Samsung is currently distributing an update for its Galaxy Watch 4 (Classic) smartwatch. Although the smart watch was only recently launched, the list of new features is impressive. New gestures and watch faces are included.

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Galaxy Watch 4: Samsung distributes major update

The Galaxy Watch 4 and the Classic version of the Smartwatch did not come onto the market until the end of August 2021. Even so, Samsung has already become one major update decided, with which the own software is expanded. First it is the turn of customers in Samsung’s home market of South Korea, the further distribution takes place in batches as usual.

As a highlight of the update, the new watch faces go through, which are available for both the standard version and the classic version of the Galaxy Watch 4. In this way, the watch can be designed more individually if the existing watch faces have already become boring. In addition, there is now the option of storing an animated GIF as a “My Photo +” watchface. There are also some new animations (source: SamMobile).

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Plus, the update also offers a whole new gesture. With this, predefined apps or functions of the smartwatch can be started. Previously, gestures could only be used to answer and decline calls or to turn off an alarm. The functions for Heart rate monitoring have also been improved. Samsung has also made it possible to adjust the sensitivity of the fall detection.

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Samsung: Smartwatch update via Galaxy Wearable

Owners of a Galaxy Watch 4 (Classic) can try to initiate the update themselves. This happens via the Galaxy Wearable app. Since Samsung has only just started distribution, it could take some time before the new software with the version number R8xxXXU1DUJA arrives in Germany.