The owner of the Android operating system is the IT giant Google. This explains the fact that most of Google’s services, including Play Market, are built into mobile devices running on the Android platform and integrated into the main menu of the operating system.
However, to be fair, it should be noted that not all users of Android devices are satisfied with this. After all, it is quite possible that someone uses other proven and familiar sources to meet their needs, and someone simply does not need the Google Play app store.
What Google Play services are responsible for
Speaking of software from Google, it is necessary to emphasize the application “Google Play Services”, which is pre-installed software on almost all Android devices. What is it for, and is it possible to get rid of such a “gift” imposed by the digital giant? In order to unambiguously answer this question, let’s go through everything one by one.
The main task of GP services is to ensure stable operation of the following key functions:
- Authentication in Google services
- Synchronization of contacts
- Access to the latest privacy and power saving settings
- Google and GP app updates
- Speed up app searches (including offline)
- Other.
Uninstalling Google Play Services may cause your apps to malfunction or stop working altogether.
However, there is another side of the coin. You suddenly began to notice that the battery charge of your device began to fall ungodly, not allowing the device to stay in working condition even for a day. In this case, it is worth checking what software has become so actively “eat” the energy of your Android. The fact is that more and more users complain about Google Play services. The situation is sometimes so that they manage to use up to fifty percent of the charge. Why does this happen?
The thing is that Google Play services are activated automatically (accordingly, all applications from Google), and then continue to constantly “hang” in the RAM of the device, receiving and transmitting data to the servers of the corporation.
Based on the above, each user must decide for himself – how much he needs this or that program and its normal functioning, and only then draw conclusions, you can remove Google Play services, or still not worth it. If you decide that you don’t need this software, then the continuation of this article is just for you.
Can I uninstall Google Play services?
Yes, you can, but you just need to understand that the uninstallation of any program should be approached responsibly, with an understanding of what you are doing to avoid “bricking” the gadget.
We generally wrote a lot on this topic, so if you are not quite ready for the procedure, it is worth looking at what the background mode in Google Play is for, or how to generally uninstall applications on Android. In addition, it will certainly be useful to know how to remove apps from autoloading.
If after our one hundred and fifty Chinese warnings you definitely decided to delete Google Play services, then follow the special instructions.
If your device is not rooted yet, then first you need to get ROOT-access. Then you can use MyPhoneExplorer program, which you need to download from the developer’s website and install on your PC and MyPhoneExplorer client on Android.
The application allows the user to simply connect via USB or Wi Fi his smartphone (or tablet) to the computer and organize a comfortable work with contacts, sort out SMS correspondence and deal with things in the calendar.
I’m glad that MyPhone supports Russian language, so it will be quite easy to work with this software. When you start working, you will be offered to synchronize everything, and after that your communicator will be under full control.
In addition to all sorts of useful things, we will be able to work with the file system and even call any of the installed programs. When working with applications will be immediately visible:
- Version
- Size
- Date installed.
In addition, as for Google Play services, like other applications, you can save it to your computer as an apk file, uninstall it completely from your device or install new programs.
Another powerful tool for working with applications is Titanium Backup. Having installed and launched the program, we will see the system request for “Super User” rights, allow it.
Then we will see the list of installed applications. I would like to draw your attention to such an important point. If you are not completely sure of the need to uninstall any program, it is better to “freeze” it, rather than completely uninstall. In this case, the currently unnecessary application for the operating system will be completely hidden. At least, if something goes wrong, it will be possible to restore the application.
So, after launching and providing root rights, go to the “Backups” tab:
Then, find the program to be “frozen” (in our case, “Google Play Services”). By the way, for convenience, you can use filters, for example, “Only system applications”:
Click on the name of the program and click the “Freeze” button:
If you have come to the conclusion that you need to return to work this or that application, then – do all the described points, and the last step click on “Unfreeze”.
If you decide to completely uninstall the program, go the same way again, but after “tap” on the name, click on “Uninstall”.
In conclusion, here is a video to help our readers:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rFxhBkz93w