The time for change has come for the owners of a Samsung Galaxy Gear, since it has begun to deploy the update of its operating system that makes this smartwatch stop using Android in favor of TizenIn this way, you leave the Google platform to join the one controlled by this company.
This was something that was expected to happen, as we announced on [sitename], since Samsung's intention is that all your wearable devices use the operating system Tizen, At least for the moment. The fact is that the update has already begun to be deployed and, inside, it includes version 2.2.0 of the development that is already part of the Gear range presented at the Mobile World Congress.
The truth is that the change is very radical inside the device, so it is a process that must be carried out with extreme care, since in case of an error the smartwatch may even stop working. Therefore, we recommend that the battery of the Samsung Galaxy Gear is fully charged and that the device it is connected to is not performing any other task at the time.
These are the concrete details of the new firmware for the Samsung Galaxy Gear:
- Model: SM- V700
- Changelog: N / A
- PDA: V700XXUCNE9
- CSC: V700OXACNE9
- MODEM: V700XXUCNE9
Graphically, few news
In the visual section, users who have a Samsung Galaxy Gear will not notice many differences, but there are news regarding the functionalities. For example, now the The music It is possible to store it on the smartwatch itself, autonomy lasts longer and Shortcuts They're much more customizable. That is, you get most of the options found in the Gear range—except for those associated with components not found in the model that no longer uses Android.
In addition, in later generations with Tizen, improvements were added that help to understand the direction of the system: Samsung health expanded sports and metrics dream, modes appeared cinema y dream from quick settings, and the messaging app now supports GIFs, animations and hundreds of emojis, along with a reorganized settings panel for simpler access.
How to update and check versions
To proceed with the update, which will gradually reach the different regions where the Samsung Galaxy Gear (SM-V700) is present, the program will have to be used in most cases Choose, due to the delicate nature of the process. Of course, there will be the option of doing this directly from a connected terminal, but this is less recommended.
Beyond Kies, when the phone and watch are connected you can use the app Galaxy Wearable to check updates and download them. Make sure you have at least 30% battery on the watch, open Galaxy Wearable on the mobile, go to Clock settings > Clock software update > Download and install. If you set up the watch without a phone, it is possible to apply updates from the Gear itself, although due to the magnitude of the change to Tizen we recommend doing it paired and with a good connection.
Tizen Status: Downloads, Compatibility, and Affected Clocks
Samsung consolidated its strategy by unifying efforts with Wear OS, and content retirement for Tizen-powered watches was set to Phases: First, paid watch faces and apps stopped being sold in the Galaxy Store, then downloads were disabled. Returns and, in the final phase, It is no longer possible to download any type of content. Apps you already have installed will continue to work; if you delete them or make a reinstatement, you will not be able to reinstall them or recover spheres.
This gradual farewell to the store affects Tizen models prior to the adoption of Wear OS, including: Galaxy Gear, Gear 2, Gear Live, Gear S, Gear S2, Gear S3, Gear Sport, Galaxy Watch, Galaxy Watch Active, Galaxy Watch Active 2 and Galaxy Watch 3.
Can I switch from Tizen to Wear OS on an older Gear?
It is a frequent doubt: in a way official There is no method to migrate a Gear with Tizen to Wear OS. The bootloaders, drivers and system architecture are designed for Tizen and there is no support or tools from Samsung for this change. There are attempts unofficial in the community, but they carry high risks (crashes, loss of functions, security) and we do not recommend them on an everyday watch.
Source: SamMobile. If you update with patience, good charging and stable connection, you will enjoy of a more fluid Gear, with better autonomy and modern functions within what your hardware allows, keeping your apps installed and knowing the actual scope of Tizen support.
