It looks like Fitbit is making its debut on Android phones as the default app, leaving Google Fit behind. This change was first spotted on the new Oppo Find X8 series, where Fitbit replaced Google's fitness tracking app, Google Fit.
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Typically, new Android phones come preloaded with a suite of Google apps, including core apps like Search, Chrome, Gmail, Maps , and YouTube. Phone manufacturers often add their own versions of these apps, which can sometimes feel unnecessary. However, the Find X8 series breaks that trend by including Fitbit in the default Google app folder instead of Google Fit.
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This change could be seen as the culmination of Google's efforts to integrate Fitbit into its ecosystem. Google acquired Fitbit in 2019 and has since integrated it into a number of products, most notably the Pixel Watch. Earlier this year, Google deprecated the Google Fit API, marking Fitbit's emergence as the primary fitness tracking app for Android and Wear OS. Developers were given until June 30, 2025 , to migrate to Health Connect, further strengthening Fitbit's position.
A Google spokesperson confirmed to the source that phone manufacturers now have the option to include Fitbit in the default app package instead of Google Fit. While this option has been available since earlier this year, the Find X8 is the first to embrace it. It is expected that other manufacturers will follow suit in the coming months. So it wouldn’t be surprising to find Fitbit pre-installed on your next Android phone, even if you don’t restore from a backup.
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This news is quite interesting, especially for those who have been using Google Fit for years. While Fitbit is a reliable fitness tracking app, it will be interesting to see how this change affects the user experience on Android phones. It also raises questions about the future of Google Fit and whether it will eventually be discontinued altogether. Only time will tell how this transition will play out and what it means for Android users who rely on fitness tracking apps.
Source: phonearena
