Samsung’s Galaxy Watch Ultra (2024) users in the USA are in for a treat as the stable One UI 8 Watch update starts rolling out. The update, which was initially available on the Galaxy Watch 8 series, is now available for the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2024. It brings exciting new features and improvements to Samsung’s flagship smartwatch.
The One UI 8 Watch update, based on Wear OS 6, is now available for users on AT&T and T-Mobile networks, with more carriers expected to follow in the coming days. This significant update brings several new features, including:
- Redesigned UI for a smoother and more fluid experience.
- Multi-widget Tiles that improve user customization.
- Four new health features, further enhancing the smartwatch’s fitness capabilities.
- Improved UI fluidity, making navigation faster and more intuitive.
The firmware version for this update is L705USQU1BYFE, and it comes with a size of 1.95GB, which includes the May 2025 security patch.
How to Update:
If you’re in the USA and own a Galaxy Watch Ultra, you can easily download the update by opening the Galaxy Wearable app on your phone. Simply go to Watch settings → Watch software update, then tap Download and install. The process may take a few minutes, and your watch will reboot once the installation is complete.
While the update is currently available in the USA, Samsung is expected to roll it out to other regions soon. The company has also released several beta versions for the Galaxy Watch 7, suggesting that other models may soon receive the Wear OS 6-based update as well.
