Samsung Galaxy smartphones are receiving the latest Google Play System update. The April 2024 release is rolling out to all eligible models, including the Galaxy S24 series. The update size varies depending on your device model, but the changelog should be the same.
The April Google Play System update is available for Samsung Galaxy devices
Every month, Google rolls out new Play System updates to Android devices. These updates fix bugs and improve various underlying system elements that make up the core of Android OS. The latest build was released last week. It is now available for Samsung devices.
If you are using a Galaxy S24 or any other Android-powered Samsung smartphone, you can check for new Google Play System updates from the Settings app. Scroll down to the About phone section, go to Software information, and tap Google Play System update. The device will start searching for a new release. If it finds one, you will be prompted to download it.
The update page doesn’t specify the build version, i.e., whether it is the April release. It mentions the size of the OTA (over-the-air) file and informs you that a restart of the device might be needed to complete the update. You can tap the Download and install button on the bottom right corner to proceed. After the download completes, tap Restart now.
Your Galaxy device should now reboot with the latest Google Play System update installed. In this case, the April 2024 build. However, there have been instances where Galaxy devices remained on an older build even after installing the latest release. Make sure to check the build version after updating. You can follow the same steps to check the version installed on your phone.
Improvements for Google Phone and more
The April Google Play System update brings improvements to Google Phone. “With this new feature, you’ll be able to connect with your contacts immediately after you set up your new phone,” the official release notes state. Google has also improved account management for Wear OS. “If you’re a supervised user, you’ll be able to use a new dashboard to view parental control settings,” the company says.
These updates will also roll out to Android products from other brands. The steps to check for Google Play System updates may vary, though. The availability of the latest release also varies depending on the device’s make, model, and region. We will keep you posted as and when Google rolls out new Play System updates.