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6. Disable Play Services
Yes, don’t be surprised. You would uninstall other app if a similar issue exists. As Play Services is a system app, you cannot uninstall it. That is where disabling it comes into the picture.
To disable it, follow step 1 and 2 of the Clear cache method i.e., go to Settings > Apps > Google Play Services. Here tap on Disable.
If it’s grayed out, follow these steps:
Step 1: Open Settings and go to Security. It’s either available as Security & location or Lock screen & security, or Security.
Step 2: Tap on Device Administrator or Device admin apps. Sometimes, it’s present under Advanced option.
Step 3: Disable Find My Device.
Step 4: Go to Google Play Services under Apps. Now you will be able to disable it.
After disabling it, wait for some time and then enable it again. That should restore Play Services to the factory settings and help you fix the problem.
Uninstall Google Play Services Updates
This may sound a little strange, but sometimes updates will cause a bug. For this reason, if you’re experiencing battery drain because of Google Play services, you can try uninstalling the updates to this service.
- Go to “Settings -> Apps and notifications.”
- Select “Google Play Services” from the list of apps.
- Tap the three dots at the top-right corner.
- Select “Uninstall updates.”
- Reboot your phone and see if that makes a difference.
8. Uninstall Updates
If disabling seems like a tough task, try uninstalling its updates.
To uninstall Play Services updates, go to Settings > Apps > Google Play Services. Tap on the three-dot icon at the top-right corner and select Uninstall updates.
After uninstalling, give it some time to update it.
Conclusion
What to do when Google Play Services keeps stopping? We hope our troubleshooting methods help users resolve the problem effectively.
Rooting and sideloading the Play Store might work for some users, while others may have to perform a factory reset. However, if none of these worked for you, you must contact your device manufacturer to discuss the issue and find a viable solution to the “Google Play Service has stopped” error message.
Alternatively, you can also contact Google. Their support team is quite responsive, or you can also add your question to their Help Center.
Do let us know if you are able to fix the Google Play keeps stopping issue. Drop your comments below.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I update Google Play Services?
Check for updates to Google Play Services by going to “Settings -> Apps & notifications -> See all xx apps -> Google Play Services.}
If there’s an available update for Play Services, you’ll see it on this screen.
2. Can I get the Google Play Services beta?
Yes. If you want to play around with the latest Play Services features and be on the frontline of what the app has to offer, you can become a tester for the app by registering at this page.
3. Is Google Play Services spying on me?
Sort of, yes, though how nefarious you consider it really depends on your feeling about Google’s data harvesting, which is very much a part of its MO. Tons of apps – from Maps to WhatsApp and even your phone app – “phone home” to Play Services to let it know what you’re up to. To avoid this, you really need to “de-Google” your phone, which is too much to tackle here in this space.
4. Can I delete Google Play Services?
You can with a rooted phone, but at that point will lose access to those Google privileges, like the Play Store, Google Maps, and basically all Google apps as well as many third-party ones. Basically, it’s a big commitment – even a lifestyle choice – and not something to be taken lightly.
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