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How to Update OnePlus Watch 2 Software

Keeping your OnePlus Watch 2 updated ensures you have the latest features, security patches, and performance improvements. Here's everything you need to know about updating your watch.

Why Update Your Watch?​

Software updates provide important improvements and protections.

  • New Features: Access new functionality and capabilities added by OnePlus and Google.
  • Security Patches: Protect against vulnerabilities and security threats.
  • Bug Fixes: Resolve known issues and improve stability.
  • Performance Improvements: Optimize system speed and responsiveness.
  • Battery Life Enhancements: Improve power efficiency and battery management.
  • Updated Google Services: Get the latest Google app features and integrations.
  • Compatibility Improvements: Better compatibility with apps and phones.

Types of Updates​

System Updates​

  • OnePlus-specific features and optimizations
  • Dual-engine architecture improvements
  • OnePlus Health app integration updates
  • Battery management enhancements

WearOS Updates​

  • Google platform updates
  • Core system improvements
  • Google app updates
  • Security patches

App Updates​

  • Individual app updates from Play Store
  • Google services updates
  • Third-party app improvements

Enable Auto-Update​

  1. On your watch, open Settings
  2. Navigate to System About
  3. Tap System updates
  4. Enable Auto-download over Wi-Fi
  5. Enable Auto-install overnight

With automatic updates:

  • Watch checks for updates daily
  • Downloads over Wi-Fi automatically
  • Installs during charging overnight
  • Minimal disruption to daily use

Manual Update Check​

Through Watch Settings​

  1. Ensure watch is charged to at least 50%
  2. Connect to Wi-Fi for faster download
  3. Open Settings on your watch
  4. Go to System About
  5. Tap System updates
  6. Tap Check for updates
  7. If available, tap Download
  8. Once downloaded, tap Install
  9. Watch will restart to apply update

Through OnePlus Health App​

  1. Open the OnePlus Health app on your phone
  2. Ensure watch is connected and nearby
  3. Tap on your OnePlus Watch 2
  4. Go to Device settings
  5. Tap Software update
  6. Tap Check for updates
  7. If available, tap Download and install
  8. Keep phone and watch close together during update

Update Requirements​

Before updating, ensure these conditions are met:

  • Battery: At least 50% charge, though 80% or higher is recommended to prevent interruption.
  • Connection: Wi-Fi connection for faster download, or strong Bluetooth connection to phone.
  • Storage: Sufficient space on watch storage (clear cache if needed to free space).
  • Time: Allow 15-30 minutes for complete download and installation process.
  • Proximity: Keep phone nearby during update to maintain stable connection.

Update Process Steps​

1. Download Phase​

  • Update file downloads to watch
  • Progress shown as percentage
  • Can take 5-15 minutes depending on update size
  • Keep watch on charger (recommended)

2. Preparation Phase​

  • Watch verifies download
  • Prepares system for update
  • Takes 2-3 minutes
  • Don't use watch during this time

3. Installation Phase​

  • Watch applies update
  • Screen shows OnePlus logo
  • Takes 5-10 minutes
  • Watch will restart automatically

4. Optimization Phase​

  • Apps optimize for new system
  • Takes 3-5 minutes after restart
  • Watch may feel warm - this is normal
  • Performance improves after completion

During Update​

Do These Things

  • Keep Watch on Charger: Ensures update completes without battery interruption.
  • Keep Phone Nearby: Maintains stable connection for download.
  • Maintain Wi-Fi Connection: Enables faster download speeds.
  • Be Patient: Don't interrupt the process; it needs time to complete safely.

Avoid These Actions

  • Don't Remove from Charger: Could interrupt update and cause issues.
  • Don't Turn Off Watch: Let the update process control power management.
  • Don't Reset Manually: This will interrupt update and may corrupt software.
  • Don't Move Out of Wi-Fi Range: Could cause download failures.
  • Don't Disconnect from Phone: Maintains necessary connection for some updates.

After Update​

Once update completes:

  1. Check version number

    • Settings System About
    • Verify new version is installed

  2. Restart watch (optional but recommended)

    • Helps finalize optimizations

  3. Check app compatibility

    • Open apps to ensure they work correctly

  4. Review new features

    • Check changelog in OnePlus Health app

  5. Monitor battery life

    • First 24-48 hours may show reduced battery as system optimizes

  6. Report issues

    • Use Feedback in Settings if problems occur

Updating Apps from Play Store​

Enable Auto-Update for Apps​

  1. On your watch, open Play Store
  2. Swipe to Settings
  3. Tap Auto-update apps
  4. Select Over Wi-Fi only or Over any network

Manual App Update​

  1. Open Play Store on watch
  2. Scroll to My apps
  3. See apps with available updates
  4. Tap Update all or update individually
  5. Wait for downloads and installation

Troubleshooting Update Issues​

Update Fails to Download​

  1. Check Wi-Fi connection - Switch networks if needed
  2. Clear system cache - Settings Storage Clear cache
  3. Restart watch - Fresh start may help
  4. Free up storage - Delete unused apps
  5. Try different time - Servers may be busy

Update Fails to Install​

  1. Ensure sufficient battery (80%+)
  2. Factory reset if repeatedly fails:
    • Backup data first
    • Settings System Reset
    • Retry update after reset
  3. Contact OnePlus support if issue persists

Watch Stuck on Update Screen​

  1. Wait 30 minutes - Updates can take time
  2. Force restart if truly frozen:
    • Hold power button for 15-20 seconds
  3. Restart may trigger recovery mode
  4. Select retry update or restore

Slow Performance After Update​

  1. Wait 48 hours - System needs optimization time
  2. Restart watch - Can speed up optimization
  3. Clear app cache - Settings Apps Clear cache
  4. Factory reset as last resort

Update Notifications​

Managing update notifications:

  1. Settings Apps System
  2. Tap Notifications
  3. Configure update notification preferences:
    • Silent updates
    • Update available alerts
    • Download progress

Beta Updates (Advanced)​

To join OnePlus beta program:

  1. Visit OnePlus Community forums
  2. Look for Open Beta Program
  3. Follow enrollment instructions
  4. Receive beta updates earlier
  5. Note: Beta software may have bugs

Checking Update History​

View past updates:

  1. Settings System About
  2. Tap Build number several times to enable developer mode
  3. Go back to System Developer options
  4. Scroll to Update history
  5. View all previous updates

See Also: How to Reset OnePlus Watch 2|OnePlus Watch 2 Not Charging|What Version of WearOS

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