According to SamMobile, Samsung has begun rolling out a new software update for the Galaxy Watch Ultra, the 2024 model. The update, which is starting its release in India, does not introduce any new features or functionality to the smartwatch. Its sole purpose is to deliver the November 2025 security patch to make the device more secure. The update process is done through the Galaxy Wearable app under Watch settings. Samsung also suggests the 2025 version of the watch could receive this update soon, and markets like Europe and North America may see the rollout shortly.
Security Is Good, But Where’s the Beef?
Look, security patches are important. I’m not going to argue that. Keeping your wearable’s software locked down is a basic expectation in 2025. But here’s the thing: for a product branded “Ultra” and positioned as a premium flagship, a bare-bones security update feels a bit… thin. It’s the software equivalent of getting socks for Christmas. Useful? Sure. Exciting? Not even a little.
This really highlights the current state of smartwatch software, doesn’t it? The big, headline-grabbing features usually arrive with the annual big OS update—think Wear OS 5 or One UI 6 Watch. In between, you get these maintenance releases. And that’s fine for stability. But it also makes you wonder if the pace of genuine innovation on our wrists has slowed to a crawl. What’s left to add, really?
The Slow Rollout Dance
Now, the report says it’s starting in India, with other regions to follow. This staggered release is Samsung’s standard MO. It lets them catch any catastrophic bugs in a smaller market before it hits millions of watches in North America or Europe. It’s a prudent strategy, but it’s also frustrating if you’re in a later region. You see the news, you check your watch… and nothing. You just have to wait your turn.
So, should you rush to install it? If you’re in India and the notification pops up, absolutely. There’s no downside to better security. For everyone else, just keep an eye on your Wearable app over the next week or two. It’ll show up when it shows up. Basically, don’t stress about it. This isn’t the update that’s going to change how you use your watch. It’s just there to quietly keep things safe in the background, which, when you think about it, is probably how good security should work.
