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Android Bug Strikes: ‘Update Google Play Services’ Notification Haunts Users

A mysterious 'Update Google Play services' notification is plaguing some Android users, causing repeated alerts and functional issues with key apps like Google Messages and Search.

2 months ago

Android Users Facing 'Update Google Play Services' Bug

Issue: Some Android users are experiencing a persistent "Update Google Play services" notification, which is being triggered by various first-party Google apps.
Impact: The notification appears repeatedly and cannot be resolved through common troubleshooting steps like rebooting or clearing storage/cache.
Current Version: The latest stable version of Google Play services is 25.09.33, and no update is actually available when users try to access it in the Play Store.
Devices Affected: Reports are coming from Pixel and Samsung devices, but the issue does not appear to be widespread at this time.
Resolution: Google is expected to address this bug with a server-side fix.