Google has hit pause on Pixel Watch Wear OS 5 updates (Update: Confirmed)
Updates are supposed to make things better, right?
- Google’s Wear OS 5 update for the Pixel Watch 1 and 2 may have hit a snag.
- Some users were stuck with black screens post-update and forced to factory reset their watches.
- Google has paused distribution of the update as the cause of these problems is investigated.
Update, September 27, 2024 (03:15 AM ET): A Google spokesperson has confirmed that Wear OS 5 rollout has been paused while Google works on a resolution.
We’re aware of the issue affecting some Pixel Watch users, and in the meantime, we have paused the WearOS 5 rollout and are actively working on a resolution.