The February 2025 Google Play System update is now live, even though many users are still waiting to receive the January 2025 version. While the rollout hasn’t fully started yet, Google is expected to push the update to more devices over the coming days.
As with previous releases, this month’s update focuses on performance improvements, new features, and important system optimizations across the Android ecosystem.
What’s New in the February 2025 Google Play System Update?
According to Google’s official release notes, the February update introduces improvements across:
- Google Play Services
- Google Play Store
- Google Play System
These updates aim to enhance security, stability, and overall device performance. Google Play System updates are particularly important because they allow Google to deliver core system improvements without requiring a full Android OS update from device manufacturers.
Devices Supported
The February 2025 Google Play System update applies to a wide range of platforms, including:
- Android smartphones and tablets
- Google/Android TV devices
- Wear OS smartwatches
- Android Automotive systems
- Other supported Android devices
This ensures that users across different device categories benefit from the latest improvements.
Rollout Details
Although the update is officially available, the staged rollout has not yet fully commenced. Google typically releases these updates in phases, meaning it may take several days — or even weeks — before it reaches all eligible devices globally.
If you haven’t received a notification yet, don’t worry. The update should arrive automatically once it becomes available for your device.
Complete February 2025 Play System Update changelog
Google Play services v26.06 (2026-02-16)
Developer Services
- [Auto, PC, Phone, TV, Wear] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Location & Context related processes in their apps.
Safety & Emergency
- [Phone] With this update, you’ll get improved earthquake alert visuals.
System Management
- [Auto, PC, Phone, TV, Wear] Updates to system management services that improve Device Connectivity.
- [Auto, Phone, TV, Wear] Updates to system management services that improve Updatability.
- [Phone, TV] Updates to system management services that improve Battery Life, Device Storage, and Network Usage.
Utilities
- [Phone] With the new local file backup feature, you can automatically save your downloaded documents to Google Drive, ensuring they are safe and accessible from any of your devices.
Android System Intelligence B.22 (2026-02-16)
- [Phone] Maintenance changes.
Private Compute Services B.22 (2026-02-13)
- [Phone] Maintenance changes.
Google Play services v26.05 (2026-02-09)
Developer Services
- [Auto, Phone, Wear] This update lets you control the transit data display on the map when available.
Device Connectivity
- [Phone] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Device Connectivity related processes in their apps.
Wallet
- [Phone] With this update, you’ll get more supported passports for ID Pass.
Google Play Store v50.1 (2026-02-09)
- [Auto, Phone, TV, Wear] Content publication is no longer supported for outdated EngageSDK versions.
Google Play services v26.04 (2026-02-02)
Account Management
- [Phone] You’ll now get an improved experience when you purchase Google Account storage.
Developer Services
- [Phone] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Security & Privacy related processes in their apps.
System Management
- [Phone] With this feature, we’ve streamlined the new device setup process.
How to Check for the February 2025 Play System Update
You can manually check for the update by following these steps:
- Open Settings
- Go to Google services (On Pixel devices, tap your name at the top)
- Select All services
- Tap Privacy & security
- Choose System services
If the update is available, you’ll see the option to download and install it.
Google Play System updates continue to play a crucial role in keeping Android devices secure and up to date without waiting for major Android version upgrades. With the February 2025 release, users can expect improved stability, enhanced security patches, and refinements across supported platforms.
Stay tuned for more details as the wider rollout begins
