Versa 4 stuck on: Transcription error

[Muggins89]

After the latest update I am unable to respond via voice to text on my versa 4. I keep getting the message transcribtion error. I have tried all the steps, restarting phone and watch, uninstalling the app, unpairing and factory reset. Any other ideas...... 

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[Heasteplaya]

This is Larry's Post in the General Forum Posts.

https://community.fitbit.com/t5/Versa-4/Official-fix-for-Voice-Text-Transcription-Error/td-p/5826818

[MicBez]

Exactly :hundred_points: 

Ooops that should say 100 percent

Unbelievable! I've had it with this issue !

[Bobbys289]

guess what fitbit uodate to that version and it don't work lol 😆 

[Bobbys289]

as you see the version same issue 

[Bobbys289]

 still Broke 

[Bobbys289]

 here we go 

[Bobbys289]

another update today and guess what you got it still not working 😕 

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think its broke for ever 😔 😟 

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[Berni58]

Hi Bobby. Ja, das glaube ich auch. Es steckt wohl irgendeine Strategie dahinter... Wer weiß? Schade, daß Fitbit so gar nicht auf die Kundenwünsche eingeht und uns alle nur mit "Scheinantworten" hinhält. Außerdem habe ich gelesen, das es bald eine neue Version geben soll. Dabei handelt es sich um ein Armband ganz ohne Display, ohne Anzeige. Die Daten soll man dann auf dem Handy ablesen und nicht mehr von der Uhr. Und für jedes Feature soll man dann extra bezahlen. Ein Armband ohne Display? Da frag ich mich ernsthaft, was das soll! Kommt für mich nicht in Frage!

[BigB1102]

Has anyone figured out the voice to text transcription Error yet? And everything that has been discussed hasn't worked. 

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[Bobbys289]

 broke for ever we have to move on 

[Kelly177]

I'm hoping this thread can be a thorn into their side so we are not forgotten

[MicBez]

I agree honestly I don't understand why they don't care at all

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It seems that way unbelievable

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[Larry59]

Broke indeed.

Just remove it as an option from the watch I guess.

[Bogus111111111A]

I don't want it removed.  I used that daily.  I just want them to fix it.

[Bobbys289]

another update and guess what? yes you guessed it's broken gone for ever 😔 

[Bogus111111111A]

Imagine that.  It's really frustrating as they are going to be pushing out version 5 all rebranded to Google and I'm wondering if that will even work.  What's really funny is they still sell these new and it's not working on the Versa but does work on the Sense.  What version did you get updated to today?

[Bobbys289]

STARNGE The Fitbit Versa 4 "Transcription error" when replying to texts is a known software issue, with a fix expected in Fitbit app version 4.68, which is rolling out [April 2026]. Users should ensure their Fitbit app is updated in the Play Store or App Store. It is a widespread issue that developers are actively working to resolve, according to the ]NOPE

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what i found  in google that version been and gone 

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[Bogus111111111A]

Nope!  That's the funniest thing ever!  I'm hoping for this new Google rebranded app soon but not HOPEFUL that it will correct the issue.

[Bogus111111111A]

My wifes sense which was working now isn't as well.  She told me it hasn't been for about a month but just told me yesterday.

[Bogus111111111A]

I called again today in utter frustration.  The guy I got today told me as soon as I get the new Google Health app that replaces the FitBit app that this would start working again.  How confident am I on a scale of 1 to 10? -999999999.  Guess we'll wait and see.  he said I'd get the app tomorrow, but from things I've read it'll be rolled out over the next couple of weeks.