Wear OS 3.5 is now rolling out to Fossil Gen 6 watches amidst reported issues،
Fossil smartwatch owners are finally receiving the Wear OS 3.5 update, albeit a little later than expected. While Wear OS 4 has been available since summer, Fossil is opting for the Wear OS 3.5 incremental update for its Gen 6 smartwatches.
The update, which includes minor UI changes and performance improvements, deployment started a week ago and gradually expanded to more users. However, some users reported experiencing issuesincluding boot loops, extended installation times, and battery issues.
As the issues began to surface, Fossil acknowledged them and even paused the update for a while to resolve them. The rollout has since resumed, but there is no official information on the specific fixes that have been implemented.
If you have a Fossil Gen 6 smartwatch, you can check for the update by going to the Settings app on your watch, then tapping System > Updates. Below are the changes and improvements you can expect to see when updating to Wear OS 3.5:
- Performance Improvements: Wear OS 3.5 brings a number of performance improvements, including up to 30% faster app load times.
- Battery Life Optimizations: The update also includes battery life optimizations, which should help extend the life of your watch between charges.
- Interface overhaul: Wear OS 3.5 features a redesigned interface that makes navigating your watch’s small screen more efficient.
- Fitness Tracking Improvements: The update includes some reworked fitness tracking features, thanks to the integration of Fitbit technology.
- Google Services Integration: The update includes revamped versions of core Google apps and services, including the addition of Google Assistant.
- Third-party app support: Google has been working to improve the third-party app ecosystem for Wear OS.
Overall, the Wear OS 3.5 update for Fossil smartwatches is a welcome improvement, but the delayed rollout and reported issues leave a bit to be desired. Hopefully, Fossil can quickly resolve the remaining issues and provide a more seamless update experience for its users.
