Jul 10, 2024
Update: Changes to Available Watch Faces
Announcement
We're constantly working to improve your experience with our watches. As part of this effort, we're updating the selection of watch faces available for new watches with Wear OS 5.
What's changing?
For new watches with Wear OS 5, you’ll only have access to watch faces that have met our performance and quality standards. This means that select watch faces will no longer be accessible on the Google Play Store.
What does this mean for you?
- If you're already using a watch: For now, you can continue to use your existing watch faces on watches running Wear OS 2 or later.
- If you're getting a new watch: When you set up a new watch that comes with Wear OS 5, select watch faces may not be available to download on your new watch, even if they were available on your previous watch.
- If you’re transferring to a new watch: If you back up your current watch and restore to a new watch with Wear OS 5, some older watch faces from your previous watch may not transfer over.
Why are we making this change?
Over a year ago we introduced a new system for creating watch faces. This change is part of our commitment to improving performance and quality standards for all users. To ensure the best possible experience for our users, we're focusing on watch faces that meet these quality standards.
What watch faces will be available?
All users will have access to our latest collection of high-quality watch faces, which include both free and Premium options. These new watch faces offer a wide range of designs.
We're excited about the enhanced experience these changes will bring and appreciate your understanding as we continue to improve our products.
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