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Google releases September update for Pixel Watch 5
The first software update for the device updates the build number while maintaining Wear OS 7.
The short version
- Google has begun distributing the September 2026 update for the Pixel Watch 5, marking the smartwatch's first post-launch software release.
- The software updates the device to build CP3A.260905.002 on Wear OS 7 based on Android 17.
- The changelog primarily recaps launch capabilities, and users can check for the over-the-air update manually through device settings.
Key facts
- Google is rolling out its September 2026 software update for the Pixel Watch 5, moving the build from CD5A.260611.008 to CP3A.260905.002.[9to5Google]
- The operating system remains Wear OS 7, which is built on Android 17.[9to5Google]
- The release notes summarize existing features including Gemini personalization, offline Gemini support, proactive suggestions, improved GPS tracking, and gesture controls.[9to5Google]
What remains uncertain
- The exact timing for when standalone factory and OTA images will be made publicly available was not established at the time of reporting.[9to5Google]