Google has hit pause on Pixel Watch Wear OS 5 updates (Update: Confirmed)

Updates are supposed to make things better, right?

Google has hit pause on Pixel Watch Wear OS 5 updates (Update: Confirmed)
  • 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.