Update that resolves security vulnerabilities for another product from Samsung!
Samsung continues to roll out updates aimed at enhancing user security without slowing down. These updates are not limited to the company’s smartphones and tablets but also extend to its smartwatches, which regularly receive security patches. In line with this effort, another model has received the…
Tuna HanPublished Updated 2 min read
Samsung continues to roll out updates aimed at enhancing user security without slowing down. These updates are not limited to the company’s smartphones and tablets but also extend to its smartwatches, which regularly receive security patches. In line with this effort, another model has received the November 2024 update.
November 2024 Update for Galaxy Watch 7 Models in Europe
The Galaxy Watch 7 has received its first security update since its launch in July. Initially released in South Korea, the patch has now started rolling out to European variants with model numbers SM-L300 and SM-L310. To clarify, only the Bluetooth variants are being updated at this stage, with the 4G versions expected to follow soon.
The new update reportedly enhances the smartwatch’s stability and reliability. Although specific details were not disclosed, it is emphasized that several security vulnerabilities have been addressed.
The November 2024 update for the Galaxy Watch 7 is 245 MB in size. If users do not receive an automatic notification, they can manually update their watches via the Galaxy Wearable app.
To provide users with a clearer picture, here are the smartwatch’s technical specifications:
| Feature | Galaxy Watch 7 40mm | Galaxy Watch 7 44mm |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 1.3″ Super AMOLED, 432 x 432 resolution, sapphire glass | 1.5″ Super AMOLED, 480 x 480 resolution, sapphire glass |
| Processor | Exynos W1000 | Exynos W1000 |
| RAM | 2GB | 2GB |
| Storage | 32GB | 32GB |
| Dimensions | 40.4 x 40.4 x 9.7 mm* | 44.4 x 44.4 x 9.7 mm* |
| Weight | 28.8g | 33.8g |
| Colors | Green, Cream | Green, Silver |
| Battery | 300mAh | 425mAh |
| Charging | Fast charging (WPC-based wireless) | Fast charging (WPC-based wireless) |
| Software | One UI Watch 6 (Wear OS 5) | One UI Watch 6 (Wear OS 5) |
| Connectivity | NFC, Bluetooth 5.3, 5G, Wi-Fi 2.4GHz and 5GHz | NFC, Bluetooth 5.3, 5G, Wi-Fi 2.4GHz and 5GHz |
| Sensors | Samsung BioActive Sensor (Optical BioSignal Sensor + Electrical Heart Signal + Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis), Temperature Sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyroscope, Magnetic Sensor, Light Sensor | Samsung BioActive Sensor (Optical BioSignal Sensor + Electrical Heart Signal + Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis), Temperature Sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyroscope, Magnetic Sensor, Light Sensor |
| Water/Dust Resistance | 5ATM + IP68 / MIL-STD-810H | 5ATM + IP68 / MIL-STD-810H |
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