Simple guide to Android’s February 2025 updates

Every month, Google shares details about the new updates for Play services, the Play Store, and the overall system across various devices like phones, tablets, watches, TVs, and cars. Some of these updates are for everyday users, while others help developers make better apps.

The Google System includes these apps:

• Adaptive Connectivity Services: Check the version in the Settings under “All apps.”
• Android System Intelligence: Look at App info for details.
• Android System Key Verifier: App info available.
• Android System SafetyCore: App info available.
• Android TV Core Services: For your TV’s system.
• Android WebView: App info available.
• Device Health Services: App info available.
• Settings Services: App info available.
• Google Play Store: App info available.
• Google Play system update: Found in Settings > About phone > Android version.
• SIM Manager: App info available.

Just because a feature is in the update notes doesn’t mean it’s available everywhere right away. Some features might take a while to become fully usable.

Google Play services v25.04 (Updated 2025-02-03)

• Account Management:
  • [Phone] It’s now easier to manage your family group with the new Family Link entry in Google Settings.
• Developer Services:
  • [Auto] New tools for developers to work on Machine Learning and AI in apps for cars.
• Device Connectivity:
  • [Auto, Phone, TV, Wear] Fixes for how devices connect.
  • [Phone] Quick Share now continues transfers over Wi-Fi or mobile data if you lose connection.
• Utilities:
  • [Phone] New tools for developers to create utility apps.
• Google Play Store v44.8 (Updated 2025-02-03)
  • [Phone] You’ll see new interface changes when you make a Play Games profile.
  • [Phone] Tablet pQuality version 3 helps check how good apps are on tablets and ChromeOS devices.

These updates are all about making your Android experience smoother, safer, and more connected.