Google Play Services killing my phone after last update - Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers

Google Play Services updated like 2 or 3 days ago and ever since my battery is dropping like a rock and my Device Manager keeps popping up saying that an app is running my battery down and when I click on the notification it takes me to a kill google play services option.
Anyone else seeing this? I'm talking like 15% an hour not using the device.
I have no new software installs since this ..
All this talk of changing the Play store and wants..Mine is a revert back to last good version of a app option.

Do you use substatum?

Never heard of it so I searched it. No,. Not using it.

I get it aswell as does my bro both on n950f devices, what I do is disable auto update in play store under settings, go to system / app then click top right show system services, find the two google play services processes go storage wipe cache on both and reboot should be fine after that

ars0n said:
Do you use substatum?
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I've had excessive battery drain since last weekend as well. Ive tried narrowing it down but unsuccessful. I do have substratum. What's up with it?

its the play store and the google services overlay. uninstall, reboot phone, welcome back your battery life.
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wdcspurs said:
I've had excessive battery drain since last weekend as well. Ive tried narrowing it down but unsuccessful. I do have substratum. What's up with it?
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its the play store and the google services overlay. uninstall, reboot phone, welcome back your battery life.

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Be wary of "forcing" OTA updates using Framework Services trick, breaks stuff

Be wary of "forcing" OTA updates using Framework Services trick, breaks stuff
I've seen this posted before in many of the "4.1.2" threads, but the info is likely to get buried in there, and since I have personally experienced this myself with my GNex, I figured I'd post this in a new thread.
The method of force stopping/clearing the data of Framework Services in the All Apps list to force any OTA to download will cause you a lot of headaches after the update. There are a couple of issues that I could see.
Firstly, ANY app (not just Google apps) that uses push notifications for anything WILL break. The only way to fix them is to either force stop/clear data from ALL of those apps (meaning you might potentially lose important app data as this basically resets the app back to when you first downloaded it), and set all of them back up again, OR to do a Factory Reset of the entire device after your device is updated.
Secondly, you will NOT be able to download apps from the Play Store weblink and "push" them to your device. The Play Store will NOT see your device anymore as it won't be in your devices list. There might be a way to fix this, but I haven't found it, aside from again, doing a Factory Reset and setting up your device from scratch. Even if I logged out/deleted my Google account, and re-logged in/re-added, this did not fix the problem.
Thirdly, Google Music/Play Store purchases of Books/Movies/Magazine/Music seem to be broken at times. Whatever the authorization process Google uses, you break it when you clear Framework Services. This happened to me once, and might have only been a one-time deal, but please be wary of this.
Now, like I've said, I've run into these issues on my Galaxy Nexus while forcing OTAs. The only way I could proceed with my newly updated device without constant Google Services/Play Store/Notification issues was to completely reset my phone and start from scratch. Now I know some people like to do this between major updates anyway, to start the device fresh, so this wouldn't apply to you anyway since you would update and then immediately Factory Reset, but if you're just planning on updating and keeping your device configured the way it is now, you will run into these issues (and potentially others that we don't know about yet).
A better idea to me would be to either wait for the OTA to be pushed automatically, or to save yourself time, flash to stock using the new factory images. Would save you a lot of time by doing that, rather than figuring out what apps broke and what you need to fix, and how to fix them.
Please be wary of this, and know the consequences if you do attempt it.
I can confirm that messing with the Framework to force the OTA does muck up purchases and update of apps through Google Play.
So be advised. You'll most likely have to delete your Google account off the device and clear Google App cache, restart, the reenter you Google account info to get Google Play back to normal.
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Failed OTA leading to a minor disaster?
Damn and blast! I read this seconds after I did this little trick. I've not yet run the 2nd OTA... might I escape the consequences of my trusting foolishness?
I did it because the scheduled OTA failed and was aborted (said CWM Recovery) but I failed to note the exact error message. Could this have been caused by it being rooted, as little else has been done to screw the Nexus around?
Where is the update stored before it is processed? Not on 'SDcard'. Is it a full download or a stub for a later big download?
pofadda said:
Damn and blast! I read this seconds after I did this little trick. I've not yet run the 2nd OTA... might I escape the consequences of my trusting foolishness?
I did it because the scheduled OTA failed and was aborted (said CWM Recovery) but I failed to note the exact error message. Could this have been caused by it being rooted, as little else has been done to screw the Nexus around?
