Mobvoi released Wear OS 4 Stable update for TicWatch, How to Download

Mobvoi announced the Wear OS 4 beta program for TicWatch update back in April 2024. While that was a closed beta program, it seems like the testing concluded successfully and the stable update is now rolling out. The flagship TicWatch Pro 5 series devices are now receiving the most anticipated Wear OS 4 software update starting today. With the 5th gen receiving the latest firmware upgrade, we can expect the TicWatch 3 series to receive the same in the near future.

Mobvoi just announced in a blogpost that TicWatch Pro 5 and TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro users will begin receiving notifications for the Wear OS 4 update. This is a phased rollout, so the update will come to your device eventually this month for all devices currently running Wear OS 3.5. Users can expect to see the update become available on their devices over the coming weeks, with timing varying by region.

It will come with some useful features like seamless Backup and Restore, Phone Transfer, and enhanced system stability and security.

One of the standout features of Wear OS 4 is the introduction of a robust backup and restore system. This new functionality allows users to securely backup their data and settings, ensuring a seamless transition when upgrading to a new device or restoring after a reset.

The new phone transfer feature eliminates the need for a factory reset when pairing your TicWatch Pro 5 with a new mobile device.

Wear OS 4 brings significant improvements to overall system stability, ensuring a smoother and more reliable user experience. Additionally, the security patch has been updated to September 2024, providing users with the latest protections against potential vulnerabilities.

Checkout the full Wear OS 4 changelog and features from Google Pixel Watches and the Samsung Galaxy Watches.

Mobvoi’s Wear OS 4 Full Changelog for TicWatch

The TicWatch Pro 5 series (including TicWatch Pro 5 and TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro) will begin receiving the Wear OS 4 update starting in early September with the following changelog.

1. Wear OS 4

New Features in Wear OS 4

• Backup and Restore: Helps you securely backup your data and settings from your old watch while keeping all of your data, settings and watch faces in place.
• Phone Transfer: Transfer your watch to a new smartphone without needing a factory reset.

System Optimizations: Improved overall system stability and updated the security patch to September 2024.

2. Functionality Updates:

TicMotion Enhancements

• Cycling Detection: Improvements in the accuracy of automatic cycling detection.
• Pre-identification Display: During pre-identification period, the Ultra Low Power Display shows the workout tile, allowing immediate access to workout data.
• Enhanced Data Detection: Increased frequency of data detection during pre-identification from once per minute to continuous per-second detection, with added GPS data.

TicExercise Enhancements

• Added 25 new professional workouts*: Hike, Kayaking, Cross-country skiing, Padel, Pickleball, Crossfit, Stair stepper, and more.
• Enhanced Workout Data*: Some workouts have been upgraded to outdoor workout categories, with added outdoor statistics such as GPS, distance, and speed (includes rowing, outdoor speed categories like skating, horseback riding).
• Customize Your Workout List*: Select from organized genres, quickly add across various workout sections, and drag to sort your list.
• Auto Pause: You can independently control the auto-pause feature for different workout types (supports Outdoor Walk, Outdoor Run, Indoor Run, Cycling, Hike, and Scrambling).
• UI Enhancements*: Larger and clearer data display during workouts.
• Optimized calorie calculation: Improvements in the calculation of calorie tracking.

All-in-One TicHealth*: Integration of TicHealth, TicPulse, TicOxygen, TicZen, and TicSleep into a unified TicHealth app.

Real-Time Data Display*: Support seamlessly integrates real-time data from apps like Strava, adidas Running, and Nike Run Club on the Ultra Low Power Display (for eligible apps). Display live metrics such as heart rate, pace, distance, and speed, alongside additional fitness data like calories, compass readings, and elevation.

3. Other Updates:

Multi-language Translation Enhancements: Optimizations to the translation of multiple languages.

Watch Face Customization*: Customizable watch face styles, colors, and complications.

Custom Button Functionality*: Side button now supports customization to open a user-defined app (default is the recent apps list).

Other Bug Fixes: General bug fixes and stability improvements.

*Features marked with an asterisk are only for TicWatch Pro 5 users.

How to download Wear OS 4 for Mobvoi TicWatch?

To download the latest Wear OS 4 stable update on your TicWatch, there is a simple way to forcefully download the OTA update using the following trick. If it still does not work, wait a few days.

Force Update your Mobvoi TicWatch using this trick

• Turn off Bluetooth.
• Activate Wi-Fi.
• Place it on the dock. Power on.
• Go to settings > system update > check for update.
• If you get nothing but “your watch is upto date”.
• Try tapping on the little watch with the “check” symbol on it.
• Tap over 8+ times and you should get an update
• Note: Some users reported tapping 20 times before they got the update.

Note: Tapping persistently on the “up to date” screen should prompt you to download the update.

It’s crucial to note that going back and tapping again on the software update screen and repeating the process is recommended. Alternatively, one could attempt restarting the watch.