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    Galaxy Watch 5 update brings a new Ball watch face

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    Last updated: November 25th, 2022 at 09:06 UTC+01:00

    Samsung is rolling out a new update for the Galaxy Watch 5 and the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro. It brings the latest November 2022 security patch to improve the security of the watches. The update is live for Galaxy Watch 5 users in South Korea.

    Apart from bumping the security patch, the 517.22 MB update with firmware version ending AVK7 also revamps the Ball Watch Face for the app. The new watch face can be found in the Graphical category of the Galaxy Wearable app. It lets you cheer for your favorite football team during the FIFA World Cup 2022 event by donning its flag as the watch face background. The update also brings general stabilization and performance improvements.

    Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Ball Watch Face FIFA 2022

    To download the new update on your Galaxy Watch 5 series, navigate to the Galaxy Wearable app on your Android smartphone. Go to the Watch settings > Watch software update. Tap on Watch software update on the Home tab, then tap the Download and install option to start downloading the update.

    You can get a $50 discount on the Galaxy Watch 5, which is currently priced at $229 on Amazon. It has upgraded health tracking features, design improvements, enhanced battery life, etc. The health tracking features are some of the best, and a recent study revealed that the Galaxy Watch 5’s body composition measurements are pretty accurate.

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