Where is the update stored before it is processed? Not on 'SDcard'. Is it a full download or a stub for a later big download?
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Its in /cache and its about 33mb
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i used this method and have had no issues with none of the stuff you described. Its actually running flawlessly right now. I also forced the update on my Gnote (yes not a google device, but still a android force update) with no issue.
edit: I only cleared the data, not forced stop
Yep I know I, oldblue910 and others have warned people about this and it was just glossed over..
Oh well.. At least people are trying..
This is how I updated mine and haven't noticed any problems. What would be a sure fire way of knowing that this method caused some problem? My account is recognized in the Play store and apply updates are recognized. Thanks.
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Same thing with the Nexus S about 6 months ago. Peeps trying to get the OTA early and breaking stuff on their phones. So I left well alone during the 4.1.2. update and just waited.
This method always came with a warning.
No problems with my device being recognised on the web play store. Also reset my main apps to get notifications working properly.
All fine here
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I massive forced this method to get 4.1.2 on my Nexus 7. I stopped this procces and deleted data again and again for 3 days until the update appeared.
Concretly, I had to do this trick 6 times in a row just before I got the update option.
And my device runs flawlessly, I can install from web gplay to the device, all my apps using push services hadn't a single problem, etc.
Before being that catastrophic, you'd get sure if this affects Nexus 7 or was a problem in Gnexus only..
I did this "trick" about 4 times to force the update. I did not stop the process, only cleared data.
My device seems to be running normally. I get gmail, can access the play store, and can remotely install apps from the web interface. I'll keep an eye on it though to see if I get any side effects.
seems to be only a issue with the nexus phone since no 1 has reported having this problem with the nexus 7.
Scythe024 said:
seems to be only a issue with the nexus phone since no 1 has reported having this problem with the nexus 7.
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I can confirm I have this problem after updating to 4.1.2
When I log into Google Play on my computer my Nexus 7 is not listed. Does anyone know an easy way to fix this?
diecast17 said:
I can confirm I have this problem after updating to 4.1.2
When I log into Google Play on my computer my Nexus 7 is not listed. Does anyone know an easy way to fix this?
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It'll show up eventually, nothing to freak over. Just for preventive measures.. Remove your Google account on your phone and re-add it.. Your Nexus 7 should show back up on the Play website in less than 12hrs..
styckx said:
It'll show up eventually, nothing to freak over. Just for preventive measures.. Remove your Google account on your phone and re-add it.. Your Nexus 7 should show back up on the Play website in less than 12hrs..
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How do you remove the Google account on the Nexus 7?? I don't see a way to remove it, only a way to add an account.
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styckx said:
It'll show up eventually, nothing to freak over. Just for preventive measures.. Remove your Google account on your phone and re-add it.. Your Nexus 7 should show back up on the Play website in less than 12hrs..
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You're right it did show back up. All looks well now, I hope!
Scythe024 said:
i used this method and have had no issues with none of the stuff you described. Its actually running flawlessly right now. I also forced the update on my Gnote (yes not a google device, but still a android force update) with no issue.
edit: I only cleared the data, not forced stop
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I did exactly what was said in OP and I have 0 problems.
diecast17 said:
How do you remove the Google account on the Nexus 7?? I don't see a way to remove it, only a way to add an account.
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You're right it did show back up. All looks well now, I hope!
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:good:
Just for future reference.. To remove your Google account from the Tablet
Settings.. Tap on the Google account under accounts / Tap on the section with your email and little sync icon / Tap the menu button / remove account.
You are incorrect here in number of points. I've done this many times and while yes, push notifications stop working for a while in some apps, they start working again soon after. What happens is that you end up removing Google connection data from your phone, this is why the device becomes lost for Google Play, why push notifications fail and so on.
The reason why many don't have any clue that this happens is that this restores itself automatically. Why? Because it still has Google Account. YOU DO NOT NEED TO RESET YOUR PHONE. If you experience these problems, then just wait. Longest I had to wait for it to reset was about a day, but it generally happens much quicker.
You can speed this process up usually by visiting Play Store on your phone and just in case starting every app you have that has push notifications registered for once.
Your phone will do all the work.
Haven't had any issues since I did the force update. All apps still push notifications and at the play store website my n7 is still there with all my apps.
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[Q] Should I uninstall google play services

