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Google Pixel Watch 1 and 2 owners who have been quite excited about the Wear OS 5 update will have to wait a bit longer. The tech company has halted the rollout of the update since, after its release in September, numerous users complained of issues, with some watches becoming completely unresponsive, showing nothing but a blank screen. Google continues to investigate, and its advice for those affected is to reset your device. Once the update resumes, it is expected to carry along with it new features such as improved battery life, enhanced fitness tracking, and overall performance boosts.
What Happened?
Google Wear OS 5 – rollout started on the Pixel Watch 1 and 2 in September 2024. The search giant has since then hit the brakes on that after some users who applied the update complained about blank screens and freezes amongst other issues. It is yet to find the root cause of the problem and work on a fix to prevent such bugs from recurring. It has brought troubles for many users, especially while installing, which made the company call back the update until that problem is overcome. Google addresses its customer base, offering a possible workaround for those affected: performing a device reset.
When will the update resume?
It remains unclear when Google will revive the rollout of updates for Wear OS 5. With this, the company promised to resume this update likely later this year. Users are cautioned not to try manual updates as it is for now until there is an official fix available.
What’s new in Wear OS 5?
Wear OS 5 promises a slew of improvements that will rework the user experience, particularly for all fitness junkies. New features include:
- Improved battery life: Optimizations are set so that, between charges, usage times have been greatly improved for those using the watch on active days.
- Better tracking of fitness: Improved health and fitness applications offered by Google may probably enable people to better track while running, cycling, or even swimming.
- Overall Performance: Responsiveness of the app was improved, and even the navigation is much smoother compared to its predecessor.
These updates are all about adding new capabilities and enhancing the users’ interaction with the Pixel Watch, but it seems those users will wait a bit more before actually enjoying it.
Google’s Track Record so Far with Wear OS
For the very first time, this is not an issue that is arising for the first time with Google’s Wear OS. Previous updates about the platform have been delayed because of unexpected issues, just like now. However, this new Wear OS 5 is going to introduce an important update in the Google ecosystem of wearables, since it keeps tuning the integration between hardware and software on its Pixel gadgets.
While it’s a disappointing delay, Google’s decision to pause the Wear OS 5 rollout speaks volumes about how serious the company is in making every release smooth and viable for users. Owners of the Pixel Watch 1 and 2 will have a very stable release later this year. Meanwhile, users are invited to stay updated via official channels.
