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Ghosting Bug Plagues Pixel, Galaxy Watches on Wear OS 6

1/2/2026

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A bug in Wear OS 6 causes a ghosting effect on third-party watch faces on Pixel and Galaxy Watches during transitions between the active state and the Always-On Display (AOD).
The issue has existed since the October 2025 update and persists after the December Wear OS 6.1 update.
Stock watch faces remain unaffected.
Temporary workarounds include switching to stock faces or rebooting, while Google and Samsung monitor the issue.

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Story summary

A bug in Wear OS 6 causes a ghosting effect on third-party watch faces on Pixel and Galaxy Watches during transitions between the active state and the Always-On Display (AOD).
The issue has existed since the October 2025 update and persists after the December Wear OS 6.1 update.
Stock watch faces remain unaffected.
Temporary workarounds include switching to stock faces or rebooting, while Google and Samsung monitor the issue.