Galaxy Watch 8 users in the US start receiving stable One UI 9 with Wear OS 7

Samsung’s latest smartwatch software is crossing borders, but it’s still keeping the guest list short. Just hours after the stable One UI 9 Watch update began rolling out in South Korea, the Wear OS 7-based release is making its way to Galaxy Watch 8 and Watch 8 Classic users in the US. For now, however, only beta testers appear to be getting an invitation.

X user Larry White already downloaded the stable One UI 9 update on his Galaxy Watch 8 Classic. At just 158.50MB, it’s a much lighter package than the roughly 2GB download rolling out to non-beta users in Korea. That’s because beta testers have already done most of the heavy lifting, leaving Samsung with a smaller final update to deliver. The release carries firmware version L500XXU2BZJ7 and the October 5, 2026 security patch. The regular Galaxy Watch 8 gets the same update under build L320XXU2BZJ7.

Samsung’s US software support pages haven’t caught up with the rollout, but the company has already published the official changelogs for the Korean models. They confirm much of what we previously saw during beta testing.

You’re getting a redesigned Galaxy Wearable app, smarter watch face recommendations, and simpler customization controls. Samsung Health also gets a substantial refresh, with daily cardio load tracking, sleep vitals monitoring, heart health scores, and redesigned health charts.

Elsewhere, users can pause workouts using the back button, save outdoor waypoints for easier navigation, and access additional camera controls, including Food, Portrait, Slow Motion, and Hyperlapse modes.

The stable release also officially closes the beta program, as a notice accompanying the US update confirms. However, Samsung hasn’t yet extended the rollout to non-beta users stateside. If this is you, you’ll have to wait for the broader release, which has already begun in Korea.