1. 'Play Store' app > Settings > Auto-update apps > "Do not auto-update apps" to turn off automatic updating 2. 'Settings' app> Security > Device Administrators" and uncheck/deactivate "Android Device Manager" as a device administrator 3. 'Settings' app> Applications > Application Manager > ALL (swipe right if needed to see this option) > Google Play Services > Disable (or Uninstall)... then choose to uninstall any updates from the stock version when prompted. 4. 'Settings' app> Applications > Application Manager > ALL > Google Play Services > Enable ....this will enable the older stock version of google play services