Pixel Watch battery draining fast? Google confirms the issue and ships a fix

By the GetNews desk · Edited by Sam Calder

Google says a small number of users were affected and the fix is rolling out to everyone within days.

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Why it matters

If your watch drains faster than usual, the fix is simple and needs no service visit.

For most people

Try it: update apps from the Play Store on the watch.

User reports appeared in late October, mostly from Pixel Watch 2 and later.
Google has not said what caused it or whether a Wear OS update was responsible.
The company says the fix has started rolling out and should reach everyone in about a couple of days.
To update: press the crown, open the Play Store, then Manage apps, then Update all.

Try itTry it: update the watch apps from the Play Store.

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