Google Play Services is a critical component on Android devices that supports core functionalities such as app authentication, notifications, location services, and synchronization. Keeping Google Play Services updated ensures improved security, application compatibility, and device performance. Using SureMDM, administrators can automate the update process by scheduling periodic jobs to update Google Play Services on managed Android devices.
Purpose
The purpose of this article is to guide the administrators on how to update the Google PlayServices using SureMDM to ensure devices remain secure and compatible with the latest applications and reduce manual effort involved in maintaining device updates.
Pre-requisites
- An active SureMDM Account
- Android devices to be enrolled in SureMDM
- Devices to be Online and connected to Internet
Steps
- Login to SureMDM Console
- Navigate to Jobs > New Jobs > Android > Runscript > Use the below runscript:
!#suremdm
playstoreandplayservicesupdateweekly(true)
Note: The above runscript when deployed on the device, would only perform weekly updates.
- Click on Save and apply the script on the required devices.
Conclusion
Scheduling weekly Google Play Services updates through SureMDM helps ensure Android devices remain secure, updated, and compatible with the latest applications while reducing manual administrative effort.
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