Galaxy Watch 6 acting sluggish after One UI 8 Watch update? Try this

Reddit user Ok-Ring1158 complained that the quick settings panel appears much more laggy on their Galaxy Watch 6 Classic after its One UI 8 Watch update.

Other Redditors agree with the sentiment, but a few also mention that the Galaxy Watch 6/Classic has been generally laggy.

How to fix laggy Galaxy Watch 6 after One UI 8 Watch update

If you’re facing similar lag issues, there are a few fixes you can try to restore your experience:

Fix 1: Reboot the smartwatch

The first step for all fixes is to try a simple reboot. This has resolved the lag issue for some users, and since it’s the easiest solution, it’s worth a try.

To reboot a Galaxy Watch 6, navigate to Settings > System > Restart to initiate the reboot process. Alternatively, you can force reboot by simply pressing and holding both the Home and Back buttons for about ten seconds, until the Samsung logo appears.

Fix 2: Reduce Transparency and Blur

If a reboot doesn’t resolve the lag issue for you, you can try reducing transparency and blur across the UI, which should reduce the performance overhead for the smartwatch and potentially restore a snappier experience.

To toggle this setting on your Galaxy Watch 6, navigate to Settings > Accessibility > Vision enhancements > Reduce transparency and blur.

Fix 3: Clear cache

It’s usually a good idea to clear cache files after an update, and users in the Reddit thread report that it does improve the fluidity of the watch. Placebo or not, it’s a relatively easy process, so if the other two methods don’t improve the experience for you, give this a shot:

1. Press and hold the Home and Back buttons to force shut down the watch.
2. Keep the Home button (the top button) pressed once the screen goes black. You will see the bootloader menu appear after a few seconds.
3. Use the top button to scroll to and select Recovery mode. Press and hold the top button to enter it.
4. Once in Recovery mode, use the Back button (the bottom button) to scroll to the Wipe cache partition option.
5. Press the top button to select it.
6. Use the bottom button to highlight Yes and press the top button to confirm.
7. Once the cache is wiped, the watch will return to the recovery menu with Reboot system now highlighted. Press the top button to select it and restart the watch.

Let us know if you have been experiencing lag on your Galaxy Watch after its One UI 8 Watch update, and if any of these methods help restore fluidity to your smartwatch.