Samsung’s budget smartwatch gets its second major OS upgrade with new UI design, smart features, and the October 2025 security patch.
Galaxy Watch FE Joins the One UI 8 Watch Club
Samsung has started rolling out the One UI 8 Watch update to the Galaxy Watch FE, months after first launching the software on higher-end models. The update is now available in South Korea, with a global release expected soon.
- This marks the second major One UI Watch update for the Galaxy Watch FE since its mid-2024 debut.
- The watch initially shipped with One UI 5 Watch, followed by One UI 6 Watch later in the same year.
Firmware Details and Security Patch
The new update brings Wear OS 6 and a refreshed user interface, along with firmware version R861XXU1CYK6.
- The update also includes the October 2025 security patch, helping improve stability and protect against vulnerabilities.
- Samsung has not yet confirmed the exact date for the global rollout, but it may begin within the next week.
Key Features in One UI 8 Watch
One UI 8 Watch introduces several visual and functional improvements, aligning Samsung’s wearable software closer to its smartphone experience.
Key features include:
- A refreshed UI design for improved navigation and app access
- Enhanced health tracking features and better integration with Samsung Health
- Smarter notifications with context-aware responses
- Battery optimization and performance tuning for smoother daily use
How to Install the Update on Galaxy Watch FE
If you’re in South Korea and want to install the update:
- Open the Galaxy Wearable app on your paired smartphone.
- Tap Watch settings > Watch software update > Download and install.
- After download, tap Install now.
- Your watch will restart once the update is installed.
Make sure your watch is charged and connected to Wi-Fi or mobile data during the process.
What About Galaxy Watch 4?
The Galaxy Watch FE is essentially a rebranded Galaxy Watch 4, so the One UI 8 Watch update is expected to arrive for the original Watch 4 soon.
- Samsung previously promised this would be the last major update for the Galaxy Watch 4, its first Wear OS-based smartwatch.
- With the FE variant now updated, the Watch 4 should follow in the coming weeks.
Samsung has begun rolling out the Wear OS 6-based One UI 8 Watch update to the Galaxy Watch FE in South Korea, with global availability expected soon. The update includes a major UI refresh, October 2025 security patch, and smart feature upgrades. It’s the second major OS update for the device.
