⚠️ Many apps will stop functioning correctly if you uninstall or disable Google Play Services. It’s that important.

Corrupted cache files are a primary cause of Play Services errors. Go to . Tap Storage . Select Clear Cache first, then tap Clear Data . Restart your device. 2. Check Google Play Store Data Sometimes the issue originates from the Store app itself. Go to Settings > Apps > Google Play Store . Tap Storage and select Clear Cache and Clear Data . Restart your device and try opening the app again. 3. Reset App Preferences

So why might you need to download and install the APK manually?