April 2025 Firmware Update Now Available for Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 and Classic

All those users who were having Galaxy Watch 6 and Watch 6 Classic, they have good news that Samsung is rolling out its new update for April 2025. The April 2025 update was first revealed in South Korea, and now it is being released on more devices as it was part of Samsung's staged expansion.

This update comes shortly after the major firmware release for the Galaxy Watch 7 and Watch Ultra. Although it was released in April 2025 but the security patch version is not the latest. It was already released in the March update for the premium Galaxy Watch 7 and Galaxy Watch 7 Ultra.

As we know that One UI 7 is also rolling out in various regions in the world, Samsung is also working on its OS smart watches to revamp the User experience. The updated OS introduces improved Samsung Health features, designed to work seamlessly with the Galaxy Watch for tracking and monitoring.

These are the software versions that are going to receive the update:

Galaxy Watch 6 Classic	44mm: R960XXU1BYD1 (BT) / R965NKOU1BXL1 (LTE)40mm: R950XXU1BYD1 (BT) / R955NKOU1BXL1 (LTE)
Galaxy Watch 6	44mm: R940XXU1BYD1 (BT) / R945NKOU1BXL1 (LTE)40mm: R930XXU1BYD1 (BT) / R935NKOU1BXL1 (LTE)

How to update

Step 1: Start by clicking on the Home key on your watch to open the applications.

Step 2: Now you need to find out the settings in the applications, then select Software Update.

Step 3: After that, you just need to select download and install if the update is there

Step 4: Now you just need to restart your watch, and the update will apply to your watch

One UI 7 Features for Galaxy Watch

Mindfulness Tools in Samsung Health

Samsung Health Mindfulness includes features that focus on stress management and anxiety management. Users can easily access these wellness features directly from their Galaxy Watch. Updated icon visuals for features like Mood Check-In and Meditation to provide the best user interface.

Samsung Health now introduces new badges to boost your motivation, Specific badges will track progress in energy score or body composition.

With the help of the one UI 7 update, Galaxy watches are now effortlessly able to connect with other devices. On your connected phone, swipe down from the top and tap “Nearby devices” to view available TVs, tablets, or earbuds, then drag a device to your phone for an instant connection.