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1Scan for outdated or missing drivers - takes under a minute2Repair Windows errors before they cause bigger problems3Fix the driver behind crashes, sound loss and screen glitchesGoogle’s June 2025 Pixel Watch update uses build BW1A.250605.004 for Pixel Watch 1, Pixel Watch 2, and Pixel Watch 3. The phased rollout began June 10, 2025, and introduced watch-specific Google Home Favorites and supported transit-card taps with Google Wallet closed. The rollout is historical; whether a watch can install this build now depends on its current software status and availability.
What changed in the June 2025 Pixel Watch update?
Google Home Favorites can be specific to a watch
Google described “Surface Specific Favorites” as a way to set favorite home controls for an individual watch. This lets users tailor the controls shown on a particular Pixel Watch.
Supported transit cards can work with Wallet closed
With the update, supported municipal transit cards can be tapped for transit while Google Wallet is closed. The watch must be unlocked. At the time of the announcement, municipal transit-card support was automatically enabled and initially available on transit systems in Washington, D.C., Seattle, and Toronto.
| Payment type | Can Wallet stay closed? | Requirements and limits |
|---|---|---|
| Supported municipal transit card | Yes | The watch must be unlocked; initial support was documented for systems in Washington, D.C., Seattle, and Toronto. |
| Default credit or debit card | Yes, after opting in | Opt in through Wallet on Wear settings; the watch must be unlocked. |
Support depends on the transit system, card type, and location. The initial city list should not be taken as evidence that every transit system supports the feature.
#1 Best Overall
- The Google Pixel Watch 3 is designed for performance, with advanced fitness from Fitbit[1,2]; the 45mm screen is twice as bright and 40% larger than before, making it easier to see your stats and info[1]
- Maximize your performance with advanced running features; build custom run workouts and get real-time guidance and advanced form tracking[3]
- Enhance your run routine with Fitbit Premium; Google AI uses your goals, past runs, and readiness to power personalized run recommendations[3]
- Know what your body is ready for each day with readiness; it uses sleep, resting heart rate, and heart rate variability to show if you’re ready to take on a workout or prioritize recovery[3]
- Cardio load measures how hard your heart works so you can see how hard you’ve pushed; compare trends to see if you’re under- or over-training[3]
Rollout, models, and build
| Model | June 2025 global build | Rollout notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Watch | BW1A.250605.004 | Phased rollout; timing depended on carrier and device. |
| Pixel Watch 2 | BW1A.250605.004 | Phased rollout; timing depended on carrier and device. |
| Pixel Watch 3 | BW1A.250605.004 | Phased rollout; timing depended on carrier and device. |
Google said the rollout began June 10, 2025, and would continue in phases over the following weeks. Cellular devices in Japan and Singapore were excluded from the initial rollout and expected in the coming weeks. The Wallet feature was described as compatible with Wear OS 5 and Wear OS 5.1. This was not presented as a major operating-system-version upgrade; Wear OS 5.1 had already been announced for the watches in March 2025.
Security update and carrier notes
Google’s June Pixel Watch Security Bulletin says supported devices receive the 2025-06-05 patch level. It states that this level or later addresses the issues in the Pixel Watch bulletin and the June 2025 Android Security Bulletin. The Pixel Watch bulletin lists six Qualcomm and Qualcomm closed-source vulnerability entries, each rated Moderate; those entries are not a total count of all issues addressed across both bulletins.
Carrier documentation can differ in how it labels the same build. Verizon lists build BW1A.250605.004 with a May 2025 Android security patch level and also mentions new watch faces and stability and performance improvements. Treat those as Verizon’s carrier-facing notes, not as Google’s universal changelog. Google’s own bulletin is the source for its June 5 patch-level statement.
Rank #2
- The Google Pixel Watch 3 is designed for performance, with advanced fitness from Fitbit[1,2]; the 41mm screen is twice as bright and 10% larger than before, making it easier to see your stats and info[1]
- Maximize your performance with advanced running features; build custom run workouts and get real-time guidance and advanced form tracking[3]
- Enhance your run routine with Fitbit Premium; Google AI uses your goals, past runs, and readiness to power personalized run recommendations[3]
- Know what your body is ready for each day with readiness; it uses sleep, resting heart rate, and heart rate variability to show if you’re ready to take on a workout or prioritize recovery[3]
- Cardio load measures how hard your heart works so you can see how hard you’ve pushed; compare trends to see if you’re under- or over-training[3]; and receive a daily target based on cardio load and readiness levels
How to check for an update
- On the watch, open Settings.
- Tap System.
- Tap System updates.
- If an update is offered, follow the on-screen instructions.
Because the June 2025 rollout is historical and was phased, a watch that does not show this build now should be checked against its model, carrier, region, and current software status. A missing notification alone does not establish that a device was unsupported.
FAQ
What changed in the June 2025 Pixel Watch update?
Google announced watch-specific Home Favorites and supported municipal transit-card taps with Wallet closed. The watch must be unlocked for tapping, and default credit or debit card use requires opting in through Wallet on Wear settings.
Is Pixel Watch 1, 2, or 3 included?
Google listed the original Pixel Watch, Pixel Watch 2, and Pixel Watch 3 for the global build BW1A.250605.004. Delivery was phased and depended on carrier and device; cellular models in Japan and Singapore were excluded from the initial rollout.
Rank #3
- The Google Pixel Watch 3 is designed for performance, with advanced fitness from Fitbit[1,2]; the 45mm screen is twice as bright and 40% larger than before, making it easier to see your stats and info[1]
- Maximize your performance with advanced running features; build custom run workouts and get real-time guidance and advanced form tracking[3]
- Enhance your run routine with Fitbit Premium; Google AI uses your goals, past runs, and readiness to power personalized run recommendations[3]
- Know what your body is ready for each day with readiness; it uses sleep, resting heart rate, and heart rate variability to show if you’re ready to take on a workout or prioritize recovery[3]
- Cardio load measures how hard your heart works so you can see how hard you’ve pushed; compare trends to see if you’re under- or over-training[3]
Can I tap to pay with Google Wallet closed?
Supported transit cards can be used with Wallet closed when the watch is unlocked. Default credit or debit card use also requires opting in through Wallet on Wear settings. Initial municipal transit support was documented for systems in Washington, D.C., Seattle, and Toronto.
Why can’t I use transit tap-to-pay in my city?
Transit support depends on the system and card, and the initial announcement named only Washington, D.C., Seattle, and Toronto. The update does not establish availability on every transit network.
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