Hey mates just this simple question.. do you think google play services is a junkware? should i remove it or it is useful?
dhiman33 said:
Hey mates just this simple question.. do you think google play services is a junkware? should i remove it or it is useful?
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no.
dhiman33 said:
Hey mates just this simple question.. do you think google play services is a junkware? should i remove it or it is useful?
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The important organ of android Bro!!..
Ok thanks for helping out guys.
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Ok thanks for helping out guys.
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you are welcome bro.
I have deleted all updates and the stock gms (Google play services) along with Gmail, G+, hangouts, maps, books, magazines, movie studio, chrome, YouTube (don't use them, better alternates availabile). Phone feels faster, little or no wake locks, battery life is better, and there's a sense of satisfaction that Google can't track me with their apps.
Cookie Ninja said:
I have deleted all updates and the stock gms (Google play services) along with Gmail, G+, hangouts, maps, books, magazines, movie studio, chrome, YouTube (don't use them, better alternates availabile). Phone feels faster, little or no wake locks, battery life is better, and there's a sense of satisfaction that Google can't track me with their apps.
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You now no longer have a smart phone.... :sly:
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zolaisugly said:
You now no longer have a smart phone.... :sly:
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Says you! Say what , actually, my phone's so much more smarter, smarter than what Google decides is smart enough for the hoi polloi...and definitely smarter than you.....
Dead Cookies leave no trails...
Cookie Ninja said:
Says you! Say what , actually, my phone's so much more smarter, smarter than what Google decides is smart enough for the hoi polloi...and definitely smarter than you.....
Dead Cookies leave no trails...
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Everything works, do you still have push notifications???
Push notifications for what? Play store? They're there all right. Hangouts & G+? Don't use them....
Dead Cookies leave no trails...
Cookie Ninja said:
Push notifications for what? Play store? They're there all right. Hangouts & G+? Don't use them....
Dead Cookies leave no trails...
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I read that, if uninstall google play services you can use YouTube app, Gmail push notifications and device tracking???
I have a old galaxy ace with 2.3.6 and after last update of google play services is eating 22mb of internal memory, its a lot for me, I really wanted to uninstall it but i dont want to lose anything
How were you able to uninstall google play service
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When I try to uninstall it says can't be done because of device administration
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imblessed68 said:
How were you able to uninstall google play service
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When I try to uninstall it says can't be done because of device administration
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Mine phone is rooted and I can uninstall it...It may requires you to have a root device in order to unistall it.
You can also disable it by going to Settings -> Apps
UltraWelfare said:
Mine phone is rooted and I can uninstall it...It may requires you to have a root device in order to unistall it.
You can also disable it by going to Settings -> Apps
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My galaxy ace isnt rooted and is runing stock vodafone ROM. 2.3.6, and let me uninstall google play service, shoud I????
pjalegria said:
My galaxy ace isnt rooted and is runing stock vodafone ROM. 2.3.6, and let me uninstall google play service, shoud I????
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If you want to download games and apps from Google Play(Android Market) you should not.
My opinion is not to uninstall it ...
Now if you really want to just go ahead and do it..Just make sure you can always revert it so you can again have google play
UltraWelfare said:
Mine phone is rooted and I can uninstall it...It may requires you to have a root device in order to unistall it.
You can also disable it by going to Settings -> Apps
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my phone is rooted also
imblessed68 said:
my phone is rooted also
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Then go to settings/apps find google play and the uninstall updates then the Disable button will show up.
(or install a root app uninstaller)
I have uninstalled Google Play Services and everything is working as normal, Google Play, Gmail, Maps, YouTube , etc.The. only thing that I notice is on Google Play web site on my computer, device manager can't get my location, I can live with that , so I have gain 22mb of internal memory and a lot more of free RAM.
pjalegria said:
I have uninstalled Google Play Services and everything is working as normal, Google Play, Gmail, Maps, YouTube , etc.The. only thing that I notice is on Google Play web site on my computer, device manager can't get my location, I can live with that , so I have gain 22mb of internal memory and a lot more of free RAM.
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So google play services is using 22mb ram just for getting a location .
That's weird.Work it some days more and report back if you had any problems
UltraWelfare said:
So google play services is using 22mb ram just for getting a location .
That's weird.Work it some days more and report back if you had any problems
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If you really want all that new free RAM, install 'Disable Service' (rooted devices). It let's you enable and disable any service an apps uses, for example, Mqqt from Facebook uses 50MB of RAM. Disable it with DS and you got some extra 50mb free RAM

