Samsung’s finally killing off support for these Galaxy Fit trackers

Source: Android Authority

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TL;DR

• Samsung is updating the Galaxy Wearable app ahead of the One UI 8.5 launch, and it drops support for two Galaxy Fit wearables.
• The Samsung Galaxy Fit and Galaxy Fit e, both released in 2019, will no longer work with the Galaxy Wearable app following the update.
• The update also adds support for the Galaxy Buds 4 and Galaxy Buds 4 Pro ahead of their expected reveal next week.

One UI 8.5 update and Galaxy Wearable app

One UI 8.5 is right around the corner, and Samsung is starting to make changes to core features and apps in preparation for the big launch. This week, the brand previewed a major Bixby upgrade that will add natural‑language understanding and real‑time web access.

Now, the Galaxy Wearable app is getting an update that brings a fresh One UI 8.5 look to the software and adds support for the upcoming Galaxy Buds 4 series. However, the latest update also drops support for two Galaxy Fit models.

App version rollout and release notes

• Version: 2.2.68.26010761
• Current rollout: Korea (other regions expected soon)

The release notes are posted on Samsung’s community forums and the app’s Galaxy Store listing (via SamMobile). They confirm that the update:

• Adds the One UI 8.5 user experience
• Enhances Smart Switch security
• Adds support for the Galaxy Buds 4 and Galaxy Buds 4 Pro
• Terminates support for the Galaxy Fit and Galaxy Fit e

References

• Samsung community post
• Galaxy Store listing
• SamMobile article

Galaxy Fit and Fit e background

Samsung released the Galaxy Fit and Galaxy Fit e in 2019, making them seven years old. The “e” stands for “essential,” indicating a cheaper, feature‑reduced version of the standard Galaxy Fit. Both were aimed at entry‑level buyers seeking an affordable fitness‑tracking band.

• Successors:
  • Galaxy Fit 2 (2022)
  • Galaxy Fit 3 (2024)

The original Fit models have been unavailable for purchase for years, which explains why Samsung is dropping support. Few users are likely still wearing a Galaxy Fit or Fit e in 2026, especially given the compelling Galaxy Fit 3 upgrade (~$60).

Recommendation: If you still use one of these two models, avoid updating the Galaxy Wearable app to retain functionality as long as possible.

Impact on Samsung Health and upcoming devices

It’s unclear whether the dropped support will affect pairing and syncing data with the Samsung Health app. As support for the Galaxy Fit and Fit e fades, the Galaxy Wearable app gains compatibility with the Galaxy Buds 4 and Buds 4 Pro ahead of a Galaxy Unpacked event set for next week.

Galaxy Buds 4 launch

Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy Buds 4 series at the event on Wednesday, February 25 at 10 am PT / 10 pm ET. The launch is essentially confirmed.

Related coverage

• Bixby upgrade preview
• Galaxy Unpacked event details
• Official Buds launch announcement