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Fitbit Sense and Versa Smartwatches to Lose Third-Party App and Watch Face Support
Key points
- Fitbit Sense and Versa series lose third-party app/watch face support Nov 28.
- Existing third-party content remains, but cannot be updated or reinstalled.
- Fitbit App Gallery will only offer Fitbit and Google-created content.
- Developers can no longer upload or update third-party apps/faces.
Third-Party Support Ending for Fitbit Smartwatches
Google has announced that Fitbit Sense and Versa series smartwatches will cease to support the installation or updating of third-party applications and clock faces. This change affects models including the Versa, Versa 2, Versa 3, Versa 4, Sense, and Sense 2. The deadline for this change is November 28.
Impact on Users and Developers
After November 28, users will retain any third-party apps or clock faces already installed on their devices. However, they will be unable to download new ones or update existing ones. If a user deletes a third-party app or performs a factory reset, reinstallation will not be possible. The Fitbit App Gallery will transition to exclusively offering content developed by Fitbit and Google.
For third-party developers, the November 28 deadline marks the end of support for uploading new apps and clock faces or updating existing ones. Developers are advised to download their existing projects or request their removal from the Fitbit App Gallery before this date, as Gallery Admin tools will be retired afterward.
Context of the Change
This move aligns with Google's broader strategy to consolidate its smartwatch efforts around Wear OS and the Pixel Watch. The discontinuation of third-party support for Fitbit OS devices signals a shift in focus, although the Sense 2 and Versa 4 models are still currently available for sale.
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Reporting from
Google announced that Fitbit Sense and Versa smartwatches will no longer support new installations or updates for third-party apps and clock faces starting November 28. This change means the Fitbit App Gallery will exclusively feature apps and clock faces from Fitbit and Google, impacting users who will be unable to reinstall deleted third-party content.