Google, Pixel and Wear OS
Google pulled its Wear OS update for old Pixel Watches to fix a big problem
Google is working on a fix for a buggy Wear OS 5 update. The company says it paused the OTA update rollout on September 26th after people, including my colleague Richard Lawler, reported their Pixel Watch 1 and 2 devices were stuck on a blank screen due to the update.
Google's fixed Pixel Watch 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.
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 blocks one of the best watch apps and it's high time Google fixes things
Facer is a decade-old watch face store with 500,000 faces and tens of millions of users that lets people get more creative with the most visible part of the Wear OS experience. And Google has basically killed it with Wear OS 5,
Google Pixel Watch 3 vs. Pixel Watch: Should you upgrade your Wear OS?
The Pixel Watch 3 is powered by Qualcomm's W5 Gen 1 chip with a Cortex-M33 coprocessor, a significant upgrade over the original Pixel Watch's Exynos 9110 SoC. This newer processor, which already performs admirably, will certainly help with future software updates, ensuring a snappy and reliable performance.
Wear OS 5 will roll out to older Pixel Watches later this year
Google says it intends to resume the Wear OS 5 update for older Pixel Watches later this year, once the identified issue has been resolved. Meanwhile, if your Pixel Watch is stuck on a black screen, Google recommends that you reset your Pixel Watch to factory settings.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 owners poised to get Wear OS 5 soon – as Google Pixel Watch still struggles
As the best Android smartwatches battle to bring Android's Wear OS 5 update to older generations of devices, mixed fortunes mean a rollout for the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 could be close at hand. Not so for older Pixel Watch owners, who could have a long wait in store.
Facer is working with Google to bring its watch faces to Wear OS 5, some already available
Facer has confirmed it is in discussion with Google to find a way to bring its watch faces to Wear OS 5, with some already available.
Wear OS 5 will eventually get Facer support, company confirms
Facer support on Wear OS 5 is basically non-existent at the moment, but it isn’t going to stay that way forever. If you’re not familiar with Facer, it’s an app for Wear OS devices that was launched all the way back in 2014 with Google’s first version of the smartwatch operating system.
Wear OS 5 coming to Pixel Watch and Pixel 2 — how to get the new OS
Wear OS 5 is coming to older Pixel Watches starting now ... When it's available for your device, you'll get a ...
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Best Google Wear OS smartwatches and Android alternatives
OnePlus runs a relatively new version of Google’s software -Wear OS 4 – with its RTOS skin proving very palatable, but there’s no word on Wear OS 5 just yet. We found no bugs or issues ...
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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Mobvoi announces its new Ticwatch Atlas with Wear OS 4
Mobvoi has announced the newest addition to TicWatch lineup features Heat Map, Fall Detection & Emergency SOS, military-grade ...
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The best Wear OS smartwatches to keep you connected
The Google Pixel Watch 3 builds on the previous model, introducing a new 45mm size along with the ... it to the top of our list of the best Wear OS watches. However, the one feature that ...