Tag: Galaxy Watch 4

WhatsApp Calling Now Support on Galaxy Watch 4 & Watch 5
In our last article, I explained how you can use WhatsApp Messenger on your Galaxy Watch 4 & Galaxy Watch 5 series smartwatches. One by one I have shown you how you can get WhatsApp messages, view them, and see inside images, stickers, and emojis. Further, I also covered how you can use different input methods to reply to incoming messages. There is one area that was missing on these smartwatches, and that is WhatsApp calling support. These watches support everything but not the WhatsApp calling function.
But not anymore. In the latest WhatsApp app 2.22.19.11 update, the Galaxy Watch 4 & Galaxy Watch 5 watch support video calling. What does that mean? It means you can now receive, answer or reject WhatsApp calls from your smartwatch.
Before the update, the users were unable to get WhatsApp calling on the Galaxy Watches. And now with the new WhatsApp update, you can get alerts and also answer calls.
So how can you get WhatsApp calls on your Galaxy Watch, I will explain here.
To get the WhatsApp calls on your smartwatch, first, you have to download the latest 2.22.19.11 or above WhatsApp Messenger app version. The update is rolling out slowly so you should wait for your turn.
Once you update the app, then open WhatsApp and choose the number to whom you want to call.
Now tap on the calling icon, and it will start ringing. If you are receiving the calls, then you can see the WhatsApp number below the WhatsApp logo on your watch. The WhatsApp logo will differentiate normal calls from WhatsApp calls.
Some users say they see the WhatsApp logo, and some say they see the logo. But the main thing is now you can receive and answer WhatsApp calls.
Finally, the most important thing, is you should keep your internet on your smartphone.
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September 1, 2022
Galaxy Watch 4 Receives Sixth One UI Watch 4.5 Beta Version
Samsung has now released sixth-beta installation of One UI Watch 4.5 Beta update. The Beta software program for Galaxy Watch 4 has been running since the first week of June and still it is going on. After the launching of Galaxy Watch 5 series, it is the first beta release for the previous major version models. It indicates that the Samsung is near to release a stable version of Wear OS 3.5-based One UI Watch 4.5 version for Watch 4.
Now coming to the topic, the company has fixed many errors in the new beta file. As per the changelog, it has counter the issue where the text disappears when texting and while the auto suggestions are on.
In the power saving mode, now the watch will automatically turn off the saving mode, when the battery will be more than 15%. Previously users have to disable it manually to use in the normal mode, but now smartwatch will do it for you.
Here is the full changelog of new ZVH3 software version.
- ZVH2
For Bluetooth model: Bugs that have been fixed
- Improved the issue that the text is disappeared during entering text when automatic suggestion text is set to On
- Fixed reset issue when entering Watch only mode during exercise
- Changed power saving mode concept
  . Automatically wakes up when the battery is charged to 15% or more
  . Improved to clearly recognize when entering power saving mode
LTE mofel: Bugs that have been fixed
- Improved the issue that disaster messages over 255 bytes cannot be received
- Fixed reset issue when entering Watch only mode during exercise
- Fixed failure issue when TMO user sends E911 call while roaming to ATT network
- Update Flashlight App
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August 24, 2022
Fifth Beta Update for Galaxy Watch 4 Now Rolling Out
Samsung is now releasing the fifth One UI Watch 4.5 beta update to the Galaxy Watch 4 & Watch 4 watches. It has released new R860XXU1ZVG7 beta firmware for the Wear OS 3-based smartwatches. The beta version is now heading to its final stage, and the company may release it with the next Galaxy Watch 5. In the latest beta version, Samsung has fixed and improved existing apps and services to enhance their usability.
In a new version, Samsung has fixed many issues regarding the watch face section. Watch Face area was most impacted in the last beta, and now the company has solved it. It has fixed downloaded watch faces not recovered, permission issues with clock & digital dashboard faces, force close issues with some complications, and improved SGG watch faces.
These are the changes in the new beta version.
* Bugs that have been fixed
– Stabilized Watchface function.
– Fixed the permission issue of clock and weather complication in digital dashboard.
– Fixed the issue that downloaded watchface is not recovered.
– Fixed forced close issue when a challenge is completed after setting together complication.
