Anybody have this problem with latest Google Play Services?

[davexnet]

I'm experiencing this issue on a PIxel 7 running Android 16, with the most recent version of google play services (26.09.31 or later)

If these recent versions are installed, entering settings/account/all services/privacy & security/Ads gives me a single option "get new advertisng ID"
but when this screen is displayed it causes a variety of problems (hangs/missing info) in settings/account/services until the phone is restarted.

However, if I uninstall google play services updates (phone reverts to 25.47.33) everything works properly. In addition to "get new advertising ID"
there is also the option of "Ad Privacy' - they both work normally.

I'm not suggesting anyone uninstalls google play services; but just to illustrate that it used to work fine and now it's broken.

Anybody else seen this?

 

[davexnet]

Update: It's a known problem, apparently a few pixel owners have reported it

Google Issue Tracker

issuetracker.google.com

 

[puppykickr]

I found this to be typical with updates of Google apps.

An app like Google Play Services, which is connected to most everything in one way or another, is a constant drain on resources and a privacy nightmare.

That particular app started me on the de-Google quest for my devices.

It is excellent that you know how to get rid of the updates, because most people never even get that far.

Personally, I get rid of it before I ever use the device.

If this is not on your path, then I would suggest doing what you have already done and use it that way until the next update hopefully fixes the issue.

Depending upon what apps you use, some won't care but others may nag you to update the crAPP.

Another solution is to go to an alternative appstore, such as Uptodown (my recommendation for this) and find the newest update for Google Play Services that works correctly on your device.

Google Play services (Android)

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