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What OS Does Galaxy Watch 8 Classic Run?

The Galaxy Watch 8 Classic runs Wear OS 6 with Samsung's One UI 8 Watch interface. It shares the same operating system as the standard Galaxy Watch 8.


Wear OS 6 Features

  • Google Gemini AI: Advanced AI assistant for natural language interactions
  • Google Play Store: Access to thousands of Wear OS apps
  • Google Pay: Contactless NFC payments
  • Google Maps: Navigation with offline support
  • Material 3 Design: Modern visual interface

One UI 8 Watch

Samsung's custom interface adds:

  • Samsung Health: Deep integration with health tracking and wellness features
  • Rotating Bezel Support: Interface optimized for physical bezel navigation
  • Samsung Knox Security: Enterprise-grade protection
  • Galaxy Ecosystem: Seamless integration with other Samsung devices

Identical Software

The Classic runs the same software as the standard Galaxy Watch 8. The only difference is the physical rotating bezel, which the interface is designed to support.

Both models receive:

  • Same feature updates
  • Same security patches
  • Same app compatibility
  • Same update timeline (3+ years expected)

App Access

Full access to apps from two stores:

  • Google Play Store: Fitness, productivity, communication, entertainment apps
  • Galaxy Store: Samsung-exclusive apps and watch faces

Update Support

The Galaxy Watch 8 Classic is expected to receive:

  • 4 years of major OS updates
  • 5 years of security patches

See Also: Galaxy Watch 8 Classic Specifications|What Apps for Galaxy Watch 8 Classic|What's New in Galaxy Watch 8 Classic