This week’s been exciting for Galaxy Watch 8 users who’ve eagerly awaited Samsung’s Wear OS 7 update. A tipster claims the update is rolling out, and we have a good idea of what’s in store.
This week, tipster Kailash on X reported that the Wear OS 7 update (One UI 9 Watch) was rolling out for Galaxy Watch 8 series users. They state the update features firmware vL320XXU2BZJ7 and vL3200XM2BZJ7 for the Galaxy Watch 8 and Watch 8 Classic. However, when the update finally arrived for stable users, it was restricted to South Korea. Now, the tipster reports that the update is reaching users worldwide, including the U.S. (via SamMobile).
The tipster once again highlighted the update’s arrival. The firmware matches the one Korean users received, with only minor differences: L500XXU2BZJ7 and L500OXM2BZJ7. Users on Reddit are also reporting that the update has arrived.
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The publication broke down part of the changelog, saying users should see additional Samsung Health updates. The company revamped its “Key health metrics,” placing them in circular charts that better fit the watch face. The workout experience gets reworked, as users can now “Pause or end your workouts using the ‘back’ button, without needing to touch the screen”
The Wearables app has also been redesigned, and Samsung has included smartwatch face suggestions based on your current watch face design. We haven’t seen the One UI 9 Watch update on our Galaxy Watch 8 yet. But you can keep checking periodically as the week winds down.
For better health
It’s worth noting a couple of things. First, this patch appears to be rolling out to beta users before those outside it. Second, users on Reddit mention that this One UI 9 Watch upgrade should hit Bluetooth models before LTE devices. As we’ve already said, just keep checking your device this week and into next week.
Samsung’s been busy stepping up its Health app and health-focused features lately. A recent update changed the Sleep and Running coaches. The app’s Sleep Coach now requires only three days’ worth of data (over the past two weeks) to start helping you get better rest. For the Running Coach, Samsung increased its training levels to 12 (up from 10) and strengthened its Strava partnership.
Users can now import their running routes from Strava into the Samsung Health app.
