Samsung has decided to skip the One UI 7 Watch and will directly release the One UI 8 Watch to its Galaxy Watch lineup. As usual, not all Galaxy Watches will receive the One UI 8 Watch update. So, will your Galaxy Watch get the One UI 8 Watch update? Let’s find out.
Samsung might have decided to skip One UI 7 Watch to align the naming of its watch software with One UI for smartphones. By the time One UI 8 Watch is released, One UI 8 will be the latest operating system for smartphones. So, the naming will be consistent in the future.
One UI 8 Watch Eligible Devices
All Samsung Smartwatches starting from the Galaxy Watch 4 and later models are eligible for 4 years of OS updates. So, according to the official update policy, these are the Galaxy Watches that are eligible for the One UI 8 Watch update.
- Galaxy Watch 4/Watch4 Classic (Last Update)
- Galaxy Watch 5/5 Pro
- Galaxy Watch 6/6 Classic
- Galaxy Watch7
- Galaxy Watch Ultra
- Galaxy Watch FE
Since the One UI 7 Watch update is being skipped, you might be worried that you’ll lose support for one OS update. Well, this is a valid concern given Samsung’s decision. However, it’s important to note that this doesn’t mean your Watch will lose support for One UI 8 Watch. If your Watch was going to get the One UI 7 Watch (according to policy), it will also be eligible for One UI 8 Watch.
Is the Galaxy Watch 4 eligible for One UI 8 Watch?
Yes, the Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 4 Classic are eligible for the One UI 8 Watch update. Both Smartwatches initially came with One UI 3.0 Watch and have since received three OS updates. This means the One UI 8 Watch will be the last big update for the Galaxy Watch 4 series.
Samsung might soon begin the One UI 8 Watch testing in some regions. If your watch is eligible for the update and you’re eager to try it out early, stay tuned for the beta announcement.
Early leaks suggest that the One UI 8 will bring a major design overhaul such as charging animation like One UI 7 and more.
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