[Q] Any workaround for Google play services battery bug?

Hey guys,
Is there any known effective workaround for the battery drain issue on 4.4 with google play services?
I have installed the newly released Google play services 5.0 but this is still an issue and causes the phone to get VERY hot during charging
Sonic5317 said:
Hey guys,
Is there any known effective workaround for the battery drain issue on 4.4 with google play services?
I have installed the newly released Google play services 5.0 but this is still an issue and causes the phone to get VERY hot during charging
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I'm trying the new version tonight. Fingers crossed it fixes it...
Sonic5317 said:
Hey guys,
Is there any known effective workaround for the battery drain issue on 4.4 with google play services?
I have installed the newly released Google play services 5.0 but this is still an issue and causes the phone to get VERY hot during charging
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Did you clear cache after installing new Google play services? If you didn't, clear cache and reboot your phone.
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neoxx3m said:
Did you clear cache after installing new Google play services? If you didn't, clear cache and reboot your phone.
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Cleared cache and so far seems to be working with v5.0! Thank you!
This is actually something I was trying to find a work around today.
Mind linking me the Play Services 5.0 you're using? I'd really like to try this.
Calvat said:
This is actually something I was trying to find a work around today.
Mind linking me the Play Services 5.0 you're using? I'd really like to try this.
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Here you go
if that doesnt work I believe you will have to be rooted, use exposed and wakelock terminator.
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Here you go
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Thanks for that. Gave it a go, got a result similar to the thread maker's. Was a dream come true, really.
Then it came back again. Didn't do anything different, just eventually came back into play on next reboot.
Uninstalled updates from Play Services entirely and rebooted, got the same effect. I don't think it's 5.0 fixing it, just the other play(s) causing it. Still running as 'uninstall updates' version (whatever it is-- lemme check... 4.0.33) and I've not had an issue with it coming back on. If it doesn't last then I have no clue how to fix this.
Sorry to be a pest and bump / double post.
But I havn't had it come back since I did an 'Uninstall Updates' from Settings > Apps > All
I don't know why this would be so darned weird... But for anyone who hasn't tried it... I guess, sadly try it - and the link that Androidtweaker gave.
When I installed the Play Store that Androidtweaker linked, I did nothing but play games for like 2 hours on my phone - No issues. Kept playing, 4 hours later popped back up. I play Puzzles & Dragon's and link it to my Google+, so I thought they might have triggered all the play services since it is Google Games.
However I uninstalled updates and now it's the 1st of July where I am (3 days later), with Uninstall Updates and playing P&D with G+, I don't have any Play Service Issues.
Sorry I couldn't be of help to anyone who comes to this thread via google searching. Perhaps installing the latest Play Store then deleting cache/dalvik helped cut out some issue hidden within somewhere?...
In settings/location, set to device only. Its google location reporting causing the issue. Setting it to device only utilises just GPS for location.

