How To Update Google Play Store On An Android Device
The Google Play Store updates automatically on Android by default, but users can also force a manual update to get the latest features and bug fixes. The Play Store is the most popular way to get apps and services on Android and comes pre-installed on all standard Android devices. Thanks to various security features, it is also one of the safest ways to download Android apps, including the Play Protect service that scans and removes malware before apps are installed.
The Play Store is the largest repository of Android apps globally for phones, tablets, Android TV and Wear OS devices. Therefore, keeping the Play Store updated is an essential part of the security process on Android, as Google often updates the app with the latest security features and bug fixes. As mentioned already, the app is updated automatically under most conditions, but the process described below enables users to force an update manually if one is available.
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To manually update Google Play Store on an Android device, fire up the app and tap on the profile icon at the top-right corner. From the profile menu, select 'Settings' and then hit 'About' to expand the menu. In the expanded menu, users will see the Play Store version, and underneath that will be a link to update the Play Store. So hit the 'Update Play Store' link to begin the update process. If an update is available, the new version will start to download, but if it is already up-to-date, users will see a pop-up message saying, «Google Play Store is up to date.» Tap 'Got it' to close the message.
It is worth noting that sometimes, the updates might not show up normally for all devices. In that case, the only way to
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