Google Play services are essential for many apps to run, not only Google apps but also other Android apps that are dependent upon Google Play services for proper function like Snapchat and apps with access to ad services or location services. Although, these services are pre-installed on Android devices.
However, Android devices without Google Play Store don’t have Google Play services installed. If your app runs on devices without Google Play services, you might want to check to see if Google Play services is installed on the device before you attempt to use Google APIs, or enable features in your app that require Google Play services to function.
How to update Google Play Services on Android devices?
Tap the Update button on the Google Play Services page. This method may not work on every smartphone. Go to your phone’s Settings menu and tap on the Apps & notifications setting. On some devices, it may just be Apps. Scroll down and tap Google Play services and then tap on App Details.
The next thing we wanted the answer to was: why is Google Play Services not working on my phone?
Play Services issues aren’t nearly as common as they used to be. However, generally speaking, the cause is usually an issue between your phone’s OS and the version of Play Services you have or an issue between Play Services and an app you installed. Google Play Services is one of the most important parts of the Google Android experience.
To test your app when using Google Play services, you must use one of the following : A compatible Android device that runs Android 4.1 (API level 16) or higher and has the Google Play Store app installed. The Android emulator with an AVD that runs the Google APIs platform based on Android 4.2.2 (API level 17) or higher.
What is the purpose of the Play Store on Android?
It also hides sensitive information from apps and manages basically every other background task for the sake of battery efficiency. Basically, it just lets apps from the Google Play Store connect to Google APIs and it helps do a lot of background stuff. It’s important because you can’t just have the Google Play Store on your Android device.