P20 Pro, Clt-L09 8.1.0.156(C432-Patch03) Battery Drain

I have P20 Pro with Clt-L09 8.1.0.156(C432-Patch03).
I have done some settings to block background applications.
But, these apps seem to be always active in background, and eating battery:
chrome, Google play services, Google play store, huawei home, gallery and swiftkey keyboard...
Are there any different way to stop them...
P. S. : My phone is not rooted...
if you want more control then you need root and magisk.
If my phone was rooted, what was the solution?
Just make a factory reset. Been there done that and afterwards battery life was great again
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I always go the extra mile when disabling apps. If you go into the app's settings and click data usage, you can restrict the data an app uses in the background. Also, disable all permissions for any app you do not use.
vladbark said:
I always go the extra mile when disabling apps. If you go into the app's settings and click data usage, you can restrict the data an app uses in the background. Also, disable all permissions for any app you do not use.
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I will try. Thank you very much.
always on display really really kills my battery life, so i've lived with it being disabled. and now i remembered this phone's really one big flaw
Also, another important thing I want to add. I charge my phone overnight with a 0.85mA charger. It really seems to last a lot longer. Currently I am running the phone for 29 hours and I have 26 percent on it remaining, according to the stats. No in-between charge whatsoever. All animations turned off from developer menu and no facebook app, just browser.
Me2 just typical: The bad wolf is: Google services...7-15 % battery.. .. Usal max 1-2!
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draligus said:
If my phone was rooted, what was the solution?
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Root no solution .
Its google server thing.
Only thing wait.

