Galaxy Watch4 receives the January 2026 update

Samsung has started rolling out a new software update to the Galaxy Watch4 series, starting from Korea, as of today. It brings the January 2026 security patch, along with some stability improvements. The watches will be updated to the following versions:

  • Galaxy Watch4 40mm (BT and Cellular, SM-R860/R865x): JYL6 [KOO]
  • Galaxy Watch4 44mm (BT and Cellular, SM-R870/R875x): JYL6 [KOO]
  • Galaxy Watch4 Classic 40mm (BT and Cellular, SM-R880/R885x): JYL6 [KOO]
  • Galaxy Watch4 Classic 44mm (BT and Cellular, SM-R890/R895x): JYL6 [KOO]

You can now update your smartwatch, but if you still didn’t receive any update, you’ll have to wait for a few days as this rollout is a gradual rollout that starts from Korea. You can periodically check for updates to see if this update has reached your device. We recommend that you update your watch manager in your phone to ensure compatibility with the latest software.

To update your watch, follow these steps:

  • With your phone
  • Open Galaxy Wearable
  • Select your watch
  • Open Watch settings
  • Navigate to Software Update
  • Tap Download and Install
  • Wait until the update shows up, then press Download
  • Wait until the update gets downloaded and copied to your watch, then press Install
  • With your watch
  • Open Settings
  • Navigate to Software update
  • Tap Download and Install
  • Wait until the update shows up, then press Download
  • Wait until it gets downloaded to your watch, then press Install

In an event that something went wrong with copying the update, disconnect your phone from your watch by turning Bluetooth off or by disconnecting it through Galaxy Wearable, then try again from your watch. Make sure to turn Wi-Fi on in your watch to download the update faster.

Make sure that both your phone and your watch are charged before performing the update, and that your internet connection is stable. Never interrupt the update process, or there could be problems later. The update process may take a few minutes to finish, and if it appears to be stuck, just wait for more minutes.

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Galaxy Watch4 receives the January 2026 update

Samsung has started rolling out a new software update to the Galaxy Watch4 series, starting from Korea, as of today. It brings the January 2026 security patch, along with some stability improvement…

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Alerta para Usuarios de Galaxy Watch 4 – Samsung Pausa la Actualización de One UI 8 por Fallos Graves

Samsung ha detenido el despliegue de su más reciente actualización (One UI 8 Watch, basada en Wear OS 6) para la serie Galaxy Watch 4. Según se reporta en reddit, incluso en un foro de la propia Samsung, múltiples usuarios han informado de problemas críticos que afectan tanto la autonomía como la funcionalidad básica del reloj.

Problemas Detectados en la Actualización

Aunque se esperaba que esta fuera la última gran actualización para un dispositivo que ya tiene más de 4 años, los errores reportados son significativos:

1. Drenaje Extremo de Batería

Muchos usuarios reportan que la duración de la batería ha caído drásticamente. Relojes que antes aguantaban unas 24 horas ahora se apagan tras apenas 12 o 15 horas de uso. En algunos casos, el drenaje es aún más severo.

  • Posible solución temporal: Algunos usuarios han logrado mitigar esto limpiando la memoria caché del dispositivo, aunque no funciona para todos.

2. Sensores Inutilizados

El problema más grave afecta a los sensores biométricos. Algunos propietarios del Galaxy Watch 4 Classic han descubierto que, tras actualizar, el reloj no puede detectar el pulso ni el seguimiento de salud.

  • Bloqueo Constante: Al no detectar que el reloj está puesto en la muñeca, el sistema pide el código de seguridad (si está activo) constantemente, inutilizando funciones como Google Wallet o las notificaciones básicas.

3. Pantalla Siempre Encendida (AOD) con Fallos

También se han reportado casos donde la función de Always-on Display deja de funcionar por completo después de instalar el nuevo software.

¿Qué debes hacer?

Si todavía no has actualizado tu Galaxy Watch 4, se recomienda esperar. Samsung parece haber retirado la actualización de sus servidores mientras trabaja en un parche correctivo. Si ya has actualizado y sufres estos problemas, mantente atento a la aplicación Galaxy Wearable, ya que Samsung suele lanzar parches de emergencia rápidamente en estos casos.

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Samsung pulls One UI 8 Watch update for the Galaxy Watch4 and Watch5 as users report issues

A few days after One UI 8 Watch was released for the Galaxy Watch4 and Watch5 users worldwide, they began noticing problems with the watch that were rather serious. Those problems affect normal operation of the watch, and are severe enough that Samsung has started pulling the Galaxy Watch4 and the Watch5 update, starting from the Korean servers, as confirmed by this thread. Earlier, the update was identified as JYK4, which suggests that it was built on November.

An Indian user who updated their Galaxy Watch4 have reported issues with their smartwatch on Samsung Members after they’ve updated their watch to the One UI 8 Watch software, impairing the normal operation of the watch. More specifically, the sensors on the Galaxy Watch4 have begun malfunctioning after the update, such as the wrist detection sensor, which is crucial for any smartwatch. Alongside that, the BIA sensor and the ECG sensor were also not working properly, telling the user that their placement was incorrect. What makes it worse was that even after the reset, the watch still malfunctioned.

