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Samsung Finishes One UI 8 Watch Rollout as Galaxy Watch 4 Gets Update

The update begins reaching Galaxy Watch 4 in Korea today, marking the last major firmware for the 2021 models.

Overview

  • Samsung says every eligible Galaxy Watch from 2021 and later is now included in the One UI 8 Watch rollout, though availability will appear in waves by market and carrier.
  • Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 4 Classic start receiving the software in South Korea today, with additional regions to follow on a staggered schedule.
  • The 2021 Galaxy Watch 4 lineup will not get further major firmware upgrades after One UI 8 Watch, reflecting Samsung's support timeline.
  • Rollout milestones included Galaxy Watch Ultra in July, Watch 7 in Korea in mid‑October, Watch 6 series in mid‑November, Watch 5 series in early December, and Watch FE about a week later.
  • Coverage notes that the rebadged Galaxy Watch FE raises open questions about future update eligibility relative to the original Watch 4.