Is your Galaxy Watch running One UI 8 Watch facing some weird issues? Well, Samsung is aware of the problems and is working on a fix. The company reportedly plans to address the issues with a new software update this month.
One UI 8 Watch update has caused issues on Galaxy Watches
Samsung recently released its One UI 8 Watch update for the Galaxy Watch 4 series. Based on Wear OS 6, the update brings a fresh look, improved performance, and a host of new features to the watches. It is also the final major software update for the series. However, not all users had a smooth experience.
Shortly after installing One UI 8 Watch on their devices, users took to the community forum to report bugs. For example, many Galaxy Watch 4 Classic owners said that multiple sensors stopped working. These included wrist detection, BIA (Body Impedance Analysis), and ECG sensors. Since they are key tools for health and fitness tracking, their failure has raised concerns among users.
Apart from the sensor issues, users also reported quick battery drain and problems with the always-on display (AOD). While users tried common troubleshooting steps, such as resetting the watch, the issue persisted. Since the company is aware of these bugs, it has reportedly paused the rollout of the update. In fact, Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch 6 users are also facing some issues, though they may not be as widespread as those on the Watch 4 series.
Thankfully, Samsung is now preparing a fix (via SamMobile). In a community post, a user said they received a call from the center. According to the user, the company confirmed that a new software update will be released around January 12. The update should fix known issues (caused by the One UI 8 Watch update), including battery drain and vibration problems.
As usual, Samsung may release the patch first in its home country, South Korea, and then gradually expand it to other regions. We will let you know when the company begins the rollout.