Did They Fix It?!? Fossil Gen 6 Smartwatch December Update!

[@4KMotoring]

Did the December update fix your watch issues??

[@Beachman59]

No, it's not fixed. New watch on Dec os3, does not update health stats on any watch faces, after checking all permissions.

[@CodySmiley]

@@Beachman59 Same here, bought it yesterday.

[@QuaK3RRR]

after the update i cant connect this watch to my huawei p20 pro, there is no problem if i wanna connet to a galaxy s7 or s22Ultra. Why is this? Before update i have no connections problems....

[@trenier23]

Just got my Gen6 today. I'm updating the system before I get accustomed to anything so I won't be disappointed. Time will tell, thanks for your videos.

[@increasingsun]

how is it holding up?

[@vanskuu]

Got this watch just before Christmas for 179 and been very happy with it. No problems with connections or other functions. Can recommend atleast if you can get it for under 200.

[@CodySmiley]

I bought it yesterday and it cannot be paired with the Fossil Smartwatches app.

[@ChrisPrieto]

I just read they ok'ed Google to Fossil Gen 6, I plan to do the update to the software, It's been a long time waiting, I did not update and kept the old software, but I will if I hear from you... thanks your videos been helpful.

[@perriconemdbeauty43]

I have the gen 6 wellness edition. I like it a lot. It fixed some bugs. Not all but most of them. Hopefully, the Google Assistant arrives soon. Thanks for the video.

[@usmantariq1228]

Hi Can you share your experience about battery life?

[@perriconemdbeauty43]

@usmantariq1228 the only thing I can say about the battery life is TRASH!!! Don't buy this watch!

[@usmantariq1228]

@@perriconemdbeauty43 How much it last?

[@increasingsun]

hello, has the problems solved now or the updates will still takes years to come?

[@4KMotoring]

A lot of the bug fixes have been updated so they watch functions a little bit more reliably now, but still lacks a lot of the wear OS features found in other watches. I don't think that's going to get fixed anytime soon unfortunately. I've been rocking the pixel watch and now Pixel watch 2 since the wear OS3 update and I really haven't wanted to go back to the fossil with its issues

[@ChrisPrieto]

So around July they updated fossil Gen 6 and I've been using Google Assistant , I've been pretty happy just letting you know.. I hope you woll do an updated video covering this issues thanks

[@DoverMan6007]

My Gen 6 won't even turn on anymore. I didn't update it to WOS 3 yet but it's not charging or turning on at all. I've only had it for a few months.

[@4KMotoring]

I found the quality control at fossil to be a bit lacking, so there are some bad ones that make it out of the factory. If you're still within the one year warranty. I would contact fossil.

[@kojam1]

Well, I like my Gen 6 VERY MUCH! I suffered with several watches before and was about to give up on smartwatches. I bought the Fossil Sport a few years ago after seeing several videos saying to buy it instead of the Gen 5 at the time. NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH THAT SPORT! It only lasted 4hours MANY days! I tried EVERYTHING! Last summer I contacted Fossil to complain. They told me to send it and they will fix it free of charge. They sent it back and I noticed somethings that were concerning, and the watch was still BAD. They told me to send it back and they will have another go. They had it for about a week and then told me that they'd give me $300 to put towards another watch since they could not fix the sport. I ordered the Gen 6. It was just under $300. I LOVE THIS THING! I didn't know about the fast charge. BONUS!!! All the other watches took hours to charge, and the batteries never lasted past 6pm. I still have to charge this everyday, but it's fully charged in a few mins! Until I found this vid, I didn't know there was a problem since the Wear 3 update. Wear 2.x sucked bad! It looked like something a highschool kid created in his spare time. It wasn't sophisticated like say the Apple Watch software. Now it's grown up and fancy and snappy.

[@pcofranc]

Great info thanks! Any updates on how the watch is performing and are you using Wear OS 3.5?

[@kojam1]

@@pcofranc It's still holding up fairly well. I'm very happy with battery life. Says I'm UpTo date but doesn't say 3.5 🤔. 2 annoying things, which I think is more a Wear OS issue, but I could be wrong. Several times a day the informer is complaining that the watch and phone aren't connected. I try it though and all is good. 🤔 Sometimes the dictation doesn't work. The dreaded "Oh no! Google cannot be reached now" I think that's a wear OS issue though, cause all 4 models of wear watches I've had has had this issue. This is a hassle because I just want to dictate a truly to messages, but I have to type some times. If course Google hasn't updated their wearOS tech pages. Still some advise posted for years for this ... "Factory reset your watch". REALLY Google?! 😡 C'MON!!!

