Top 3 Key Points:
- The Samsung Galaxy S20 series from 2020 is receiving its August 2024 security update, surprising many with its extended support.
- Samsung is likely close to releasing the stable One UI 6 Watch for Galaxy Watch 4, after completing its beta testing.
- The Galaxy Watch 4’s Info Board watch face has received the new Energy Score feature, indicating the upcoming software release.
Despite being released over four years ago, the Samsung Galaxy S20 series continues to receive regular updates. Initially, Samsung promised updates for only three to four years, but the company has extended this to five years for certain models, starting with the Galaxy S21. Surprisingly, the Galaxy S20 series is also benefiting from this extended support, with the latest August 2024 security patch now available.
The update package is over 220 MB and brings firmware version G98**XXSLHXG1. This update includes the latest security patches, keeping the Galaxy S20 secure for at least another three months. The next update is expected around November 2024.
Currently, the August update is available for the Galaxy S20 Ultra in the Netherlands, Belgium, and most of Europe. The Galaxy S20 and S20+ will receive the update soon, while the Galaxy S20 FE models have a separate update schedule and will get the August update later.
One UI 6 Watch and Galaxy Watch 4 Updates
Samsung has been testing its One UI 6 Watch, based on Wear OS 5, for the Galaxy Watch 4 series. After rolling out the first beta in June and the second in July, a new feature update suggests that the stable version could be released soon.
A Reddit user reported that their Galaxy Watch 4 Classic received an update to its Info Board watch face, adding the Energy Score feature. This feature, originally introduced with the Galaxy Watch 7, provides a score based on daily activity, sleep, and heart rate. Its inclusion in the Galaxy Watch 4 series hints that the stable One UI 6 Watch software might be just around the corner, although an official release date has not yet been announced.