To make matters worse, some users reported that they’re not getting the One UI 8 Watch update on their Galaxy Watch4 smartwatches, despite being eligible for the update, and the LTE version users are still waiting for the update in countries like India, USA, and Korea.

Until Samsung pushes the revised version of the Galaxy Watch4 and the Watch5 update, if you haven’t updated your smartwatch, it’s recommended that you hold the update until a newer version is released. You can identify this newer version with either the JYL? build or the JZA? build.

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Samsung pulls One UI 8 Watch update for the Galaxy Watch4 and Watch5 as users report issues

A few days after One UI 8 Watch was released for the Galaxy Watch4 and Watch5 users worldwide, they began noticing problems with the watch that were rather serious. Those problems affect normal ope…

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Galaxy Watch 4 (Classic) Wi-Fi: Samsung startet weltweite Verteilung von One UI 8

Samsung hat mit dem weltweiten Rollout von One UI 8 für die Wi-Fi-Versionen der Galaxy Watch 4 und der Galaxy Watch 4 Classic begonnen.

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One UI 8 Watch for the Galaxy Watch4 released globally!

Today, Samsung has released One UI 8 Watch for the Galaxy Watch4 series to the majority of the regions, such as the USA and India, which means that regular users can now download the stable version of One UI 8 Watch. This was a very long wait after the release of the stable version of One UI 8 Watch back in July for the Galaxy Watch8 and Watch Ultra.

This is going to be the last news article that we’re going to post for the rollout news of One UI 8 Watch. If you’re on a cellular network, you may have to wait a bit longer.

You can identify the stable release with the JYK4 version as the build version for your Galaxy Watch4.

You can now update your smartwatch, but if you still didn’t receive any update, you’ll have to wait for a few days as this rollout is a gradual rollout that starts from Korea. You can periodically check for updates to see if this update has reached your device. We recommend that you update your watch manager in your phone to ensure compatibility with the latest software.

To update your watch, follow these steps:

  • With your phone
  • Open Galaxy Wearable
  • Select your watch
  • Open Watch settings
  • Navigate to Software Update
  • Tap Download and Install
  • Wait until the update shows up, then press Download
  • Wait until the update gets downloaded and copied to your watch, then press Install
  • With your watch
  • Open Settings
  • Navigate to Software update
  • Tap Download and Install
  • Wait until the update shows up, then press Download
  • Wait until it gets downloaded to your watch, then press Install

In an event that something went wrong with copying the update, disconnect your phone from your watch by turning Bluetooth off or by disconnecting it through Galaxy Wearable, then try again from your watch. Make sure to turn Wi-Fi on in your watch to download the update faster.

Make sure that both your phone and your watch are charged before performing the update, and that your internet connection is stable. Never interrupt the update process, or there could be problems later. The update process may take a few minutes to finish, and if it appears to be stuck, just wait for more minutes.

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El Galaxy Watch 4 Recibe la Actualización a One UI 8 Watch

Samsung ha comenzado a desplegar la esperada actualización One UI 8 Watch para el Galaxy Watch 4 y el Galaxy Watch 4 Classic. Este movimiento es significativo, ya que extiende la vida útil de estos dispositivos de 2021, dotándolos de las últimas funciones de salud e inteligencia artificial que debutaron con los modelos más recientes (Fuente Samsung Global).

Lo Nuevo en One UI 8 para la Serie Watch 4

A pesar de tener cuatro años en el mercado, la serie Watch 4 recibe casi todas las novedades clave de la nueva interfaz basada en Wear OS 6:

  • Puntuación de Energía (Energy Score): La función estrella impulsada por IA que analiza tu sueño, actividad y frecuencia cardíaca para darte una puntuación diaria de tu estado físico y mental.
  • Seguimiento de Sueño Mejorado: Algoritmos más precisos que ahora incluyen mediciones detalladas de movimiento durante el sueño y la frecuencia respiratoria.
  • Nuevas Esferas y Complicaciones: Se añaden las esferas de reloj modernas del Watch 7 y Ultra, permitiendo una mayor personalización.
  • Mejoras en el Gesto de «Doble Pellizco»: Se optimiza la respuesta del sistema para controlar llamadas, alarmas o la cámara del teléfono mediante gestos con los dedos.

¿Por qué es importante?

El Galaxy Watch 4 fue el primer reloj de Samsung en volver a Wear OS (abandonando Tizen). Con esta actualización, Samsung cumple su promesa de soporte a largo plazo, demostrando que el hardware original del Watch 4 sigue siendo capaz de ejecutar las funciones de IA más exigentes de la compañía.

La actualización se está desplegando inicialmente en Corea del Sur y Estados Unidos, y se espera que llegue a Europa y América Latina en las próximas semanas.

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