Google Play System Update Glitch Appears to "Revert" Versions

Users are reporting an unusual issue with Google Play System Updates (GPSU), where the latest update appears to revert their device's GPSU version to an older release.

Key Details

• Users who were previously on the January 2026 GPSU have observed their device's version changing back to November 2025 after receiving a new update.
• This anomaly primarily affects Google Pixel users but has also been noted on other Android devices, including the OnePlus 13R.

Unpacking the Anomaly: A Potential Explanation

A significant insight into the issue comes from a test device: uninstalling the November 2025 GPSU caused the system to revert to the January 2026 GPSU.

This suggests the November 2025 update may be a mislabeled February 2026 update, rather than an actual downgrade.

Google has been contacted for further clarification on the technical details of this reported bug.

Recommendations for Users

For affected users, the advice is to remain calm and continue as usual:

• Users are generally advised to remain on the latest available update, which in this case is the seemingly mislabeled November 2025 version.
• Crucially, there have been no reports of actual bugs or functional issues associated with the installation of this November 2025 update.
• Should a fix be necessary, Google is expected to roll it out via the standard GPSU route.