How to update the Health app on Android: all methods and solutions to problems

The application Health on Android is a central tool for monitoring physical activity, sleep, heart rate and other indicators. However, many users encounter problems when trying to update it: the application does not update automatically, produces errors, or completely disappears from the list of available updates. In this article we will analyze all relevant methods updates (including Samsung Health, Google Fit and Mi Fit), and also solve typical errors, such as Error 924 or Insufficient memory.

It is important to understand that the update process may vary depending on smartphone manufacturer (Samsung, Xiaomi, Google Pixel, etc.), Android version and even regional settings. For example, on devices Samsung the application Samsung Health is updated through the company store Galaxy Storeand not Google Play. We will analyze each scenario in detail so that you can choose the best method.

If you previously tried to update the application and received a message like "This version of the application is not compatible with your device", do not rush to despair. Often the problem lies in system settings or version conflicts. Below are step-by-step guide taking into account all the nuances.

1. Update via Google Play: standard method

The most common method is updating via Google Play Store. It is suitable for most health applications, except for proprietary solutions (for example Samsung Health or Huawei Health). Here's how to do it correctly:

1. Open Google Play Store on your device.
2. Click on the profile icon in the upper right corner and select Manage applications and device.
3. Go to the tab Updates available.
4. Find the application in the list Health (for example, Google Fit or Mi Fit) and click Update.

If the application does not appear in the list of updates, try:

• 🔍 Manually find it through the search bar in the Play Store.
• 📥 Make sure that you have enough free space (minimum 500 MB on the system partition).
• 🔄 Restart the device and try again.

⚠️ Attention: On some devices (for example, Huawei or Honor) Google Play can be replaced by AppGallery. In this case, use the company store or the methods from the following sections.

2. Updating branded applications (Samsung Health, Mi Fit, etc.)

Smartphone manufacturers often pre-install their own health applications, which are updated not through Google Playthrough branded stores. Let's consider the most popular cases:

Instructions for Samsung Health:

1. Open Galaxy Store (blue logo icon).
2. Click on the menu icon (three horizontal lines) → Updates.
3. Find Samsung Health and click Update.
4. If the update does not appear, try delete cache store in the application settings.

⚠️ Attention: On devices Samsung with firmware One UI 5.0+ the application Samsung Health can be updated automatically in the background. If you have disabled auto-updates, check your settings in Galaxy Store → Settings → Automatic app updates.

Check One UI version (Settings → Phone info)

Connect to Wi-Fi (updates weigh 100+ MB)

Clear Galaxy Store cache (Settings → Applications → Galaxy Store → Storage)

Disable VPN (may block access to Samsung servers)-->

3. Manual update via APK: when the Play Store does not work

If the application is not updated through official stores, you can install the new version manually via APK file. This method is suitable for advanced users and requires caution. Here are step-by-step guide:

1. Download the current version of APK from a reliable source:
   • 🌐 APKMirror (check the hash sums of the files!).
   • 🌐 Official website of the manufacturer (for example, Samsung Health).

Settings → Security → Install unknown applications → Select browser/file manager

Critical: Install only those APK versions that are compatible with your smartphone model and Android version. For example, Samsung Health 6.22 will not work on devices with Android 10 and lower.

• ⚠️ Risks of manual installation:
  • 🛡️ Possibility of installing malware (always check the source).
  • 🔄 Conflicts with system libraries (can lead to crashes).
  • 📵 Data loss if installed incorrectly.

4. Update via Health Connect (for Google Fit and compatible applications). data-i="141">or

With the exit Android 14 Google introduced Health Connect — a unified platform for synchronizing health data between applications. If you are using Google Fit or third party fitness trackers (e.g. Strava or MyFitnessPal), updating may require configuration Health Connect:

1. Make sure that the application is installed on your device Health Connect (download from Google Play).
2. Open Settings → Google → Devices and sharing → Health Connect.
3. Enable synchronization for the necessary applications (for example, Google Fit and Samsung Health).
4. Update the main health application through its branded store.

Health Connect works as an intermediary: it does not replace the main health application, but only ensures data exchange. If after the update Google Fit stopped displaying data from Mi Band, check the permissions in Health Connect.

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When updating health applications, users often encounter specific errors. Let's look at the most common ones and how to resolve them:

For errors 924 (the most common when updating Samsung Health):

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Google Play Store → Memory.
2. Click Clear cache i Clear data.
3. Repeat the same for Google Play Services.
4. Reboot the device and try updating the application again.

⚠️ Attention: If after clearing the data Google Play Store you are prompted to log in to your account again, do not be alarmed - this is normal. However, avoid clearing data for Google Play Services on devices with Android 12+as this may lead to system crashes.

6. Update on devices without Google Play (Huawei, some Xiaomi) On smartphones

On smartphones Huawei (without Google Mobile Services) and some models Xiaomi for the Chinese market, health applications are updated through alternative stores. Let's consider two main scenarios:

For Huawei Honor (AppGallery):

1. Open AppGallery.
2. Go to the section My → Updates.
3. Find Huawei Health and click Update.
4. If the update does not appear, check your account region Huawei ID (must match the device region).

For Xiaomi (GetApps / Mi App Store):

1. Open GetApps (yellow robot icon).
2. Click on the profile icon → Updates.
3. Find Mi Fit or Zepp Life.
4. If the application is not displayed, try changing the region in your account Mi Account to India or Global.

On devices without Google Play you can also use APK files, but keep in mind that some functions (for example, synchronization with Google Fit) may not work.

7. What to do if the health app is missing after an update

Sometimes after updating Android or the health app itself, it may disappear from the main screen or from the menu. Here's how to get it back:

• 🔍 Check the folder All applications (swipe up on the main screen).
• 📂 The application may have been hidden on Samsung check:

  Settings → Home screen → Hidden applications

• 🔄 If the application was deleted by the system (for example, after a reset), install it again from the store.
• 🛠️ On Xiaomi Some system applications (including Mi Fit) can be disabled. To enable:

  Settings → Applications → Manage applications → Disabled

If the application was removed as a system one (for example, after firmware of custom software), you can restore it only through a complete flashing or manual installation of a compatible APK. On Samsung this may require a proprietary utility Samsung Smart Switch.

8 Automatic update: how to enable and configure

To. to avoid manual updating, configure auto-update for health applications. The method depends on the store:

In Google Play:

1. Open the application page (for example, Google Fit).
2. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner → Enable auto-update.
3. Select an option: Only via Wi-Fi or Any time.

In the Galaxy Store (Samsung):

1. Open Galaxy Store → Menu → Settings.
2. Select Auto-update applications.
3. Specify Only via Wi-Fi or Always.

In AppGallery (Huawei):

1. Open AppGallery → Me → Settings.
2. Enable Auto-update applications.
3. Select Update via Wi-Fi or Update via Wi-Fi and mobile network.

⚠️ Attention: On devices with Android 13+ auto-update can be blocked by the function Battery optimization. To avoid this, add Google Play Market or Galaxy Store to exceptions:

Settings → Battery → Battery optimization → All applications → Find the store → Disable optimization

FAQ: Frequently asked questions about updating health applications