– Improved SGG watchface stabilit
– Fixed the compatibility issue of bubble view in Line app.
– Improved the problem that the display is on slowly at wrist up during cycle exercise.
– Improved battery charging function.
– Stabilized the power consumption.
– Improved the correctness of Compass app.
To download the latest beta version, first, download the Watch 4 Manager to the new 2.2.11.220718 version. In the previous update, the Watch 4 Manager was also broken. Hope this time it will not get such an issue.
July 26, 2022
Galaxy Watch Plugin Updated to Fix Recent Runtime Errors
Samsung has released new app updates to encounter the issue with the Galaxy Wearable app and its plugins. In the recent app version, most of the users running these plugins were having trouble opening the app. The users were continuously getting runtime errors and the plugins were crashing. After huge complaints from the customers, the Galaxy Wearable Manager in South Korea made a word to release new fixed app versions.
As reported by SamMobile, Samsung has rolled out the update for Galaxy Watch Manager plugins. Till now, it has updated plugins for Galaxy Watch 4 series, Galaxy Watch 3 & Galaxy Watch Active 2 smartwatches.
The Galaxy Watch 4 is Wear OS 3-based watch, and the others are running on Tizen OS. All the smartwatches including the first Galaxy Watch Active have this issue, though the update for it may take some time.
The app version 2.2.11.22071151 has been released for Galaxy Watch 4 Plugin and the version 2.2.09.22071141N for Galaxy Watch 3 Plugin. The Active 2 has received the 2.2.08.22071151 app version. SamMobile says Active 2 also received version 2.2.08.22071141N on the same day.
Samsung still has to update plugins for Galaxy earbuds. The earbuds also have this problem, but there is no word on their new versions. If you are having the same runtime error, then install the new app versions.
July 16, 2022
Google’s Contacts App now Supports Galaxy Watch 4
After Google Assistant, another Google app has come to Galaxy Watch 4 series. Google’s Contact app now supports Galaxy Watch 4 series in the latest update. The app is available for other Wear OS smartwatches, and now after a break, it finally comes for Samsung watches. With the Contacts app, users can easily take backup of their phone numbers and synchronize them across all their devices.
The latest version for Watch 4 doesn’t add much value. In this version, you can only download it to synchronize all your smartphone contacts to the smartwatch. If you have previously stored contacts in the Google cloud, then you can sync them to the Galaxy Watch 4. Yes, you can search any contacts using the search option.
Apart from that, for now, there is nothing to discuss. It won’t let you create a new contact, add email, categorize them, or label them. Maybe in the next few updates, Google will add new features to the app. It also does not let you delete or edit existing contacts from the watch.
On the smartphone version, it safely takes backup of all the contacts in your phone, tablets, and computer and stores them in Google account-linked cloud. It is not the only benefit of the Contacts app. You can also sort contacts as per your need and label them.
Google has already announced it will bring more apps and services to the Wear OS 3-based Samsung watches, and the Contact app is one of them. It makes sense that Samsung’s latest smartwatches contribute largely to the Wear OS platform. You can download the Contacts app from Play Store on your Galaxy Watch 4 or paired smartphone.
Source: Play Store
June 3, 2022
Watch 4 Beta Plugin Available to Download Ahead of Beta Opening
Samsung will tomorrow open the One UI Watch beta testing program for Galaxy Watch 4 series. Initially, it will open in South Korea and possibly at the same time in the US. As per the announcement, it will start recruiting Galaxy Watch 4 & Watch 4 Classic users from June 2 in South Korea. Now, just before beta recruitment, Samsung has released the official Watch 4 Beta Plugin in the home country. It is an essential app for Galaxy Watch 4 to enter into the program.
The company has already mentioned that to participate in the One UI Watch beta, users have to first install the Watch 4 Plugin app from the Galaxy Store. It is now available to download in South Korea, but right now, it doesn’t allow you to update the beta version.
The first beta version will be sequentially distributed to users. It means, Samsung will activate the beta firmware link tomorrow in South Korea & possibly in the US (not sure). There is no confirmation about how many seats are available in the first batch.
Some users in South Korea have successfully installed Watch 4 Beta plugin on their Samsung smartphones. And they have confirmed that the beta update link is not yet available to install.
