I found a way to roll back buggy Google Services updates on Android - in just a few clicks
By Jack Wallen
Published on April 16, 2026.
ZDNET's John B. Smith has found a way to roll back buggy Google Services updates on Android, using a hidden section in Android where you can restore updates for nearly any Google service. This means that with the tap of a button, you can easily roll back certain updates, which can cause problems like Google Play Services or Android WebView. This method is not a cure for everything ailing your Android phone, but it gives you control over Google Service updates that might be causing issues with your device. To roll back an update, locate and tap the service you want to return, then manually run the update to restore it to its previous state.
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