How to update Google Play Services

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Google Play Services, on the best Android devices is an essential component. It acts as a mediator between the Android operating system and apps, mostly Google apps and third-party apps that use Google authentication, cloud services, Game Dashboard, and more. If Google apps randomly crashes on you, the problem may be related to a bug in Google Play Services. Presumably Google released a fix in a new update.

When you turn on automatic updates, Google Play Services is automatically updated. However, if you don’t like waiting, here is how to update Google Play Services on your Android phone.

Update Google Play Services on Android

There are two ways to update Google Play Services on your Android device. You can use Google Play Store or download and install the latest Google Play Services APK from APKMirror.

Update Google Play Services via Google Play Store

The Google Play Services list is hidden and does not appear when you search for it in the Play Store. However, there is a way to go to the list.

  1. Settingsopen and Appsgo to
  2. See all appsTap .
  3. In the upper right corner, tap the Search icon next to the three-dot icon.
  4. play type and Google Play ServicesTap .
  5. Scroll down and it takes you to the official list Application detailsTap .
  6. Update Tap the button.

If you don’t see a new update, your phone may be running the latest version of the app. If you’re sure a new update is out, here’s how to install it using APKMirror.

Update Google Play Services with APKMirror

Before you begin, find out if you have the latest update installed. Settings > Apps > Google Play ServicesGo to , scroll down and note the version number. Then search for Google Play Services in APKMirror and check if the version number of the latest version matches the one installed on your phone. If not, here is how to download and manually update Google Play Services.

  1. Go to APKMirror and search for Google Play Services. Here is the link to get there faster.
  2. Tap on the latest list and See Available Downloads Tap the button.
  3. arm64-v8a Download the variant. Your phone runs on 64 bit architecture (arm64).
  4. Additionally, there is a tool to make sure the app works on any device regardless of the default dots per inch on the screen. nodpi Download the variant.
  5. Download AnywayTap . Swipe from the top to open the notification panel and tap download when done.
  6. UpdateTap .

When it comes to third-party APK distribution websites, APKMirror is your safest option. If you are expecting a major app update, the latest version of the app may be available on APKMirror.

Keep Google Play Services up to date

Google Play Services makes your Android device more secure as well as enabling various features. For example, Google Play Protect, part of Google Play Services, scans apps before they are installed to make sure they are free of malware. It can also warn you that an app you downloaded from a third-party website might be harmful.

The Google Play Services framework also assists Google push modules as part of Project Mainline; this ensures that your device gets security updates quickly, without waiting for the manufacturer to push them.

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