Google System updates make your Android devices more secure and reliable and give you new and useful features. They include updates from Google to the Android operating system, Google Play Store, and Google Play services. Google System updates are available for phones, tablets, Android TV and Google TV devices, Android Auto-enabled vehicles, Wear OS devices, and Chrome OS devices. Learn more about Google System updates.
Every week, the Google Play Store provides:
- New Features to help you discover the Apps & Games you love.
- Optimizations allowing faster and more reliable download and installation.
- Continuous improvements to Play Protect to keep your device safe.
- Various performance optimizations, bug fixes and improvements to security, stability and accessibility.
Every 2 weeks, Google Maps (Android Automotive) provides bug fixes and improvements that help you discover new places, navigate to them, and more.
December 2024
Google Play services v24.50 (2024-12-23)
Account Management
- [Phone] If you’re a supervised user, you’ll get access to the Digital Wellbeing suite to help you disconnect and reduce interruptions on your device.
Security & Privacy
- [Phone] With this new feature, you’ll get updates to the Google Password Manager settings.
Google Play Store v44.1 (2024-12-16)
- [Phone] With this new feature, you'll receive updated notifications from Google Play.
- [Phone] With this new feature, you’ll get visual improvements on apps and games categories on the search tab.
- [Phone] The Share apps feature on Google Play will be retiring.
Google Play services v24.49 (2024-12-16)
Device Connectivity
- [Phone] With the new cross-device services with invitations settings screen, you’ll be able to find, invite, and turn on cross-device features.
System Management
- [Wear] With this new feature, you’ll be able to update the timezone of your watch to match your current location, even when your watch is offline.
- [Wear] When you update your wearable device, Wi-Fi and cellular networks will now be prioritized over Bluetooth for faster downloads. If Wi-Fi isn’t available, you can choose your preferred network instead.
Android System Intelligence U.38/V.13 (2024-12-09)
- [Phone] Live Captions feedback UI bug fixes.
Google Play Store v44.0 (2024-12-09)
- [Phone] With this new feature, you’ll get a notification when an app update is needed to fix a system issue.
- [Phone] You’ll be able to sample audio clips before installing the app.
- [Phone] Show the Purchase Readiness completion offer in Play Onboarding flow for new users.
- [Phone] With the Trending searches feature, you’ll be able to find the latest and greatest apps and games.
Google Play services v24.47 (2024-12-02)
Device Connectivity
- [Phone, Wear] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Device Connectivity related processes in their apps.
Wallet
- [Phone, Wear] With the access cards on wearables feature, you can use your hotel keys, campus IDs, and corporate badges on Android wearable devices.
- [Phone, Wear] You’ll now be able to use Google Wallet in more countries.
Google Play Store v43.9 (2024-12-02)
- [Phone] Show the Purchase Readiness completion steps in the Onboarding flow for new users.
Settings Services v1.1.0.697513890 (2024-12-02)
- [Phone & Tablet] Optimizations for ESPR charging requirements.
November 2024
Google Play system update (2024-12-13)
- [Phone] Updates to system management services that improve Device Connectivity, Network Usage, Security, Stability, and Updatability.
- [Phone] Bug fixes for System Management & Diagnostics related services.
Google Play Store v43.8 (2024-11-25)
- [Phone] With this new feature, you’ll be able to ask a question about an app and instantly get an answer generated by AI.
- [Phone] With this new feature in Google Play, you’ll find more info about apps that include app usage at the top of the App details page.
- [Phone] For some pre-released games, you'll be able to watch videos and get updates before the games are launched.
Google Play services v24.46 (2024-11-25)
Account Management
- [Phone] On supported devices, the Google Settings page in Android settings will now change based on your sign-in status.
Developer Services
- [Phone] With this new feature, you’ll get automatic enhancements to your document images.
Wallet
- [Phone] Bug fixes for Wallet related services.
System Management
- [Auto, PC, Phone] Updates to system management services that improve Device Performance and Updatability.
- [Phone] With updates to the Google Services page, you’ll be able to use biometrics to verify your purchases.
SIM Manager v30 (2024-11-18)
- [Phone] General bug fixes and reliability improvements.
Google Play Store v43.7 (2024-11-18)
- [Phone] In a new page on Google Play, you’ll be able to find trending media and entertainment content and where to watch them.
- [Phone] With this feature, you’ll be able to sign up for Google Play’s subscription tiered discounts program and easily check your subscription discount status on the details page and home page of eligible apps.
