End of an era: Samsung quietly ends support for Galaxy Watches that saved Wear OS
The Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 4 Classic will no longer receive any updates from Samsung.
Samsung has quietly ceased support for the Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 4 Classic, the smartwatches that revitalized Google's Wear OS ecosystem. The brand will no longer provide software or security updates for these devices, as indicated by its removal from the Mobile Security work scope schedule. The final security patch, released in August 2026, concludes Samsung's commitment to four generations of Wear OS upgrades for the Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 4 Classic, spanning from 2021.
Despite the cessation of updates, the smartwatches will continue to operate, but they will not receive new OS features or patches to address newly discovered vulnerabilities. Samsung's decision marks the end of an era for the Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 4 Classic, which played a pivotal role in rejuvenating Google's smartwatch market.
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