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.
Galaxy Watch6 Classic (SM-R960)
Build Number : R960XXU1CYK2
Android version : B(AndroidWear 6.0)
Release Date : 2025-11-26
Security patch level : 2025-10-01
One UI 8 Watch Upgrade
Get things done
Stay on top of important tasks with the Now bar
Check the information you need right now and start essential features straight from your watch face. Ongoing tasks will appear in the Now bar at the bottom of your watch face so you can check key information quickly.
Do more with double pinch
Just pinch your thumb and index finger together twice to scroll through notifications, control music, take pictures, and more. You can also customize what happens when you double pinch on the watch face, music controller, as well as alarm, calendar, and reminder alerts. Choose the actions you need most in each situation.
Mark reminders as important
Mark reminders as important by tapping the Star icon. You can choose to have important reminders pinned to the top of the list to make sure you notice them.
New charging effects
When your watch is charging, the new screen layout and animations make it easier to check the current battery level and remaining charging time.
Stay connected
Easily respond to notifications and alerts
Use gestures to quickly respond to notifications and alerts. When a notification appears, you can double pinch to view the details or send a reply. You can also shake your wrist to return to the watch face.
Enhanced notification view
Notifications on your watch are now easier to use with an attractive new design. Notifications from the same app are stacked vertically, allowing you to view more notifications with fewer swipes.
Smarter notification settings
It's now easier to decide how to receive notifications from your phone on your watch. If you choose Smart device selection, notifications will appear on your phone only when you're using it and on your watch when you're not using your phone. If you choose Always show on both, notifications will always appear on both your phone and watch.
Upgrade your health
Bedtime guidance
Get to sleep at the right time so you wake up feeling refreshed. The new Bedtime guidance feature analyzes your sleep data and recommends the best time to go to sleep each night.
Mindfulness
Manage stress and anxiety in your daily life with the new Mindfulness feature in Samsung Health. You can keep track of your moods and emotions and practice breathing exercises to reduce stress.
Tailored to you
Find the perfect watch face
It's now easier to find the watch face that's right for you. Just choose a few keywords such as your preferred style, color, and information to show. The best matches will be suggested from our collection of more than 300 watch faces.
Recommended watch faces
Discover new watch faces that you might like. Watch faces with colors, style, or information similar to your current watch face will be recommended on the watch face selection screen.
Create your own tiles
Create your own custom tiles that show the information you need. You can even combine information from different apps into a single tile. You can include weather information, calendar events, reminders, and more.
Personalized Apps screen
Featured apps now appear at the top of your Apps screen to give you quick access to the apps you need the most. Apps will be featured based on how often you use them and other usage patterns. You can also view your apps as a list with names instead of only icons.
Choose calendars to show on your watch
You can now choose which calendars to show in the Calendar app on your watch. You can show all of the same calendars that are on your phone or customize to show only the calendars you need.
Build Number : R960XXS1BYH1
Android version : U(AndroidWear 6)
Release Date : 2025-09-02
Security patch level : 2025-08-01
• Security
The device is protected with improved security.
These changes may vary depending on the model, country, or network operator of the customer environment.
Build Number : R960XXS1BYE9
Android version : U(AndroidWear 6)
Release Date : 2025-06-17
Security patch level : 2025-05-01
• Security
The device is protected with improved security.
Build Number : R960XXU1BYD1
Android version : U(AndroidWear 6)
Release Date : 2025-04-28
Security patch level : 2025-03-01
• Stability and reliability
The stability has been improved.
• Security
The device is protected with improved security.
Build Number : R960XXU1BXL2
Android version : U(AndroidWear 6)
Release Date : 2025-01-14
Security patch level : 2024-10-01
• Stability and reliability
The stability has been improved.
Build Number : R960XXU1BXJ5
Android version : U(AndroidWear 6)
Release Date : 2024-11-26
Security patch level : 2024-10-01
One UI 6 Watch Upgrade
A new look for your watch
Discover new watch faces
Express your individual style with these new premium watch faces. Spatial Number provides an analog clock on top of large bold digits. Simple Digital is for people who prefer a minimalist design. Ultra Info Board lets you quickly check your workout information. You can find these watch faces in the new featured watch faces section of the Galaxy Wearable app. You can also browse watch faces by keyword including colors, styles, and complications.
One UI visual enhancements
Watch components such as buttons and toggles have been redesigned for greater consistency with One UI components on your Galaxy phone. You also get a new default font with a more stylish and modern feel. You’ll see the new font if the default font is selected in Settings. If you’re using a different font, you’ll still see that font after upgrading to One UI 6 Watch.
Enhanced tile graphics
The initial screen of each tile has been redesigned with stunning visuals and a more consistent feel.
Unlock a healthier you
Monitor your energy levels with Galaxy AI
Samsung Health's new AI-powered energy score shows your physical and mental condition based on your sleep and physical activity. If your energy score is low, it may be best to take a rest. If your energy score is high, it could be time set a personal best in your favorite exercise. Galaxy AI provides personalized insights and motivation to keep you on the right track.
