# Google Halts Wear OS 5 Deployment Due to Issues with Pixel Watch
Certain undesirable problems have, regrettably, emerged.
## Key Information
– Google has suspended the rollout of Wear OS 5 for the Pixel Watch and Pixel Watch 2 due to critical defects.
– Several users have indicated that the update has “bricked” their watches, making them inoperable.
– Google is currently addressing the problem, but users are advised to attempt rebooting their devices as a stopgap measure.
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### Issues with Wear OS 5
The recent Wear OS 5 update, which many Pixel Watch users were looking forward to, has regrettably faced substantial challenges. Instead of enhancing the performance of the original Pixel Watch and the newly released Pixel Watch 2, the update has caused some devices to become non-operational or “bricked.”
The situation has become critical enough that Google decided to stop the update’s deployment. A spokesperson for Google told *9to5Google*, “We have paused the Wear OS 5 rollout and are diligently pursuing a fix.”
### User Feedback: Inoperable Devices and Loss of Features
The issues became apparent when users began reporting problems on platforms like Android Central. One user, *goombah88*, recounted their experience, saying, “I just updated and it bricked my PW2. Now it’s just a black screen with a Bluetooth icon at the bottom crossed out.” They noted that the swipe function was disabled, and attempts to reboot by long-pressing the crown failed.
Another user, *SeeBeeEss*, reported that their original Pixel Watch took about four hours to complete the Wear OS 5 update but did not encounter the same bricking problem. This indicates that while not all devices are impacted, the issue is widespread enough to raise alarms.
### Google’s Reaction and Interim Solutions
As Google works toward a long-term resolution, they have released some temporary solutions. A support page on the company’s website contains guidance for users facing issues with a “blank or frozen” Pixel Watch. Users are advised to try rebooting their watches, but if that fails, reaching out to Google’s customer support is recommended.
### A Disheartening Setback for Pixel Watch Owners
The halt in the Wear OS 5 deployment is especially disappointing for Pixel Watch users who have eagerly awaited this update all year long. Released on September 24, the update included the new Wear OS version along with the latest security patch. It represented a substantial advancement for devices operating on OS 3.5 or OS 4, resolving many bugs and introducing exciting new features.
Among the expected upgrades were
