List of installed apps using (requiring) Google Play Services?

oidfjgxccawqe

Hello,
I searched but did not find an existing thread. Apologies if I missed.

Is there somewhere in Settings you can view a list of installed apps using (requiring) Google Play Services?

Thanks.

Johnnyloans

There isn't a straightforward, simple approach like you describe.

1) Play store > top right, tap your profile picture > manage apps & device > manage = A list of your play store apps
2) Now disable the apps: play store & google play services.
3) Use your phone like normal and see if anything isn't working.

Datasapiens

Johnnyloans if he has the play store...

Johnnyloans

Datasapiens

Skip step 1
Youre welcome

oidfjgxccawqe

Thanks. That is certainly a helpful starting point.

However, I don't think it's exhaustive.

e.g. I installed Signal via direct APK, but then was prompted to install and allow access to Google Play Services (for push functionality, IIRC).

But if I'm following, you mean you should always be able to just toggle off GPS and Play, and check if functionality breaks... and apps will return to full functionality once Play is restored? Or is there a chance of breakage that won't be resolved with the simple toggle ON?

Thanks.

Johnnyloans

oidfjgxccawqe

Everything will be fixed once the apps are re-enabled.

Many apps don't need the google stuff.

Signal can receive notifications without Google but uses a bit more battery

DohnJoe

Datasapiens but if he installed all in apk and does't have the google in the phone at all?

Based on the following:

oidfjgxccawqe I installed Signal via direct APK, but then was prompted to install and allow access to Google Play Services

It seems like he indeed has GPS installed, even if some apks comes from different sources.

I guess what Johnnyloans is suggesting is a very good starting point, and step 2 should reveal most of the apps that require GPS.
If there are no corner cases, this might be enough to have what the OP is seeking.

oidfjgxccawqe and check if functionality breaks...

You get the point, and even if you installed Signal from a different source, stopping Google Play Services might break notifications.
Keep in mind that some apps have a fallback solution if they don't find GPS, so they may continue to work without it (Like in fact Signal).

Datasapiens

Johnnyloans but if he installed all in apk and does't have the google in the phone at all? seems like he wants to check this before installing PS and activating the apps