This update includes improvements to functions as listed below.
The exact changes may differ depending on your device model, country, and service provider.
To get the best from your device, please keep your device up to date and regularly check for software updates.

Gear S3 (SM-R760)

Build Number : R760XXU2FVG1

Tizen version : Tizen 4.0.0.7

Release Date : 2022-08-17

• GPS
The stability has been improved.

Build Number : R760XXU2FUD1

Tizen version : Tizen 4.0.0.7

Release Date : 2021-04-28

• Improved WiFi stability

Build Number : R760XXU2FTD4

Tizen version : Tizen 4.0.0.7

Release Date : 2020-05-26

• Bixby
- New Bixby helps you get tasks done more easily. Start an exercise with specific goals or ask time difference between your city and the one you will be traveling.
• Additional indicator feature in watch face to show background running app such as workout tracking, timer. Tapping on the indicator will take you back to the app
• Additional emoticons to provide variety of skin tones
• Improved User Interaction for following features
- Always on Display screen is easier to read while on charging or in battery saving mode
- Customizing the order of icons in quick panel is easier
- Timer and Stop Watch app is now more convenient
- Watch indicates sleep mode more intuitively
• Samsung Health improvement
- Lap time tracking has been improved for running and cycling activities
- Daily Activity feature added which shows user’s daily activity (Move, Workout, Hourly Activity)

Build Number : R760XXU2ESG1

Tizen version : Tizen 4.0.0.4

Release Date : 2019-08-08

- Other bug fixes
ㆍImproved system reliability
ㆍDisabled automated sync of Alarm from paired Smartphone to Watch

Build Number : R760XXU2ESE3

Tizen version : Tizen 4.0.0.4

Release Date : 2019-05-29

- One UI for Watch
· Check information on your watch at a quick glance. Updated graphics(motion, interface) delivers refreshed look
- Watch faces
· You can now download new designs of watch faces
- Quick panel
· Now supports additional pages to allow quick access to setting control
- Settings
· Setting menus have been updated for easier discovery. Daily briefing setting has been added for watch to be smarter. Additionally, Sleeping mode can now be turned on/off. Watch can now be set to wake up by touching the screen
- Samsung Health
· Daily Activity feature added which shows user’s daily activity
(Move, Workout, Hourly Activity)
· Usability improved by continuous syncing in between paired smartphone and watch
Watch also begins to track workout quicker
- Battery optimization
· Setting to manage background apps have been added

Build Number : R760XXU2DSA1

Tizen version : Tizen 4.0.0.2

Release Date : 2019-02-12

Samsung Health - Support various indoor workouts and back-to-back workout.
Samsung Health Widget : Samsung Health Widget now also supports and provides sleep stages information.
Advanced - Two advanced modes (Theater, Sleep) are added to keep user from disturbance during specific time and place. Modes can be toggled from quick panel.
Quick Panel - Newly added quick settings. Easier and faster interaction.
Messages - Draft messages can now be saved. Additionally, showing MMS image on notification cover view and animated images are automatically played. Replying is now quicker and easier. Over 1,000 emojis supported.
Music - User can change to different music play source on Watch instead of using a phone.
Setting menu - Improved categorizing of menus for better discovery of features and items.
Call - User can now navigate to other screen and/or use other features and apps while on a call.

Build Number : R760XXU2CRH1

Tizen version : Tizen 3.0.0.2

Release Date : 2018-08-23

· Improved battery charging algorithm and stability
· Security enhancement for features/apps in Gear S3

Build Number : R760XXU2CRG3

Tizen version : Tizen 3.0.0.2

Release Date : 2018-07-23

· Improved battery charging algorithm and stability

Build Number : R760XXU2CRE3

Tizen version : Tizen 3.0.0.2

Release Date : 2018-06-07

· Visual Accessibility Feature Improvement
· Added feature to answer incoming calls by rotating the bezel