- [Phone] With this new feature in Google Play, you'll get faster renewals of your test subscriptions.
Google Play services v24.45 (2024-11-18)
Developer Services
- [Auto, Phone, TV, Wear] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Maps related processes in their apps.
- [Phone] With this new feature, you’ll get improvements on the Trusted places settings page.
Safety & Emergency
- [Phone] With the Identity Check feature, you’ll be able to require biometrics to access and change critical Google account and device settings on your phone when you’re not in a trusted location.
Wallet
- [Phone] With this new feature, you’ll be able to add and use SANIFAIR digital vouchers in Google Wallet.
System Management
- [Auto, PC, Phone, TV, Wear] Updates to system management services that improve Privacy.
Google Play services v24.44 (2024-11-11)
Developer Services
- [Phone] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Device Connectivity related processes in their apps.
Wallet
- [Phone] Bug fixes for Wallet related services.
Safety Core v1.0 (2024-11-07)
Developer Services
- [Phone, TV] A new system service (SafetyCore) that provides safety features for Android devices like sensitive content warnings.
Android System Key Verifier v1.42 (2024-11-07)
Developer Services
- [Phone] A new system service (Android System Key Verifier) that lets developers store end-to-end encryption keys.
Android WebView v131 (2024-11-06)
- Improvements to security and privacy and updates for bug fixes.
- New developer features for Google & 3rd party app developers to support functionality related to displaying web content in their apps.
Important: Some features may be experimental and available to certain users.
Google Play Store v43.5 (2024-11-04)
- [Phone] You’ll find more relevant content when you install and update apps on Google Play.
October 2024
Google Play system update (2024-11-04)
- [Phone] Updates to system management services that improve Device Connectivity, Network Usage, Security, Stability, and Updatability.
- [Phone] Bug fixes for System Management & Diagnostics related services.
Google Play Store v43.4 (2024-10-28)
- [PC, Phone] With this new feature, you’ll see a pop-up message to create your Play Games profile from different places in the Play Store.
- [PC, Phone] With this new feature, you’ll get improvements to help prevent the disablement of your protection due to exploitation.
- [Phone] With updates to the search suggestions UI, you’ll get an improved search experience.
Google Play services v24.42 (2024-10-28)
Account Management
- [Phone] With this new feature, you’ll be able to get more relevant search results and a dedicated section for related help center articles in the search page of your Google account settings.
Wallet
- [Phone] With this new feature, you’ll be able to use the Pix payment method with the "Tap and Pix" option in Google Wallet.
Android TV Core Services v6.9.0 (2024-10-21)
- Stability improvements.
Google Play services v24.41 (2024-10-21)
Developer Services
- [Phone] You’ll now be able to use a black and white filter when you use the ML Kit document scanner.
Utilities
- [Phone] With this new feature, you’ll get an improved experience when you use a new device in Google Wallet.
Wallet
- [Phone] With this new feature, you’ll get improvements to passes in Google Wallet.
- [Phone] You’ll now be able to upgrade your passes in Google Wallet.
- [Phone] With this new feature, you'll be able to get improvements to Digital ID in Google Wallet.
Settings Services v1.1.0.680923945 (2024-10-15)
- [Phone] General bug fixes.
Google Play Store v43.2 (2024-10-14)
- [Phone] You may see developer-provided animations on promotional content cards.
- [Phone] With this new feature, you’ll find offers in the Search results page.
- [Phone] You can now discover new ways to use Play discounts and earn Google Play Points.
- [Auto, PC, Phone, TV, Wear] With this new feature, you’ll get improved search results when you search for apps in Google Play.
Google Play services v24.40 (2024-10-14)
Security & Privacy
- [Phone] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Security & Privacy related processes in their apps.
Wallet
- [Phone] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Digital Wallet & Payments related processes in their apps.
System Management
- [Auto, Phone, TV, Wear] Updates to system management services that improve Network Usage.
Android WebView v130 (2024-10-09)
- Improvements to security and privacy and updates for bug fixes.
- New developer features for Google & 3rd party app developers to support functionality related to displaying web content in their apps.
Important: Some features may be experimental and available to certain users.
Google Play services v24.39 (2024-10-07)
Device Connectivity
- [Phone] With instant hotspot, you'll now see a notification when your hotspot is available and a new status icon once you're connected.
- [Phone, Wear] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Device Connectivity related processes in their apps.
Utilities
- [Phone] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Utilities related processes in their apps.
