Pixel Watch Battery Drain Fix Rolls Out for Affected Units

• Google has begun rolling out a fix for unexpected Pixel Watch battery drain affecting a small number of units.
• Some affected Pixel Watch 2 and newer devices reportedly lasted around 12 hours on mostly idle use.
• Users can apply the fix by updating Pixel Watch apps through the Play Store.

The Pixel Watch battery drain fix is now rolling out after Google confirmed that some users were experiencing unusually fast battery loss. Affected owners reported getting less than half their usual battery life, with some mostly idle watches lasting roughly 12 hours.

The issue affects a small number of Pixel Watch 2 and newer models, rather than every watch in the range. Google says the fix has started reaching users and should be available to everyone over the next couple of days. It is delivered through Pixel Watch app updates, not a full Wear OS update.

Google Begins Pixel Watch Battery Drain Fix Rollout

Google confirmed that the battery drain problem affected a small number of Pixel Watch users. The company says its fix has begun rolling out and is expected to complete over the next couple of days. This is a gradual rollout, so the update may not appear on every affected watch at the same time.

The reported battery loss was significant. Some users said their watches were lasting less than half as long as normal, including devices that were mostly idle. The reported runtime was around 12 hours in these cases. Google has not said what caused the unexpected drain.

How to Install the Pixel Watch Battery Drain Fix

The fix arrives through updates to apps on the watch. Users do not need to install a full Wear OS system update to apply it. Follow these steps to check for the app updates:

• Press the crown on your Pixel Watch to open the app list.
• Open the Play Store app on the watch.
• Tap Manage apps.
• Choose Update all to install available app updates.

If the fix has not appeared yet, check again later. Google says the rollout will reach all users over the next couple of days, so it may take some time to become available on a particular device. You can also see Google official guide to install and update apps on Pixel Watch for the same steps.

Which Pixel Watch Models Are Affected?

Google says the battery drain issue affected Pixel Watch 2 and newer models. However, the problem was limited to a small number of units. This does not mean that every Pixel Watch 2, or every newer Pixel Watch, experienced the same battery behaviour.

The company has not listed specific model variants or explained how it identified affected devices. It has also not shared details about the underlying cause. For now, the recommended action is to update the apps on the watch using the Play Store steps above.

MobileTelco has also covered a separate Pixel Watch Bedtime Snooze feature spotted in app code and the Pixel Watch Safety Signal end date. These are separate updates and are not connected to the battery drain fix.

Conclusion

Google has started rolling out a fix for unexpected battery drain on a small number of Pixel Watch 2 and newer devices. Users can install it by opening the Play Store on the watch and tapping Manage apps > Update all. The rollout is expected to reach all users over the next couple of days, while the cause of the issue remains undisclosed.

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