You will soon be able to transfer your OnePlus Watch 2 health data to a new device،
The OnePlus Watch 2 has mostly gained a reputation for being a solid smartwatch experience, but until recently it suffered from one major drawback: lack of health data transferability. Switching to a new phone meant losing all your hard-earned health and fitness stats stored in the OHealth app. Fortunately, OnePlus listened to user feedback and did things right.
According to Android Center, the OHealth app will soon receive an update that adds a seamless data migration feature that will work by scanning a QR code on your new device. This way, when you move your OnePlus Watch 2 to a new phone, you can keep your valuable health data.
Since the transfer of health data will happen from one device to another without going through any server, you will also have control over it and will not worry about its presence in the cloud. According to a direct statement provided to Android Central, this update should be available by the end of March.
OnePlus Watch 2 | Image: Telephone Arena
While this is a welcome change, users familiar with the “watch transfer” feature on high-end smartwatches like the Pixel Watch 2 or Galaxy Watch 6 may still find that there are some hurdles important when upgrading to a new OnePlus Watch. Currently, the OnePlus Watch 2 requires a complete disconnect and reset in order to pair with a new device. OnePlus recognizes this and is open to adding smoother handoff functionality in the future based on user demand.
Having to completely reset your watch and start from scratch can be a tedious task. This was a huge problem for WearOS watches before version 4.0 rolled out with a transfer watch option. Hopefully OnePlus will add it sooner rather than later.
However, the promised data migration feature is a significant step forward for the OnePlus Watch 2. If you were hesitant about the watch due to this limitation, you can now reconsider your decision with greater peace of mind.
