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Galaxy Watch 4 Loses Support: Time for an Upgrade?
31 Oct
Summary
- Galaxy Watch 4 and 4 Classic won't receive One UI 9 Watch.
- Newer Samsung watches get five years of OS upgrades.
- Watch 4 marked the move from Tizen to Wear OS.
As of October 31, 2026, Samsung's Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic models will no longer receive the One UI 9 Watch operating system update. These devices, launched in 2021, have already completed their support cycle with four major OS upgrades.
The exclusion of the Galaxy Watch 4 series from the latest One UI 9 Watch update means they will miss out on new features, bug fixes, and security patches. This situation highlights Samsung's updated software support policy, with the Galaxy Watch 9 and newer devices now promised five major OS upgrades, contrasting with the four received by the Watch 4 and Watch 5 generations.
The Galaxy Watch 4 lineup holds historical significance as it represented Samsung's transition from its Tizen OS to Google's Wear OS. For users seeking the latest advancements, including AI assistant integration and new health metrics, upgrading to a newer Galaxy Watch model is recommended.
Alternatively, older Galaxy Watch 4 devices can be repurposed for tasks like sleep tracking or smart home control, offering continued utility beyond software updates.
