Several Android mobile users are complaining about compatibility problems in some Google Play Store services. These are very important, since some are key to certain functions that come from the factory on smartphones and that we already take for granted. For this reason, if you get the message that “your device is not compatible”, you should know that you are not the only one and there are Internet users who have already found a solution.
Most of the applications that we have installed on our smartphone need the Google Play Store to work correctly. Their services are usually activated in the background and are essential for updates or to offer new features to older devices.
In recent days, several users have reported errors with Google Play services. This caused all the pre-installed Android apps and third-party apps to stop working. Several dare to point out that the problem affects mobile phones with stable Android 15 and the beta version of QPR1, so those who are having errors are the owners of Pixel models. However, it is not ruled out that models from other brands suffer from this inconvenience.
There are several variants of messages that warn of a compatibility problem. In Gmail it appears that the application «will not run without Google Play serviceswhich are not compatible with our device. For its part, the Discover feed indicates that “Google Play services are not supported” on the left of the screen. Any similar notification It could be due to the same fault.
In addition, application developers in the Google Play store are also having complications. They see messages like “-6: Integrity API error (-6): Google Play Services [Servicios del operador] “It is not available or the version is too old.” Given this warning, it is normal for some to believe that their Android mobile is defective or that they need to change their model, but don’t panic: there are solutions.
How to resolve compatibility issues with Google Play services
Although there is still no update on the table to correct this defect in the latest versions of Android, some users have indicated that they have managed to solve it. From what those affected have been commenting on forums, the problem could be due to a failure with the beta version of Google Play services. This is why canceling the trial subscription from the app store list resolves the incompatibility.
Once you have uninstalled the Google Play services beta, you will have to restart your smartphone. Only in this way will you ensure that the changes are updated on the Android mobile. Then, return to that page to update and make sure you have the latest stable version.
With this process, many have managed to resolve the lack of compatibility of Google Play services. But some have continued to be unable to use their applications due to this problem. In that case, users agree that they have solved it by resetting the device to its factory settings.
If you decide to use this second option, it is best to make a backup copy of everything important. Whether they are contact numbers or images and videos that you have in your gallery. It is not the solution we would most like to hear, since a factory reset means losing a lot of information stored on the smartphone, but it seems to be effective.
In case removing the beta from the Google Play Store and resorting to the currently available stable version does not work for you and you do not want to factory reset, there are not many other options. If it only affects some apps and not the essential ones, you can always wait for it to be corrected with an Android update.