Google Play Store v43.1 (2024-10-07)
- [Phone] When you set up your new watch, you’ll see some visual improvements in the device setup screen.
- [PC, Phone] You’ll now find more games with achievements on the Search results and Details pages.
September 2024
Google Play system update (2024-10-15)
- [Phone] Updates to system management services that improve Device Connectivity, Network Usage, Security, Stability, and Updatability.
- [Phone] Bug fixes for System Management & Diagnostics related services.
Google Play Store v43.0 (2024-09-30)
- [Phone] You may see your achievements from Play Games on game pages.
- [Auto] With this new feature, you’ll see a car ready apps section to help you find more apps that work with your car.
Google Play services v24.38 (2024-09-30)
Developer Services
- [Phone] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Account Management related processes in their apps.
Device Connectivity
- [Phone] With this new feature, you’ll see animations when you use Fast Pair.
Wallet
- [Phone] With this new feature, you’ll see UI improvements when you use tap to pay with Google Wallet.
Google Play services v24.37 (2024-09-23)
Device Connectivity
- [Phone] With the instant Wi-Fi feature, you can now share your Wi-Fi password with your other nearby devices with just one tap.
- [Phone] With this new feature, you’ll be able to use QR codes to find nearby devices and transfer photos, videos, files, and more.
Safety & Emergency
- [Phone] Bug fixes for Safety & Emergency related services.
Wallet
- [Phone] With this new feature in Taiwan, you'll be able to add your local transit ticket (iPASS) to Google Wallet on your new Xiaomi phones.
System Management
- [Phone] Updates to system management services that improve Stability.
- [Phone] With this new feature, you can see a screen that explains Google Play services' network usage.
Google Play Store v42.9 (2024-09-23)
- [Phone] With this new feature, you can now more easily check and fix the Play Protect certification status of your device.
- [Phone] Introducing the Search tab, a new place to help you discover the best of Google Play.
Google Play services v24.36 (2024-09-16)
Utilities
- [Auto, Phone] With this update, using Verve credit cards in Autofill will now display the Verve name and logo, instead of a generic card icon.
Google Play services v24.36 (2024-09-11)
Support
- Updates to Google Play services beta program to include beta versions of additional services from Google.
Android WebView v129 (2024-09-11)
- Improvements to security and privacy and updates for bug fixes.
- New developer features for Google & 3rd party app developers to support functionality related to displaying web content in their apps.
- Clipboard and DragDrop will now support files.
Important: Some features may be experimental and available to certain users.
Google Play Store v42.7 (2024-09-09)
- [Phone] You can now reinstall your previous apps easily when you first open the Play Store on your new device.
- [Phone] If there’s an issue with your device’s Play Protect certification status, you’ll see a new option in the Play Store’s settings to refresh the status and try to fix the issue.
- [Phone] With this new feature, you'll see UI updates when you install apps.
- [Phone] You’ll be able to browse related apps and games more easily in Google Play.
Google Play services v24.35 (2024-09-09)
Device Connectivity
- [Phone] With updates to Fast Pair, you’ll be able to use LE Audio, the new standard for Bluetooth audio.
Wallet
- [Phone] With this new feature, you can get improvements for your Digital IDs in Google Wallet.
System Management
- [Phone] Updates to system management services that improve Media Support and Updatability.
Google Play services v24.34 (2024-09-02)
Developer Services
- [Phone] Bug fixes for Developer Services related services.
Device Connectivity
- [Phone] With this new feature, you’ll get instructions on how to use Quick Share.
- [Phone] With updates to Quick Share, you’ll get a new flow when you receive files.
- [Phone] With this new feature, you’ll get UI updates when you receive files through Quick Share.
Wallet
- [Phone] With this new feature, you’ll be able to use JCB Contactless payment methods in Japan.
Google Play Store v42.6 (2024-09-02)
- [PC, Phone, TV] With improvements to Google Play Protect, you’ll get protection from more harmful apps.
- [Phone] With this new feature, you’ll be able to see your Play Points status at the top of the App Details page.
- [Auto] When you open the Play Store sign-in page for Android Auto, you'll see a banner image with app icons that explains the benefits of Play Store.
August 2024
Google Play system update (2024-09-18)
- [Phone] With this first Google Play system update release on Android 15, you’ll get updates to system management services that improve Device Connectivity, Network Usage, Security, Stability, and Updatability.
- [Phone] Bug fixes for System Management & Diagnostics related services.
