Can I uninstall Google Play Games?

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How do I uninstall and reinstall the app?

If you encounter technical issues like freezing or crashing, it can help to try uninstalling and reinstalling the app. This ensures the game's files are complete and that the latest updates are installed.

To uninstall and reinstall:

Open the Google Play Store app.
Swipe across the screen from left to right (or tap the Menu icon) to open the Store home menu.
Tap My apps.
From the list, tap the game.
Select Uninstall.
After the app uninstalls, please select Install to download it again.

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I am using Andriod 2.3.6 Gingerbread for the last 3 years. For the last 2 months the "Google Play Services" app is taking too much memory, Now I want to uninstall it. Is it safe to do so? Does it affect other apps and/or the phone's basic functionality?

1990clb

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asked Apr 8, 2015 at 13:07

Whilst you can uninstall it, it will automatically be re-installed on your device as it is an extension of the Google Play ecosystem and Google automatically updates Google Play services on all supported devices via the Google Play Store to ensure API consistency across devices and versions, and to deliver fixes and new features in a timely fashion.

Some apps may require Google Play services to be present and up to date in order to function correctly (or at all).

answered Apr 8, 2015 at 14:23

bmdixonbmdixon

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According to Google

Google Play services provides you with easy access to Google services and is tightly integrated with the Android OS.

And from the description in the Play Store

Google Play services is used to update Google apps and apps from Google Play. This component provides core functionality like authentication to your Google services, synchronized contacts, access to all the latest user privacy settings, and higher quality, lower-powered location based services. Google Play services also enhances your app experience. It speeds up offline searches, provides more immersive maps, and improves gaming experiences. Apps may not work if you uninstall Google Play services

I wouldn't recommend removing it.

answered Apr 8, 2015 at 13:11

1990clb1990clb

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Quote copied directly from the Play store decription:

'Google Play services is used to update Google apps and apps from Google Play. This component provides core functionality like authentication to your Google services, synchronized contacts, access to all the latest user privacy settings, and higher quality, lower-powered location based services. Google Play services also enhances your app experience. It speeds up offline searches, provides more immersive maps, and improves gaming experiences. Apps may not work if you uninstall Google Play services.'

I would leave it.

answered Apr 8, 2015 at 13:10

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All of the present Google Apps are heavily linked with the Google Play Services app. Uninstalling it will affect all of these apps, and, if you can't stay away from Google for a long time, I wouldn't recommend doing so. As mentioned in the other answers, Google Play services is the backbone of many apps currently on the Play Store. Many (I mean MANY!) apps are dependent on it.

Instead of trying to limit its usable data, you can occasionally try backing up all your data to a safe place and wiping/factory-resetting the phone once in a while. This will automatically cleanse your phone, and will definitely help on Android Gingerbread.

answered Apr 8, 2015 at 14:18

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I have uninstalled google play services from my Galaxy Ace running Gingerbread, due to running out of internal memory space, and it does not appear to have made any difference to the operation of the phone. I can still install apps, access Gmail, etc. I don't sync any data from the phone, other than Gmail. Phone runs much better now, much more internal memory and ram available. Phone is set not to update / install apps automatically and so far so good.

answered Jul 22, 2015 at 8:49

Removed it! Saved around 30 mb internal memory which matters a lot because my 5 year old device just has 100 mb of it. There are no issues whatsoever, Gmail sync works & I can even update the only I app use i.e. Whatsapp. Already did once, no problems.

answered Jul 29, 2015 at 10:12

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What happen if I uninstall Google Play Games?

If you delete your Play Games profile, all your Play Games information will be deleted from your Google Account and your gamer name will be available to other users.

What is Google play games and do I need it?

Google Play Games is a PC application that lets you browse, download, and play select mobile games on a Windows desktop or laptop. Besides enjoying your favorite Android games on a PC, you'll have keyboard and mouse access, seamless sync across devices, and integration with Google Play Points.