The Android devices usually receive Google Play system updates. These types of updates focus on adding the latest features and changes to Google services and apps.
However, a recent Google Play system update received by some Google Pixel phones is actually causing a version downgrade, according to multiple reports (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8).
Some Pixel devices downgrading to August Google Play system version after ‘incremental’ update
It seems that this issue is happening randomly. One of the affected users reports that, having two Pixel phones (Pixel 4a and Pixel 6), one received the latest November update, while the other was downgraded.
You read that right. I just installed a Google play system update on my 4a 5g that was about 220kb and it moved my phone from September 2021 to August 2021 security patches and now it says I’m up to date. Source
Other problems derived from the downgrade
Some Pixel phones users are reporting other problems related to the latest Google Play system updates.
For some time now, Android phones show a warning notification when a Google Play system update has not been received in the last three months.
Then, users affected by the downgrade to August version are constantly receiving this notification, due to the fact that their Google Play system update version is now three months old.
Some users received other update after downgrade, but it didn’t help
It should be noted that there are affected users who report having received a new Google Play system update after suffering the downgrade. However, this would not have helped at all:
At the moment, there is no official statement from Google on this matter. Therefore, it is not yet known if they are aware of what is happening.
So, for now, affected users can only wait for a new update to resolve the problem. If there is any new development in this regard, we will update this article, so stay tuned.
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