Get more detailed sleep analysis
New sleep insights give you more detailed and accurate analysis of your sleep quality. Your comprehensive sleep report now includes your heart rate, respiratory rate, and the amount of time it takes you to fall asleep after you lie down. Wear your watch at night to get the new sleep information.
Make your own workout routines
Combine a series of different exercises together for a custom workout routine. You can set targets for sets, reps, time, and more. After you start your routine, your watch can automatically switch to the next exercise when you meet your target. You can optionally add breaks in between exercises. When your routine is finished, you can view your results for the entire routine all in one place.
Control your watch like a pro
Do more with double pinch
Take quick action without touching the screen by pinching your thumb and index finger together twice. You can answer calls, turn off alarms, scroll through notifications, control music, take pictures, and more with just one hand. When space is available, a finger icon will appear on buttons that can be controlled with a double pinch.
Scroll through notifications and tiles quickly
Quickly swipe the screen left or right from the watch face to scroll through multiple notifications or tiles at once. The speed of your swipe determines how many notifications or tiles you scroll through.
View ongoing activities all at once
Tap the bottom of your watch face to view a list of ongoing activities such as phone calls, exercises, or music playing. Tap an item in the list to easily switch between them.
Convenient one-handed use with Universal gestures
Universal gestures now makes it even easier to use your watch without touching the screen. A new gesture lets you easily go back to the previous screen, and when you have an incoming phone call or ringing alarm, you can use universal gestures immediately without any additional actions.
Stay in touch from your wrist
Smarter replies with AI
Respond to messages quickly with AI-generated replies tailored to the message you received. Suggested replies will appear when you view a message notification. Replies are generated on your phone so your messages remain private. Works with phones running One UI 6.1.1 or higher that support AI Suggested replies.
Reply quickly with your favorite emojis
You can set the emojis you use most as favorites so they're always available to send as a quick response.
Customize your watch
Show weather info that’s important to you
You can now edit your weather tile to show the weather information that you care about the most. Choose from a daily forecast, hourly forecast, precipitation, sunrise and sunset times, weather insights, and more.
Show 2 world clocks at the same time
Customize your world clock tile to show the times in 2 different cities at once so you can quickly check the time difference.
Control notifications without opening your phone
Choose which watch apps are allowed to send you notifications directly on your watch without opening the Galaxy Wearable app on your phone.
Automate your watch with modes
Modes you set up on your phone, such as Sleep mode, Exercise mode, or Theater mode, can now automatically control more of your watch's settings based on what you’re doing or where you are. In addition to Watch faces and Do not disturb, modes can now also control Always On Display, Raise wrist to wake, Touch screen to wake, Touch bezel to wake, Sound mode, and Disconnection alerts. Works with phones running One UI 6.1.1 or higher.
Even more improvements
Manage calendar events directly from your watch
You can quickly add or edit events right from your wrist without the need to use your phone. Calendar weekly view has also been updated to show you how many events you have on each day.
Make your battery last longer
When Power saving is turned on, you can also choose to limit health features like workout auto detection and background heart rate measurements to make your battery last even longer than before.
Automatically turn on your watch while charging
Use your watch right away without the need to turn on the watch when charging is finished. To use this feature, Auto power on needs to be turned on in Settings.
Automatically connect to Bluetooth audio devices
When you start playing music on your watch, your Bluetooth headphones or speaker will automatically connect for playback if it's paired with your watch or phone. If no paired Bluetooth audio devices are available to connect, music will play through your watch’s speaker if your music app supports it.
Build Number : R960XXU1AXC2
Android version : T(AndroidWear 5)
Release Date : 2024-04-08
Security patch level : 2024-03-01
• Stability and reliability
Stabilization codes for touch-screen operation have been applied.
Build Number : R960XXU1AXB7
Android version : T(AndroidWear 5)
Release Date : 2024-03-12
Security patch level : 2024-03-01
• Workout Tracker Support
By connecting your Galaxy Watch to your Samsung TV, you can view workout data from your watch on your TV screen.
※ Supported products and connection requirements
. Supports Samsung TV/Smart Monitor/Projector/Life Style products that are newly released from 2024. However, this may vary depending on Samsung policy.
. It is supported on the condition that the same Samsung account is registered on both the Samsung TV and the Galaxy Watch.
. For more information, please visit the Samsung Daily+ home of TV products released in 2024.
• Touch Screen Panel (TSP) Firmware
The firmware is updated to the latest version.
• Stability and reliability
The stability has been improved.
Build Number : R960XXU1AWK4
Android version : T(AndroidWear 5)
Release Date : 2023-11-20
Security patch level : 2023-11-01
• Stability and reliability
The stability has been improved.
Build Number : R960XXU1AWH4
Android version : T(AndroidWear 5)
Release Date : 2023-08-21
Security patch level : 2023-06-01
· Device stability improvements, bug fixes.
· New and / or enhanced features.
· Further improvements to performance.