How to fix Package file is invalid error

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Jul 22, 2013, 3:43:54 PM via Website

So "Package File is invalid" error seems to be appearing quite often these days and it seems like there are multiple solutions to fix this problem.




So how do I fix Package file is invalid error on Google Play Store?

Solution 1: Quite the Play store - open it again and try downloading the app again.

Solution 2: Log in and out of your Google Play Store Account

Solution 3: Clear Data and Clear Cache
Go to Settings --> Applications --> Manage Apps --> Click on Google Play Store --> Clear Data and Clear Cache



Solution 4: Alternatively you can also uninstall play store updates
Go to Settings --> Applications --> Manage Apps --> Click on Google Play Store --> Uninstall Updates




Let us know if youve encountered this problem and found another solution to fix it.

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Andrew Buring 5
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Jul 25, 2013, 2:52:16 PM via Website

Thanks for sharing, I can use these method in the future.

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Mel DeLlanos
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Aug 10, 2013, 4:27:10 AM via Website

This does NOT fix the problem.

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Robert Ulsh
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Aug 11, 2013, 10:57:47 PM via Website

Download memory manager and let run for a whole day make sure u have hobbit kingdom set to update automatically this will free up processor speed and allow game to update

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Rebecca Horan
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Aug 11, 2013, 11:53:13 PM via Website

Yeah, not at all. I'm getting package is invalid error messages for apps like Twitter. I've even gone so far as to do a factory reset, and I'm still having this issue.

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Sep 17, 2013, 2:49:12 PM via Website

I think your either the device is not compatible with the installation or the installer itself is a broken one. Seems like some files are broken there. Why don't you just delete it and download once again.

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Kris Carlon 35
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Feb 7, 2014, 5:36:51 PM via Website

Other fixes:

Clear app cache: Instead of clearing everything, jsut clear the cache of the app you're trying to update.

Clear Play Store cache: I've seen this work a dozen times and there's no need to clear Play Store data as well.

Don't use Wi-Fi: Sounds weird but I've heard trying to update via Wi-Fi is actually the cause of the problem too, so you could try updating via 3G/4G. Not advised if you have 25 apps waiting to update though. In this case, sideload those babies from your computer.

The other thing to be aware of is that this was a Google bug that they were working on, so fingers crossed it's not much of a problem anymore.

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Frank Morgan
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Jun 19, 2014, 10:45:30 PM via Website

Thanks for this method. I'm a dev myself. When I first saw this message, bad package signing came to mind. Sometimes if you sign a package with wrong arguments, it would work on some devices, yet fail on others with a similar error.

MnGames 2
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Nov 26, 2014, 10:21:34 PM via Website

Nice one! Very helpful!

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Samiul Haque
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Jun 30, 2015, 8:49:00 AM via Website

i think from a devpoint of view you are correct as i am facing same prob and did all 4/5 steps but get no result.
My Bad luck that i am loosing a good app.

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Atiqur S.
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Aug 11, 2015, 11:54:34 AM via Website

Everybody has a good answer. II is thinking this topic close now.

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Jacob Sterp
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May 13, 2016, 11:18:07 AM via Website

I have the same problem on 2.3.6,even using Apk file make the problem repeat,so there is no hope to me because no listed methods work for me also...

Stipan Probojcevic 1
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Jan 13, 2017, 3:31:37 PM via Website

i dont have googd play servise i dont have enough memory for it..but i dont know if this game requred..google play servise my samsung gt 35830 pop me all the time package not valid...help

Nolan Zink (z324) 6
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Feb 27, 2017, 2:43:58 PM via Website

Thanks for the info

Rachael Alice 12
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Jul 14, 2017, 8:14:44 AM via Website

Following this steps, this will definetly help to solve this issue of invaild error

Go your device's Settings
Go to Applications.
Tab over to All Applications.
Open the Google Play Store app.
Tap on Clear Data and Clear Cache.
Relaunch Google Play and reinstall or update the app again.

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Mariusz Wojciechowski 2
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Sep 14, 2018, 8:56:40 AM via Website

thanks for sharing

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niketathakare
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Dec 21, 2018, 10:25:36 AM via Website

Go to your device's Settings menu
Go to Applications (may also be labeled Application Manager)
Tab over to All Applications
Tap to select the Google Play Store app
Tap on Storage
Clear Data and Clear Cache
Relaunch Google Play and install or update your MapMy app

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AZHAR IQBAL
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Oct 15, 2019, 12:58:15 PM via Website

thanks for sharing nice info(cool)

Helen Rose 3
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Sep 27, 2021, 9:16:33 PM via Website

Download memory manager and run it for a full day. Make sure that Hobbit Kingdom is set to automatically update. This will free up processor speed and allow the game to update.

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Mike Clark
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Dec 26, 2022, 7:09:51 AM via Website

Open your device's main Settings app. Touch Apps or Application manager (depending on your device, this may be different). Touch Google Play Store > Clear cache > Clear data. Touch the back arrow.

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Nov 1, 2023, 9:03:31 PM via Website

To fix the "Package file is invalid" error on an Android device:

  • Clear the Google Play Store cache and data in your device's settings.
  • Uninstall and then reinstall the app from the Play Store.
  • Ensure your device has sufficient storage space.
  • Check for system software updates.
  • Disable any VPN or proxy services temporarily.
  • If the issue persists, contact the app developer or Google Play support for further assistance.

Abu huraira Mughal 3
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Apr 16, 2024, 8:37:16 AM via Website

To fix the "Package file is invalid" error, try clearing the cache and data of the app causing the issue, uninstalling and reinstalling the app, or ensuring that your device has enough storage space.