Samsung is keeping its latest wearables up to date with a fresh round of software improvements. The Galaxy Watch 8 series and Watch Ultra are getting the August 2025 update with key security fixes.
The update, which carries firmware version L320XXS1AYH7 for the Galaxy Watch 8 lineup and L705NKOS1BYH6 for the Watch Ultra, delivers the latest August 2025 security patch. According to Samsung, the patch resolves several vulnerabilities, ensuring better protection for user data and device stability.
Currently, the rollout has been spotted in South Korea, but Samsung typically expands availability to more regions in the days ahead. If you own one of these watches, you can check for the update by opening the Galaxy Wearable app on your phone, navigating to Watch settings → Watch software update → Download and install.
While this update doesn’t introduce new features, security patches are vital to keeping your smartwatch reliable and safe. Owners of the Galaxy Watch 8 and Watch Ultra are encouraged to install the update as soon as it becomes available in their region.
With Samsung continuing to push timely updates for its latest wearables, it’s clear the company is focusing on keeping its ecosystem secure and dependable.
