Galaxy Watch Active

Download Samsung Firmware SM-R500

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active

The latest firmware for Samsung Galaxy Watch Active (SM-R500) is R500XXU1GVH1, released on September 3, 2022 for 1 region (CSC). Every official firmware build for SM-R500, newest first: one row per build with all regions (CSC) that received it.

Latest build
R500XXU1GVH1 4 years ago
Builds
14 builds
Regions (CSC)
71 regions

Firmware builds for SM-R500

Each firmware build has its own page at https://samfirm.shop/build/{PDA}, where {PDA} is the build number from the list above. Example: https://samfirm.shop/build/R500XXU1GVH1

SM-R500 update history

The newest build, R500XXU1GVH1, was released on September 3, 2022. No new build has appeared for 50 months, so regular updates for this model have most likely ended.

Device specifications

Display diagonal
2.79 cm (1.1")
Weight
25 g
Band colour
Silver

Changelog for SM-R500

• Daylight saving time
Daylight saving time(Chile) has been updated
• Stability and reliability
The stability has been improved.

• GPS
The stability has been improved.

• Improved device security
• Daylight saving time(Jordan) has been updated

• Watch faces
- Support the new Watchfaces
• Exercise
- Support Group Challenge Widget in watch
- Provide more accurate calorie consumption levels based on HR (Except swimming)
- With sensor function updates, reducing the recognition time for automatic exercise
(Running, elliptical, rowing machine)
- Display walking/running live status through on-going icon in Watchface
(Real-time walking, running, Pause)
- Display the finish timer before the automatic walking/running exercise end
• Calend...

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• Improved Messaging App stability  
• Improved WiFi stability

- Enhanced Notification : Upon receiving a message notification, a chat window appears and can also view images.
- AR Emoji/Bitmoji : Send AR Emoji and Bitmoji through the watch.
- Capture : Supports scroll capture feature that automatically sends the screen-capture image to the phone.
- If exercising with a watch, the voice guidance is provided through the connected headset.
- Voice notification has been added for cumulative distance and heart rate data, during the Auto Lap of Running/Cycling e...

• Improved system reliability

· Touch bezel added
- Allow user to mimic the experience of rotary bezel in digital which allows for easier navigation and control of watch
· Watch faces : Additional Watch Face Complications added.
  (Begin Workout, Breathing and others.)
· Added new watch face 'My Style' which recommends variety of watch faces that suits outfit by taking picture of clothing
· Additional indicator feature in watch face to show background running app such as workout tracking, timer.  Tapping on the indicator w...

- New Bixby
. New Bixby helps you get tasks done more easily. Start an exercise with specific goals or ask time difference between your city and the one you will be traveling.
- Samsung Health
. Swimming is new addition to auto detecting exercise types.
. HR Low Alert is added for a heart health.
. Breath Guide graphics are improved.
- App Tray UI
. App Tray UI has been improved for an easier, more intuitive and faster searching and activation.
- Goodnight Mode UI
. A dedicated view will...

· Improved battery charging algorithm and stability

· Improved usability of Samsung Health
· Reliability of wireless charging improved

· The stability of Touch screen has been improved.

1 retail code (SKU)

Box codes of SM-R500 for different colors and markets. Firmware is chosen by the model code SM-R500 and your region (CSC), not by the SKU.

  • SM-R500NZSABTU

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did SM-R500 get its last update?

The latest build for SM-R500, R500XXU1GVH1, was released on September 3, 2022 (4 years ago).

How often does SM-R500 get updates?

SM-R500 has had no new firmware for 50 months, so regular updates have most likely ended.

Is the firmware for SM-R500 official?

Yes, all firmware files for SM-R500 are 100% official, original, and obtained directly from Samsung servers.

How to flash Samsung SM-R500 using Odin?

To flash SM-R500, you need to download the appropriate firmware, put your device into Download Mode, and use the Odin tool to load the BL, AP, CP, and CSC files.

Can I downgrade the Android version on SM-R500?

Downgrading is only possible if the bootloader version (binary bit) of the old firmware matches the current one. Always check the binary version before flashing SM-R500.