Question 1

What happens when Samsung Galaxy Watch reaches end of life?

Accepted Answer

When Samsung Galaxy Watch reaches end of life, it stops receiving security patches, bug fixes, and new features. Currently, 4 Samsung Galaxy Watch versions are already EOL. The latest supported version is Samsung Galaxy Watch galaxy-watch-ultra. Running an EOL version exposes your systems to unpatched security vulnerabilities with no official fix available.

Question 2

Is Samsung Galaxy Watch galaxy-watch-ultra still supported?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Samsung Galaxy Watch galaxy-watch-ultra is actively supported. It receives security patches and bug fixes. Check the version table above for the full list of supported Samsung Galaxy Watch releases and their exact end-of-life dates.

Question 3

Is it safe to use Samsung Galaxy Watch after end of life?

Accepted Answer

No. Running Samsung Galaxy Watch after EOL is not safe for production systems. Once a version reaches end of life, newly discovered CVEs are published publicly but never patched — leaving your systems permanently exposed. The only safe path is upgrading to an actively supported Samsung Galaxy Watch release.

Question 4

How to upgrade from Samsung Galaxy Watch galaxy-watch3 to Samsung Galaxy Watch galaxy-watch-ultra.x?

Accepted Answer

To upgrade Samsung Galaxy Watch from galaxy-watch3 to galaxy-watch-ultra: (1) review the official migration guide for breaking changes, (2) test your application against the new version in a staging environment, (3) update dependencies that have version constraints, (4) run your full test suite, (5) deploy with a rollback plan. The earlier you start, the more time you have to resolve compatibility issues before EOL.

Question 5

When is the next Samsung Galaxy Watch LTS version?

Accepted Answer

Not all Samsung Galaxy Watch releases have a designated LTS status. Check the version table above — LTS releases are marked with an "LTS" badge. Refer to the official Samsung Galaxy Watch release policy for information on upcoming long-term support versions.

Question 6

How long does Samsung Galaxy Watch support each version?

Accepted Answer

Support duration varies by release. Check the version table above for the exact EOL date of each Samsung Galaxy Watch release, or refer to the official Samsung Galaxy Watch support lifecycle documentation.

Samsung Galaxy Watch End of Life Dates

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Version	Released	Active support	EOL date	Until EOL	Latest	CVEs	Status
galaxy-watch-ultra	Jul 24, 2024	—	No	—	—	—	Active
galaxy-watch7	Jul 24, 2024	—	No	—	—	—	Active
galaxy-watch-fe	Jun 24, 2024	Dec 31, 2028	No	—	—	—	Active
galaxy-watch6-classic	Aug 11, 2023	Dec 31, 2027	No	—	—	—	Active
galaxy-watch6	Aug 11, 2023	Dec 31, 2027	No	—	—	—	Active
galaxy-watch5-pro	Aug 26, 2022	Dec 31, 2026	No	—	—	—	Active
galaxy-watch5	Aug 26, 2022	Dec 31, 2026	No	—	—	—	Active
galaxy-watch4-classic	Aug 27, 2021	Dec 31, 2025	No	—	—	—	Active
galaxy-watch4	Aug 27, 2021	Dec 31, 2025	No	—	—	—	Active
galaxy-watch3	Aug 6, 2020	—	Yes	—	—	—	EOL
galaxy-watch-active2	Sep 13, 2019	—	Yes	—	—	—	EOL
galaxy-watch-active	Mar 8, 2019	—	Yes	—	—	—	EOL
galaxy-watch	Aug 8, 2018	—	Yes	—	—	—	EOL