Galaxy Watch
Samsung Galaxy Watches Get Security Boost with Knox Manage Support
Samsung never settles itself when it comes to innovation and security, with its Galaxy smartwatches being the most actively used wearables with several incredible features. On that note, Samsung recently announced Knox Manage, which is the latest cross-platform enterprise mobility and manageability solution for its Galaxy Watches.
Knox Manage is the top-leading mobile management platform that’s used by IT administrations to track, remotely configure, and manage wearable devices across the globe.
Meanwhile, Samsung’s latest Knox Manage for its Galaxy Wearables will extend the constantly growing needs of wearables in enterprise management. The Knox Manage platform further offers Galaxy watches easily manageable capability via pairing and detaching enrollment procedures, along with a Knox security platform that significantly ensures that the data is safe and secure at every stage.
Moreover, the newly announced Samsung Knox Manage supports Galaxy watches while also enhancing the security and manageability of wearable devices.
In addition, this solution expands the ability to access, track, and manage wearable devices remotely while also holding the security of Samsung Knox security running Wear OS 4.0 or higher on Galaxy watches, including the new Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 and Galaxy Watch Ultra.
At last, Samsung states that the brand not only wishes to extend the powerful environment but also ensures that the Galaxy audience must get the most secure and effective device management solutions for their enterprises.
Samsung Galaxy Watches that can be configured through Knox Manage include:
- System: OTA Updates, Factory Reset, Power Saving, Volume Adjustment and Language settings
- Connectivity: Mobile Networks, Wi-Fi, NFC and Bluetooth
- Kiosk: Settings, Notifications, Device Settings
- App Restrictions: App Permission, Block Apps from Running, Hide Apps, Block Apps from Being Uninstalled, App Delegation and Watch Face Customization
- Location: Location Mode
- Phone: Data Roaming, Airplane Mode, Auto Call Answer, Contact Management
- Wi-Fi: Configurations
- APN: Configurations
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.