Settings Services v1.1.0.665213319 (2024-08-28)
- [Phone] General bug fixes.
Google Play services v24.34 (2024-08-28)
Account Management
- [Phone] With this new feature, you’ll get account switcher improvements in the Google Account management UI.
Google Play services v24.33 (2024-08-26)
Wallet
- [Phone] With this new feature, you’ll get more functionality for transit cards in Wallet.
- [Phone] With this new feature, you’ll get easier access to Wallet when you use the quick access Wallet tile.
- [Wear] With the new digital car key feature, you’ll be able to use your watch as your car key on compatible cars.
Android System Intelligence U.32 (2024-08-19)
- [Phone] Visual UI fixes for Cough and Snore detection & Live Captions. Bug fixes for Keyboard suggestions and 3D Wallpapers.
Adaptive Connectivity Services p.2024.28 (2024-08-19)
- [Phone] Enable supporting features for Satellite SOS.
Google Play services v24.32 (2024-08-19)
Security & Privacy
- [Phone] Bug fixes for Security & Privacy related services.
System Management
- [Phone] With this new feature, you’ll see a popup when a game personalizes your Google Play experience.
Settings Services v1.1.0.657487486 (2024-08-15)
- [Phone] Backup saved Rules and transfer them to your new Pixel.
Android WebView v128 (2024-08-14)
- Improvements to security and privacy and updates for bug fixes.
- New developer features for Google & 3rd party app developers to support functionality related to displaying web content in their apps.
Important: Some features may be experimental and available to certain users.
Device Health Services v1.27.0.661949495 (2024-08-12)
- [Phone] Optimizations for Adaptive Battery functionalities.
Google Play Store v42.3 (2024-08-12)
- [Phone] You will be able to watch Live Streams on the Comics Tab.
- [Phone] With updates to the ads on the search pages, you’ll get an improved overall experience with more ad visibility.
SIM Manager v29 (2024-08-12)
- [Phone] General bug fixes and reliability improvements.
Google Play services v24.31 (2024-08-07)
Wallet
- [Phone] With this new feature, you’ll be able to add passes to your Google Wallet using pass images.
System Management
- [Auto, PC, Phone, TV, Wear] Updates to system management services that improve Media Support and Updatability.
July 2024
Google Play system update (2024-08-05)
- [Phone] Updates to system management services that improve Device Connectivity, Network Usage, Security, Stability, and Updatability.
- [Phone] Bug fixes for System Management & Diagnostics related services.
Google Play services v24.30 (2024-07-31)
Account Management
- [Phone] With guidance to use a separate Google account for your private space, you’ll be able to help prevent leakages from your private space.
Google Play Store v42.1 (2024-07-29)
- [Phone] With this new feature, you can now choose to share your approximate location with Google Play for more relevant content.
- [Phone] With this new feature, you can now see app highlights of your app on the Search results.
Google Play services v24.29 (2024-07-24)
Account Management
- [Phone, TV, Wear] If you’re a parent, you can now control the clock settings on your supervised devices.
- [Wear] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Account Management related processes in their apps.
Utilities
- [Phone] With this new feature, you’ll see an Autofill suggestions sheet at the bottom of your screen that you can use when you make payments.
Wallet
- [Phone] Support Pix payment method in Wallet.
Adaptive Connectivity Services p.2024.28 (2024-07-23)
- [Phone] Improvements to stability, bug fixes and performance optimizations.
Google Play Store v42.0 (2024-07-22)
- [PC, Phone] Play Protect can now also remove permissions from unsafe apps to further protect users.
- [Auto] When you click ads of apps, the Play Store will directly open the app page for you to check out the details.
- [Phone, PC] With this new feature, you’ll get visual improvements to Play Store editorials.
- [Phone] With this new feature in Japan, you’ll be able to see a comics tab that includes manga, webtoon, and anime content.
- [Auto, TV, Wear] You can now see instructions on how to manage your privacy settings.
Android TV Core Services v6.8.2 (2024-07-18)
Security & Privacy
- Logging improvements.
Android WebView v127 (2024-07-17)
- Improvements to security and privacy and updates for bug fixes.
- New developer features for Google & 3rd party app developers to support functionality related to displaying web content in their apps.
Important: Some features may be experimental and available to certain users.
Google Play services v24.28 (2024-07-17)
Device Connectivity
- With Cross-device services, you can now join your phone's hotspot from your tablet (or other device) without having to manually set anything up.
