tiles
Create your own custom tiles that show the information you need. You can even combine information from different apps into a single tile. You can include weather information, calendar events, reminders, and more.

Personalized Apps screen
Featured apps now appear at the top of your Apps screen to give you quick access to the apps you need the most. Apps will be featured based on how often you use them and other usage patterns. You can also view your apps as a list with names instead of only icons.

Choose calendars to show on your watch
You can now choose which calendars to show in the Calendar app on your watch. You can show all of the same calendars that are on your phone or customize to show only the calendars you need.

The following smartwatches are eligible to get the One UI 8 Watch update:

Galaxy Watch Ultra (rolled out)
Galaxy Watch7
Galaxy Watch6
Galaxy Watch5
Galaxy Watch4
Galaxy Watch FE

We are looking forward for future Galaxy Watch updates for the One UI 8 Watch update, which is expected to start its rollout soon.

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Aptivi @[email protected] · 2025-09-01 · 16:43 UTC

Galaxy Watch6, Watch7, and Watch Ultra LTE receive August 2025 security update in India!

Samsung has just released the August 2025 security patch in India for the LTE version of Galaxy Watch6, Watch7, and Watch Ultra (2024 original and 2025 reboot). This patch enhances your smartwatch’s security to make sure that you and your data are kept secure. This aligns with the quarterly cadence of the software update scheduling for five years of security updates and four generations of system updates.

The following firmware information is available:

SM-L705F: L705FXXU1BYH6 [INS]
SM-L315F: L315FXXU1AYH1 [INS]
SM-L305F: L305FXXU1AYH1 [INS]
SM-R965F: R965FXXS1BYH1 [INS]
SM-R955F: R955FXXS1BYH1 [INS]
SM-R945F: R945FXXS1BYH1 [INS]
SM-R935F: R935FXXS1BYH1 [INS]

You can now update your smartwatch, but if you still didn’t receive any update, you’ll have to wait for a few days as this rollout is a gradual rollout that starts from Korea. You can periodically check for updates to see if this update has reached your device. We recommend that you update your watch manager in your phone to ensure compatibility with the latest software.

To update your watch, follow these steps:

With your phone
1. Open Galaxy Wearable
2. Select your watch
3. Open Watch settings
4. Navigate to Software Update
5. Tap Download and Install
6. Wait until the update shows up, then press Download
7. Wait until the update gets downloaded and copied to your watch, then press Install
With your watch
1. Open Settings
2. Navigate to Software update
3. Tap Download and Install
4. Wait until the update shows up, then press Download
5. Wait until it gets downloaded to your watch, then press Install

In an event that something went wrong with copying the update, disconnect your phone from your watch by turning Bluetooth off or by disconnecting it through Galaxy Wearable, then try again from your watch. Make sure to turn Wi-Fi on in your watch to download the update faster.

Make sure that both your phone and your watch are charged before performing the update, and that your internet connection is stable. Never interrupt the update process, or there could be problems later. The update process may take a few minutes to finish, and if it appears to be stuck, just wait for more minutes.

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Aptivi @[email protected] · 2025-08-05 · 04:06 UTC

One UI 8 Watch Beta 2 will be released soon!

Looks like that we’ve seen some progress in the One UI 8 Watch Beta program for the Galaxy Watch7 series nearly two weeks after the Galaxy Watch Ultra has been updated! Today, we’ve spotted new Beta builds, corresponding to August builds, for the following Galaxy Watch7 smartwatch models (only the Beta eligible devices are listed):

SM-L315N: L315NKOU1ZYH2 [KOO]
SM-L315U: L315USQU1ZYH2 [TMB]
SM-L305N: L305NKOU1ZYH2 [KOO]
SM-L305U: L305USQU1ZYH2 [TMB]
SM-L310: L310XXU1ZYH2 [XAA, KOO]
SM-L300: L300XXU1ZYH2 [XAA, KOO]

The mystery has been solved, because Samsung has finally worked on the second Beta version of the One UI 8 Watch software for the Galaxy Watch7 series, which is a relief in itself. This was especially since there were no new beta builds for the entirety of July, which caused users to wonder if their Galaxy Watch7 smartwatches that joined the beta program would ever get an update.

Meanwhile, there are no new beta builds yet for either the Galaxy Watch6 or the Galaxy Watch5 smartwatches, but the above build mentioned should be a sign that the beta program for these smartwatches will start very soon.

One UI 8 Watch brings a design change to match the upcoming One UI 8 operating system for phones, while using the design aesthetics that come from One UI 7, which was released in April 17th.

