It doesn’t do that by itself. Go on. Do it.


Edit:

What’s the Google Play System?

The Google Play System (also called Google System Updates) is a way for Android devices to receive updates to core components without requiring a full OS update. This includes security patches, bug fixes, and new features for things like the Play Store and Google Play Services. It was introduced with Android 10 and works on most modern Android devices, including phones, tablets, and wearables.

For those getting their panties in a knot:

  • Not everyone has a de-Googled phone
  • Some people need Google Play services for essential apps.
  • MicroG and other alternatives don’t always work perfectly.
  • Privacy ROMs aren’t easily accessible for everyone.
  • Only a limited number of devices support them.

For the majority of Android users, Google Play System updates matter, and no, they don’t always install automatically.

Just stop.

  • oysterenjoyer@sh.itjust.worksOP
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    I think every phone does that. What I’m referring to specifically is the Google Play system, which is different from the Google Play Services. Google Play services is part of the Google Play system.

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      2 days ago

      I meant to say google Play system, which pixel still updates automatically but doesn’t alert that a reboot is necessary

      • oysterenjoyer@sh.itjust.worksOP
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        1 day ago

        I get it now! From what I was able to tell, some phones update automatically but don’t reboot, some do update automatically but not as frequently and some don’t update automatically at all.