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TL;DR Samsung Wallet users must update Google Play Services to use a vital feature.
Samsung is notifying users that the digital key feature may stop working on outdated versions of Play Services.
If you use the feature, a few simple steps can update Play Services on your Galaxy device.
Samsung Wallet is an excellent Google Wallet alternative that stores your digital payment cards, IDs and vital documents, and even serves as a password manager. Additionally, it can also unlock your cars and smart doors. But to do that smoothly, you must keep a key Android app up to date.
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Samsung Wallet recently added the option to store digital keys for smart door locks, in addition to the already-supported feature for storing digital car keys. But to use those, Samsung insists you must ensure you’re running an up-to-date version of Google Play Services.
Samsung has been notifying users (via Sammy Fans) that they must update Google Play Services on their Galaxy devices to the latest version to be able to continue using digital keys. When you tap the notification, you will be taken to the Play Store listing page for Play Services. Although the app is usually auto-updated, you may see the option to install the latest update on the page. Alternatively, you can check for any pending updates using another method.
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