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Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Software Update
Verizon is pleased to announce a software update for your device. This software update has been tested to help optimize device performance, resolve known issues, apply the latest security patches and, when available, deliver new features.
Before you download:
- Connect your device to a Wi-Fi network, or make sure it has a strong Verizon wireless network connection.
- Ensure your battery is fully charged or connected to a charger before starting the software update.
System Update 13
The details:
Release date: 03/27/2024
Android™ Security Patch Level: March 2024
Software Version: R865USQU1HXB7 (40mm) / R875USQU1HXB7 (44mm)
What's changing:
This software update brings the latest security patch, Samsung Health update and other performance improvements.
Samsung Health:
- Connect TV
- When you're watching a movie or other content on Samsung Smart TV and working out at the same time, you can view your exercise measurement data on your TV by simply selecting the "Connect TV" button on your watch.
- Note: Only compatible with new Samsung Smart TVs from 2024 and requires login to the same Samsung Account. Follow the steps below to connect to your TV from your watch.
- Go to Samsung Health > Select an exercise > wait for the count down or tap to skip > a pop up to "Connect TV" will show > select "Connect TV" if you want to make the connection
- Once connected, your exercise data will be displayed on your TV.
- Health accuracy - This software update also addresses previous issues with Samsung health accuracy.
System Update 12
The details:
Release date: 12/22/2023
Security Patch Level: December 2023
Software Version: R865USQU1HWL1 (40mm) / R875USQU1HWL1 (44mm)
What's changing:
The current software update provides improvements to your watch.
Samsung apps:
- The following Samsung apps will remove "Samsung" from the app names for simplification. See "Wallet" in the below screenshot for an example:
- Samsung Health > Health
- Samsung Pay > Pay
- Samsung Wallet > Wallet
- Samsung Global Goals > Global Goals
System Update 11
The details:
Release date: 09/18/2023
Software Version: R865USQU1HWH3 (40mm) / R875USQU1HWH3 (44mm)
What's changing:
This software update brings the latest WearOS 4 and One UI 5 updates to your Galaxy Watch4.
Watch faces
- More watch faces will be available for you to download from the store and can be added to your watch faces selection.
Irregular Heart Rhythm Notification (IHRN)
- You can turn on the Irregular Heart Rhythm Notification from the Samsung Health app.
- If an irregular heart rhythm is detected, the watch will display an IHRN notification recommending you take an ECG.
Camera Controller: Quick access
- When taking a photo or video with the flex mode in your paired Z Flip or Z Fold phone, the watches camera controller icon appears automatically on the watch face, so you can easily take a photo or video from a distance.
Find my phone
- Finding your phone from your connected watch is now easier. In addition to receiving a ring tone, you can also check the location of the phone from the watch.
SOS
- If you press the Home button 5 times or a fall is detected, your watch will call an emergency number and send messages to emergency contacts.
Sleep coaching
- The new Sleep Insights experience prominently displays your sleep score to provide a clearer snapshot of the prior night's rest, followed by related metrics like sleep phases, snoring hours and blood oxygen levels.
- Sleep Coaching — tailored around eight different sleep types — also becomes fully accessible directly on your Galaxy Watch as well as a paired phone, making for a more convenient and motivational way for you to track your habits anytime, anywhere.
Learn more from Samsung Global Newsroom: Better Sleep, Better Health: New One UI 5 Watch Shows First Look at Upcoming Galaxy Watch
Next steps and additional links
Please allow additional time for the apps on your device to continue to download after the software update.
- Operating System FAQs
- Check out the latest Verizon offers for and upgrade to a newer Samsung smartwatch. Not sure if you're eligible to upgrade yet? Find out fast in My Verizon.
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