Play Store downloads/updates stuck at 99%

I'm using a Note9 that's only a month old. The last 2 days, any app updates or new apps I'm trying to download get stuck at 99% (sometimes 100%). Things I've tried so far:
* Resetting the Play Store to default and deleting data/cache
* Wiping the cache of the whole phone
* Disabling the Google app (per suggestions I found elsewhere)
* Uninstalling Nova Launcher (per suggestions)
* Wiping the cache/data of the Download Manager
It's driving me up the wall. No idea what to try. Any advice?
This is the same issues I've been having, especially since updating to Android Pie. Only small fix I found was just closing all apps and run Device Care on a download, then it worked. I don't know if this is an actual fix though.
Are you using any package blockers or anything disabled via adb? If yes one app too many was blocked
raul6 said:
Are you using any package blockers or anything disabled via adb? If yes one app too many was blocked
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I am not.
I've ran into this problem but only when having a unstable Wi-Fi connection. Specifically a bad power supply on the router.
And a lot of business wifi like in hospitals and stuff they have blocking software to keep the employees from watching movies and game of thrones and things like!
Photo's[emoji2398] by Sully using SM-N960U or SM-870A
So, no one has found a solution to the stuck-at-99% download problem for Google Play Store?
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I'm using a Note9 that's only a month old. The last 2 days, any app updates or new apps I'm trying to download get stuck at 99% (sometimes 100%). Things I've tried so far:
* Resetting the Play Store to default and deleting data/cache
* Wiping the cache of the whole phone
* Disabling the Google app (per suggestions I found elsewhere)
* Uninstalling Nova Launcher (per suggestions)
* Wiping the cache/data of the Download Manager
It's driving me up the wall. No idea what to try. Any advice?
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Do not disable Google apk.Enable,delete cache/dates and restart phone.✌
SiAmaze said:
So, no one has found a solution to the stuck-at-99% download problem for Google Play Store?
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U done everthing
Just download FW for ur model and flash trough ODIN....i m sure it will 100% succes
Jovan1997 said:
U done everthing
Just download FW for ur model and flash trough ODIN....i m sure it will 100% succes
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But I don't want to lose my default software
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michelino159 said:
Do not disable Google apk.Enable,delete cache/dates and restart phone.
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Delete Cache/Data for which apps exactly? Only Google or Google Play Store too?:good:
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But I don't want to lose my default software
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Delete Cache/Data for which apps exactly? Only Google or Google Play Store too?:good:
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Only Google.
I'm experiencing this problem as well (Samsung Galaxy Note 10+). This started happening 2 days ago.
Also, another strange thing is happening: The Blue light filter, and Digital Wellbeing grayscale filter, are not starting/stopping at the correct times, they are delayed (sometimes by hours).
The worst part is, my previous phone (Galaxy Note 8) had the exact same issue(s). I endured it for a long time. I was excited to ditch the Note 8 for a phone that worked... Oh well
I generated a debug log, and I'm combing through it now. I don't understand everything I'm looking at.
Here are some attempted fixes, that did _not_ fix the issue on the Note 8:
* Clearing the Google Play store and services caches.
* Removing my Google account, then signing back in.
* Factory reset, then reinstalling everything from scratch. (The issue started happening again, within 1 day.)
zkarcher said:
I'm experiencing this problem as well (Samsung Galaxy Note 10+). This started happening 2 days ago.
Also, another strange thing is happening: The Blue light filter, and Digital Wellbeing grayscale filter, are not starting/stopping at the correct times, they are delayed (sometimes by hours).
The worst part is, my previous phone (Galaxy Note 8) had the exact same issue(s). I endured it for a long time. I was excited to ditch the Note 8 for a phone that worked... Oh well
I generated a debug log, and I'm combing through it now. I don't understand everything I'm looking at.
Here are some attempted fixes, that did _not_ fix the issue on the Note 8:
* Clearing the Google Play store and services caches.
* Removing my Google account, then signing back in.
* Factory reset, then reinstalling everything from scratch. (The issue started happening again, within 1 day.)
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try this:
disable google from the apps drawer or from system/apps or by long pressing the icon and choosing app info...
then reboot and try again( yes i know it dosen't make sense)
bober10113 said:
try this:
disable google from the apps drawer or from system/apps or by long pressing the icon and choosing app info...
then reboot and try again( yes i know it dosen't make sense)
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Thanks for your response. I just tried this, disabled the Google Play app, then restarted the device. I re-enabled Google Play, unfortunately the issue is not fixed. I'm looking at my 13 pending updates, the first one (Nova Launcher) is stuck at 100%, and is not moving/updating at all.
zkarcher said:
Thanks for your response. I just tried this, disabled the Google Play app, then restarted the device. I re-enabled Google Play, unfortunately the issue is not fixed. I'm looking at my 13 pending updates, the first one (Nova Launcher) is stuck at 100%, and is not moving/updating at all.
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no not google play, google.
its an app on its own.
plus you leave it disabled.
bober10113 said:
no not google play, google.
its an app on its own.
plus you leave it disabled.
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Thank you very much!
I double-checked that apps were unable to update (Netflix was stuck at "77%"). I disabled the Google app, and restarted the phone. I left Google disabled.
... Netflix took longer to update (it stalled at "77%" again), but it did finish successfully. Now the other apps are downloading and installing! Nice. Hopefully this is a permanent (or at least reproducible) solution to the issue.
Do you know *why* the Google app would be interfering with app updates? I'm genuinely curious.
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Thank you very much!
I double-checked that apps were unable to update (Netflix was stuck at "77%"). I disabled the Google app, and restarted the phone. I left Google disabled.
... Netflix took longer to update (it stalled at "77%" again), but it did finish successfully. Now the other apps are downloading and installing! Nice. Hopefully this is a permanent (or at least reproducible) solution to the issue.
Do you know *why* the Google app would be interfering with app updates? I'm genuinely curious.
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no idea. i found the solution a while back as it was driving me crazy. and i spent literally months figuring it out. it was a fluke i found out it was google.apk
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no idea. i found the solution a while back as it was driving me crazy. and i spent literally months figuring it out. it was a fluke i found out it was google.apk
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Did you find out what was causing this issue? I have had to disable my "google" app to allow updates. Are you using a s8 ? We should compare apps to see if something we have in common is causing this issue.
chrisxxx said:
Did you find out what was causing this issue? I have had to disable my "google" app to allow updates. Are you using a s8 ? We should compare apps to see if something we have in common is causing this issue.
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google was at fault. disable or uninstall it..( not google playstore, but plain old google(the search assistant))
bober10113 said:
google was at fault. disable or uninstall it..( not google playstore, but plain old google(the search assisant))
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Yes i disabled it, but that must be related to another issue. my girlfriend has the same s8 and no issues. Must be related to multiple google accounts or something that differs from my phone to hers.
Perhaps fully off-topic or just the solution, did you disable or remove Chrome? I know my Note 9 shows similar behaviour when I debloat and remove Chrome. Once I updated the WebView app all runs fine. So I always update WebView before anything else. But then again I only notice this behaviour once I remove or disable Chrome browser.

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