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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.

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