Update Google Play Store From configs

The Google Play Store app usually updates automatically in the background.

But you’re free to also preemptively install it from the Play Store options menu.

The screenshots below are taken on a OnePlus Nord 2T with OxygenOS.

The steps to get to the Google Play Store’s settings on an Android phone.

initiate the Google Play Store app.

Select theProfileicon on the top-right of the screen.

SelectAboutin the options screen.

Steps to update the Play Store on an Android phone.

The Play Store version number is listed here.

If the Play Store is current, a message will confirm it.

Otherwise, Android will download and drop in the latest version after an on-screen prompt.

The APKMirror Website

That meansinstalling an APK filefrom a trusted source.

Open any internet tool on your Android and head toAPK Mirror.

APK Mirror curates APK files of mostly free Android apps and has a no-piracy policy.

Steps to manage apps the main Settings app on an Android phone.

It also checks all APK files before publishing them.APKPureis an alternative site for APK files.

While these sites can be safe, just do your due diligence before downloading anything.

Search for “Google Play Store APK.”

Steps to clear the cache of the Google Play Store app on an Android phone.

Scroll through the search results and choose the latest version of the Play Store.

APK files are usually downloaded directly to an Android unit.

Tap on the downloaded file to roll out the app and update the Google Play Store.

Steps to uninstall Google Play Store updates on an Android phone.

Try these troubleshooting methods to get it working again.

See if a simple re-start of your Android machine makes the problem disappear.

Then, check your internet connection.

it’s possible for you to try both Mobile data and Wi-Fi if either one fails.

Preferably, switch to a more reliable Wi-Fi internet.

If there are issues with the bandwidth, you will have to troubleshoot your data pipe.

Also, disable any VPN that may be on your machine.

SelectApps>App management.

Scroll down the list of apps and tap onGoogle Play Store.

SelectStorage usage>Clear Cache>Clear data.

Relaunch Google Play Store and attempt the updates download again.

you might then refresh the Play Store app with the latest update files again.

Reverting the Play Store will not have any effect on your existing apps.

Go toSettings>Apps>App management.

SelectGoogle Play Storefrom the list of apps.

pick the three-dotted icon on the top-right.

Go to the Google Play Store and update the app from its prefs as mentioned before.

We have highlighted steps in ourHow to Update Apps on Androidarticle if you want a little more help.

From the home screen, tap and hold on an app and selectUninstall>OKfrom the pop-up menu.

From the tweaks app: Apps > tap the app > Uninstall > OK.