How to Update Galaxy Watch 7 Software
Keep your Galaxy Watch 7 running smoothly with regular software updates. Samsung commits to 4 years of OS updates and 5 years of security patches.
Update from Watch
Update directly on your watch with these steps.
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Check battery: Ensure watch has 50%+ battery.
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Connect to Wi-Fi: Faster than Bluetooth for downloading updates.
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Navigate to update:
SettingsSoftware updateDownload and install. -
Wait for completion: Download and installation may take several minutes.
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Restart: Watch restarts automatically when complete.
Update via Phone
Alternatively, update through your phone.
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Open app: Launch
Galaxy Wearableon your phone. -
Navigate to update: Tap
Watch settingsWatch software update. -
Download: Tap
Download and install. -
Follow prompts: Complete the update process as instructed.
Update Support
| Update Type | Duration |
|---|---|
| Major OS updates | 4 years |
| Security updates | 5 years |
Enable Auto-Download
Settings Software update Enable Auto download over Wi-Fi. Updates download automatically, though you still confirm installation.
Troubleshooting Updates
Common update issues and solutions.
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Update not found: Updates roll out gradually. Try again in a few days.
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Download fails: Check Wi-Fi, free up storage, restart watch.
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Issues after update: Wait 24-48 hours for system optimization. If problems persist, see Freezes After Update.
Keep Your Watch Updated
Samsung provides 4 years of OS updates and 5 years of security patches. Regular updates improve performance, fix bugs, and add new Galaxy AI features.
See Also: WearOS 5 Features|Freezes After Update|Operating System