Samsung Rolls Out One UI 8 (Wear OS 6) to Galaxy Watch 7 in the U.S.
Devices affected: Galaxy Watch 7 (40 mm & 44 mm, LTE and Bluetooth/Wi-Fi)
Firmware versions (U.S.): L305USQU1BYI4 / L315USQU1BYI4 Droid Life
Regions beyond U.S.: Rolling out gradually, starting in Korea and expected to expand globally 9to5Google
What’s New in One UI 8 for Galaxy Watch 7
The One UI 8 update for the Galaxy Watch 7 is built on Wear OS 6, bringing a suite of enhancements to interface, usability, and fitness features. 9to5Google+1 Key additions include:
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Stacking Tiles & Easier App Management — A redesigned approach to watch face tiles and widgets for quicker navigation. 9to5Google
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Custom Tile Creation — Users can now build and personalize their own Tiles. Droid Life
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Low-Light Mode on Select Watch Faces — Improved legibility in dim environments. Droid Life
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Running Coach — A guided running assistant built into the device. Droid Life
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Mood Tracking — A feature to help monitor and reflect on user emotional state over time. Droid Life
Overall, aside from these new or enhanced features, the changelog aligns closely with what the Galaxy Watch 8 already received under One UI 8. 9to5Google+1
U.S. Rollout & Versions
In the U.S., the update is starting with Verizon LTE units of the Watch 7, though Samsung confirms the Bluetooth/Wi-Fi versions should receive the same build soon. Droid Life+1
Firmware codes for U.S. builds:
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L305USQU1BYI4 — 40 mm
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L315USQU1BYI4 — 44 mm Droid Life
Interestingly, Samsung typically doesn’t launch updates only on cellular variants first, making this U.S. release somewhat unusual. Droid Life
Broader Rollout & Regional Expansion
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The stable version of One UI 8 already launched in Korea. 9to5Google+1
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Given the timing, U.S. rollout could signal region-by-region expansion in Europe, Asia, and beyond over the coming days and weeks. 9to5Google
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Samsung had earlier committed to delivering One UI 8 “later in the year” for its watch lineups. 9to5Google
What This Means for Galaxy Watch 7 Owners
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If you’re in the U.S., be on the lookout for the OTA update, especially if your device is on Verizon.
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Backup your watch data before updating—standard best practice for major upgrades.
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After updating, explore the new Tiles, low-light faces, and the Running Coach to experience the fresh capabilities.
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Users outside the U.S. should watch regional firmware rollout news; their builds may arrive in waves.
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