TL;DR
Samsung released Samsung Health version 6.31, an update focused solely on improving snoring detection. The upgrade refines the app's algorithm to better separate snoring from background noise but removes previously saved snoring audio recordings while keeping summary logs.
What happened
Samsung has rolled out Samsung Health v6.31, an update that centers entirely on snoring detection. According to the app's release notes, the underlying algorithm that powers snore recognition has been improved so the system can more reliably tell actual snoring apart from other nighttime sounds. The snoring-detection capability is part of the sleep-tracking features available on Galaxy wearables starting with the Galaxy Watch 4 and later models. The release notes — flagged by a tip on X and reported via SamMobile — also warn of a data reset: existing snoring audio files will no longer be playable after installing the update. Users will still see historical logs and frequency metrics within Samsung Health, and any snoring recordings created after installing v6.31 should be accessible as normal. The update can be installed through the Galaxy Store via Menu > Updates.
Why it matters
- Improved snore detection may reduce false positives and make sleep reports more accurate for wearable users.
- The removal of prior audio recordings forces users to choose between preserving past files and gaining improved detection.
- Historical summaries remain available, so trend data is preserved even if raw audio is not.
- The change affects Galaxy Watch models from the Watch 4 onward, which are the devices that support the feature.
Key facts
- Update: Samsung Health version 6.31 is focused on snoring detection.
- Change: The backend algorithm for snoring detection has been upgraded.
- Effect: The app should better distinguish snoring from ambient nighttime noise.
- Device scope: Snoring detection is part of sleep tracking on Galaxy Watch 4 and later wearables.
- Data reset: Existing snoring audio recordings will become unplayable after the update.
- Preserved data: Historical snoring logs and frequency metrics remain visible in the app.
- New recordings: Audio files recorded after installing v6.31 will play normally.
- Source: The upgrade was highlighted in Samsung's release notes and noted via a tip on X and SamMobile.
- How to update: Install via the Galaxy Store by going to Menu > Updates and selecting Samsung Health.
What to watch next
- User reports about real-world accuracy and whether the upgraded algorithm reduces false detections.
- Feedback on the decision to disable access to prior audio files and any potential responses from Samsung.
- not confirmed in the source
Quick glossary
- Snoring detection: A feature in sleep-tracking apps that listens for and identifies snoring events during sleep.
- Backend algorithm: The software processes running on servers or within an app that analyze data and make determinations, such as recognizing snoring sounds.
- Galaxy Store: Samsung's app marketplace used to download and update apps on Galaxy devices.
- Sleep tracking: A collection of features on wearables and apps that monitor sleep stages, duration, and events like snoring.
- Data reset: A process that alters or reinitializes stored data, which can cause some previously saved items to become inaccessible.
Reader FAQ
What does the v6.31 update change?
It upgrades the snoring-detection algorithm in Samsung Health; the release is focused solely on this feature.
Will my previous snoring audio remain playable after the update?
No — prior snoring recordings will no longer be playable due to a data reset, though summary logs remain.
Which devices support the snoring detection feature?
Snoring detection is included on Galaxy Watch models starting with the Watch 4 and later.
How do I install the Samsung Health update?
Open the Galaxy Store, go to Menu > Updates, and select the Samsung Health app to update.
Will Samsung restore old recordings or offer an opt-out?
not confirmed in the source
Samsung Health gains better snoring detection By Karandeep Singh Oberoi Published 5 minutes ago Karandeep Singh Oberoi is a Durham College Journalism and Mass Media graduate who joined the Android…
Sources
- Samsung Health gains better snoring detection
- Snore Detection
- Snoring recorded in Samsung Health but not …
- Samsung Health has incorrect or missing sleep data
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