One UI 8 Watch brings new visual styles to older Samsung smartwatches through a gradual rollout
Samsung has officially unveiled its latest lineup of smartwatches — the Galaxy Watch8 , Galaxy Watch8 Classic , and the upcoming Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025) . The new series adopts a distinctive squircle design , reminiscent of the previous Galaxy Watch Ultra, while the Watch8 Classic revives the beloved rotating bezel that fans have missed in recent models.
All new smartwatches run on One UI 8 Watch , bringing a redesigned interface along with a variety of new features — including fresh watch face options.
New Watch Faces Now Reaching Older Models
Good news for users of older Galaxy smartwatches: Samsung continues its tradition of sharing new software features across its wearable lineup. As part of this approach, the company is now rolling out new watch faces from One UI 8 Watch to previous-generation devices.
This update comes as no surprise thanks to information shared by well-known leaker Theordsym on X (formerly Twitter), who posted several screenshots showing the full set of new watch faces introduced in the latest software update.
What’s New in One UI 8 Watch?
According to the leaked images, the update brings seven brand-new watch faces designed specifically for the Galaxy Watch8 series. These include:
- Sporty Classic
- Heritage Classic
- Daily Dashboard
- Circle Dashboard
- Minimal Analog
- Minimal Digital
- Dynamic Digits
These new designs are being delivered through the Galaxy Wearable app , and the rollout has already begun for some users in select regions like the United States and South Korea .
Availability for Older Galaxy Watches
While the Galaxy Watch7 and Galaxy Watch6 are likely among the first to receive these updates, owners of older models may need to wait a bit longer. However, Samsung has surprised users before, so there’s always a chance earlier devices could get the update sooner than expected.
Galaxy Watch4 Also Getting One UI 8 Watch Update
In a recent announcement, Samsung confirmed that even the Galaxy Watch4 — its first smartwatch running on Wear OS — will receive the One UI 8 Watch update. This marks the fourth major software upgrade for the device since its release, highlighting Samsung’s commitment to long-term support for its wearables.
As more details emerge, it becomes clear that Samsung is not only pushing innovation with its newest devices but also ensuring that existing users continue to benefit from the latest software enhancements.