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.worksOPEnglish
    13·
    11 hours ago

    Got the latest one. Nothing’s wrong. I don’t want to be exposed to random exploits or something. Google sucks, but this is the next best thing for people who are unable to deGoogle.

    • LostXOR@fedia.io
      31·
      1 day ago

      I didn’t want to be exposed to exploits, so made sure to never install the Google services stuff.

      • oysterenjoyer@sh.itjust.worksOPEnglish
        1·
        11 hours ago

        Not everyone uses a custom ROM because not everyone has a supported device. If this doesn’t apply to you, just keep scrolling. People man…

    • Onomatopoeia@lemmy.cafeEnglish
      32·
      1 day ago

      Lol, Play is an exploit.

      After 30 years in IT, I’ve seen 100x more systems taken down by updates than by exploits.

      Actually, I’ve never had a system taken down by an exploit, 100% of outages have been caused by borked updates or changes.

      I’ve had friends who’s clients have been taken hostage by exploits, and 100% of those have been because of poor security practices and phishing - neither of which is preventable by updates.

      Here’s a question, if almost no-one sideloads or uses FDroid, where do people get the millions of malicious apps from? Play Store.

      So where’s the problem again? Oh, yea, Play Store.

      Why does Play need Play Protect if practically all apps come from Play Store?

      • oysterenjoyer@sh.itjust.worksOPEnglish
        2·
        1 day ago

        Sure, there is a lot to be said about Google being a privacy nightmare, but Google Play system updates don’t release every other day; they’re actually pretty stable.

        If you’re able to run a privacy friendly ROM and escape Google do it. But for most people (99,99% of Android users) it is in their best interest to keep their system updated – even if those updates come from Google.

        I gave one example, which is the one you scrutinized. There are many reasons why someone who is running an Android (not de googled) device would want to update their Google Play system, however. Just search up what those are for.

        Not sure why people are getting so butthurt over this.

        https://sh.itjust.works/comment/17736707