Cause: Data corruption or missing permissions.
Fix:
Because Google no longer pushes updates to Android 4.1 through the Play Store, you must manually install (sideload) the APK. Google Play Services Apk Android 4.1
Navigate to www.apkmirror.com and search for "Google Play Services." Then filter by: Cause: Data corruption or missing permissions
The primary issue for Android 4.1 users today is the versioning of the APK. Google assigns a specific version code to Play
Google assigns a specific version code to Play Services based on the Android OS version and the device's architecture (arm, x86, etc.). For a device running Android 4.1, users generally require an APK in the version range 9.x to 11.x (often specifically tailored for API level 16).
Modern apps frequently require higher versions of Play Services to run. If a user tries to install a modern banking app or a game, the app will check the device's Play Services version. If the device is running the antiquated version compatible with Android 4.1, the app will often crash or refuse to open, displaying a "Update Google Play Services" error.