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Exclusive: Galaxy Watch FE Promises 3 Years of OS Updates and 4 Years of Security Patches
Samsung debuted its first Fan Edition variant for its smartwatch, the Galaxy Watch FE, a couple of weeks ago in June. Its specs are quite similar to those of the Galaxy Watch 4. But what about its software policy? Does it also get software support like other Galaxy Watches?
Samsung Galaxy Watch FE runs Android Wear OS 4-based One UI Watch 5 out of the box. Being a Galaxy Watch fan, you must be thinking about whether the FE variant will also get the same software support as the standard variants. The simple answer is no.
Galaxy Watch FE Software Support: How many OS updates does the Watch get?
Samsung promised three years of major Android Wear OS updates and four years of security patches for the Galaxy Watch FE.
The Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch FE feature similar specs, but both have different software support. The Galaxy Watch 4 has four years of major Wear OS updates and five years of security patches.
With this software policy, the Galaxy Watch FE will get the three Wear OS-based One UI Watch updates. These updates will provide an upgraded software version in the future.. This policy was put in place with the recent commitment of the company to providing extended software support for its wearable devices.
These major updates will ensure that they offer the latest features and security improvements over an extended period of time. The security patches will fix all the bugs and known issues and improve the overall system security of the watch in the future.
Samsung has officially announced that it will discontinue the Samsung Health monitor for Galaxy devices running on Android 9 to Android 11. Let’s explore more
Samsung Health monitor support end from December 23
Samsung has officially notified that it will discontinue the software support for the Samsung Health Monitor from December 23. According to the information, the Samsung health monitor new version 1.4.1 will support Android OS 9.0; support for 10.0 and 11.0 will be discontinued.
However, it doesn’t mean that the older version users will not get the functionality of the app. But it will be limited to ending the software support for the app for the respective Android version.
So Samsung has recommended its users update their phones to the latest version before the deadline to enjoy the services without any interruptions.
Samsung Health monitor features
There are many new features that will provide several new changes for the devices; let’s explore them more. Basically works along with the integration of the ECG function that lies within the Health Monitor app that allows users to receive notifications of their atrial fibrillation (Afib) or sinus rhythm while also calculating the heart rate rhythms.
As the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 4 Classic are Wear OS-based Galaxy smartwatches, it’s also expected that all the newer smartwatches launched after the Galaxy Watch 4 will probably get the new irregular heart rhythm notification feature soon in future updates.
Moreover, you can easily activate the new irregular heart rhythm notification feature under the ECG tab in the Samsung Health Monitor app. To enjoy all these features, you should keep the app up to date.
Samsung has recently introduced several new watch series, such as the Galaxy Watch 7 and the Watch Ultra, that bring many features to help users, whether related to the health of other utility features on your wrist. However, due to the poor software implementation, the watches are getting phantom vibration issues.
Galaxy Watch 7 getting issue due to several factors
According to Galaxy Watch 7 users, they are experiencing repetitive vibration without any sign of notification. More specifically, some users are saying that the watch vibrates, and the screen doesn’t turn on or showcase an alert. This issue is annoying the users.
As of now, it is unknown which malfunctions is causing this issue; however, some user have had success in resolving the issues by turning on Samsung’s Health Platform, which transfers data across platforms.
Meanwhile, some users are claiming that the issues was created by the malfunction of Google Maps, here user saued that if turn of the mirroring option in the app it will so solve the issue.
If these claims are true, then Samsung has to bring new software updates to fix the issues, as the company has made sure that every app that is causing the issue should improve its functionality
A couple of weeks ago, Samsung introduced the One UI 6 watch stable version for beta users; more specifically, the update arrived for beta users. However, per the latest information, the major update will be available for non-beta users.
One UI 6 watch stable schedule spotted in Canada
According to information shared by the local network carrier Telus, Galaxy Watch 6 series users will get the One UI 6 stable update on their device on November 12. The update is expected to be available for Canada.
Following the Galaxy Watch 6 series, the update will soon expand to more devices in the coming days. If the date prediction comes true, then we are expected to get a stable update for the other devices in the next couple of weeks.
One UI 6 watch features
The latest One UI 6 watch update has brought some new features, such as an energy score for daily fitness goals, improved sleep measurement and AI-based sleep quality analysis, custom workout routines, and more.
If you are using the Galaxy Watch 6 series devices, you can update them to the latest update by going to the software update menu from the Galaxy Wearable apps.