topic Re: Re: Mainline services (Play system updates) in Galaxy S23

Mainline services (Play system updates)

Mujibar — Sat, 15 Nov 2025 21:59:45 GMT

This week, Google gave us the ability to roll back problematic Play system updates right on our devices through Mainline services (found in Google system services). Since my S23 Ultra has been stuck on the July update, I decided to see if I could roll back and force a current Play system update. Doesn't look like it:

Found under settings > Google > all services > system services

I see this incompatibility message on my S23U and Tab S9, both of which have been updated to One UI 8/Android 16. I do have the "remove updates" option on my OnePlus 13, which is still on Android 15. This message, as well as the numerous complaints from other users about this issue, leads me to believe that there's a systemic problem with Google Play system updates on at least Samsung devices running One UI 8 (possibly other OEMs' devices running Android 16).

It doesn't look like users can do anything except wait for a fix from Google, which doesn't seem to be coming anytime soon. If community moderators are able to raise this issue up the flagpole, it would be much appreciated. Meanwhile, I may try to use the Google Play System Update Rollbacks (GPSUR) tool through ADB. I'll report back if I have any success.

Re: Mainline services (Play system updates)

user_ams007 — Sat, 15 Nov 2025 22:04:32 GMT

I have the same problem on my S25U Ultra. I'm sure that Google will roll out a fix soon. In the meantime, I wouldn't really worry too much. The old method of rolling back Google Play system updates takes a bit using ADB.

Re: Re: Mainline services (Play system updates)

Mujibar — Sat, 15 Nov 2025 22:08:40 GMT

I'm not overly concerned, but it is rather irritating to go month after month without hotfixes. There may have been compatibility problems like this with previous Android version updates, but I don't remember any offhand.

Re: Re: Re: Mainline services (Play system updates)

user_ams007 — Sat, 15 Nov 2025 22:18:39 GMT

Unfortunately, there's really nothing anyone can do. Just be patient; eventually, the bugs will be patched. It's possible that the November update will fix a few things, but as for Google mainline services, that's a completely different thing since mainline services patch Android directly. If a fix becomes available, I will post it on the Members app. In the meantime, I don't recommend you try using the ADB method; it may make things worse. Also, Google Device Health Services isn't working correctly either.

Re: Re: Re: Re: Mainline services (Play system updates)

Mujibar — Sat, 15 Nov 2025 22:21:59 GMT

So two key system services are bugged. Lovely.

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user_ams007 — Sat, 15 Nov 2025 22:24:51 GMT

Yeah, that's Google for you. LOL. Pixel phones aren't even affected by the bug, and a few other Android devices aren't either.

Re: Mainline services (Play system updates)

rickylane — Sat, 15 Nov 2025 22:27:29 GMT

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Re: Mainline services (Play system updates)

Robin621k — Sat, 15 Nov 2025 23:43:03 GMT

Google is more interested in selling new Pixel phones. Some of the new stuff that are on Pixels are coming to other OEMS in the way of Play System updates. Google will hold that update back.

Re: Re: Mainline services (Play system updates)

Barbiegryl — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 06:07:43 GMT

I keep receiving notifications about "my Google Pixel" updates and such. I saw a very small notice on the borrow about android updates. I don't have a Pixel and it's become so nerve-wrecking deciphering some content.

Re: Re: Re: Mainline services (Play system updates)

djskillz — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 22:16:28 GMT

A chance there is someone (maybe yourself?) Using an emulator off Studio to try to use your account..?

Re: Mainline services (Play system updates)

djskillz — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 22:21:47 GMT

@Barbiegryl If you don't recognize the device, disconnect it from your account in the Google settings. And look through the third-party apps for anything you don't recognize, too. That'll prevent you from booting the device. AFTER that, change your password, refresh your login codes, setup 2fa, all the security settings need to be updated.

Re: Re: Re: Re: Mainline services (Play system updates)

Barbiegryl — Sat, 22 Nov 2025 20:53:04 GMT

Wow. Thanks for the heads up. No, I haven't used am not using an Emulator. If I selected it somehow, I'm not aware. Although, I see how some systems "prompt" quickly next to an option like "Next" or "Go" or "Continue". This is usually in the shopping type apps.. also, I've read on and have noticed that Samsung has been using Pixel as sort of "promotional". Looking at changing my wi-fi and several plans suggest upgrading to Google Pixel. Finally, it is not showing up as a device of mine. It was showing up in the notifications as an update for something on the phone. I'll have to check for specifics. It may have been the ADVANCED AI suggesting this as well. Hmmm. Thanks for letting me know. I'll be aware.

Re: Re: Re: Re: Mainline services (Play system updates)

Robin621k — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 20:10:09 GMT

Do you want to know why that is not compatible with your devicez?

It's very simple, Samsung has disabled battery health in the US. Google added it to Android 16 abroad and in the US, it's on my Pixel !0 Pro Xl, disabled on my S25U. @Mujibar is it available on your OP 13

Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Mainline services (Play system updates)

user_ams007 — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 20:20:36 GMT

Device Health still runs on the S25U; it's just an error message. I also have a Pixel 10 Pro XL. The problem is with Google Mainline Services, which is responsible for pushing out Google Play system updates. This isn't the first time Mainline Services has caused a problem., Also the New Google Quick Share ext is available on Samsung devices

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Mujibar — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 20:40:46 GMT

There's a battery health section, but I don't think it's the same as on Pixel. You can see that I can choose between either smart charging or setting a custom charge limit.

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Mujibar — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 20:44:03 GMT

I got this new message a few days ago. I withdrew from the Google services beta, but there was no option to uninstall the test version and install the public version. 🤷‍♂️

Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Mainline services (Play system updates)

Robin621k — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 20:46:13 GMT

My Pixel it has manufacturer date, changing cycles and a percentage heating number . It is baked into Android 16. Samsung disabled it. You only get good, normal, attention needed.

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user_ams007 — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 20:48:16 GMT

I received the same error message. It's definitely Google mainline services. Hopefully, the next Google Play system update will fix everything. Technically, Device Health is still running. I'm not sure where she got that information from. It's baked into the Google Play system and Services update.

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user_ams007 — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 20:48:42 GMT

What device is this?

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Mujibar — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 20:49:33 GMT

OnePlus 13