Google Play Store v41.9 (2024-07-15)
- [Phone] For select titles, you may see more updates about the game directly from the developer.
Google Play services v24.27 (2024-07-10)
Account Management
- [Phone] Bug fixes for Account Management related services.
- [Phone, Wear] Bug fixes for Account Management related services.
Google Play Store v41.8 (2024-07-08)
- [Phone] You can now choose the types of apps you're interested in to improve your recommendations.
Google Play services v24.26 (2024-07-03)
Device Connectivity
- [Phone, Wear] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Device Connectivity related processes in their apps.
Security & Privacy
- [Phone] With Find My Device, you can now lock your phone remotely using just your phone number.
System Management
- [Auto] With this new feature, you can now manage Google Play Services from Settings.
Google Play Store v41.7 (2024-07-01)
- [Phone] Google Play Protect install-time protection now allows users to send new apps for full threat analysis.
June 2024
Google Play system update (2024-06-28)
- [Phone] Updates to system management services that improve Device Connectivity, Network Usage, Security, Stability, and Updatability.
- [Phone] Bug fixes for System Management & Diagnostics related services.
Google Play services v24.25 (2024-06-26)
Wallet
- [Wear] With this new feature, you can now use American Express for Wallet on Fitbit.
- [Phone] With this new feature, you can now add an e-wallet as your payment method or use your linked e-wallets in Google Pay to complete payments.
- [Phone] With this update, you’ll see new features for the IDs you add to Wallet.
- [Phone] With this new feature, you can now use Pix as your payment method in Wallet.
System Management
- [Auto, PC, Phone, TV, Wear] Updates to system management services that improve Device Storage, Privacy, and Security.
Android System Intelligence U.28 (2024-06-24)
- [Phone] Live Captions bug fixes.
- [Phone] Live Translate bug fixes.
Google Play Store v41.6 (2024-06-24)
- [Phone] With the new South African badging feature in Play Store, you can now easily identify apps that were made in South Africa.
Google Play services v24.24 (2024-06-19)
Wallet
- [Phone] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Digital Wallet & Payments related processes in their apps.
Security & Privacy
- [PC, Phone, TV] Bug fixes for Security & Privacy related services.
Google Play Store v41.5 (2024-06-17)
- [PC, Phone, TV] With this new feature, you’ll get improved protection from Google Play Protect when you install apps.
Google Play services v24.23 (2024-06-12)
Developer Services
- [Phone] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Maps related processes in their apps.
- [Phone] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Account Management related processes in their apps.
Safety & Emergency
- [Phone] With this new security feature, you’ll be able to set a lost or stolen device to auto-lock once it loses connectivity.
Utilities
- [Phone] With this new feature, you can now use your USB and Wi-Fi at the same time to backup and restore your device during setup.
Device Health Services v1.27.0.638152889 (2024-06-11)
- [Phone] Optimizations for Adaptive Battery functionalities.
Android WebView v126 (2024-06-05)
- Improvements to security and privacy and updates for bug fixes.
- New developer features for Google & 3rd party app developers to support functionality related to displaying web content in their apps.
Important: Some features may be experimental and available to certain users.
Google Play services v24.22 (2024-06-05)
Developer Services
- [Phone] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Maps related processes in their apps.
Device Connectivity
- [Phone] Bug fixes for Device Connections related services.
Wallet
- [Phone] With this new feature, you’ll be able to use Android Setup Wizard to set up non-card payment methods.
Google Play Store v41.3 (2024-06-03)
- [Phone] Subscription benefits may appear in search results and app store listings.
May 2024
Google Play system update (2024-05-29)
- [Phone] Updates to system management services that improve Device Connectivity, Network Usage, Security, Stability, and Updatability.
- [Phone] Bug fixes for System Management & Diagnostics related services.
Google Play Store v41.2 (2024-05-27)
- [Phone] With this new feature, you’ll get more time to complete your stamp cards to earn rewards.
- [Phone] In the Events & Offers section of the Details and Search results pages, you’ll find a new content format.
Google Play services v24.20 (2024-05-22)
Account Management
- [Phone] Bug fixes for Account Management related services.
- [Phone, Wear] This feature adds new functionality to App Activity, allowing parents to monitor children's app usage across different time limit settings.
Developer Services
- [Phone] With Cross-device services, you can now switch between devices on video calls in apps like Google Meet.
