What you need to know
- Google Play Store keeps sending multiple update notifications to Pixel and Samsung users.
- These notifications seem to be coming from first-party Google apps needing an update, even though they’ve been updated to the latest version.
- Dismissing these notifications doesn’t seem to make them go away, as they keep recurring after a few minutes.
Google recently removed several apps from the Play Store due to a massive Ad fraud. Today (Mar. 18), Android users are struggling with a bug that is causing constant notifications asking them to update the app.
According to 9to5Google, these notifications are coming from first-party apps like Google Messages, Google Search, etc., prompting users to update the app to avoid functionality issues.
However, when users click on the notification, they are directed to the Play Store’s home page, but no update is available. The latest version currently available is v25.09.33.
A phantom Google Play services update prompt in Google Messages as of this morning. pic.twitter.com/pxvrDy1DnuMarch 18, 2025
The most frustrating aspect for users is that the notification keeps reappearing every few minutes, even after being dismissed, resembling a persistent bug.
This bug is affecting all Android device users, including Google Pixel and Samsung phone owners. Users have attempted various troubleshooting steps, but the issue persists. Reddit users have shared their experiences, indicating the widespread nature of the problem.
There is no known fix at the moment, and Android Central has reached out to Google for more information on the ongoing bug.
It’s important to note that any troubleshooting steps mentioned by users are unofficial and may not provide a permanent solution to the issue.