OnePlus Watch 2 gets no wear OS 5 for ages, Watch 3 cut shorts

After the (late) start of the OnePlus Watch 3, which is preinstalled, OnePlus has confirmed a timeline for the same update for the OnePlus Watch 2 of the past year, and there is no good news.

Speak to Android CentralOnePlus says that the Watch 2 only gets an update to wear OS 5 until “Q3” this year:

See that 2 users receive their OS 5 updates in the third quarter of this year.

This means waiting for the update until at least July 2025 that Google and Samsung introduced to Pixel Watch and Galaxy Watch owners at the end of 2024.

Ouch.

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The reason for the delay is unclear, although MobVoi has also taken long delays during the updates due to its clear hardware setups. It is obvious that updates for OnePlus' dual architecture system may also be more complex, but it is difficult to say that Google officially supports this in the Wear operating system.

Update 3/5: Divided in a statement 9to5googleOnePlus says that the watch 3 -update time plan with shared AC Was wrong. As with Watch 2, the newer smartwatch receives 3 years of software updates via Wear OS 7.

OnePlus explains:

• The OnePlus Watch 2 receives 3 years of software updates (Wearos 4, 5 & 6). In addition, we are happy to confirm that it will also be preserved 3 years of quarterly security updates; From 2024 to 2026.
• The OnePlus Watch 3 receives 3 years of software updates (Wearos 5, 6 & 7) as well 3 years of quarterly security updates; From 2025 to 2027.

The confusing decisions do not end there. Also said OnePlus AC The fact that his latest smartwatch, OnePlus Watch 3, will actually have a shorter support window as the previous model. Where oneplus watch 2 was promised at least three years of software support, Watch 3 is only preserved for two years. Again. The reasoning here is unclear, and it seems possible that this is only a case of misunderstandings. However, if it is true, it falls far behind the current Google and Samsung guidelines.

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