- Ensure you have a stable Wi-Fi or mobile data connection.
- Clear Cache and Date by going to Settings > Apps > Google Play Services > Storage > Clear Cache and Clear Data.
- Reset all app preferences to default settings in Settings > Apps > Reset App Preferences.
- Download the latest version from a trusted source and try updating.
Preliminary Fixes
- Restart Phone : Restarting your phone can solve many minor issues by refreshing the system. After the phone restarts, try updating Google Play Services again.
- Check Storage : Insufficient storage can prevent updates. Make sure you have enough free space for updates. Once you’ve cleared enough space, attempt to update Google Play Services.
- Check Your Network Connection : A stable internet connection is crucial for updating Google Play Services. Connect to a different Wi-Fi network to see if the issue persists.
- Enable/Disable Play Services : Toggling the enable/disable option for Google Play Services can sometimes resolve update issues.
Fix 1: Set the Correct Date and Time
Sometimes, incorrect data and time on your device throw out Google Play Services update problems. Here’s how to fix it.
Step 1: Open Settings on your phone and go to System .
Step 2: Tap on Date & time . On the next screen, enable Automatic date & time .
If it’s already enabled, turn it off and then re-enable it.
Fix 2: Clear Cache and Data
This is also a well-known method to fix the Google Play Services not updating error. All you need to do is clear the cache for Play Services and the Play Store. If the problem continues, then try clearing data for them as well.
To clear the cache and data for Play Services, follow these steps:
Step 1: Open Settings on your phone and go to Apps/Application Manager .
Step 2 : Under All Apps or System apps (if available), look and tap on Google Play Services .
Step 3: Tap on Storage and hit the Clear cache button. Do the same for the Google Play Store.
Finally, restart your device. If the issue persists, tap on Clear data/storage (as shown in step 3) for both Google Play Services and the Play Store.
Fix 3: Reset App Preferences
Many times, resetting app preferences also helps in fixing the Play Services update issue. To do so, go to phone Settings > System > Reset options > Reset app preferences .
Doing that will not delete any data, but it will reset settings to default. Know what happens by resetting app preferences and other methods to do it.
Fix 4: Uninstall Updates
If disabling it seems like a tough task, try uninstalling its updates.
To uninstall Play Services updates, go to Settings > Apps > Google Play Services . Tap on the three-dot icon at the top-right corner and select Uninstall updates .
After uninstalling, give it some time to update.
Fix 5: Update Google Play Services
There are two ways to update Google Play Services: from the Play Store and manually.
Method 1: Update from Play Store
If you search for Google Play Services on the Play Store, you will rarely see the app. However, open it through the link , and you are taken to its page. Tap on Update (if available).
Once the app gets updated, the Google Play Services update problem will be resolved forever. If you can’t update Google Play Services from the Play Store, check out the next method.
Method 2: Update Play Services Manually
For that, you need to download the APK file from Play Services and install it manually. Here are the steps:
Step 1: Download the APK file for the latest version of Google Play Services from a trusted source.
Step 2: Tap on the downloaded file to install it. You will be asked to permit third-party apps to install other apps. Allow it and install Play Services.
Step 3: Restart your phone, and your issue will be fixed.
No, Google Play Services is a core system component, and its updates are usually tied to other app updates. You can’t selectively update only Google Play Services.
While you can uninstall updates, it’s generally not recommended as it may cause issues with other apps that rely on the latest version of Google Play Services. It’s better to troubleshoot update problems instead.
If compatibility issues arise, check your device’s system requirements for the latest version of Google Play Services. If your device doesn’t meet them, consider updating or upgrading your device.
As Play Services is a system app, it is updated in the background. So, except for updating Play Services manually, you must wait at least five minutes to let your phone complete the installation process.
