Android Wear 2.0 is the new version of the operating system for smart watches such as Huawei Watch And company, which arrived a few months ago and represented a significant improvement in features compared to what we had seen so far in Android smartwatches. Now we know when some of the most relevant watches that launched with the first version will update to Android Wear 2.0.
Android Wear 2.0 soon for major watches
Some high-end smartwatches available on the market, some of the best options, didn't yet have Android Wear 2.0 because they were launched with the previous version of the operating system. However, it was clear that, being high-end smartwatches, they would be updated to the new version of the operating system when it became available. Even so, Android Wear 2.0 It had been available for a long time and present in some of the new smart watches that had been launched.
Google has now confirmed when the new operating system version will approximately arrive on many of those smartwatches that are supposedly going to be updated to the new version but which, until now, were still using the previous one. And it has stated that the availability date of this update It will be between the end of April and the second half of May. That is to say, from now on, and for the entire next month, Smartwatches may receive an update to the new version of Android Wear 2.0.
La list of watches The following are the companies that will receive the update:
- Moto 360 Gen 2
- Moto 360 Sport
- LG Watch Urbane 2nd Edition LTE
- Huawei Watch
- Huawei Watch Ladies
- Asus ZenWatch 2
- Asus ZenWatch 3
Naturally, the watches that They are not on this list And since they are older, they will not be updated to the new version, and we can already confirm the following:
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- Samsung Gear Live
- Moto 360 v1 (2014)
- Sony Smartwatch 3
- Asus ZenWatch v1
Updates for smartwatches are not like those for smartphones. Google and the manufacturer are involved. of the watch, and availability may vary depending model and regionTherefore, deployment is not always simultaneous.
Android Wear 2.0 powers the clock independence with Play Store on your wrist, it incorporates Google Assistant and enables mobile payments with NFC when the hardware allows it. It also adds security options such as a PIN or pattern. Some features may vary depending on the manufacturer or whether the watch is paired with iOS.
How to check the smartwatch version
- Activate the watch screen and press the power button to open apps.
- Sign in Settings> System.
- Toca Information > Versions to see the OS and system version.
Note: The number you see on your phone corresponds to the Wear OS app, not the version of the clock.
How to find and install updates
Updates are usually installed in a Automatic when the watch is charging and connected to Wi ‑ FiLeave it turned on and logged into your Google account.
- To force the search: Settings > System > Information > System updates.
- If it becomes available, the watch will download and install the update.
Additionally, you may need to update from Play Store of the clock:
- Opens Play Store on the clock.
- Swipe up from the top and enter My applications.
- If you see “Updates are available”, tap Update all.
To manage app downloads automatically on your watch: in the Play Store go to Settings tab and activate Update apps automaticallyKeep the watch connected to Wi-Fi during charging to speed up the process.
Compatibility, upgrading to Wear 3, and precautions
- If your device supports Wear 3, updating will perform a factory resetData, apps, and settings are erased, and the watch is... unmatch.
- After upgrading to Wear 3, you will need to install the new companion app from the manufacturer; check availability.
- The availability of features may change: for example, Assistant It is limited to certain models and Features not supported on iOS , the Wallet o Maps in Wear 3.
- The process is not usually reversible to a previous version; confirm compatibility with the manufacturer before updating.
If you're looking for the best performance, check the versionApply system and Play Store updates and confirm the watch's compatibility with the features that interest you most before taking the plunge.
