Some Pixel phones suddenly can't run Google apps anymore

Google Play services, which are vital for keeping apps running and updated, have suddenly stopped working for some Pixel users.

Google Play services were suddenly disabled on some Pixel phones. | Image Credit – tapplz, X”

According to the writings on it X And reddit by affected users Google-made apps suddenly display a message It says that Google Play services are not supported by their devices. This is definitely not a case of the devices being too old to support Google Play services, which are supported on phones running Android 6.0 or newer. Pixel 9 Pro is experiencing the problem.

Google Play services bug has made many applications inaccessible. | Image Credit – icepac, Reddit

Google Play services is a core Android software that provides basic functionality on Android devices, including updating Google apps, connecting apps to Google services such as Sign-in and Maps, and providing background services and libraries to apps.

Users took to social media to complain about this bug. | Image Credit – Redskins Irrelevance, X

Google Play services bug corrupted the apps that depend on it. It is unknown what is causing the issue as users on both devices are stable Android15 and QPR1 Beta is experiencing this.

Some fixes have been discovered by users that can help re-enable Google Play services. The first is to uninstall the latest update, update Google Play Services and restart your device; However, doing so may cause some apps to reset, including Google Wallet and Google Messages.

If you’re still having this issue, I tried the solution provided by another reviewer and it worked.

settings>applications>show all apps>3 dots in top right corner>show system apps>google play services>3 dots in top right corner>uninstall updates>scroll down (still on apps page)>click on “app details” to open play store page> update>restart device after update completes.everything works for me now

edit: note this will reset your google wallet and unpair any instances of Google messages across the web

MysteriousBeef6395, Reddit User, November 2024

Another thing you can try is to opt out of the Google Play services beta program if you are part of it.

Had the same problem. It was solved after uninstalling the updates of Google play services app. I also participated in the beta program, which may have led to this in the first place. I also gave it up just to be on the safe side.

Incredible_max, Reddit User, November 2024

If these don’t work for you, you may want reset your device to factory settingsBut keep in mind that this process will delete all data on your phone.

There has been no statement from Google about the problem, but considering the seriousness of the problem, we expect a comment and fix from the company soon. After all, not only did all Google apps, including Gmail and Photos, stop working for many people after the bug, but even some third-party apps became unusable.

Judging by the number of complaints on social media, this issue doesn’t seem to affect everyone.

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