Unable to update play services update

[fwn]

On my pixel 9 pro XL there's a play system update and every time that I try to update it says failed to update. Any thoughts?

 

[B. Diddy]

Try clearing the app cache for Google Play Services in Settings>Apps, then Force Stop it. Now try doing the Google Play system update again.

 

[fwn]

Try clearing the app cache for Google Play Services in Settings>Apps, then Force Stop it. Now try doing the Google Play system update again.

I tried that suggestion but alas it did not work. So at this point I think that it is a system problem as the same problem also occurs on my pixel tablet. I will say patience is a virtue.

 

[B. Diddy]

I tried that suggestion but alas it did not work. So at this point I think that it is a system problem as the same problem also occurs on my pixel tablet. I will say patience is a virtue.

That's true. I've been checking my 9 Pro XL and Pixel Tablet, and have not seen that issue so far (although both are still on the June Google Play system update).

 

[fwn]

A. Follow-up: I downloaded Android 16 qpr1 beta 3 and the problem still remains. I do not plan to reset the phone, I will just wait to Google fixes the problem.

 

[mustang7757]

A. Follow-up: I downloaded Android 16 qpr1 beta 3 and the problem still remains. I do not plan to reset the phone, I will just wait to Google fixes the problem.

@HyperM3 has the same issue, I assume you rebooted your device?

Thread 'Android 16 QPR1 Beta 3'

Jul 17, 2025

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• wyelkins
• Replies: 7
• Forum: Google Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, & Pixel 9 Pro XL

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[fwn]

One of my favorite pastimes of late has been rebooting my phone and unfortunately it did not fix the problem.

 

[Beachboy63]

A. Follow-up: I downloaded Android 16 qpr1 beta 3 and the problem still remains. I do not plan to reset the phone, I will just wait to Google fixes the problem.

Mine's doing the same thing. I updated to the beta 3 as well but it was doing it before. Restarting hasn't fixed it. I'll let it ride and see if the issue resolves.

 

[fwn]

Just to let you know once I go down this rabbit hole, I contacted Google spoke with a very nice customer service agent and they are going to send the issue to engineering. We'll see what happens.

 

[fwn]

Well, the saga continues, Google reached out to me and suggested that I change to a different Wi-Fi network and clear the cache in settings. I did those things. However, no success. I suggested to Google that they keep working on the problem.

 

[Beachboy63]

Well, the saga continues, Google reached out to me and suggested that I change to a different Wi-Fi network and clear the cache in settings. I did those things. However, no success. I suggested to Google that they keep working on the problem.

I've done both as well but the issue persists.

 

[fwn]

Well the problem is fixed. Alas I had to do a reset and all that it entails. All good now. Thanks to everyone who suggested possible fixes.