Google, Wear OS and Pixel Watch
Google pulled its Wear OS update for old Pixel Watches to fix a big problem
If the update broke your Pixel Watch 1 or 2 you can reset it.
Older Pixel Watch owners might have to wait a little longer for Wear OS 5
What you need to know Pixel Watch 1 and Watch 2 users will again have to wait longer for the Wear OS 5 rollout. While the September update was released as part of the Wear OS 5 expansion, it caused issues with the older Pixel Watches.
Pixel Watch owners: Brace for a longer wait as Google works on fixing Wear OS 5 update
Google has said that it's still in the process of fixing the broken Wear OS 5 update for the Pixel Watch and Pixel Watch 2.
Wear OS 5 will roll out to older Pixel Watches later this year
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Google Pixel Watch's fixed Wear OS 5 update may not arrive anytime soon
In a post on Google's support forums, a Google Community Manager confirmed pausing Wear OS 5's release for the Pixel Watch and Pixel Watch 2 on September 26, 2024, following black screen reports. The company now plans to "resume the WearOS 5 rollout to these devices later this year" after fixing the issue.
Google is fixing Wear OS 5, rolling out to Pixel Watches soon
Google is currently fixing the Wear OS 5 update and will rollout to the Pixel Watch series smartwatches in the coming weeks.
Pixel Watch Wear OS 5 update will resume ‘later this year’
Wear OS 5 for the Pixel Watch and Pixel Watch 2 was pulled after some had their devices soft brick, with Google today providing an
Google Pauses Wear OS 5 Rollout After Serious Bug
Google halted the Wear OS 5 rollout for the Pixel Watch after a major bug caused blank screens and forced resets. The update will resume later this year.
Wear OS Watches Could Soon Get RCS Messaging
According to the strings in Google Messages' latest Beta, Wear OS smartwatches may soon get support for RCS messaging.
Google Acknowledges Bricking Pixel Watches, Will Resume Update Once Issues Mitigated
In late September, reports of soft bricked Pixel Watch 1 and Pixel Watch 2 devices started popping up following the September update to Wear OS 5. This week, Google has acknowledged the issue and confirmed that the update has been pulled until the problem is resolved.
Google says Pixel Watch users won't see a fixed WearOS 5 any time soon
Google does offer a couple of potential fixes for the blank screen issue, but one involves resetting your watch to factory settings.
This nifty Wear OS app lets you activate your phone's hotspot from your smartwatch
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Your Wear OS smartwatch could soon get RCS texting
RCS texting is a huge convenience on Android phones. Now, it looks like it could come soon to Wear OS smartwatches.
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