Samsung has launched the One UI 9 beta for the Galaxy Watch8 and Watch8 Classic in South Korea and the US. The beta firmware versions are L320XXU2ZZH3/L320OXM2ZZH3 for Korea and L330XXU2ZZH3/L330OXM2ZZH3 for the US. The update, approximately 2GB in size, includes the August 2026 security patch and introduces a refreshed UI with new features.

Interested users can enroll via the Samsung Members app to gain early access. The Galaxy Watch8 series is available with 32GB or 64GB storage, priced from $329.99 or €179.00, depending on the model.