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How to Update Galaxy Watch 6 Classic Software

Keep your Galaxy Watch 6 Classic running smoothly with regular software updates. Updates include security patches, bug fixes, new features, and performance improvements.


Update from Watch

  1. Ensure watch has 50%+ battery
  2. Connect to Wi-Fi (faster than Bluetooth)
  3. Settings Software update Download and install
  4. Wait for download and installation
  5. Watch restarts automatically

Update via Phone

  1. Open Galaxy Wearable app on phone
  2. Tap Watch settings Watch software update
  3. Tap Download and install
  4. Follow prompts

Update Requirements

RequirementDetails
Battery50% or higher
ConnectionWi-Fi recommended
Time15-30 minutes
StorageSufficient free space

Typical download sizes: Security patches 50-200 MB, feature updates 200-500 MB, major OS updates 500 MB - 1.5 GB.


Update Support Timeline

Update TypeDuration
Major OS updates4 years (until ~2027)
Security updates5 years (until ~2028)

Samsung releases security patches monthly and feature updates periodically.


Troubleshooting Updates

  • Update not found: Check your current version in Settings About watch. Updates roll out gradually. Try again in a few days.

  • Download fails: Check Wi-Fi connection, restart watch, free up storage space, try different Wi-Fi network.

  • Installation fails: Ensure 50%+ battery, keep on charger during install, restart watch and retry, factory reset if persistent.

  • Stuck during update: Wait at least 30 minutes. If truly stuck, hold Home + Back buttons for 10 seconds to force restart.


After Updating

Watch restarts automatically. First boot after update may take extra time. Check success: Settings About watch Software version.


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