- Leaked strings suggest Samsung might skip One UI 7 on Galaxy Watches for One UI 8.
- This move could be a way to ensure version syncing between One UI for Samsung Galaxy phones and watches.
- One UI 8 Watch could potentially be based on Google’s upcoming Wear OS 6.
The past few months have left a big dent on Samsung due to the never-ending delays around One UI 7. While the Korean giant is finally rolling out the update, the delay may have caused a chain reaction, which could affect other products such as Galaxy Watches. The current latest version running on Galaxy Watch models is One UI 6 based on Wear OS 5, but a few reports suggest Samsung might skip the next number.
X user IposDev spotted strings that suggest Samsung will skip One UI 7 on Galaxy Watches. This might be intended to adhere to version syncing between their phones and watches. Not too long ago, it pushed One UI 6 Watch based on Android 14 to all its Wear OS smartwatches. And the strings suggest Samsung’s One UI 8 Watch will be based on Android 16.
Image Credit: X/ IposDev
For those unaware, the Pixel Watches are currently running Android 15 based on Wear OS 5.1. A source told SamMobile that like One UI 7 which brought major UI changes to One UI on phones, the upcoming watch update could include lots of UI improvements.
Like each year, One UI 8 Watch Beta testing might commence soon if Samsung wants to minimize the delays. The first watches to be eligible for Beta will be Samsung’s now latest Galaxy Watch 7 series. We expect One UI 8 Watch to debut, with the Galaxy Watch 8 series coming later this year.
Abubakar covers Tech at Beebom, with his passion for technology tracing back to 2011 when he received a Dell Inspiron 5100 as a gift. He’s also a passionate advocate for the right-to-repair movement, believing in empowering users to maintain and extend the life of their devices. Outside the tech world, he enjoys watching anime and exploring his newfound enthusiasm for Japanese cars. In his free time, you’ll often find him immersed in Genshin Impact or researching his next gadget purchase. Before joining Beebom, he contributed to leading publications like Android Police, How-To Geek, and Fossbytes.
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