About Carrier Services
Carrier Services is a communication component published by Google LLC for Android devices. It carries the package name com.google.android.ims and behaves as a supporting piece of a phone's connectivity stack rather than an app you open from the launcher. The latest release of the component is dated 2025-10-16.
Where Carrier Services Sits in the Category Listed under the communication category, this component is one of the quiet pieces that supports a device's carrier-facing functions. Because it ships from Google LLC under a system-style package name, it reads more like a background service than a standalone messaging destination, and users generally encounter it indirectly rather than through a visible interface of its own.
Android Compatibility Requirements The build requires Android 8.0 or newer. Devices running anything below that floor fall outside the supported range, while newer devices are expected to run the component without issue. Checking your system version before installing is the simplest way to avoid an attempt that will not take.
Storage Footprint and Download Weight At 9.2 MB the file is small enough to sit alongside a normal collection of apps without meaningfully competing for available space. That modest weight also keeps the transfer quick on slower or metered connections, and it leaves room for the rest of your communication tools.
Release Metadata and Listed Details The package is identified on this page by its name, com.google.android.ims, and the release shown is the most current one recorded for it. Alongside the developer, size and platform requirement, the listing records a content rating of unknown, so no age guidance accompanies the package details, and no file type is stated either.
APK Information
- Version
- carrierservices.android_20250826_00_rc00.phone
- Size
- 9.2 MB
- Android
- 8.0+
- File type
- APK
- Updated
- Oct 16, 2025
- Package
- com.google.android.ims
- Developer
- Google LLC
Features
Communication
Carrier Component
Compact 9.2 MB Build
Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly is Carrier Services?
It is a communication component from Google LLC that carries the package name com.google.android.ims. Rather than being an app you open on its own, it works as a supporting package within the device's communication stack. The listing places it in the communication category and describes no separate interface, so most people interact with it only indirectly.
Which devices can run this build?
The build requires Android 8.0 or newer. Anything below that floor is outside the supported range, while newer devices that meet or exceed it are expected to install and run the component normally. Verifying your system version beforehand is the safest approach to a smooth install.
How much storage does the package need?
The file size is 9.2 MB, so installation needs only a small slice of free space. Devices already tight on storage should still be able to accommodate it alongside other applications, and the small footprint keeps the transfer fast even on a limited connection. No additional storage requirement is listed.
How do I confirm I have the current release?
The listing shows a release dated 2025-10-16 as the latest recorded for this component. Compare that against what your device reports; a different date indicates an older copy. The package name to check against is com.google.android.ims. No further version history is detailed on this page.
Is a content rating provided?
No. The content rating for this listing is recorded as unknown, so no age guidance accompanies the package details. The information supplied instead covers the developer, package name, file size, latest release date and the required Android release. Nothing further about audience suitability is stated.
