- Google has updated and re-released the February 2026 edition of the “Google System Release Notes,” which summarizes information on “Google System Updates” designed to improve the security and reliability of Android-related devices, originally published on Monday, February 2, 2026.
- This is an addition to the content published on Monday, February 9, 2026.
- A new item has been added to the “Device Connectivity” category as a new feature being rolled out in the “Google Play services” app v26.05.
On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, Google updated and re-released the February 2026 “Google System Release Notes,” a compilation of information regarding “Google System Updates” aimed at improving the security and reliability of Android-related devices, which was originally published on Monday, February 2, 2026.
“Google System Updates” is a collective term for updates to various system service apps intended to enhance the security and reliability of Android-related devices. Rather than a single “Google System Update” being delivered, these updates are provided through individual system apps to introduce useful new features that improve the overall security and reliability of Android devices.
The umbrella term for these various system app updates is “Google System Updates.”
「Google システム アップデート」の詳細
「Google システム アップデート」は、Android OS の「Google Play システム アップデート」のほか、「Google Play 開発者サービス」アプリと「Google Play ストア」アプリの各アップデートにて提供される、Android OS システムの新機能や改善の総称です。「Google システム アップデート」は Android スマートフォンやタブレットのほか、「Android TV / Google TV」デバイス、「Android Auto」、Wear OS ウォッチ、Chrome OS デバイスといった Google 認定デバイス全体にも提供されます。
For more details on the different types of updates deployed to the Android platform, please refer to the following article.
Information regarding “Google System Updates” is updated periodically. The February 2026 latest information released this time is an addition to the content previously published on Monday, February 9, 2026. Specifically, one new item has been added to the Device Connectivity category as a feature being deployed in the “Google Play services” app v26.05.
February 2026
Google Play services v26.05 (2026-02-09)
Developer Services
- [Auto, Phone, Wear] This update lets you control the transit data display on the map when available.
Device Connectivity
- [Phone] With this update, you’ll get improved Google Home setup experience with dynamic, device-specific visual instructions for device preparation and factory resets.
- [Phone] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Device Connectivity related processes in their apps.
Wallet
- [Phone] With this update, you’ll get more supported passports for ID Pass.
Google Play Store v50.1 (2026-02-09)
Google System Services Release Notes – Help
- [Auto, Phone, TV, Wear] Content publication is no longer supported for outdated EngageSDK versions.
Published Monday, February 9, 2026
The “Google System Updates” February 2026 information published on Monday, February 9, 2026, details new features being rolled out in the “Google Play services” app v26.05 and the “Google Play Store” app v50.1.
In the Android version of the “Google Play services” app v26.05, an update to the “Google Wallet” app is expected to increase the number of supported digital passports.
Added Tuesday, February 10, 2026
One new item has been added to the Device Connectivity category as a feature rolling out in the “Google Play services” app v26.05.
In “Google Play services” v26.05 for Android, the setup functionality will be improved when connecting or resetting smart home devices on Android. Specific instructions for each smart home device (model) are expected to be displayed on the Android device screen using illustrations and videos.
Google Play services v26.05
| ■ Developer Services |
| • Control the display of transit data on the map when available on Android Auto, Android, and Wear OS. |
| ■ Device Connectivity |
| • [Added Feb 10, 2026] When connecting or resetting “Google Home” products on an Android device, specific instructions for each “Google Home” product will be displayed on the screen with illustrations or videos. • New developer features for Google and third-party app developers to support device connectivity-related processes within their apps on Android. |
| ■ Wallet |
| • Increased support for digital passports via an update to the Android version of the “Google Wallet” app. |
Google Play Store v50.1
| ■ Google Play Store v50.1 |
| • Content publication support is ending for outdated versions of the Engage SDK on Android Auto, Android, Google TV / Android TV, and Wear OS. |
Source：Google
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