[@increasingsun]

hi how is it performing now? like easy connect to polar straps, any health related data issues or any problem that I can get your guidance that would help me to purchase or reject it?@@kojam1

[@Ok...4321]

Hey there, just wanted to know whether all these problems that the wear OS 3 gave the watch is all fixed. It's been a while since this video came out and I was wondering whether they fixed them because I was thinking of getting one.

[@4KMotoring]

Still no Google assistant, but a lot of the small glitches have been worked out. I haven't used mine much in a few months now

[@Ok...4321]

Thanks for the response, I actually did get my gen 6, but it's still running wear os 2, should I update to wear os 3 or should I leave it how it is.

[@4KMotoring]

If you have all the functionality you want out of wear OS2, I would avoid upgrading unless you have to

[@usmantariq1228]

Hows the battery life?

[@4KMotoring]

@@usmantariq1228 Will last all day, 20-24hrs with no problem. Working out using GPS will reduce expected battery life

[@6624klander]

Hi, I have a Fossil gen 5 Carlyle and would like a new watch, but should I wait for Fosseil gen 7 or is Fossil gen 6 good enough?

[@4KMotoring]

If you're not worried about the fitness settings transmitting to the phone immediately and are willing to wait for the Google Assistant to return via later. Updates, the deals on the Gen 6 right now are pretty hard to pass up

[@israelneira7742]

Hi, I don't get news from WhatsApp, Facebook to my Fossil gen 6 watch. In case you know how to fix it?. It is updated to the latest version

[@4KMotoring]

Have you checked the Fossil app for allowed notifications?

[@israelneira7742]

@@4KMotoring If you enter the fossil app and a list of applications appears but WhatsApp does not appear

[@4KMotoring]

Have you looked to see if the app is available on the play store through the watch?

[@EntwinedPs.25.5]

Hi Chris, I have an April 2023 version of the women’s Gen 6 Rose Gold watch running OS3. I met someone yesterday who had the older model - her apps scroll in a curved style with colored icons. Mine scroll straight just like the settings menu. Also, in Wellness, the Heart Rate is flatlined for the live screen and reads 000, even though it is tracking heart rate continuously and is also recording in Google Fit. When I am on the live screen, and swipe down to see previous readings, it flickers 5 or 6 times and goes back to the Wellness screen. As you have used both Wear OS 2 and 3 - is the curved app menu unique to OS2 and does the live heart rate monitor just not work in OS3 in its present glitchy form?

[@4KMotoring]

The curved menus were definitely a 2.0 style, or sometimes present on some of the Samsung watches. The live heart rate has been a glitch since the swap to 3.0, introduce some fixes that seem to have worked for some people but not across the board

[@EntwinedPs.25.5]

@@4KMotoring Hey Chris, thanks for getting back. Fossil got back to me immediately and after a reset, the live heart rate is working perfectly. I still prefer the curved menu, so hopefully it will come back. Thanks for letting me know it wasn't an option - one Gen 6 owner told me it was a settings option, so I'll stop looking for the option.

[@increasingsun]

@@EntwinedPs.25.5 has the issue solved across or each have to go to customer care and resolve it?

[@maggiehay2]

Battery life is horrible since I did the update on the fossil Gen 6 to the OS 3. It Won't hold a charge for even a full day. It was much better before I did the update. Wish I could go back to the OS 2. Any suggestions?

[@4KMotoring]

Unfortunately not much you can do. Either wait for a future update to come out. That will hopefully fix these issues or count it as a loss and invest in a different smartwatch

[@MrRudeJude]

There's one thing you can do , there is 4 different battery mode settings on the device unfortunately you will limit your capability but in the mean time could help 👍

[@marklynch2183]

Hi you might be able to help. Mine won't play ringtones when someone rings. The volume is up a tone is set and no sound?

[@jesuslovesbass3944]

I've tried every suggeston I could find to get the location to work on my Gen 6, and it just won't do it. So, I can't get weather reports or google maps to work. I've allowed all permissions on watch and phone; I've made sure I have location enabled on the watch and phone and still can't get it to work. I've also unpaired and then repaired watch and phone and that didn't work either. I have no idea what to try next, I'm out of ideas. Any of you folks have any suggestions? If you do, I'd appreciate some help here. Thanks.

[@subhendumaity7711]

After connect not pair with Iqoo 9 Se. What to do??

[@HeathKube]

Did they fix the issue with the dam watch disconnecting all the time and then reconnecting for bluetooth?

[@4KMotoring]

Fossil said they fixed the connection problems with the watch, so sounds like it!

[@HeathKube]

@@4KMotoring Really? Because I want to get a gen 6 but don't want the hassle. they also said it runs wear os 3 now

[@cmelochick]

@@HeathKube it still doesn't have the Google assistant, but most of the other features seem to be worked out to pretty well match the capability it had under the old OS. Fossil has made it clear that they will be continuing to work to improve the function of the watch

[@JosephPeco-sy1gp]

i have yet to receive the watch,maybe tomorrow,can i use it without updating,using os 2?

