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[Update] Google Play services keeps stopping

Many people using Google Play Services / Store are getting Google Services has stop. Check below for a quick fix..

Google play services keeps stopping, can be very frustrating. Today I experienced it for the second time. It wasn’t the best experience for the first time either because I bricked my Redmi 4, trying to fix the issue. This morning, my Redmi Note 8 Pro won’t allow me to do anything as “Google play services keeps stopping” keeps popping up on the screen. All the tutorials I saw online on how to fix the issue didn’t work, but I was able to fix the bug.

Google play services keeps stopping

Articles online will suggest you clear your Google play services data as well as that of Play store, of which I did all that, but the problem persisted. The issue when it comes to cleaning the Google play services app data is that it closes itself and won’t allow you to that. Also, wiping Google Play Store data didn’t work. Besides, the error message won’t even let me do anything with the phone, so I had to try the last option, and luckily I was able to fix the bug.

I was able to fix the bug by wiping all the data on my phone. First, you have to back up your files, and the easiest and fastest way is to copy all the files on your phone to your laptop on a separate folder. Also, remember to back up your WhatsApp data as well to restore it after you might have fixed the bug.

Steps to fix Google Play services keeps stopping on Xiaomi phones.

While I tested this on a Xiaomi phone, Note 8 Pro to be specific, you might as well try it on your Android phone, and maybe it will work.

  • Step 1. Switch off your phone.
  • Step 2. Boot the device into recovery by pressing and holding the volume up and power button. After 20s, release the power button and press it again, the system will boot into recovery.
  • Step 3. Use the volume key and navigate to the option “wipe data.”
  • Step 4. Press the power button to initiate the process. It will take some seconds to wipe all the data on your phone.
  • Step 5. Now, you should reboot the system.
  • Step 6. At this point, the “Google play services keeps stopping” will stop.
  • Step 7. This time, it will look like you just bought the phone. You need to set up the phone once again.

Also read: how to install Google Play services on Chinese phones

Like I said initially, I tried wiping data and caches but it didn’t work for me. Therefore, before trying out this method, first clear cache, and data, and if it doesn’t work, then you can follow this procedure. Don’t forget to give us feedback if you were able to fix the issues using this tutorial.

Update: 22/06/2021

Apparently, Google has rolled out a new update that has crashed Google Frame work on most phones. Most people using Google Apps and services are getting a prompt notification ‘Google has Stopped’ or Force Closed. Below is a quick fix.

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How to fix Google Play services keeps stopping

  • Head over to Settings >> Apps >> Manage App >> Select Google >> click on Uninstall updates
  • After that, navigate to Google Play Store and search for Google. Select ‘Google’ and when it opens, click on the three dots at the top right corner and turn off auto-update.

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