Device Connectivity
- [Phone] With Cross-device services, you’ll see a new settings screen that will make it easier for you to find and use cross-device features.
Security & Privacy
- [Phone] With this new feature, you can now securely share your passwords with your family group in Google Password Manager. When you share a password, your family members will receive a copy of it in their Google Password Manager, ready to be used.
Utilities
- [Phone] With updates to Autofill, you can see your card name in the payment card suggestions.
- [Phone] With updates to Autofill, you can see your card art in the payment card suggestions.
System Management
- [Auto, PC, Phone, TV, Wear] Updates to system management services that improve Device Storage.
Google Play Store v41.1 (2024-05-20)
- [Phone] With this new feature, you’ll be able to use Play Pass to play a selection of games on Play Games.
Google Play services v24.19 (2024-05-15)
System Management
- [Auto, PC, Phone, TV, Wear] Updates to system management services that improve Device Storage, Privacy, and Security.
- [Phone] Updates to system management services that improve Privacy.
Android TV Core Services v6.7.x (2024-05-14)
Accessibility
- Notification time settings for improved readability.
Android WebView v125 (2024-05-08)
- Improvements to security and privacy and updates for bug fixes.
- New developer features for Google & 3rd party app developers to support functionality related to displaying web content in their apps.
Important: Some features may be experimental and available to certain users.
Google Play services v24.18 (2024-05-08)
Account Management
- [Wear] If you’re a parent, you’ll be able to set School Time to limit the apps your child can use and silence their device.
Developer Services
- [Phone] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Maps related processes in their apps.
Google Play Store v40.9 (2024-05-06)
- [Phone] Top developers will now see new features on the Search results and Details pages.
- [Phone] You can now find frequently asked questions about the app you're looking for on the Search results and App Details pages.
- [Phone] You’ll get product surveys on the Details page when you use Game Hub.
Google Play services v24.17 (2024-05-01)
Wallet
- [Phone] Bug fixes for Wallet related services.
System Management
- [Auto] Updates to system management services that improve Privacy.
- [Auto, Phone, TV, Wear] Updates to system management services that improve Stability.
April 2024
Google Play system update (2024-04-30)
- [Phone] Updates to system management services that improve Device Connectivity, Network Usage, Security, Stability, and Updatability.
- [Phone] Bug fixes for System Management & Diagnostics related services.
Google Play services v24.16 (2024-04-24)
Developer Services
- [Phone, Wear] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Location & Context related processes in their apps.
Wallet
- [Phone] With this new feature, you'll receive notifications with updates related to your passes within Google Wallet.
- [Phone] A new feature that lets you scan images with barcodes or QR codes and add them as a Wallet pass.
- [Phone] With updates to Wallet, you’ll get improvements when you sign up to pay for public transport.
Google Play services v24.15 (2024-04-17)
Account Management
- [Wear] If you’re a supervised user, you’ll be able to use a new dashboard to view parental control settings.
Utilities
- [Phone] With this new feature, you’ll be able to connect with your contacts immediately after you set up your new phone.
Android WebView v124 (2024-04-11)
- Improvements to security and privacy and updates for bug fixes.
- New developer features for Google & 3rd party app developers to support functionality related to displaying web content in their apps.
Important: Some features may be experimental and available to certain users.
Google Play services v24.14 (2024-04-10)
Security & Privacy
- [Phone] Find My Device can locate your powered-off device.
Support
- [Phone] With this new feature, you can now select a plan offer and activate an eSIM in Device Plans.
Wallet
- [Phone] Bug fixes for Wallet related services.
- [Phone] With this new feature, you can now use your Hong Kong Octopus Card in Wallet.
Google Play services v24.13 (2024-04-03)
Support
- [Auto] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Support related processes in their apps.
Wallet
- [Phone] With this new feature, you’ll get notifications whenever your cards are updated, and when a new virtual card is ready for use.
Google Play Store v40.4 (2024-04-01)
- [Phone] With this new feature, you’ll have an improved installation experience when you get a prompt to download your official apps and games on Google Play.
March 2024
Google Play system update (2024-04-01)
- [Phone] Updates to system management services that improve Device Connectivity, Network Usage, Security, Stability, and Updatability.
- [Phone] Bug fixes for System Management & Diagnostics related services.
Google Play services v24.12 (2024-03-27)
Security & Privacy
- [Phone] With this new feature, you can now import passwords to Google Password Manager.
System Management
- [Auto, PC, Phone, TV, Wear] Updates to system management services that improve Privacy.
