Fixed: Unfortunately, Google Play Service has Stopped

Posted by Mia Minton on March 25th, 2020

Android is one of the most popular OSs in the world; however, there are times when it shows error in the Google Play Services. If you are also facing similar errors related to these issues, then pursue through below-written guidelines. The process is complex due to its lengthiness, so it is suggested to read the workaround carefully.

Google Play Service’s Updates Uninstall

In case you intend to uninstall the Google Play Service’s updates, then you can opt to follow the below-mentioned guidelines.

  • Reach the Settings option of the Android device.
  • After that, select the ‘Security’ option.
  • You should move to the ‘Device Administration’ field.
  • Then you will see some choices, click on the ‘Android Device Manager,’ and turn off it.
  • Once you finish the above instructions, get back to the Settings, and choose ‘Apps/Application Manager.’
  • Go to the upper side of the screen, and you will locate the arrow button, select it, and choose the ‘All Apps’ option.
  • You will locate the apps list and move down to the screen.
  • Choose the ‘Google Play Store.’
  • Once you get into the screen of ‘App Info’ of Google Play Service, select the three-dotted menu icon situated at the upper right-hand side of the screen.
  • Then click on the ‘Uninstall Updates’ button.
  • Once you finish the procedure, get back to the Security field and turn on the ‘Android Device Manager.’
  • Now, reboot the device. Later an update pop-up will show on the screen, and you have to pursue the steps to upgrade Google Play Service.

Remove Cache

If the users are trying to remove the cache of Google Play Service, then they should carefully apply the given steps.

  • Launch the Settings on the device and select the Apps/Application Manager.
  • Go to the ‘All Apps’ option from the menu of the drop-down.
  • You should move down the screen to see Google Play Service.
  • Once you enter the Google Play Service, locate options and select the Storage option.
  • Further, select the ‘Clear Cache’ option.
  • Now, shut each program and reboot the device.

Delete Google Account and Create it Again

In case you intend to delete the Google account and create it again, then you can opt to follow the below-mentioned guidelines.

  • Go to the Account field pursued by Settings.
  • You will locate some options; choose the “Cloud and Accounts.”
  • Reach the Accounts option.
  • Locate some accounts; choose the Google option.
  • You should select the email ID and choose the ‘Remove’ account.
  • Once you finish the over instruction, reboot the device.
  • Return to the Settings field once more and pursued the above procedure to add the Account one more time once you remove the problem.
  • Go to the ‘Google’ and input the details like the password and email ID.
  • Thereafter, select the ‘Continue’ to finish the procedure.

Set the Time and Date

If the users are trying to set the time and date, then they should carefully apply the given steps.

  • Launch the Settings on the device.
  • Reach the featured app list, select the General Management.
  • For ‘Date and Time’ and select it to enter the features.
  • Switch the toggle of ‘Automatic date and time provided by the Network.’
  • In case the problem continues, then turn off the feature of ‘Automatic date and time’  and set the time and date manually.

Reset the Device

In case you intend to reset the device, then you can opt to follow the below-mentioned guidelines.

  • Go to the Settings and launch it.
  • Thereafter, you should move down the screen and select the ‘Backup and Restore.’
  • You will see an option ‘Backup & Restore’ or ‘Factory data reset,’ select it.
  • Ensure that you take the device backup prior to performing this setting.
  • Then pursue the next steps carefully and complete the procedure.
  • After finishing the task, you will notice that the phone is back to the default settings.

Elisa Wilson is an avid technical blogger, a magazine contributor, a publisher of guides at mcafee.com/activate and a professional cyber security analyst. Through her writing, she aims to educate people about the dangers and threats lurking in the digital world  .

Source :- https://projectmcafee.com/blog/fixed-unfortunately-google-play-service-has-stopped/

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