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Samsung Galaxy Watch Firmware Update Addresses 39 Vulnerabilities

Samsung Galaxy Watch Firmware Update Addresses 39 Vulnerabilities

First seen 16 Jun 2026, 14:52 UTC

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ThreatCluster June 17, 2026 at 14:43 UTC
  • Samsung's May 2026 Wear OS update addresses 39 vulnerabilities.
  • The update started rolling out on June 8, 2026, in South Korea.
  • Affected models include Galaxy Watch 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 series.

Samsung has released the May 2026 Wear OS update for its Galaxy Watch series, addressing 39 vulnerabilities linked to Android and One UI. The update began rolling out on June 8, 2026, in South Korea and has since expanded to include the Galaxy Watch 4, Watch 5, and Watch 6 models by June 16, 2026. Users in the US with Verizon-bounded Galaxy Watch models also started receiving the update on June 13, 2026. The firmware update includes the latest Android security patches and aims to enhance system stability and health tracking functionality. Samsung's quarterly update mechanism ensures timely releases, with the current update following the March rollout. Users are encouraged to update their devices through the Galaxy Wearable app for a seamless installation.

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Timeline

2026-06-08
Wear OS update rollout begins in South Korea
Samsung started pushing the May 2026 Wear OS update for Galaxy Watch 8 and Watch 7 models in South Korea.
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2026-06-13
Update available for Verizon-bounded models in the US
Galaxy Watch 7, Watch Ultra, Watch 8, and Watch 8 Classic received the May 2026 firmware update in the US.
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2026-06-16
Update expands to additional Galaxy Watch models
Samsung rolled out the May 2026 Wear OS update to Galaxy Watch 4, 5, and 6 models in South Korea.
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