Samsung has been on a roll with updates, rolling out key software upgrades for its wearables and smartphones. Here’s everything you need to know about the stable One UI 6 Watch update for the Galaxy Watch 5 series and the long-awaited November 2024 security update for the Galaxy A33 and A34 smartphones.
Stable One UI 6 Watch Update for Galaxy Watch 5 Series
Samsung has officially released the stable One UI 6 Watch update for Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 5 Pro users. Initially available in South Korea, the rollout is expected to reach more countries soon. If you’re not seeing the update yet, don’t worry—it’s being released gradually and could take a few days to arrive on all devices.
Key Features of One UI 6 Watch:
- Enhanced Health and Fitness Tools:
- Energy Score: Tracks your sleep, activity, and heart rate, offering personalized tips to improve your overall health.
- Sleep Tracking: Now includes detailed insights on movement, heart rate, and breathing patterns during sleep.
- Race Feature: Compare your running or cycling sessions with past performances for continuous improvement.
- Custom Workouts: Create personalized exercise routines tailored to your fitness goals.
- New Watch Faces:
- Fresh options are available to customize the look of your Galaxy Watch.
How to Install the Update:
- Connect your Galaxy Watch 5 to your smartphone using the Galaxy Wearable app.
- Go to Watch Settings > Watch Software Update > Download and Install.
End of Beta Program for Galaxy Watch 5 Series
Samsung has wrapped up the One UI 6 Watch Beta program for the Galaxy Watch 5 series. Beta testers were informed that no further beta updates will be released, urging them to transition to the stable version for continued support and future updates.
What Does This Mean for Beta Users?
- Beta testers must install the stable version to receive future updates and fixes.
- Staying on beta software may lead to missing out on official updates and customer support.
November 2024 Security Update for Galaxy A33 and A34
After a slow start, Samsung has started delivering the November 2024 security patch to more devices, including the Galaxy A33 and Galaxy A34. While the update took longer than usual, European users can now download it. The availability in other regions is expected to follow soon.
Update Details:
- Build Numbers:
- Galaxy A33: A336BXXSCEXK1
- Galaxy A34: A346BXXU9CXK1
- Security Fixes:
- Addresses 38 Android OS vulnerabilities and 13 Samsung One UI vulnerabilities.
- Improves general device reliability, particularly for the Galaxy A34.
How to Update:
- Go to your phone’s Settings > Software Update > Download and Install.
- Alternatively, you can download the firmware from SamMobile and manually install it using a Windows PC and a USB cable.
Key Highlights of Samsung’s Latest Updates
- The One UI 6 Watch update enhances the health-tracking features of the Galaxy Watch 5 series, bringing advanced tools and new customization options.
- The November 2024 security patch ensures Galaxy A33 and A34 users benefit from critical fixes and stability improvements, although the rollout pace has been slower than expected.
Samsung continues to prioritize updates across its product ecosystem, enhancing both security and user experience. Keep an eye out for notifications about these updates, or check manually to ensure your devices stay up-to-date.
