topic Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Google Play System in Galaxy S22

Google Play System stuck on two different Samsung devices

GalaxyWolf1 — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 19:23:07 GMT

OK. On my S22 Ultra, Google Play System had been stuck on Oct. 1 2025 update, while my old Tab S6 Lite from 2020 is stuck on Oct 1 2025 as well.

I understand the S22 be suse of the delay caused by OneUI 8 rollout (which you can now roll out a new Google Play System update SOON).

But the old Tab S6 Lite should NOT have been delayed, as it no longer gets any OneUI updates.

So, yeah PLEASE start getting the updates going again. Your just harming your users by this continued delay.

Re: Google Play System

Mujibar — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:39:58 GMT

This is a well known issue. Samsung has been purposely holding back Play system updates. See this article for more info:

https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-google-play-system-update-3630314/

Re: Google Play System

GalaxyWolf1 — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 16:09:05 GMT

Well, that is all well and good. For my S22 Ultra which will continue til OneUI 8.5 getting major OS releases.
But, it does NOT explain the Tab S6 Lite from 2020, which its last OneUI UPDATE WAS WAY BACK ON 5.1.1.
At least let my poor old tablet update Google Play System. Dont go dragging it into the mess that newer hardware is in.

Re: Re: Re: Google Play System

Mujibar — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:56:34 GMT

If your older tablet is no longer getting regular security patches, Play system updates won't fill that gap. The best thing to do with older devices is use anti-malware software and practice good cyber hygiene (don't click unknown links, don't install sketchy apps, etc).

Re: Re: Re: Re: Google Play System

GalaxyWolf1 — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:58:05 GMT

Not worried about gap. Just keeping the Google end of it up to date tho.
Stop interfering with it.

Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Google Play System

Mujibar — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:59:05 GMT

I'm not interfering with anything. Just trying to share some info. Have a good day.

Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Google Play System

GalaxyWolf1 — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 17:03:06 GMT

Was referring to Samsung's interference.

Re: Google Play System

supernatural1xx — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 21:16:40 GMT

I have that issue on Samsung galaxy a16 I'm still on last year Google play system update

Re: Google Play System

Jerechas37 — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 03:34:34 GMT

I just downloaded the main components APK from basically any Android APK website just make sure on the version you're getting is compatible with your phone and install it like you would in app it automatically updates you to the newest or to the one specified but those are updated quite regularly

Re: Google Play System

Northernlight — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 20:26:15 GMT

These update issues are ridiculous. A user shouldn't have to be bothered or affected by issues between Google and Samsung. Google's priority is their proprietary product, Pixel. Samsung can't function properly or build a device that isn't desperately clinging to Microsoft or Google to make up for its own deficits. There has to be way for these interfaces to operate in tandem rather than running into issues that I can't list because it's too long. It's absurd to have Google app store and Galaxy app store and when you end up with duplicate apps and not finding in either store as if the apps are apparitions or mirages. I've given up on updates and Samsung. There's never an answer or solution. Always a delay without an explanation because there's a deeper problem that apparently consumers don't have a right to know. Smoke and mirrors.

Re: Re: Google Play System

Northernlight — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 20:27:32 GMT

Oh. I forgot Microsoft too. Let's not neglect any of Samsung's 3rd party crutches.

Re: Google Play System

GalaxyWolf1 — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 04:45:52 GMT

Cannot accept any "given" excuses. Samsung needs to resume the Google Play System updates.
Otherwise, will have to go get the APK's and update myself, since apparently CANNOT RELY on them to PROPERLY UPDATE their products. All this means is now I have to do their job for them. And I am NOT pleased as digging thru numerous APK's is NOT something I look forward to, let alone verify I have the CORRECT one for my tablet, and correct one for my phone.

Re: Google Play System

chris1223 — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:14:02 GMT

January is over, and I am still on July 2025. It's kind of hard to trust a promise that isn't fulfilled.

Re: Re: Google Play System

chris1223 — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:14:31 GMT

Is there a way to get APKs for these?

Re: Google Play System stuck on two different Samsung devices

Diegoram3 — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 23:15:34 GMT

I'm on September 1st still to this date. Galaxy S25 Ultra. Worse than the One UI 7 **bleep** show.

Re: Google Play System stuck on two different Samsung devices

GalaxyWolf1 — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:13:49 GMT

Well, an update showed again for my Tab S6 Lite from 2020. It is now at Google Play System Jan. 1 2026!

Now, IF ONLY, they could get my S 22 Ultra up there as well.

Re: Google Play System stuck on two different Samsung devices

GalaxyWolf1 — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:23:17 GMT

WELL HOLY 💩! AT BETWEEN 5:15AM AND 5:20AM I FINALLY GOT A GOOGLE PLAY SYSTEM UPDATE ON MY S22 ULTRA!
IT IS NOW ON JAN. 1, 2026!
AFTER BEING STUCK SINCE THE OCT. 1, 2025 UPDATE. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

Re: Google Play System stuck on two different Samsung devices

GrimReaper4383 — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 20:45:12 GMT

I only received the November update for the Google part. I have the Unlocked S22 Ultra.

Re: Re: Google Play System stuck on two different Samsung devices

GalaxyWolf1 — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 21:00:31 GMT

That is what I have, unlocked S22 Ultra. So, maybe soon for you as well?

Re: Re: Re: Google Play System stuck on two different Samsung devices

GrimReaper4383 — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 21:04:42 GMT

I got the November update today.