Some Galaxy Watch 4 Models Are Still Waiting for Wear OS 6
Some Galaxy Watch 4 models haven’t received the Wear OS 6 update—here’s what’s delayed and why it matters.
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Some Galaxy Watch 4 Models Are Still Waiting for Wear OS 6
Galaxy Watch 4 Still Waiting for Wear OS 6 Update Despite Samsung’s promise of timely software support, a surprising number of Galaxy Watch 4 users are still stuck on older software—missing out on what could be the device’s final major upgrade. If you own a Galaxy Watch 4 or Watch 4 Classic and haven’t seen the One UI 8 update based on Wear OS 6, you’re not alone. While Bluetooth versions in key markets like the U.S., South Korea, Europe, and India began receiving the update in mid-December 2025, cellular models remain stranded on One UI 7. With this likely being the last significant software refresh for the 2021 smartwatch, the delay has left many wondering whether they’ll ever get access to critical new features and security enhancements. Credit: Google Why the Wear OS 6 Rollout Matters for Galaxy Watch 4 Owners The Galaxy Watch 4 marked a turning point for Samsung—it was the first wearable to ditch Tizen OS in favor of a co-developed platform with Google: Wear OS. That shift promised d…