Samsung Expands One UI 8 Watch Beta to Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro

Samsung has begun rolling out the One UI 8 Watch beta program to owners of the Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 5 Pro today, November 10, 2025, extending access to the latest software features to a wider range of users.

The expansion, initially spotted on Samsung’s Community Forum, confirms the beta is live in South Korea, with a US rollout anticipated in the near future. The update is accessible through the Samsung Members app, where the sign-up process has been streamlined. This beta release allows users to test new functionalities before they are widely available, contributing to a more polished final product.

Currently, only the Galaxy Watch 7 and Watch 7 Ultra have received the stable One UI 8 Watch update, while the Watch 6 series remains in beta testing after five builds. Key features included in the One UI 8 Watch update include improved hand gestures, the ability to combine two tiles into one, and a new “Now Bar” providing live updates directly on the watch face. For more information on Samsung’s wearable technology, visit Samsung’s official wearables page.

The availability of the beta for the Watch 4 remains unconfirmed. This staggered rollout is typical for major software updates, allowing Samsung to identify and address potential issues before a global release. Users interested in learning more about beta testing can find resources at Android Developers.

Samsung officials have stated they will continue to monitor beta feedback and provide updates as they become available.

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TL;DR

• Samsung has opened the One UI 8 Watch beta for the Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro.
• The update was revealed in a Korean community post, with the US rollout expected to follow soon.
• Only the Watch 7 and Ultra have received stable One UI 8 so far, while other models remain in beta.

Samsung’s slow-moving One UI 8 Watch rollout is taking another step forward. After months of testing on newer models, the Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro have finally been added to the beta program, giving the 2022 smartwatches a taste of the upcoming software update.

The expansion was spotted by SamMobile on Samsung’s Community Forum, showing a Korean screenshot that reveals the Watch 5 beta has started and the Watch 6 beta is ongoing. It goes on to mention that the sign-up and cancellation process has been simplified through the Samsung Members app. The beta is open in South Korea and is expected to reach the US soon.

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Any progress is welcome, but it doesn’t change the overall pace of the rollout. Only the Galaxy Watch 7 and Galaxy Watch Ultra have received the stable One UI 8 Watch update so far, while the Watch 6 line remains in testing after five beta builds. That makes this feel more like another incremental step than a sign that a global stable release is imminent.

Those who opt in will be able to try out the same key features we’ve already enjoyed, such as improved hand gestures, the option to pair two tiles into one, and the new Now Bar for live updates on your watch face.

There’s still no word on whether the Galaxy Watch 4 will get its own beta, but for now, Watch 5 owners in Korea can sign up through Samsung Members. Those in the US should start watching for the update to appear soon.

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