topic Re: Google Error in Galaxy S26

S26 says it's not Play Protect Certified

mike5569 — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 22:50:29 GMT

My s26 says it is not play protected

Google Error

QueenBeatriz09 — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 04:58:49 GMT

Why is my S26 Ultra saying Google apps and services can not run on this device? I have already cleared cache and cleared data.

Re: Google Error

meself — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 05:07:57 GMT

Clear Cache & Data: Go to Settings > Apps > Google Play Store > Storage > Clear Cache/Data.

Update System: Go to Settings > Software update to ensure your device is running the latest version.

Update Google Play Services: Search for "Google Play Services" in the Play Store to update it, as outdated services often trigger compatibility errors.

Force Stop: In the Apps menu, select Google Play Store and tap Force stop.

Check Storage: Ensure you have enough storage space in Settings > Device care > Storage.

Got a 2am "alarm" spamming my phone non stop

BeardedDragon84 — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 06:24:56 GMT

What's going on Samsung? Just got the 26 and wasnt fully satisfied at certain changes but this definitely wasn't what I expected. I had to turn off my notification sound to get the constant notification after notification sound blaring into my ears. What's the fix

Re: Google Error

NoBandwidth — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 07:05:38 GMT

You aren't the only one

Re: Play protected

MrGhoul — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 08:48:23 GMT

You are not alone! Other users are experiencing the same notification.
Contact Google and report it.
https://support.google.com/

Re: Play protected

mxmo — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 08:44:27 GMT

Yes, I got this too. I had to mute my notifications cause it wouldn't go away...

Re: Got a 2am "alarm" spamming my phone non stop

MrGhoul — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 08:49:46 GMT

Other users are experiencing the same notification / message with google Play protect.
Contact Google and report it.
https://support.google.com/

Re: Play protected

Tom6068 — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:50:04 GMT

Open the Google Play Store app, click on the avatar/settings/about then under Play Store version, check for an update. If nothing, then try this (and it is OK to do), totally clear out the cache and data of the Google Play Store app by going to settings/apps/Google Play Store/storage then clear both the cache and data.. Reboot the device, then open the Play Store app. It will ask for login credentials, as if setting up a totally new device. It is possible older aspects remained form using the Smart Switch or using the Samsung/Google backups to retore the previous state onto the new S26. It probably will take a few minute or a little longer for the system to totally synch and it should operate as usual after this.

Re: Google Error

userfMiEXOIL7C — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:00:35 GMT

Mine started last night at 2am and kept going and going and going it was never ending I followed all instructions and everything was up to date on my end. What is going on? I just got this phone yesterday at 5pm

Re: Re: Got a 2am "alarm" spamming my phone non stop

BeardedDragon84 — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:04:13 GMT

Thank you!

Re: Re: Google Error

QueenBeatriz09 — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:07:21 GMT

Same! I got mine yesterday around 3 PM and around 1 AM it wouldn't stop. I had also done all steps and everything was up to date.

Re: Re: Google Error

QueenBeatriz09 — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:08:21 GMT

Okay, well at least now I know. Ty. I was worried I'd have to return and wait on a replacement.

Re: Re: Re: Google Error

userfMiEXOIL7C — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:32:50 GMT

So the only thing I found was to report it to Samsung that's it.

Re: Re: Re: Re: Google Error

QueenBeatriz09 — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:49:10 GMT

Thank you.

Re: S26 says it's not Play protected

BeardedDragon84 — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:02:44 GMT

Clear cache in play store. This is what solved it for me. I kept getting the spam notification but when I checked, the phone said it was protected. But for whatever reason it kept trying to verify. Chatgpt helped me solve and finally stopped spamming after clearing cache within the play store