To update Google Play Services on your Android device, you have two main methods:
1. Update via Google Play Store (Official and easiest way)
- Open your device's Settings app.
- Go to Apps or Apps & Notifications.
- Tap See all apps (if available).
- Search for and select Google Play Services.
- Scroll down and tap App details or App details in store ; this will open the Google Play Store page for Google Play Services.
- If an update is available, tap the Update button. If you only see Deactivate , your Google Play Services is already up to date
2. Manual Update via APK (if Play Store update is not available)
- Check your current Google Play Services version by going to Settings > Apps > Google Play Services, then scroll to the bottom to see the version number.
- Visit a trusted APK repository like APKMirror.
- Search for Google Play Services and find the latest version.
- Download the APK file (preferably the arm64-v8a variant for most modern devices).
- Open the downloaded APK file on your device and follow the prompts to install the update.
- After installation, verify the version in your app settings to confirm the update
Additional Tips
- Google Play Services usually update automatically in the background if automatic updates are enabled.
- If you encounter issues, clearing the cache and data of Google Play Services can help (Settings > Apps > Google Play Services > Storage > Clear Cache/Clear Data)
- Manual updates allow you to get new features faster but should be done cautiously using trusted sources
This process ensures your device benefits from the latest security patches and features provided by Google Play Services.