Google Play services v24.11 (2024-03-20)
Device Connectivity
- [Phone] With this new feature, you can now pair your wearable devices with a new phone.
Wallet
- [Phone] With this new feature, you can now pin and go to your payment methods from the home screen when you touch and hold the Wallet app icon.
- [Phone, Wear] With this new feature, you can now use Wallet in Guernsey, Morocco, Bermuda, and Bahrain.
System Management
- [Phone] With this new feature, you’ll see a new UI when you create a profile or sign-in to Play Games Services.
- [Auto, PC, Phone, TV, Wear] Updates to system management services that improve Device Performance.
Device Health Services v1.26.0.615753072 (2024-03-18)
- [Phone, Tablet] General bug fixes and performance optimizations.
Google Play Store v40.2 (2024-03-18)
- [Phone] With this new feature, you can now allow your Google Play apps to update automatically using limited mobile data.
- [Phone] With the Persistent Navigation Bar, you’ll be able to use the Play Store main navigation bar on more pages, like the search results, and app details, which will make it easier for you to navigate through the Play Store.
- [Phone] Watch the highlights of apps/games in places on the Google Play Store.
Settings Services v1.1.0.615624701 (2024-03-18)
- [Phone] General bug fixes.
SIM Manager v28 (2024-03-13)
- [Phone] General bug fixes and reliability improvements.
Google Play services v24.10 (2024-03-13)
Developer Services
- [Phone] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Analytics & Diagnostics related processes in their apps.
Utilities
- [Phone] With this new feature, you can now use lockscreen authentication for Autofill with Google in addition to Biometric authentication.
System Management
- [TV] Bug fixes for System Management & Diagnostics related services.
Android WebView v123 (2024-03-12)
- Improvements to security and privacy and updates for bug fixes.
- New developer features for Google & 3rd party app developers to support functionality related to displaying web content in their apps.
Important: Some features may be experimental and available to certain users.
Settings Services v1.1.0.612349782 (2024-03-11)
- [Phone] General bug fixes.
Android System Intelligence U.21 (2024-03-11)
- [Phone] Live Captions UI and language pack download bug fixes.
Google Play Store v40.1 (2024-03-11)
- [Phone] You’ll see an improved user experience for rewards, quests, and offers for purchases in Google Play.
- [Phone] If you are in the EU, you can provide data sharing consent between Google Play and the broader Google ecosystem.
Adaptive Connectivity Services p.2024.10 (2024-03-08)
- [Phone] Improvements to stability, bug fixes and performance optimizations.
Google Play Store v40.0 (2024-03-04)
- [Phone] You will now see a new format for content shown in the Events & Offers section on the detail and search results pages.
February 2024
Google Play system update (2024-02-28)
- [Phone] Updates to system management services that improve Device Connectivity, Network Usage, Security, Stability, and Updatability.
- [Phone] Bug fixes for System Management & Diagnostics related services.
Google Play services v24.08 (2024-02-28)
Account Management
- [Phone] Improvements and updates to Family Link to device pinning for location sharing.
Developer Services
- [Phone] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Ads related processes in their apps.
Wallet
- [Phone] With this new feature, you can now digitize your physical transit cards when you add them to Google Wallet.
System Management
- [Phone] Updates to system management services that improve Privacy and Security.
Google Play Store v39.9 (2024-02-26)
- [Phone] You can now install a collection of essential apps all at once.
Google Play services v24.07 (2024-02-21)
Developer Services
- [Auto, Phone, TV, Wear] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Device Connectivity related processes in their apps.
Wallet
- [Phone] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Digital Wallet & Payments related processes in their apps.
Google Play services for AR v1.42 (2024-02-20)
- [Phone] Updated list of supported devices.
- [Phone] Various performance improvements and bug fixes.
Google Play Store v39.8 (2024-02-19)
- [PC, Phone] With this new feature, you’ll be informed by Google Play Protect about apps that failed the Google Play Protect verification.
Device Health Services v1.26.0.604494899 (2024-02-14)
- [Phone, Tablet] General bug fixes and performance optimizations.
Google Play services v24.06 (2024-02-14)
Support
- [Phone] With this new feature, you can now use the Help guide (AI-powered chat) in Android Google Help.
Wallet
- [Phone, Wear] With updates to Wallet in Japan, you’ll be able to better manage your cards.
Android WebView v122 (2024-02-13)
- Improvements to security and privacy and updates for bug fixes.
