Samsung has expanded the rollout of its One UI 8 Watch update, bringing the latest Wear OS 6 experience to another member of its wearable lineup.
The Galaxy Watch FE, introduced in 2024 as a budget-friendly version of the Galaxy Watch4, is now receiving the highly anticipated software upgrade — though the rollout remains limited for now.
The update, currently rolling out in South Korea, arrives with firmware version R861XXU1CYK6. Alongside the refreshed One UI 8 Watch interface, the software package also includes the October 2025 security patch. While the patch itself is outdated by the time of this December release, such delays are not unusual in the Wear OS ecosystem, where updates often reach devices at a slow pace.
The new One UI 8 Watch version is expected to bring improved app performance, smoother animations, refined health-tracking features, and better integration with Samsung’s ecosystem. Users should notice enhancements in workout detection, UI consistency, and overall responsiveness thanks to Google’s Wear OS 6 foundation. Battery optimizations and stability improvements are also part of the update, which is aimed at extending the productive lifespan of the Galaxy Watch FE.
Samsung typically rolls out updates region-by-region, and the company is following the same approach here. If the Korean rollout proceeds without any major issues or critical bugs, the update should expand to more countries in the coming days and weeks. Galaxy Watch FE users worldwide can expect a phased release depending on their region and carrier.
For users in Korea who want to check for the update manually, the process is simple. Open the Galaxy Wearable app on your connected smartphone, navigate to Watch settings, select Watch software update, and then tap Download and install. The update may appear gradually, so users are advised to check periodically.
With this rollout, Samsung continues its push to ensure that even its more affordable wearables receive long-term software support. As the update extends globally, Galaxy Watch FE users can look forward to a more polished and feature-rich smart-watching experience.