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Aptivi @[email protected] · 2025-06-30 · 08:08 UTC

Galaxy Watch Beta Program is now open!

As Samsung announced the availability of the Galaxy Watch Beta program in an article, the company has opened the Galaxy Watch Beta Program for the Galaxy Watch7 series in Korea and the US. The new features, such as Vascular Load and Antioxidant Index that have been quietly revealed in Samsung Health, will only be available for the newest smartwatch models that will be released this year, alongside two features, Running Coach and AGEs Index, that will be available for Galaxy Watch7 or newer.

The software update is available for Galaxy Watch7 and Watch Ultra.

One UI 8 Watch Beta is now available for those who reside in the USA and in Korea and have the Wi-Fi version. You can participate to the Beta Program using Samsung Members on your phone using either a beta banner or the “Beta Program” page, the same method as we have showcased earlier for the Galaxy S25 One UI 8 Beta opened May 28th.

In order to participate, follow these steps:

Ensure that your Galaxy Watch and your phone are both from the USA (XAA) or Korea (KOO) to ensure maximum compatibility
- On your phone, open Settings > About phone > Software information, and look for “Service provider software version”. Make sure it contains XAA or KOO.
- On your watch, unlock Developer settings by opening Settings > About > Software information and tapping “Software version” 4 times, and refer to the second line that contains your watch’s CSC. Make sure it contains XAA or KOO.
Open Samsung Members
Scroll down to Beta Program
Search for entries like “One UI 8 Watch Beta”
Read the description and follow the steps on the screen
Press “Join”
Check for software updates

Please note that this Beta Program is for users to test all aspects of One UI 8 Watch and to report all bugs found.

Make sure that you have stable internet connectivity when downloading the update, as it can be large in size. When installing the update, make sure that your watch is fully charged and in a cold environment to avoid interruptions caused by heat and by low battery. Never interrupt the update installation in any way during the process, or you may face problems later.

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Aptivi @[email protected] · 2025-06-16 · 14:16 UTC

One UI 8 Watch Features Revealed

One UI 8 Watch is in the works, and Samsung has officially revealed some of the One UI 8 Watch features that will make it to the latest of the smartwatches. According to Samsung, those features “help users build healthier habits.” Why? Because it take time to form lasting behavior patterns. Your Galaxy smartwatches will be more smarter with this update that adapts to the design language of One UI 7.

The following features will make it to the latest smartwatches:

Bedtime Guidance (Android 11 or later, Samsung Health v6.30.2)
Vascular Load (Galaxy Watch Ultra or later)
Running Coach (Galaxy Watch7 or later)
Antioxidant Index (Galaxy Watch Ultra or later)

Those features will be available to the limited amount of users through the One UI 8 Watch Beta Program, which will only be available in Korea and in the USA, later.

Bedtime guidance allows users to utilize such tool to optimize sleep based on the recommendations for the most optimal sleep according to the lifestyle and the sleep patterns. It also uses reminders to make users stay consistent in their sleep.

Vascular load meter measures the stress on the vascular system. The vascular system on your body is responsible for carrying blood through the entire body to deliver oxygen and other important nutrients and for getting rid of waste. Normally, when you sleep, stress on the vascular system gets reduced, but excessive fluctuations may negatively impact cardiovascular health. With this feature to land on the latest Galaxy Watch, you can receive insights into vascular load.

Running coach helps users train safely for running marathons through optimized intensity and injury-preventive routines. Due to over-pacing or under-training, many runners experience injuries during their running session. It offers real-time guidance during your run, along with the motivation, to create a personalized experience.

Finally, antioxidant index gives you an analytical data of how much balance of your antioxidant that you maintain. To support healthy aging and to prevent chronic illnesses, your Galaxy Watch will be able to measure your carotenoids in your skin.

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Aptivi @[email protected] · 2025-04-09 · 07:30 UTC

Galaxy Watch7 and Watch6 Manager Update (April 2025)

Today, Samsung has rolled out the Galaxy Watch7 Manager and the Galaxy Watch6 Manager update globally as they’re working on an update for both smartwatches. You can now download the update through Galaxy Wearable > Devices > Menu > Settings > About. If there is an update available for your device, you should see the update button as below:

The download size for this update is 155 MB, depending on the smartwatch model. Once the update is downloaded, you’ll be able to experience the new version of the Galaxy Wearable app and its manager plugins for your watch. This is done to improve reliability and performance, ensuring that you will be able to interact with your smartwatch more efficiently.

After the update, the following versions will be used: