How to update Google Play Services on an Android phone or tablet
Whether you use anAndroid tablet, a flagship Android phone, or a budget device, Google Play Services plays an important role in your core experience. It handles your Google accounts, connects your Google apps, and acts as the glue that holds your essential apps together. It also allows must-have apps like Gmail and the Play Store to communicate with the OS. Here’s how to keep Google Play Services updated.
Google Play is way more than just an app store
Google Play Services: A brief introduction
Google Play Services acts as a bridge between third-party apps and other Google services like Sign in, Google Maps, and more.
Google frequently releases updates to Google Play Services to deliver a seamless experience on Android. The system usually updates it in the background without any manual input. However, there are times when it fails to install the latest Google Play Services and causes unexpected errors on your device. Before you head to the nearest service center, update Google Play Services to troubleshoot unusual behavior.
Why should you update Google Play Services on an Android phone?
Updating Google Play Services to the newest version can help troubleshoot common issues with your Android phone. Here are the reasons to update it on your Android phone:
If automatic updates are activated in the Play Store, the latest Play Services build should be installed on your Android device. However, if you’re concerned Google Play Services is outdated on your device, here’s how to manually update the APK through the Play Store and by using APKMirror, Play Store alternatives, or other sources on the web.
Google Play Services isn’t the same as the Play Store app. It is bundled with Android and doesn’t cause excessive data usage or battery drain.
Update Google Play Services on Android
There are two ways to update Google Play Services on your Android device. you may use the Google Play Store, which is the easy route, or download and install the latest version from APKMirror, a trusted source for vetted APK files. Let’s look at both ways, starting with how to update it using the Google Play Store method.
Update Google Play Services via the Google Play Store
The Google Play Services listing is hidden by default from your view and doesn’t appear when you search for it on the Google Play Store. Instead, you’ll open your device’s Settings menu to find the Play Store listing.
To locate the Google Play Services app, follow these steps:
These screenshots follow the process on a Google Pixel, though the steps are similar for devices from Samsung and other Android OEMs.
If you don’t see a new update pending, your phone may have the latest Google Play Services app version installed. If you’re confident you’re missing a newer version, you’re able to rely on APKMirror to sideload the update.
Who needs Google Play when you have APKMirror?
Update Google Play Services via APKMirror
Before you begin, find out if the latest Google Play Services version is installed on your Android phone. Here’s what you’ll do:
Following this, search for Google Play Services on APKMirror and check if the version number of the latest release matches the one installed on your phone. If it doesn’t match, download and manually update Google Play Services.
To download the latest Google Play Services version from APKMirror, follow these steps:
You may be required to download the bundled version of Google Play Services in the future since the APK format is being phased out. App bundles aren’t as user-friendly as APK files, but it is possible to install them. If you want to download the bundled version of Google Play Services, learnhow to install it with the APKMirror Installer app.
Regarding third-party APK distribution websites, APKMirror is your safest bet. It was developed by Android Police’s founder, Artem Russakovskii. If you’re looking for other options, variousGoogle Play Store alternativesmay contain the latest version of Google Play Services.
If you still have issues using Google Play Services, go to the app info menu to clear the cache and data. When you clear the Google Play Services cache and data, it removes some information on your device, such as transit cards, COVID cards, financial cards in Google Wallet, and more.
Following the steps below, you may also need to reconfirm your saved payment details in Google Wallet and sign in again on your Google account on all devices.
Keep Google Play Services up-to-date
Updating Google Play Services can also work wonders if you have strange bugs, glitches, or odd battery-draining issues. If you have an Amazon Fire tablet, learnhow to install the Google Play Store to enhance your experience. It isn’t as simple as installing a single app, but we walk you through the process every step of the way.
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