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Breaking: One UI 5 Watch stable update lands on Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Series
After several beta updates, Samsung has finally started rolling out the stable version of the Wear OS 4-based One UI 5 Watch skin update for the Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 5 Pro. At the moment, it seems that the availability of the stable version is limited to some lucky users who have registered their smartwatches in the beta test program.
Samsung One UI 5 Watch Stable Update For Galaxy Watch 5
Users who have registered their Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 smartwatches for the One UI 5 Watch beta test can now install the stable update. This new software version is based on Wear OS 4, an operating system that Google unveiled a month ago and is currently being launched in South Korea. It should soon be released in markets where the One UI 5 Watch Beta program is available (the United States).
The latest One UI 5 update comes with several new enhancements that are done under several system-level features, including watch faces, tiles, Samsung Health, backup, and restore. Additionally, some more features are introduced, like dictating text with the home button: you can type text with just your voice, you can now use multiple timers at once, it now supports universal gestures, and you will be able to create folders to organize the apps.
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It is worth noticing that the One UI 5 watch is currently available in Korea. As of now, the update is only available for Bluetooth version of Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro users who have participated in the beta program for the Watch 5. It is expected to be available for other people in the coming days.
The latest update is now available for the Bluetooth variant of the watches; for identification, you can follow the firmware version numbers: Galaxy Watch 5 (40mm) and Galaxy Watch 5 (44mm) are receiving the update with firmware version numbers R900XXU1BWH3 and R910XXU1BWH3, respectively. Meanwhile, the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro (45mm) is getting the update with firmware version number R920XXU1BWH3.
The Galaxy Watch 5 series came on the market in 2022. These watches are released with One UI 4.5 preinstalled. Samsung has promised to give at least four major updates to the watches.
Samsung has rolled out the April 2024 security patch update to several Galaxy devices; however, due to the server limitation, it is not able to provide the update to all the eligible devices. Now the Galaxy A15 5G is getting the update.
Initially, the Korean giant rolled out the April 2024 security patch update in India. With the latest update, the company rolled out a new update with the firmware version number A156EDXS1AXDC. With the latest update, the company has only made some security-related enhancements.
For your information, the April 2024 update will bring you more than 40 fixes, of which Google has added 27 that enhance the Android OS functionalities. Along with this, Samsung has also added 17 more fixes that exclusively improve the functioning of the Galaxy devices.
Furthermore, the update could bring some new changes that internally improve the device’s functioning and provide enhancements for performance and stability. Additionally, if you are having any issues while using any of the functionality, you should update the device, as it may address the issue.
If you also want to take advantage of the latest update, you can check it by going to the software update menu in the system settings. If you don’t receive the update, then wait for some time as it takes to reach every unit of the device.
Samsung has rolled out the April 2024 security patch update for the Galaxy Tab S7 series. It has already rolled out the update in several countries, mainly Europe and Latin America. Now the device is starting to get the update in the US.
Verizon Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7 Plus Receiving April 2024 Update in the USA
Notably, the Galaxy Tab S7 and Galaxy Tab S7+ are receiving the update on the Verizon network with the firmware version numbers T878USQS7DXD1 and T978USQS7DXD1, respectively. With the latest update, the device will have proper consistency in terms of performance and security.
For your information, the April 2024 update will bring you more than 40 fixes, of which Google has added 27 that enhance the Android OS functionalities. Along with this, Samsung has also added 17 more fixes that exclusively improve the functioning of the Galaxy devices.
Furthermore, the update could bring some new changes that internally improve the device’s functioning and provide enhancements for performance and stability. Along with this, if you are having any issues while using any of the functionality, you should update the device, as it may address the issue.
If you are using the Galaxy Tab S7 series of devices in the US bound for Verizon, then you should start getting a new update. To do that, go to the software update menu via system settings. If you don’t receive the update yet, then wait for some time, as it takes time to reach every unit.
Earlier this month, Samsung officially announced that it will provide one UI 6.1 update to the 2022 flagship device in May. But now the company has surprisingly started rolling out the update to one of the midrange Galaxy A23 devices.
The Verizon network has spotted the One UI 6.1 update for the Galaxy A23, with the firmware version number A236VSQU3CXD3. It has also brought the latest security update in the form of an April 2024 security patch. With the latest update, there are several new features introduced that will add some new features and enhancements.
In detail, the latest update for the Galaxy A23 5G introduces a new battery protection feature that allows users to manage the application’s battery charging to prevent battery damage. There are some new changes in the clock customization, gallery, and Samsung account sections. It is important to note that there is no AI feature arriving in this update.
The update will also enable call continuity, mid-conversation device switching, and seamless communication across any device, such as a Galaxy table, computer, or watch, all connected to the same Samsung account. A small but important addition is a new toggle in the mobile network that allows users to turn off 5G if they don’t need to connect to the update.
If you are using the locked version of the Galaxy A23 on the Verizon network, then you can now update it to the latest version simply by going to the system settings and tapping on the software update. If it shows a new update available, then tap on the download button.