Every month, a new Google Play system update is released for eligible Android devices. Although this update is released before the start of a new month or at the beginning, it takes weeks before making it to eligible phones. That’s the case with the May 2024 version, which is now arriving for Samsung phones.
Google Play system updates are essential, as it brings improvement to the three cores of Android. These are Google Play services, Google Play system, and Google Play store. Each new update brings new features, improvements, and bug fixes, and we recommend checking for it every month.
Google Play system update for May 2024 changelog
Google Play Store v41.2 (2024-05-27)
[Phone] With this new feature, you’ll get more time to complete your stamp cards to earn rewards.
[Phone] In the Events & Offers section of the Details and Search results pages, you’ll find a new content format.
Google Play services v24.20 (2024-05-22)
Account Management
[Phone] Bug fixes for Account Management related services.
[Phone, Wear] This feature adds new functionality to App Activity, allowing parents to monitor children’s app usage across different time limit settings.
Developer Services
[Phone] With Cross-device services, you can now switch between devices on video calls in apps like Google Meet.
Device Connectivity
[Phone] With Cross-device services, you’ll see a new settings screen that will make it easier for you to find and use cross-device features.
Security & Privacy
[Phone] With this new feature, you can now securely share your passwords with your family group in Google Password Manager. When you share a password, your family members will receive a copy of it in their Google Password Manager, ready to be used.
Utilities
[Phone] With updates to Autofill, you can see your card name in the payment card suggestions.
[Phone] With updates to Autofill, you can see your card art in the payment card suggestions.
System Management
[Auto, PC, Phone, TV, Wear] Updates to system management services that improve Device Storage.
Google Play Store v41.1 (2024-05-20)
[Phone] You can now choose the types of games you’re interested in to improve your recommendations.
[Phone] With this new feature, you’ll be able to use Play Pass to play a selection of games on Play Games.
Google Play services v24.19 (2024-05-15)
System Management
[Auto, PC, Phone, TV, Wear] Updates to system management services that improve Device Storage, Privacy, and Security.
[Phone] Updates to system management services that improve Privacy.
Android TV Core Services v6.7.x (2024-05-14)
Accessibility
Notification time settings for improved readability.
Android WebView v125 (2024-05-08)
Improvements to security and privacy and updates for bug fixes.
New developer features for Google & 3rd party app developers to support functionality related to displaying web content in their apps.
Important: Some features may be experimental and available to certain users.
Google Play services v24.18 (2024-05-08)
Account Management
[Wear] If you’re a parent, you’ll be able to set School Time to limit the apps your child can use and silence their device.
Developer Services
[Phone] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Maps related processes in their apps.
Google Play Store v40.9 (2024-05-06)
[Phone] Top developers will now see new features on the Search results and Details pages.
[Phone] You can now find frequently asked questions about the app you’re looking for on the Search results and App Details pages.
[Phone] You’ll get product surveys on the Details page when you use Game Hub.
Google Play services v24.17 (2024-05-01)
Wallet
[Phone] Bug fixes for Wallet related services.
System Management
[Auto] Updates to system management services that improve Privacy.
[Auto, Phone, TV, Wear] Updates to system management services that improve Stability
As expected, Google has released the May 2024 update, which is available for Samsung phones. It comes in an 80 MB package but varies depending on your device. We received the update on our Galaxy S22 Ultra, and it took only a few minutes to complete the download. You will need to reboot your device after downloading to finish the installation.
How to install the May 2024 Google Play system update on Samsung
Head to the Settings app and tap Security and Privacy. Click on updates and tap on Google Play system update. It will scan for a new update and then ask you to download it if there is anyone available. After downloading the update, you will be asked to reboot your device to complete the update.
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