I know you’re frustrated that the apps on your Android phone have stopped working. You get an error that says ‘The app won’t run unless you update Google Play Services.’ Right?
At least be grateful that Google told you why the apps weren’t working. Now everything will be fine if one can update Google Play Services easily. But not so. If you search for Google Play Services in the Play Store, you won’t find it. Well then, how to update it?
Do not worry. It’s not rocket science. Here you will find four ways to update Google Play Services manually on your Android phone. But before that, learn a little about Google Play Services.
What does Google Play Services do?
Google Play Services are system services packaged inside an app that keeps your device running smoothly. These services are responsible for operating the Google Play Store and other applications. If Google Play Services isn’t working properly, you’ll have problems with other apps as well. That is, they can crash, cause errors, or in some cases even fail to launch.
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It is a core system software that works in the background. You won’t even notice that it’s installed on your phone (since it doesn’t appear on the home screen or in the app drawer) unless it starts working. You will want to uninstall it at this point, but cannot do so. It can only be updated.
Check out different methods to update it.
1. Update from Google Play Store
Yes, it doesn’t show up directly in the Play Store. However, use this link to view the Google Play Services app page. Once there, tap the Update option (if available). That will update them on your phone.
2. Uninstall updates
Although you cannot completely uninstall Google Play Services, you can remove its updates. When you do, the application will return to its original state or original version. Doing so will force your phone to update automatically.
Here are the steps:
Step 1: Open phone Settings and go to Apps/Application Manager/Installed Apps.
Step 2: Under All Apps, tap Google Play Services.
Step 3: Click on the three dots icon in the upper right corner. Select Uninstall updates from the menu.
Step 4: Restart your phone. Wait 5 minutes or more. Then open the Google Play Store followed by other apps. Hopefully Google Play Services will be updated automatically in the background (as long as the Internet is active on your phone).
3. Disable Google Play Services
Another way to force your phone to update Google Play Services is to disable it. For that, follow step 1 and 2 of above method (uninstall method). Then, on the Google Play Services screen, tap Disable (if available). Most likely it will be greyed out.
If that’s the case, you’ll have to revoke device admin rights. For that, follow these steps:
Step 1: Open phone Settings and go to Security. You’ll find it under different names on different devices, such as Security & location or Lock screen & security. If you can’t find it, use the search in Settings to find the security option.
Step 2: Tap Device administrator option or Device administrator app depending on the option available on your phone.
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Step 3: Turn off the current switch next to Find My Device.
Step 4: Now try to disable Google Play Services in Apps under Settings. After turning it off, wait a minute and then turn it back on. After activating it, reboot your phone. Wait again for 5 minutes for your phone to finish updating in the background.
4. Download and install APK
If none of the methods mentioned above update Google Play Services on your phone, try updating it manually. To do that, you will need to download its APK file.
Here are the detailed steps:
Step 1: Open the Google Play Services page on APK Mirror, one of the trusted places to download APK files.
Step 2: Scroll down and under All versions, tap the latest version. Play Services also has a beta version. Avoid them.
Step 3: On the next page, scroll down and you will find various APK variants in the Downloads section. If you know the processor on your phone (see in Arch), tap its variant number.
However, if you are new to it, download the Droid Hardware Info app. Once installed, go to the System tab and look under the Tutorials. That’s the code you need to find on the APK Mirror website in Arch. Tap the variation number on the website.
Alternatively you can download any APK and check if it works. Otherwise, you will see an incompatible file error. In that case, try another one.
Step 4: You will be shown more details about the specific version. Scroll down and tap Download APK. A confirmation pop-up will appear. Click Ok to start the download.
Step 5: Once downloaded, tap the APK file to install. You will be asked to allow your browser to install third-party apps. Allow it.
Hopefully, Play Services will be successfully installed on your phone. Restart your phone and it should work normally again.
All work and play no
Google Play Services is the soul of our Android phones. If something happens to them, you’ll want to throw your phone against the wall. That’s how nasty it can get. We hope you were able to update Play Services using the methods above. Please note that you should update Play Services manually only when required
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