Galaxy Watch
Samsung One UI Watch 5 & WearOS 4 Beta: Everything You Need To Know
Just like One UI (a customized UI for Galaxy Phones), the Koran firm owns a dedicated UI for Galaxy Watches as well- One UI Watch, which gets the base of Google’s WearOS. Recently, the Korean firm announced the 5th generation of its One UI Watch, which will be based on Samsung’s WearOS version 4. Ever since it was announced, users started to wonder when will they get to experience it. So, let’s find out the answer.
As per the official reports, the South Korean firm Samsung will launch its One UI Watch version 5 for its Galaxy Watch 4, Galaxy Watch 5, and upcoming Galaxy Watch series members only. Due to the lack of WearOS, older Galaxy Watches will be out of One UI Watch 5’s eligibility. Informatively, the soon-to-be-launched Galaxy Watch 6 will come with this new UI. Now, let’s know about its beta update; when will it reach eligible Galaxy Watches?
One UI 5 Watch beta update delayed
Samsung had initially announced that the One UI 5 Watch Beta would be made available by the end of May 2023. However, the update has not been released yet, leading to a delay in the schedule for Galaxy watches. Users hope to receive the update by the first or second week of June. The Samsung community Beta Operation Manager acknowledged the delay, stating, “We encountered unforeseen challenges in coordinating with Google’s Wear OS 4.0, which resulted in the unavoidable delay of the beta’s start schedule that was originally planned for May. We sincerely apologize to our customers who have patiently awaited the beta’s opening in May. Rest assured, we are working diligently to ensure a more stable software and prepare for the beta launch as soon as possible.”
WearOS 4 Developer Preview Has Already Started
The WearOS 4 Developer Preview is making waves for Pixel watch. According to a reliable previous report, the current availability is limited to the 64-bit emulator build, providing a platform for testing, development, and feedback on WearOS 4. This exciting development enables app developers to embark on their journey of creating and testing applications for the upcoming version of WearOS.
When the WearOS 4-based One UI Watch 5 beta available for Galaxy Watches?
Let us tell you; it has been said that all the Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 5 users will get the upcoming One UI Watch 5 Beta in their Watches in May, which means it can arrive anytime now. However, whenever the beta program arrives, Galaxy Watch users will be able to access it through Samsung Members app. Once the Beta program competes, the company will stably release One UI Watch 5 with Galaxy Watch 6 devices.
As per the reports, the upcoming Galaxy Watch 6 series will make its debut on the market with the next-gen Galaxy Z foldable series. It is expected that both series will be launched in the market at the end of July or the initial August. The company will hold an Unpacked Event for this launch. Besides, if you are wondering about the upcoming One UI Watch 5 software, you can find the necessary information here.