In today’s post, we will share some methods to fix “Google Play Services Keeps Stopping” error. Google play services keep all your applications on your device updated and running smoothly on your android supported device. Google Play services connect apps to other Google services. Google Play or Play store is a place where you can download or rent or buy applications of your use and interest on an android supported device. You can also buy or rent movies or books and many other things. It is an application that is pre-installed in almost all android devices, regardless of the manufacturing company of the device.
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Why Google Play?
Google Play or the Google play store has become the official store to download applications on an Android-supported device. You can download applications directly on your device just by clicking on install on the page of the application you want to be installed. You can also download eBooks and movies using the same steps. You can also share the content with anyone on your contact.
1. Google Play Services
Google Play Services is an API package for Android devices from Google. It covers a lot of google services and gives permission to the applications to communicate with other applications via a common medium. Google play services cannot be uninstalled.
The most common problem faced by android users is that the Google Play Services Keeps stopping, and the service gets discontinued and interrupted. The problem can be fixed by fixing some connections and/ or following a few steps to improve the services provided.
How to Fix Google Play Services Keeps Stopping Error?
The main problem faced (the Google play services keep stopping) while using the google play services can be fixed by keeping some connections in proper working condition, and if the problem still prevails, you can follow the given steps to fix it.
1. Clear Cache
You can start by clearing the cache and the earlier data from the google play services. When you clear the cache, the application gets a fresh start, and sometimes this resolves the problems:
- Open the Settings app on your device.
- Click on App and Notifications and then tap on see all apps.
- Scroll down and select Google Play Store.
- Click on storage and then select clear cache.
- Now, click on clear data.
- Restart the Google Play application and try your download once again.
2. Restart Device
You can restart your device to resolve the problem. When you restart a device, many applications get refreshed and start working properly. The Operating System also gets refreshed, which improves the application’s working. If the application still doesn’t work, you can try restarting your device after clearing the cache.
Follow these steps to restart your device:
- Long press the power button of the device.
- A menu pops up.
- From the menu, select restart/reboot.
- The device will automatically restart.
- If the option of restart/ reboot is not present, you can click on the power off option or just long-press the power button until the device shuts down.
- Now to restart the device, you will have to long-press the power button again.
3. Change from Mobile Data Network to a Wi-Fi Network
Make sure the internet connection is strong. Make sure the wifi is working properly; if you are using a mobile data connection, make sure the network is strong. After ensuring these, you can try to download the application once again. If the internet connection is weak, try changing the mode of the internet service provider.
4. Update the Google Play Services
If you have tried all the above methods and the problem still prevails, you need to make sure that the Google Play Service provider application is up to date. Many times an application stops working or creates an issue while working if it is not updated and the latest technologies are not included because of late updating.
To know if the application is updated or needs updating, just follow the given steps:
- Open the Settings app on your android supported device.
- Click on Apps and notifications.
- Now press See all apps.
- Scroll down and click on Google Play Services.
- Scroll down again and search and click on App details.
- Press Update or Install.
Or you can also follow these steps to update the Google Play Services:
- Open the Google Play Store.
- Press on your profile icon, located at the top right corner of the screen.
- Click on Manage apps and device, and a list of pending updates appears. Press update all options to update all the pending un-updated applications.
- This will update the Google Play services if any update is available
- Restart your device and launch the play store application again.
5. Change Time and Date
Sometimes the error occurs due to the wrong date and time of the System. It is quite simple to fix the date and time of a device. Follow the given steps to correct the date and time of your device:
- Open the Settings app and click on System.
- Press on Date and Time from the menu displayed
. - Check for Use network- provider time if it is not enabled. Make sure your device sets to the correct time.
- If the problem persists, you can try setting up the date and time manually after disabling the automatic function. Set the time after clicking on Set Time.
- Restart the Google Play application.
6. Revert to Older Version
Getting back to the older version of the Google Play Store may resolve the problems faced. This gets you back to the version that was pre-installed on your device while it was purchased. To revert to the older version, all you have to do is:
- Open Settings and click on Apps and notification.
- Press on See all apps and search for Google Play Store.
- Select the option of Disable from the menu.
This does not uninstall the application, but it gets the oldest version of that application back that is supported by your device.
- Restart the Google Play Store application.
7. Remove your Google Account
Sometimes the android doesn’t add a user correctly, which might create some issues. To resolve it you can remove and re-add your account:
- Go to Settings and press on Accounts.
- Tap on Google Account. Select the account you want to remove and press on Remove account.
- Re-add the account.
8. Install Third-Party Copy of Google Play Store
If nothing works and the problem still prevails, you can try installing a third-party copy of the google play store.
9. Factory Reset of the device
This resets your device to the original device as it was purchased. It resolves almost all the problems.
- Open Settings
- Click on System > Advanced> Reset option
- Press Erase all data (or factory reset).
- Click on Erase everything.
Make sure you have a device backup before resetting the device.
Conclusion
The Google Service Provider is an API for Android devices from Google. Sometimes it has some issues like it keeps on stopping while working on it. The issue can be resolved by making some changes and following some simple steps.
