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Google Pushes Post-Support Pixel Watch Update to Fix 911 Calling Bug

The out-of-cycle patch targets emergency dialing reliability with a phased global rollout.

Overview

  • Google is releasing a March 2026 modem update for the original Pixel Watch that fixes a flaw affecting 911 and emergency dialing.
  • The firmware carries build number BW1A.260305.003 and ships as a single global build.
  • Rollout is underway in a phased deployment that may take weeks depending on carrier and device.
  • This is the first update issued since the watch’s official Wear OS support ended in fall 2025.
  • The watch remains on Wear OS 5.1 with no upgrade to Wear OS 6, reflecting broader Pixel reports of 911 calling issues dating back to 2021.