[@4KMotoring]

At this point I doubt it will allow you to set it up without updating to 3.0

[@for2njr]

Wear OS 2 works well with iPhone but no Google Pay for iOS in Wear OS 3 is a known issue. Do you have any insight about when/if it will be resolved in a future update?

[@4KMotoring]

It seems Google is pushing Wear OS 3 to be an Apple Watch competitor, and does not seem to be making any effort to make it IOS compatible

[@for2njr]

@@4KMotoring Ugh! I’d think that making it 100% compatible would give it a competitive edge. Removing compatibility means that millions of potential buyers will no longer consider it.

[@4KMotoring]

It's certainly an interesting debate, maybe Google is just holding out for Apple to support RCS chat lol

[@look4shalom]

Weather application is not working in my fossil gen 6 smartwatch please help...

[@ruicosta8105]

im realy happy it doesnt have google, honestly i dont use it for anything! i hope they dont make it mandatory wen they realease google assistant

[@4KMotoring]

While the Google Assistant is my personal favorite, I would love to see the ability to use your favorite assistant on each device

[@ruicosta8105]

😒 all tbis last update gave me was bluetooth problems now i keep disconecting for no reason! That sucs because it keeps turning wifi on and destroing battery life!

[@Mario_Kholoia]

My fossil gen 6 do not receive incoming call. It received the first two call, but later on, it doesn't receive incoming call anymore, but still i can make call from my watch.. There's no problem with making calls, receving messages, whatsapp messages, notification and all that.. Can you please help me

[@4KMotoring]

The best I can say is reset the watch, lots of glitches with these rubbing the new OS. What phone are you using with it?

[@subhendumaity7711]

After update not pair with fossil app.. What to do???

[@4KMotoring]

Try resetting it, unfortunately this update ruins most of the watches

[@ChrisPrieto]

now my Gen 6, will not send alarms to watch from Samsung phone? does calenders stuff. why not alarms

[@4KMotoring]

Samsung's weird combination of android and tizen often lead to small glitches

[@ChrisPrieto]

They told me to use AMdroid alarm, it work on my smart watch, makes me happy, Samson alarm does not work on my smartwatch anymore still

[@pranavsharma6773]

The watch unpairs with the app gets disconnected every 3 days and we have to reset the watch to fix this

[@4KMotoring]

At this point I've all but abandoned the Gen 6 in favor of the Pixel Watch. I believe the new software has more to blame than the fossil group does, but I just can't go on using this watch with the diminished capacity since the upgrade

[@nelsonmartinez84]

I literally can't use it anymore. I have the gen 6 and it stopped showing notifications when I accidentally upgraded to wear os 3 now I cant even pair it with my phone so the watch doesn't turn on.

[@increasingsun]

is the issue still on? i mean does it have pairing issues like with polar straps and other issues?

[@fate_1956]

I just bought this today. Why does my smart watch disconnects automatically from wifi? Can you please tell me any kind of rid for this problem 😭😔

[@4KMotoring]

Unfortunately this may be a better question for Fossil Support, but they'll probably tell you to make sure and available updates have been applied, then reset the watch if still giving you issues

[@fate_1956]

@@4KMotoring I am hearing this repeatedly from Google. 😐

[@fate_1956]

But anyhow, thank you for your response ☺️

[@andresammler]

now my gen 6 is not conneting with wear os , when i have fossil app install?

[@4KMotoring]

The wear OS app no longer works. After upgrading to the new operating system, you have to use the specific fossil app

[@androidplayground8463]

Hello, could you tell me if the watch has Romanian as a language with the Wear OS 3 update?

[@4KMotoring]

I am not sure, that would be a question for Fossil/ Google

[@androidplayground8463]

@@4KMotoring I know, but I thought you have the watch and it would be easy to go into settings and see if it has

[@iBoatLaunch]

@@4KMotoring Why would that be a question for Google or Fossil. Take at look on your wrist and check the language settings of your watch and see if that language is available. This is not rocket science!

[@ronda33]

So.....Fossil Gen 6 or Amazfit GTR 4 ???

[@4KMotoring]

As a companion device or true health tracker?

[@ronda33]

@@4KMotoring more of a companion device

[@cmelochick]

@@ronda33 I would snag one of the Fossil Gen 6 watches while they're on sale, I have no doubts the updates will soon come to restore their full functionality

[@markr4824]

Bought this watch in Dec '22. In Dec '23 an update was pushed and the watch turned into a brick. TUrn it on and it shuts off in under 2 mins. Put it on the charge and reset it as instructed by Fossil Support. The watch wont even turn on. Fossil says its out of warranty so you have to pay to fix. Other blogs indicate the fix is over $100.00. Do not trust this watch or Fossil.

