How to Update the Play Store App for Android

This practical guide walks through how to update the play store app for Android, explains the main requirements, and highlights common issues that may appear along the way.

However, for certain reasons, the Play Store may stop working and no longer automatically update, the app also cannot download because the Play Store version is too old.

In cases like these, you can either manually update the Play Store or force the app store to look for the update. Below, TipsMake will guide you through these operations.

Here are three methods you can use to manually update the Play Store on Android.

Method 1: From the settings of Play Store

We all know the Google Play Store is updated automatically. However, you can completely update manually through the application's settings.

Follow these steps.

Step 1. Open the Play Store app on your phone. Click the icon of 3 horizontal bars in the left corner of the screen. From this menu, select Settings .

Method 1: From the settings of Play Store — How to Update the Play Store App for Android

Step 2. In the Settings page , scroll down and locate the Play Store versions. If an update is available, the Play Store will start updating automatically. If your Play Store version is the most recent, you'll get a Play Store notification that has been updated.

Method 1: From the settings of Play Store — How to Update the Play Store App for Android

Method 2: Delete Play Store data

Another way to force the Play Store to update automatically is to delete the app's data. When doing this, Google will automatically check for the latest update.

To clear Play Store data, follow these steps:

Step 1. In the device Settings (Settings) from the quick access menu or click the icon Settings (Settings) .

Step 2. Select Apps / Application Manager (Apps / Application Manager / Installed apps) depending on the device you use. Next, find and select Google Play Store .

Method 2: Delete Play Store data — How to Update the Play Store App for Android

Step 3. In the Google Play Store information, select Storage . In that window select Clear storage / Clear data (Clear Storage / Clear Data) .

Method 2: Delete Play Store data — How to Update the Play Store App for Android

Step 4. Reboot the device, wait about 2-3 minutes for the Play Store to update automatically.

Method 3: Use APK

If the above two methods do not work, you can manually install the latest version of Play Store via APK file.

Since we are updating the Play Store from an external source, Android devices will request access for security reasons. You need to allow certain permissions to be able to install the file normally.

Install APK files on devices before Android Oreo (Nougat, Marshmallow, .)

Step 1. Click on the Settings section of the device and select Security / Privacy .