Samsung Drops Vascular Load Feature for US Users
Samsung is removing the Vascular Load feature from its smartwatches in the United States. The change will take effect when Samsung Health version 7.0 and One UI 9 Watch roll out “in late July,” according to the company.
Which Devices Are Affected?
The Galaxy Watch9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, which are rumored to be unveiled on July 22, will ship with One UI 9 Watch pre-installed — meaning Vascular Load will never be available on these new devices. Older Galaxy Watch models will lose the feature when they receive the software update.
What Happens to Your Data?
Once Vascular Load is deactivated, the data will no longer appear in Samsung Health. However, users can download their existing data at any time by navigating to More options > Settings > Download personal data before the update hits their device.
What’s Replacing It?
Samsung is replacing Vascular Load with a new feature called Blood Pressure Trend, which will be available on “the upcoming Galaxy Watch,” the company says. This feature periodically checks your blood pressure to show you a trend over time. It will also offer suggestions to “support healthy habits.” Before you can start monitoring your Blood Pressure Trend, you’ll need to use a traditional blood pressure cuff to calibrate your Galaxy Watch.
This move signals Samsung’s shift toward more clinically relevant health metrics, prioritizing blood pressure tracking over vascular load measurements that many users found confusing.