[@4KMotoring]

The watch was fantastic when it was released, but unfortunately it's no longer a viable option

[@GordonCowie-v5h]

Hi my watch stick ,how remove square green in watch for 6 days l hate google too many questions! Bud

[@4KMotoring]

I don't fully understand what you mean. May be a better question for Fossil support

[@TheCrsco71]

settings on my gen 6 constantly change on its own. I'm having to change my settings back twice a day. Very disappointed.

[@jlegasp]

Just updated to the new update and it removed the function to remap the top button, anyone know how to remap it. Currently it only gives me the option to see previous apps or map it to use Alexa

[@4KMotoring]

No longer an option, we'll see if a future update allows it again

[@amabolszewo3263]

google assistant is back in wear os 3

[@4KMotoring]

That's good news!

[@saaaakul]

Thinking about buying one. Has the battery life improved?

[@sunny-handa]

My watch is dead after the update. It stuck at logo searching Bluetooth

[@subhendumaity7711]

Same with me.. What to do.. Any solutions??

[@sunny-handa]

@@subhendumaity7711 thing that worked for me - 1. Reset the watch again 2. Got spare iphone 3. Installed fosil and google app 4. Try to connect and configure the watch with iphone. Seems to pick up and work now. It seems like it failed to connect to the same phone it was connected to after the update. I was using an Android phone and it failed multiple times, so I had to use an iphone. Later when it came back to life i was able to connect back to my Android phone as well.

[@CodySmiley]

@@sunny-handa i can only pair to some older 5.1.x version of Fossil Smartwatches app. But it sync some fake data.

[@angyeon]

After my gen 6 Dec update, not working phone call through the watch.(iphone) Still not working google wallet, Map, etc

[@4KMotoring]

Android WearOS 3 is not compatible with iOS

[@namansamrat]

If I have an iPhone so I don’t buy fossil gen 6

[@MrRudeJude]

Bought it anyway stylish AF I only paid 160 after shipping and tax

[@MrRudeJude]

Could of got the galaxy gen 4 classic instead for like 30 dollars more but I just like the look of the Skagen gen 6 so much more I went for it

[@danielnorman4057]

@@MrRudeJude How are you enjoying the watch? I can't decide between the 2 you mentioned. The galaxy watch 4 is safe, but Fossil looks better.

[@tonythomas9014]

After updating not able to connect with fossil App😥

[@mmaciejaszek]

My Fossil 6 gen on wear os 2.38 only connects to the wear os app. In the Fossil application there is information that from the 5th gen model they will not connect to the Fossil application

[@subhendumaity7711]

Same with me.. What to do?

[@riemikes]

Still doesn't sync. No step count, heart rate, or sleep tracking.

[@4KMotoring]

Mine seems to be doing step/ heart rate tracking now. What phone are you pairing with?

[@riemikes]

Uninstall the fossil app, clear all the app data from before then restart the phone and reinstall fossil watch app again. Same thing happened, watch is counting steps and heart rate and oxygen sensor is working manually, but everything is not sync to the fossil app. Only my fossil hybrid watch is working good with this fossil watch app. Definitely something is not working. Do not update to this new wear os 3 until they fixed this .

[@CodySmiley]

@@riemikes same here, new watch.

[@krunaldhaduk4734]

After updating wearOS3 I am not able to connect with my Android Phone...

[@4KMotoring]

That's unfortunate. That is supposedly fixed in the December update, but without pairing it to your phone you probably can't download that update

[@4KMotoring]

Reading through the fossil update, they recommend setting up the watch on a different phone to download the update and then you should be able to go back to your original phone

[@DhanveerSinghNagi]

It might be because your watches Bluetooth requirements doesn't meet your phones Bluetooth

[@fabioghiringhelli5139]

Ciao bella recensione, ma volevo chiederti un consiglio, io ho Ticwatch pro 3 ultra gps, volevo sostituirlo con un Gen 6 Fossil, tu mi consigli il cambiamento? Visto che Wear os 3 per tic non esce più?

[@4KMotoring]

I don't think this would be a worthwhile switch as the hardware is nearly identical. Until the Ticwatch becomes no longer usable, I would stay with it. If you want WearOS3 and future updates, look at the Pixel Watch or something from Samsung

[@fabioghiringhelli5139]

@@4KMotoring thanks, and 'more' what I thought too, it was only, being able to return it to amazon would not cost me anything the change, but then I think I would regret it ..... Decision a bit hard, but I think I'll do as you say. Good evening.