Keep your device & apps working with Google Play services

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

What's 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 it's 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. Learn about Google Play services.

Important: Google Play services are only supported on devices with Android 6.0 (API level 23) or higher. Learn how to check and update your Android version.

Fix problems with Google Play services

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

On your Android phone or tablet, open the Settings app .
Tap Apps & notifications See all apps.
Tap Google Play services App details.
Tap Update or Install.
- If you don’t find these options, follow the steps in Step 2 and Step 3.

Step 2: Clear cache & data from Google Play services

Important: It’s not recommended to clear Google Play services unless you’ve tried all other troubleshooting options. When you clear Google Play services data or storage, it may delete some information saved to your device. Information may include passwords, transit cards, COVID cards, and virtual payment cards saved to Google Pay. You may also need to reauthenticate your payment methods on Google Pay and sign back into your Google Account on all devices.

On your Android phone or tablet, open the Settings app .
Tap Apps See all apps.
Tap Google Play services.
Tap Storage Clear cache.
Tap Manage space Clear all data.

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

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

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

Any information collected by Google Play services is handled in accordance with Google's Privacy Policy.

Related resources

How Google Play services works on your device