Build Number : R760XXU2CRC3

Tizen version : Tizen 3.0.0.2

Release Date : 2018-04-09

· Battery Life Improvement
· Bluetooth Connection Stability Improvement

Build Number : R760XXU2CQL1

Tizen version : Tizen 3.0.0.1

Release Date : 2017-12-26

· Improved battery usage time

Build Number : R760XXU2CQK3

Tizen version : Tizen 3.0.0.1

Release Date : 2017-11-30

1. Samsung Connect - Monitor and manage smart devices the smarter way with the Gear S3. (Download app)
2. Gear VR Controller - Easily control your Gear VR right from your wrist with the Gear S3. (Download app)
3. PPT Controller - Command the audience and the presentation with the Gear S3 PPT controller. (Download app)
4. Watch face - Share your favorite watch face with others and browse for new ones easily.
5. Samsung Health - Refresh your motivation with our highly improved health app and widgets. Continuous HR monitoring is available now and the Multi-workouts widget has been added so you can start your favorite activities quicker.
6. Contacts and Calendar - Create contacts and events right from your wrist with the Gear S3.
7. Reminder - Receive reminders and alarms created on the paired smartphone.
8. Safety - Send SOS requests now include altitude for more accurate tracking.
9. Weather - Briefing containing today's weather information including temperature difference and the chance of rain or snow.
10. Handwriting - More languages are supported via language download and update.
11. Ringtone - Set music saved on the Gear as your ringtone.
12. Apps - Quickly access your favorite and recent apps using the App shortcuts widget, and edit the ordering method for Apps.
13. Quick panel - Refreshed layout with more Quick settings.
14. New icon and widget design.
15. New partner apps available for download in the Galaxy Apps store.
※ Please update your apps in Galaxy Apps for optimal usability.

Build Number : R760XXU2BQH1

Tizen version : Tizen 2.3.2

Release Date : 2017-09-29

· Incoming message vibration notification support extended to 3rd party apps.

Build Number : R760XXU2BQC5

Tizen version : Tizen 2.3.2

Release Date : 2017-04-05

1. Watch faces - You can now add new Date and Music complications to selected Watch faces.
2. Alti-Barometer - An altitude auto refresh feature has been added.
3. Samsung Health - Customizable pace-coaching feature and HR Zone information for Running have been added.
4. S Voice - You can now set a date and time when creating a Reminder.
5. News Briefing - With the improved UI, you can read the news more conveniently via the widget.
6. Settings - A TTS option has been added to the Input menu. (Additional languages are available to download)
7. Find My Device - A new feature to display your contact information on your Gear if it gets lost has been added.
8. Accessibility - New features have been added to Direct access menu including Screen Reader, Accessibility, Dark screen, Greyscale, and Negative colours.
9. iOS Support - UX enhancements and bug fixes (S Voice recognition rate, Connection Stability and Music Transfer from PC.)
10. Samsung Gear - An Auto Switch feature has been added that supports Gear S3, S2 and Fit2, which automatically connects the Gear device being worn to the paired smartphone.
11. Stop Watch - Max time increased to 3 hours.
12. Samsung Internet for Gear - Browse the internet with you Gear (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube)
13. New Partner Apps available for download in Galaxy Apps Store.
ㆍ Spotify - A global music streaming service
ㆍ BMW Connected - The BMW ConnectedDrive service for controlling a BMW vehicle
ㆍ Gear for Nest - The Nest Thermostat controller
ㆍ Facer - Over 15,000 premium watch faces available
ㆍ NYC Transit - Real-time New York City public transit information
ㆍ HereWeGo - Turn-by-turn navigation and public transit information
※ App availability may vary by region.

Build Number : R760XXU1APK6

Tizen version : Tizen 2.3.2

Release Date : 2016-12-06

- Time zone settings for Magadan, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk and Novosibirsk have been adjusted in the World Clock App.
- Improved GPS performance(S Health, GOLF NAVI)