The February 2024 Google Play System update is now rolling out for Pixel phones. Announced last month, eligible phones have started receiving the update, which brings improvements and bug fixes. As always, the update comes with new features and security enhancements to make Android devices more secure and reliable.
Google Play System updates include updates to the Google Play Store, Google Play services, and Android Operating system. They make up the Android core system and are responsible for the smooth running of your Android devices. Every month, Google releases updates to improve its performance.
The tech company has started rolling out the February 2024 Google Play System update to Pixel phones. Unlike the last release, there are no issues, and we recommend installing the update when prompted. According to the changelog, the update has improved device connectivity, network usage, security, stability, and updatability. Below is the complete changelog.
February 2024 Google Play System update changelog
Google Play system update (2024-02-28)
- [Phone] Updates to system management services that improve device connectivity, network usage, security, stability and updatability.
- [Phone] Bug fixes for System Management and Diagnostics-related services.
Google Play services v24.08 (2024-02-28)
Account management
- [Phone] Improvements and updates to Family Link to device pinning for location sharing.
Developer services
- [Phone] New developer features for Google and third-party app developers to support Ads-related processes in their apps.
Wallet
- [Phone] With this new feature, you can now digitise your physical travel cards when you add them to Google Wallet.
System management
- [Phone] Updates to system management services that improve privacy and security.
Google Play Store v39.9 (2024-02-26)
- [Phone] You can now install a collection of essential apps all at once.
Google Play services v24.07 (2024-02-21)
Developer services
- [Auto, Phone, TV, Wear] New developer features for Google and third-party app developers to support device-connectivity-related processes in their apps.
Wallet
- [Phone] New developer features for Google and third-party app developers to support digital wallet and payments-related processes in their apps.
Google Play services for AR v1.42 (2024-02-20)
- [Phone] Updated list of supported devices.
- [Phone] Various performance improvements and bug fixes.
Google Play Store v39.8 (2024-02-19)
- [PC, Phone] With this new feature, you’ll be informed by Google Play Protect about apps that failed the Google Play Protect verification.
Device Health Services v1.26.0.604494899 (2024-02-14)
- [Phone, Tablet] General bug fixes and performance optimisations.
Google Play services v24.06 (2024-14-02)
Support
- [Phone] With this new feature, you can now use the Help guide (AI-powered chat) in Android Google Help.
Wallet
- [Phone, Wear] With updates to Wallet in Japan, you’ll be able to better manage your cards.
Android WebView v122 (2024-02-13)
- Improvements to security and privacy and updates for bug fixes.
- New developer features for Google and third-party app developers to support functionality related to displaying web content in their apps.
- [Tablet] When a trackpad is attached, context menus in WebView will appear as vertical, desktop-style menus.
Important: Some features may be experimental and available to certain users.
Google Play Store v39.7 (2024-02-12)
- [Phone] You can now request data and account deletion from the App Details page by clicking a direct link to the developer site.
- [Phone] You can now see and launch games that you’ve recently played.
Settings Services v1.1.0.603376639 (2024-02-07)
- [Phone] Improve the user experience.
Google Play services v24.05 (2024-02-07)
Account management
- [Auto] Streamlined the experience for signing into your Google Account with your phone by showing the mobile sign in page first.
- [Auto, PC, Phone, TV, Wear] Bug fixes for account-management-related services.
Developer services
- [Phone] With the new developer features for Google and third-party apps, you can get support for Maps-related processes in your apps.
Wallet
- [Phone] With updates to Wallet authentication settings, you can now choose to authenticate your transactions before making contactless payments.
Android System Intelligence U.18/T.43 (2024-02-05)
- [Phone, Tablet] Live Captions UI bug fixes.
- [Phone, Tablet] Added speech recognition language pack version number to settings page.
Download February 2024 Google Play System updates
If you are using a Pixel phone, head to Settings>>Security & privacy>>System update>>Google Play System update. It’s impossible the update has downloaded automatically, and you just have to reboot your device to complete the installation.
