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Google Fixes Pixel Watch Step Count Overcounting Issue

3/24/2026

Summary

Story summary

The March 2026 update caused overcounting of steps on Google Pixel Watch, inflating user activity totals.
Google acknowledged the issue and released a fix that improves step detection.
The fix does not recalibrate historical data, so inflated totals persist.
Users can try restarting their devices or clearing the Fitbit app's cache to mitigate ongoing issues.
Immediate step counts should normalize, but past data will remain inaccurate, underscoring wearable tracking challenges.

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Story summary

The March 2026 update caused overcounting of steps on Google Pixel Watch, inflating user activity totals.
Google acknowledged the issue and released a fix that improves step detection.
The fix does not recalibrate historical data, so inflated totals persist.
Users can try restarting their devices or clearing the Fitbit app's cache to mitigate ongoing issues.
Immediate step counts should normalize, but past data will remain inaccurate, underscoring wearable tracking challenges.