Google Play Services helps keep apps updated and running smoothly on Android phones because they associate apps with other Google services, such as you don't use any of the big Google apps on your phone.
Google Play Services are different from Google Play Store apps because they are built in by default on Android phones. It should be noted that it does not drain your battery faster and does not use your phone data plan as much. Don't force them. Close or uninstall it.
It should be noted that Google started Google Play Services as part of the system (Android 4.3), but it evolved with each new version of the Android OS, so far it acts as a main node in (Android 13) security features are updated in a system that is a major factor in Make your device more secure and reliable.
So if you see an error message (Sorry, Google Play Services has stopped), don't ignore it and fix it ASAP because ignoring it can lead to security issues on your phone.
First, what are the reasons for stopping Google Play Services?
There are many reasons why Google Play Services has stopped working. Chief among them: changes to your operating system settings, download manager crashes, insufficient phone memory, poor internet connection, or if your device's date and time are incorrect.
second; To fix Google Play Services that has stopped working:
1- Reboot your Android phone:
If you have electronic devices and something is not working properly, first turn it off for at least 30 seconds before turning it back on. This simple step can fix some minor issues and you can do the same on your Android phone to fix Google Play Services has stopped.
2- Make sure that Google Play Services is updated:
- Go to the settings (settings) of your Android phone.
- Click on the "Applications" option.
- Click on the Show all apps option.
- Scroll down to the Google Play Services option and tap on it. If you can't get there, click on the search icon in the upper right corner, then type (Play) and click on the (Google Play Services) option from the results.
- Scroll down until you get to the Application details option; Then press.
- Click the "Update" button.
Note: Depending on your phone model and manufacturer, these steps may not appear. So if you don't see these options, you can follow the steps below to fix the problem.
3- Make sure all apps on your phone are updated:
- Go to the Play Store app on your phone.
- Click your profile picture in the upper right.
- Click on the Manage apps and devices option.
- See the Available Updates section for a list of apps that have updates available. To update all apps at once, tap on the Update All option.
This step (Google Services Framework) will be updated when an update is available, but if this step does not solve the problem, you can proceed to the next step.
4- Make sure to update the Google Play Store:
- Go to the Play Store app on your phone.
- Click your profile picture in the upper right.
- Click on the (Settings) option.
- Click on the About option, under the Play Store Version option, find the latest version number available, and under that, Play Store Update option, tap on it.
- After the update is complete, restart the phone then restart the Play Store to check if the issue is resolved.
5- Switch from Wi-Fi to mobile data (and vice versa):
If you have a poor internet connection, you may get an error message that Google Play Services has stopped, sometimes you will not receive an error message and sometimes Google Play Store will stop working during download or refuse to get rid of them altogether.
in such cases; The solution is simple: if you're on WiFi, switch to mobile data or try a different wireless network. If you are using mobile data, switch to Wi-Fi.
6- Set the time and date on the phone:
Google Play Services may stop working if the time and date are not set correctly. The solution here is simple. All you have to do is go to your phone settings and set the time and date.
7- Clear Google Play Services data and cache data:
- Go to the settings (settings) of your Android phone.
- Click on the "Applications" option.
- Click on the Show all apps option.
- Scroll down to the Google Play Services option and tap on it.
- Click on Storage options and then click on Clear cache option.
- Click on the (Manage Storage Space) option, then click on the Erase All Data option.
Important note: If you delete Google Play service data or cached data, some information stored on your device, for example b: payment cards stored in Google Play.