For a reminder, the One UI Watch beta program is only supported on Galaxy Watch 4 & Watch 4 Classic. Also, to participate in this program, you should have a Samsung smartphone. To get ready, you should sign up for the Samsung Members app and register for the program. All the new features and changes in the latest beta will come to light when Samsung starts rolling out it.
June 1, 2022
Google Assistant on Galaxy Watch 4 Causes Major Issues
Last week, Samsung & Google brought Google Assistant features to Galaxy Watch 4 series. It is now available in more than 10 countries. It is a good function, and users always wanted it since the announcement of Wear OS 3 for the Galaxy Watch. Though it is a good feature, now some users are complaining about various issues with it. Initially, many users claimed it is not working with their watches, but when it does, it creates several other problems.
The users on Reddit complained that after the installation of Assistant they were forced to disconnect from paired smartphones. Moreover, the hot word ‘OK Google’ is not working for many users, and some users only use it after some tries.
The faster battery drainage issue is common in all these complainers. Almost all users get poor battery life after the installation of Google Assistant. The Google apps & services are always power-hungry, but Assistant could be one step ahead in the race.
Further, users have to forcefully reset their smartwatch to pair it with a smartphone. The issue is with both Samsung & non-Samsung phones, confirms users. It is not good, because after resetting the Galaxy Watch 4, users have to lose their personal data.
There is no official confirmation from Samsung or Google about the issues. Google should update Google Assistant to fix these major problems. Are you facing the same issues with your Galaxy Watch 4 or Watch 4 Classic?
May 30, 2022
One UI Watch Beta for Galaxy Watch 4 Live in the US
This week, Samsung has announced opening a beta testing program for Galaxy Watch 4 & Watch 4 Classic. The One UI Watch beta will start in South Korea on June 2. Now, Samsung will also open the beta program in the US region. It has posted an official banner in the Samsung Members app with a signup form. Interested users can agree to the terms and sign up for the program. Users will see the “One UI Watch Beta Program” banner in the Members app with the instructions to follow.
Once complete all the instructions, users can download the beta version on their Galaxy Watch 4 & Watch 4 Classic smartwatches. Note that there is time to download firmware from the Samsung server. The company promised to start rolling out beta firmware on June 2. Also, the beta program will be eligible for Samsung smartphones, and non-Samsung smartphones will not be part of it. Yes, even if you have an Android smartphone rather than Samsung, you can’t apply to it.
Take note that, once you install One UI Watch beta firmware on your Galaxy Watch 4 series, then there is no way to go back. Unlike One UI 4 beta, it will not allow you to reverse back, confirms Beta Operation Manager. Galaxy Watch 4 special edition (All kinds of editions) will be out of the beta program. After the beta program starts, we will know which features Samsung is providing us.
May 26, 2022
Google Assistant Now Supports on Galaxy Watch 4
In the list of Google services, Google Assistant is the most demanded feature from Galaxy Watch 4 users. Since August, users were asking both Samsung & Google to bring it to the smartwatch. Finally, both companies have listened to them and released support for the device. Now users can take advantage of Google Assistant on Galaxy Watch 4 & Watch 4 Classic. It is beat late, but glad Samsung didn’t wait for Galaxy Watch 5 series to launch.
Google Assistant is now live to download and users can install it from a smartwatch or the Play Store on a paired smartphone. For now, it is available in ten major countries including the home country. Those 10 markets are Australia, Canada, the US, the UK, South Korea, Germany, Ireland, France, and Taiwan. As per some users, the voice assistant is also available to download in Spain, Italy, and some other countries, but we can’t confirm it. India and some other countries are still waiting in line to receive the app.
Galaxy Watch 4
With Google Assistant, users can control Galaxy Watch 4 via voice inputs. You can open apps, play YouTube Music, start workout activities, control music & camera, search for a particular service or change the settings. With future updates, Google may bring more features to Galaxy Watch 4. It is not a firmware update, and it can be downloaded on the watch. After installation, you can use it along with Samsung’s Bixby services.