- New developer features for Google & 3rd party app developers to support functionality related to displaying web content in their apps.
- [Tablet] When a trackpad is attached, context menus in WebView will appear as vertical, desktop-style menus.
Important: Some features may be experimental and available to certain users.
Google Play Store v39.7 (2024-02-12)
- [Phone] You can now request data and account deletion from the App Details page by clicking a direct link to the Developer site.
- [Phone] You can now see and launch games you’ve recently played.
Settings Services v1.1.0.603376639 (2024-02-07)
- [Phone] Improve the user experience.
Google Play services v24.05 (2024-02-07)
Account Management
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[Auto] Streamlined the experience for signing into your Google Account with your phone by showing the mobile sign in page first.
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[Auto, PC, Phone, TV, Wear] Bug fixes for Account Management related services.
Developer Services
- [Phone] With the new developer features for Google and third party apps, you can get support for Maps-related processes in your apps.
Wallet
- [Phone] With updates to Wallet authentication settings, you can now choose to authenticate your transactions before making contactless payments.
Android System Intelligence U.18/T.43 (2024-02-05)
- [Phone, Tablet] Live Captions UI Bug fixes.
- [Phone, Tablet] Added Speech Recognition Language Pack version number to settings page.
January 2024
Earlier version release notes
Google Play services v24.04 (2024-01-31)
Developer Services
- [Phone] With this new feature, you can now use your Android QR code scanner to scan eSIM barcodes.
- [Auto, Phone, TV, Wear] Bug fixes for Developer Services related services.
Google Play Store v39.5 (2024-01-29)
- [Phone] With this new feature, you’ll see search UI improvements for large screen devices.
- [Phone] With this new feature, you’ll get instant recommendations based on the game categories you tell Google Play you’re interested in.
Google Play system update (2024-01-29)
- [Phone] Updates to system management services that improve Device Connectivity, Network Usage, Security, Stability, and Updatability.
- [Phone] Bug fixes for System Management & Diagnostics related services.
Adaptive Connectivity Services p.2024.04 (2024-01-26)
- [Phone] Improvements to stability, bug fixes and performance optimizations.
Google Play services v24.03 (2024-01-24)
Account Management
- [Phone] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Account Management related processes in their apps.
Google Play services v24.02 (2024-01-17)
Account Management
- [Auto] With this new feature, you can see animations on the auto sign-in screens.
Developer Services
- [Phone] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Machine Learning & AI related processes in their apps.
Device Connectivity
- [Phone] With updates to branding, you’ll find that Nearby Share is now called Quick Share, with some visual improvements to the sender flow.
- [Wear] You can now switch audio between your phone, tablet, and watch seamlessly.
Utilities
- [Phone] With updates to Autofill, your credit cards are ranked for better Autofill suggestions.
Wallet
- [Phone] With updates to Wallet, you can digitize your corporate ID.
- [Phone] With this new feature, you can now archive and unarchive passes between the Wallet home screen and the Archived Passes screen.
System Management
- [Phone] With updates to the “Google Services” page of the setup wizard, you can turn on the new Phone Number Verification setting to give consent to verify your phone number.
Android TV Core Services v6.5.4 (2024-01-16)
Google Assistant
- Assistant Support for Send Feedback.
Android WebView v121 (2024-01-16)
- Improvements to security and privacy and updates for bug fixes.
- New developer features for Google & 3rd party app developers to support functionality related to displaying web content in their apps.
Important: Some features may be experimental and available to certain users.
Google Play Store v39.3 (2024-01-15)
- [Phone] With new government badges, you can easily discover apps from official government entities. Available initially in 12 countries with more to come.
Adaptive Connectivity Services p.2024.01 (2024-01-12)
- [Phone] Improvements to stability, bug fixes and performance optimizations.
Google Play services v24.01 (2024-01-10)
Developer Services
- [Auto, PC, Phone, TV, Wear] With the new developer features for Google and third party apps, you can get support for location and context-related processes in your apps.
System Management
- [Auto, PC, Phone, TV, Wear] With updates to system management services, you’ll get improved battery life, device performance, and security.
Android System Intelligence U.14 (2024-01-08)
- [Phone] Added Adaptive Sound tuning for Pixel Fold.
- [Phone] Live Captions - Added a new setting for caption size and style.
Google Play Store v39.2 (2024-01-08)
- [PC, Phone, TV] With updates to Google Play Protect, you'll get improved notifications.