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Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 owners in the US start getting a big update

Samsung has started sending the final One UI 9 Watch update to Galaxy Watch 8 owners in the US, starting with people who tested the early version.

By the Dashline deskSource: Android Authority
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 owners in the US start getting a big update
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Samsung has begun rolling out the final version of One UI 9 Watch to Galaxy Watch 8 owners in the US. People who tried the early test version are first in line, according to Android Authority. If you own the watch, a big software update may be heading your way.

What changed

One UI 9 Watch is Samsung's new software for its watch. It runs on Wear OS 7, which is Google's watch software. Until now, the update was available only as a beta, meaning an early version for volunteers to test. Now the stable version, the finished one meant for everyone, has started to reach watches.

Who it affects

The first wave covers Galaxy Watch 8 owners in the US, and beta testers get it first. Samsung usually rolls out updates in stages. That means you may not see it on your watch right away, even if you own the right model.

What to do

  • Open the update section in your watch settings and check for the update.
  • Keep the watch charged before you start.
  • Keep it connected during the install.

What is not known yet

The material does not say what new features the update adds. It also does not give a timeline for other countries or for other Samsung watches. It does not say how long the staged rollout will take. If your watch does not show the update yet, the likely reason is that your turn has not come.

The takeaway

If you own a Galaxy Watch 8 in the US, check for the update in settings, and charge and connect the watch before installing.

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