May 24, 2022
More Optimized Google Apps & Services Coming for Galaxy Watch 4
Samsung’s EVP & Head of Customer Experience Office at Mobile eXperience Business, Samsung Electronics, Patrick Chomet confirms Google Assistant is coming to Galaxy Watch 4 this summer. He mentioned Google & Samsung will deliver a faster and better version of Google Assistant for the Samsung smartwatches. The company launched the Watch 4 series in August with Wear OS 3, and since then, both companies are promising to bring voice assistants. Finally, we might have narrowed the time gap until the summer end.
Patrick Chomet further revealed the company’s plan along with Google to deliver better services for smartwatches. Both companies will work together to launch optimized services for Galaxy Watch 4. The Google Assistant on the watch will work as a “faster and more natural voice interaction, enabling quick answers, and on-the-go help” service, cleared official member. With the enhanced functionality, the Assistant app will be capable to browse, control, and playing/changing Spotify songs on the smartwatch.
For the other Google apps and services, Mr. Patrick used the words, “the most comprehensive and seamless wearable device experience with Android smartphones.” By the answer, we can assume more updates will be coming to Google apps and services on Galaxy Watch 4 & upcoming Galaxy Watch 5 series. The exact timeframe is not available for the Google Assistant release date, though it could roll out in June.
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May 13, 2022
Line App launched for Wear OS Watches
The popular social sharing app Line has launched for Wear OS watches. The app today hit the Play Store for Wear OS including the previous Wear OS 2 version. It is a very popular social sharing app and a major rival to WhatsApp, Telegram & WeChat. Now talking about the Line app for Wear OS, it helps you to stay connected with your friends from your wrist. It is not an independent app and still needs a companion app to log in on the smartwatch app.
To use the app, first, you should download the app on both smartphones & smartwatches. After that, you can log in to the app via QR code scanning. For now, it is the only way to sign in to the app on the watch. Further, the app offers all the features to make the conversation rich & meaningful. Of course, you can view, reply or delete messages from your wrist. It supports texts, images, stickers, gestures, quick responses, and voice input on your smartwatch. It also shows all the stickers & images in the incoming messages.
We have tested the app on Galaxy Watch 4, and the response is quite good than the KakaoTalk app. The company says it supports all the Wear OS smartwatches, but we haven’t tested on others yet. To download the Line app, go to Play Store on a smartphone or smartwatch and install it.
March 12, 2022
Galaxy Watch 5 & Next Buds to Get Skin Temperature Function
In the rumor mill of Galaxy Watch 4, there was one function that was continuously coming in the list of tipsters. We are talking about the Skin temperature measurement function that could have launched on the current Samsung watch, but delayed to an unknown date. Now as per the news source, Samsung could launch skin temperature on Galaxy Watch 5. The reports came from ETNews, and the publication house is confident about it. It will be the first time any watch will have this feature if Samsung makes it possible.
It is not easy to track someone’s body heat in a sign of high fever. The temperature can go high due to different reasons like sun exposure & workouts. It is the main reason all the companies including Apple & Samsung are delaying it. The source mentions Samsung has found a way to track it with high accuracy. It is further said the next Galaxy Buds probably get the same feature. It will use infrared wavelength emitted from the eardrums. The next Apple AirPods & Apple Watch to have the same feature.
The Galaxy Watch 4 & Watch 4 Classic offers a couple of advanced health functions. This year, the company has introduced body composition, snore detection, sleep coach, sweet loss features long with improved VO2 Max & fall detection. The company is not satisfied with its current features, and it wants to load more. As per the Samsung release date schedule, Galaxy Watch 5 & Buds 2 Pro will launch in the second half of 2022.
March 10, 2022
Wear OS 3.2 Update is Now Available for Galaxy Watch 4
While other Wear OS smartwatches are waiting for Wear OS 3 version, Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 4 series has received Wear OS 3.2 version. In the massive firmware, the South Korean company has seeded plenty of new features to the watch. The company always releases new updates, but this one also changes software version, which means Google has also part into it. Yesterday, Google has further announced updated Google Assistant & YouTube Music streaming for the Galaxy Watch 4.
Both the Assistant & YouTube Music will come later, but Samsung has already launched many new features. Users can now get eight new watch faces along with Galaxy S22 live wallpaper. The Sleep Coach function will guide users to achieve improved sleep, and the Centr app will provide tips and insight for Body composition. The watch will automatically turn off SmartThing connected devices when you are asleep. The new Orientation function lets users change the direction of the watch, so left-handed users can use it better.
