What’s new in Android’s September 2024 Google System Updates
The monthly “
Google System Release Notes” primarily detail what’s new in Play services, Play Store, and Play system update across Android phones/tablets, Wear OS, Google/Android TV, Auto, and PC. Some features apply to end users, while others are aimed at developers.
The following first-party apps comprise the “Google System”:
A feature appearing in the changelog does not mean it’s widely available. Some capabilities take months to fully launch.
Google Play Store v43.0 (2024-09-30)
- [Phone] You may see your achievements from Play Games on game pages.
- [Auto] With this new feature, you’ll see a car ready apps section to help you find more apps that work with your car.
Google Play services v24.38 (2024-09-30)
Developer services
- [Phone] New developer features for Google and third-party app developers to support account-management-related processes in their apps.
Device connectivity
- [Phone] With this new feature, you'll see animations when you use Fast Pair.
Wallet
- [Phone] With this new feature, you'll see UI improvements when you use pay contactless with Google Wallet.
Google Play services v24.37 (2024-09-23)
Device connectivity
- [Phone] With the instant Wi-Fi feature, you can now share your Wi-Fi password with your other nearby devices with just one tap.
- [Phone] With this new feature, you'll be able to use QR codes to find nearby devices and transfer photos, videos, files and more.
Safety and emergency
- [Phone] Bug fixes for safety and emergency-related services.
Wallet
- [Phone] With this new feature in Taiwan, you'll be able to add your local public transport ticket (iPASS) to Google Wallet on your new Xiaomi phone.
System management
- [Phone] Updates to system management services that improve stability.
- [Phone] With this new feature, you can see a screen that explains Google Play services' network usage.
Google Play Store v42.9 (2024-09-23)
- [Phone] With this new feature, you can now more easily check and fix the Play Protect certification status of your device.
- [Phone] Introducing the Search tab, a new place to help you discover the best of Google Play.
Google Play services v24.36 (2024-09-16)
Utilities
- [Auto, Phone] With this update, using Verve credit cards in autofill will now display the Verve name and logo, instead of a generic card icon.
Google Play services v24.36 (2024-09-11)
Support
- Updates to Google Play services beta program to include beta versions of additional services from Google.
Android WebView v129 (2024-09-11)
- Improvements to security and privacy and updates for bug fixes.
- New developer features for Google and third-party app developers to support functionality related to displaying web content in their apps.
- Clipboard and DragDrop will now support files.
Important: Some features may be experimental and available to certain users.
Google Play Store v42.7 (2024-09-09)
- [Phone] You can now reinstall your previous apps easily when you first open the Play Store on your new device.
- [Phone] If there's an issue with your device's Play Protect certification status, you'll see a new option in the Play Store's settings to refresh the status and try to fix the issue.
- [Phone] With this new feature, you'll see UI updates when you install apps.
- [Phone] You'll be able to browse related apps and games more easily in Google Play.
Google Play services v24.35 (2024-09-09)
Device connectivity
- [Phone] With updates to Fast Pair, you'll be able to use LE Audio, the new standard for Bluetooth audio.
Wallet
- [Phone] With this new feature, you can get improvements for your digital IDs in Google Wallet.
System management
- [Phone] Updates to system management services that improve media support and updatability.
Google Play services v24.34 (2024-09-02)
Developer services
- [Phone] Bug fixes for developer services-related services.
Device connectivity
- [Phone] With this new feature, you'll get instructions on how to use Quick Share.
- [Phone] With updates to Quick Share, you’ll get a new flow when you receive files.
- [Phone] With this new feature, you'll get UI updates when you receive files through Quick Share.
Wallet
- [Phone] With this new feature, you'll be able to use JCB contactless payment methods in Japan.
Google Play Store v42.6 (2024-09-02)
- [PC, Phone, TV] With improvements to Google Play Protect, you'll get protection from more harmful apps.
- [Phone] With this new feature, you'll be able to see your Play Points status at the top of the App details page.
- [Auto] When you open the Play Store sign-in page for Android Auto, you'll see a banner image with app icons that explains the benefits of Play Store.