"The latest software update is based on Google's Wear OS 6 release, which started rolling out in early this month, and has reportedly caused battery and sensor issues for some users. Samsung has yet to announce a fix for the issues related to the update, which is expected to be the final major release for the Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 4 Classic models."
"Users on Reddit, X, and Samsung's community forum are reporting that after installing Samsung's One UI 8 Watch update based on Wear OS 6, Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic users are facing significant issues, including rapid battery drain and issues with the built-in health sensors. A user claims that the heart rate tracking, sleep monitoring, and step counting are not functioning after installing the firmware update."
"Another Reddit user noted that updating an app on the Galaxy Watch 4 caused a sudden battery drop of around 20 percent in just five minutes. Some users have attempted to resolve the issue by clearing the cache, but this workaround doesn't seem to work for all users. Another user says the Galaxy Watch 4 battery now lasts just 12-15 hours, compared to the previous 24 to 30 hours of battery life."
Samsung released One UI 8 Watch based on Google's Wear OS 6 to the Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 4 Classic in early December. After installation, multiple users reported rapid battery drain, malfunctioning health sensors, and failures in heart rate tracking, sleep monitoring, and step counting. Reports include single-app updates causing a 20 percent battery drop in five minutes and overall battery life dropping to 12–15 hours from 24–30 hours. Some users experienced always-on display problems. Clearing the cache resolved issues for some but not all devices. The rollout appears to have been paused, and Samsung has not provided an official fix.
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