July 2026 is the timeframe Samsung Health users need to circle. If you import Galaxy phones, especially US models used outside the country, this one could hit hard.

Until now, Samsung Health decided your service region based on the country assigned to your device at the time of purchase. It looked at the phone’s original market; a US Galaxy stayed “US” in Samsung Health, even if you used it in India or Europe.

With the in-app notice issued earlier this week, Samsung has confirmed that starting around July 2026, the Samsung Health app will change how it determines your “Service Country.”

From July 2026 onward, Samsung Health will determine your Service Country based on your Samsung Account country, not your device’s original market. Samsung is moving from hardware-based tracking to account-based tracking.

Because many users mix and match. They buy a US Galaxy model for Snapdragon, bring it to another country, and log in with a local Samsung account.

So far, that setup has worked fine for most features. But once Samsung Health switches to account-based region detection, your features will follow your account’s country.

ECG and Blood Pressure could be restricted

Samsung Health and Samsung Health Monitor features like ECG and Blood Pressure are regulated differently in each country. Samsung states that if your Service Country changes after the update, some features may be restricted.

If your Samsung Account is set to a country where ECG or Blood Pressure is not approved, those features could disappear. If you are using an imported Watch with ECG enabled through a compatible region, this is where you need to pay attention.

The good news is you can check your account region right now.

On your Galaxy phone:

1. Open Settings
2. Tap your Samsung Account at the top
3. Go to Profile Information
4. Look for Country and Region

That is the country Samsung Health will use starting July 2026.

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