Google Play Services keeps your apps updated and running smoothly on Android devices.

What is Google Play Services?

Google Play Services connects apps to other Google services, like Google Sign In and Google Maps. Google Play Services isn’t the same as the Google Play Store app, and is included with Android.

Google Play Services doesn’t make your battery drain faster or use too much of your mobile data plan. You can’t force stop or uninstall Google Play services.

Fix problems with Google Play Services

Step 1: Make sure Google Play Services is up to date

1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Settings app .
2. Tap Apps & notifications  See all apps.
3. Scroll down and tap Google Play Services.
4. Scroll down and tap App Details.
5. Tap Update or Install. If you don’t see these options, follow the steps in Step 2 and Step 3.

Step 2: Clear cache & data from Google Play Services

1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Settings app .
2. Tap Apps & notifications  See all apps.
3. Scroll down and tap Google Play Services.
4. Tap Storage  Clear Cache.
5. Tap Manage Space  Clear all Data.
6. Open the Google Play Store .
7. Wait for 5 minutes, then try your download again.

Step 3: Clear the cache & data of the Play Store

This gives the app a fresh start and can help fix issues.

1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Settings app .
2. Tap Apps & notifications  See all apps.
3. Scroll down and tap Google Play Store .
4. Tap Storage  Clear Cache.
5. Tap Clear data.
6. Re-open the Play Store, and try your download again.

If these steps don’t work, see other troubleshooting steps.

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