I'm really disappointed with the latest software update pushed to the Galaxy Watch 6 (installed on June 23, 2025). Since the update, battery performance has significantly worsened.
🔋Before the update:
I used to charge my watch once every 2 days, even with Always-On Display enabled and moderate usage.
⚠️After the update:
Now I’m having to charge it twice a day, sometimes even earlier depending on use.
Battery drain is happening even when the watch is idle.
AOD alone is eating up around 11.8%, which seems unusually high.
I checked the battery stats — nothing abnormal other than the watch OS and basic services consuming more than expected.
🧪 What I tried:
Cleared cache via recovery mode after the update ✅
Limited background activity where possible ✅
Reduced watch face animations ✅ Still, no improvement.
🔧Update Details:
One UI Watch Version: 6.0
Version: R945USQS1BYE9
Security Patch: May 1, 2025
📢Samsung, please take this seriously. This watch was rock solid before, and now battery life has become a daily chore. It kills the convenience that a smartwatch is supposed to offer. We need a fix urgently — whether it's a rollback option or a quick patch to stabilize power usage.
Until then, I can't recommend this update to anyone relying on consistent battery life.
