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The Pixel Watch 3 has replaceable straps, but the device is glued shut, making repair attempts harder. | The Pixel Watch 3 has replaceable straps, but the device is glued shut, making repair attempts harder. | ||
=== Firmware === | |||
OTA firmware images are available on [https://developers.google.com/android/ota-watch?hl=de#seluna developers.google.com]. The zip files contain a file called payload.bin that can be extracted with [https://github.com/ssut/payload-dumper-go payload-dumper-go]. | |||
Once extracted, the partitions are contained in named image files. e.g. <code>boot.img</code>. | |||
Revision as of 19:14, 26 October 2025
seluna (Pixel Watch 3 LTE) and solios (Pixel Watch 3 Wi-Fi/Bluetooth) are Android 16 smartwatches featuring the Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 chipset.
Description
This watch is sold in 2 variations:
| Codename | Model Name |
|---|---|
| seluna | Pixel Watch 3 LTE |
| solios | Pixel Watch 3 Wi-Fi/Bluetooth |
Bootloader Unlock
The bootloader of the Pixel Watch 3 can be unlocked by enabling “OEM unlock” within the Android developer options, rebooting into bootloader mode via ADB and unlocking afterward via fastboot.
# reboot to bootloader
adb reboot bootloader
# check if the watch is unlockable. If yes it returns "1"
fastboot flashing get_unlock_ability
# ask the device to prompt for bootloader unlock
fastboot flashing unlock
After issuing the unlock command, the action must be confirmed on the watch.
Repair
The Pixel Watch 3 has replaceable straps, but the device is glued shut, making repair attempts harder.
Firmware
OTA firmware images are available on developers.google.com. The zip files contain a file called payload.bin that can be extracted with payload-dumper-go.
Once extracted, the partitions are contained in named image files. e.g. boot.img.