Galaxy Watch owners just lost a key health feature, and Samsung isn't saying why
Android Police 2026-07-02 21:33:31
Context: Samsung Galaxy Watch owners in the US have received notifications that the Vascular Load feature, which measures circulatory system stress and provides heart health suggestions, is being discontinued. The feature, introduced in One UI 8, will be removed with the One UI 9 watch update in late July. The reason for the removal has not been disclosed by Samsung.
Key Facts
- Samsung Galaxy Watch owners in the US have reported receiving a notification with the subject line "Vascular load Labs feature to be discontinued," stating that the feature will be removed in late July with the One UI 9 watch update.
- The Vascular Load feature, introduced in One UI 8, measured circulatory system stress and provided suggestions for taking control of heart health.
- Existing Vascular Load data will no longer appear in Samsung Health, but users can download their personal data by going to More options > Settings > Download personal data.
- Samsung did not provide a reason for the removal of the Vascular Load feature, but it is speculated that a regulatory issue, possibly related to FDA approval, may be the cause.
- A new Blood Pressure Trend feature is expected to be available in the US with the upcoming Galaxy Watch, which will track and analyze blood pressure over time, requiring the use of a blood pressure cuff.