Coming to the point, when Samsung is receiving another major update with Wear OS 3.2, other companies are still silent. Fossil & Mobvoi have confirmed to launch a new version of their Fossil Gen 6 & TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra in 2022. Now, the first month has already passed, but still, there is no sign of an update for the smartwatches. Like Samsung, other Wear OS partners should release major updates faster.
February 9, 2022
Huge Update Comes to Galaxy Watch 4, Gets Sweat Monitor & Sleep Coach
After taking months of a gap, Samsung has issued a major firmware update for Galaxy Watch 4 & Watch 4 Classic. The Galaxy Watch 4 duo launched with tons of features, and now, the company has added some more essential functions. With the new software version, the users will get a sweat loss monitor, sleep coach, matching straps & new watch faces. At the time of Christmas, Samsung has introduced some exclusive watch faces, and now, there are more with matching straps.
For the Watch 4, users can purchase new watch straps from Samsung or other partner retailers from February 10. It has announced Sport Band, Fabric Band & Link Bracelet straps, and the same colors of watch faces in the Galaxy Wearable app. In the health section, the company has given a sweat loss monitor that measures how much sweat you have lost during the workout sessions. The real-time VO2 Max percentage and Recovery heart rate functions will also help daily workout users.
New Galaxy Watch 4 Straps
New Galaxy Watch 4 Features
The Sleep Coach function gives you a custom mode to set your sleeping habit to receive a better sleep score. It also provides personalized tips based on your sleep and automatically switches off connected SmartThing devices when you went to sleep. Finally, the Body composition target mode will help you to stay with healthy habits to achieve your fitness goal. The new software update will start rolling out on February 10 for Galaxy Watch 4 & Watch 4 Classic
February 7, 2022
Samsung Removed Fitness Videos from the Health app
Samsung has removed fitness videos from the Samsung Health app. In the latest app version, the users will notice the missing Fitness video tab in the Health app. Samsung time to time makes some changes to the app by adding some features and removing outdated ones. Despite the fact company removes old content, it is quite unbelievable the video guidance support page is now missing. Many users take bits of help from the expert videos on how to perform specific activities.
The users in South Korea are noticing this change, which will spread to other countries. The Health manager confirmed it and said the users can watch these videos on YouTube from the official channels of the creators. For your information, the added videos are from popular health experts to show users how to do daily activities. It helps many users to understand every move through videos. Here is the official answer from the Health manager.
Hello, this is Samsung Health Service Operation Manager.
The [Fitness Video] item you inquired about has been discontinued in the mobile Samsung Health app. We ask for your understanding in this regard.

If you search for Blesslife or 300FIT on YouTube, you can check the content that was previously provided, and we will forward your feedback to the relevant department.
November 19, 2021
Messaging App KakaoTalk Launched for Wear OS including Galaxy Watch 4
The famous South Korean messaging app KakaoTalk has finally launched a dedicated app for Wear OS watches including Galaxy Watch 4. With the app on your smartwatch, you can chat with your friends and family by sending text messages, images, and emoticons to make rich conversations. It allows you to chat in groups, My Chatroom, or person. You will find plenty of stickers to reply to your current conversation mood. It is secure, faster, and supports the in-best way to fit in a tiny screen.
It is launched for Galaxy Watch 4 series, but the Wear OS devices can also use it with all the features. As per the report published by Money Today back in May, KakaoTalk refused to build a dedicated app for Tizen OS-based watches. It is the reason Samsung decided to join Wear OS, so it could grab more attention of the developers, says a report. So you can imagine how the KakaoTalk app is essential for Korean users. After WhatsApp’s privacy concerns, the KakaoTalk app also has gained some popularity among global users.
It is the most popular messaging app in South Korea with over 50 million active users. It is what WhatsApp is for the US & India, and WeChat for China. If you haven’t used the KakaoTalk app before, then you can try it. And if you already using this app on your Andriod or Apple smartphones, then you can now download it on your Wear OS smartwatches. For your information, the app is already available in the Apple Watch store. It is available to download in Play Store.
Source: Play Store
October 28, 2021