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Google has decided to skip the December 2023 Google Play System update. These updates might not be something you’re familiar with, but they play an important role in keeping your phone running smoothly and fixing bugs, even if your device isn’t getting a major Android update. While these updates typically roll out every month, Google is taking a break this December. Don’t worry, though! The next update is right around the corner, arriving in January 2024.
Google Play System’s next update will fix app crashing issue
Android expert Mishaal Rahman shared some news. He pointed out that Google employees have mentioned that there won’t be a December 2023 Google Play System update. But the January update will bring a fix for a pesky issue that causes certain apps to crash. So, if you’ve already received the November 2023 update, you’re good to go until then!
Why these updates are a big deal?
Remember the early days of Android? Those updates were frequent, but they weren’t always delivered quickly or consistently. In some cases, some devices never received updates at all. To fix this, Google introduced Project Treble. This helped phone makers deliver updates to their devices without having to wait for everyone else.
Then came Project Mainline with Android 10, built on the foundation laid by Treble. Mainline took things a step further by making it easier to update critical parts of the Android system. This means Google could, then, fix bugs and improve performance without relying on phone manufacturers to push out updates.
Project Mainline works through special components called Mainline modules. These modules are delivered to your phone through Google Play Services, not the traditional Play Store app. There are 25 modules in total, and ART is one of them. It stands for Android Runtime and is a crucial tool in Android that helps apps run smoothly. With Android 12, ART received a significant upgrade, making it even easier for Google to send updates and improvements.