Android users say that an error tells them to install a ghost update

Update: March 20, 2025 (9:17 am et): A Google spokesman has said Android authority that a solution for the error mentioned in this article is being implemented. The company says that the solution “should reach most devices in the next few hours.”

Original article: March 18, 2025 (1:24 pm et): Have you encountered a problem in which your Android phone continually warns you about an error with some Google applications? You are not alone. It seems that several users report an error that is causing a false alarm.

Some Android owners are expressing their frustrations on social networks about a notification of persistent error. The notification warns that certain Google applications, such as messages or the Google application, will not work unless you go to Play Store and update them. Once the notification takes advantage, he addresses the Play Store page of the application without updating it.

People in Android Police Let’s say they have encountered this error in one of their Pixel 9. Tipster professionals @Theonecid He has also noticed the problem on his device. According to the departure, they are running the latest beta version for Google Play Services (version 25.10.33). Meanwhile, @theonecid is in the last stable construction of game services (version 25.09). Therefore, it seems that the error can affect whether it is on the stable or beta channel.

The good news is that despite the error message, these applications still work normally. However, the bad news is that it is not clear what is causing the error notification to be activated. Android Police He adds that the update of the Google application version 16.19.36 seems to have prevented the notification. But they could not verify if a newer application version of Google’s messages would solve that problem.

We have contacted Google to comment on the situation. This article will be updated if we receive news from the technological giant.