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Has this ever happened to you? You find an interesting application and try to download it, only to receive a cryptic error message containing seemingly random numbers from the Google Play Store. Pretty annoying, right? Here are some of the most common Google Play Store errors, what they mean, and how to solve them.

The solutions for the errors described below are based on the experiences of the NextPit editors, as well as readers and moderators from the forum. If you encounter any other problems with the Google Play Store, feel free to share your experiences in the comments and forum.

Note: you'll see that many of these solutions have steps in common, e.g. clearing cache and data of Google services. If you don't see your code in this list, it may still be worth troubleshooting using one of these solutions anyway.

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Google Play - Error DF-BPA-09 'Error Processing Purchase'

Problem

Google Play Error Processing Purchase DF-BPA-09 happens quite often when trying to download an app. This problem won’t go away if you simply try downloading again, so you’ll need to go into the settings.

Solution

The problem is not due to individual users but comes from Google Play itself, so we’re hoping it will be fixed in the near future. In the meantime, here is what you can do:

  1. Go into the Settings app on your device.
  2. Tap on Apps or Apps & notifications (the name varies depending on your device).
  3. Select the All or See all apps option.
  4. Scroll down until you see Google Services Framework.
  5. Tap Storage & cache.
  6. Finally, choose Clear storage and then OK.

If this doesn't work, go on to the Google Play site on your PC and install the app that is giving you issues on your smartphone or tablet from there. When you go back to your device, the installation should work.

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These are the solutions to the most common Google Play Store errors / © NextPit

Google Play – Error DF-BPA-30

Problem

The cause of this error comes from Google servers themselves. First, we should tell you that waiting is a good idea, but other solutions work for some users.

Solution

  1. Open the Google Play Store on the web (use a PC, for example).
  2. Then choose an application to install on your Android, which should logically send you the infamous error [DF-BPA-30].
  3. Get back on your smartphone and try the download, which should now be operational again.

Otherwise, you can try to delete the data or clear the cache of Google Play Services.

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Try to clear the cache of the Play Store if all else fails / © NextPit

Google Play – Error DF-DLA-15

Problem

Downloading an update or an application may fail with this error. 

Solution

The first thing to do is to clear the cache and data of the Play Store app. To do this:

  1. Open the Settings app on your phone.
  2. Tap on Apps or Apps & notifications.
  3. Select the All or See all apps option.
  4. Scroll down until you see Google Play Store.
  5. Tap Storage & cache.
  6. Finally, choose Clear storage and then OK.
  7. Repeat the steps with the Clear data option.

This should fix the problem, but if it persists, you have to go to your account settings and delete your phone's Google account. Once you've done that you just need to re-add it.

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These steps can fix many problems with the Google Play Store / © NextPit

Google Play - Error rh01

Problem

Error retrieving information from the server.

First solution

Go to Settings > Apps > All > Google Play Store and select both Clear data and Clear cacheDo the same for Google Play Services .

Second solution

Remove and re-add your Google account, restart your device and then re-add your account.

Google Play - Error rpc:s-5:aec-0

Problem

Error retrieving information from the server.

Solution

Go to Settings > Apps > All > Google Play Store > Storage & cache and select Clear cache and Uninstall updatesDo the same for Download Manager and Google Play Services.

Google Play – Error retrieving information from server

Problem

This error message often appears when updating or downloading an app. Google's servers are unable to retrieve information from your Google account. You can delete and re-register, but wait a few hours to see if the problem persists first. Sometimes it'll just take care of itself.

Solution

  • Go to the Settings > Account> [your account] > Remove account.
  • Once this is done, you must reboot your device, then re-synchronize the account, adding it back to the phone.
  • Finally, open Settings > Applications > All > Google Play Store > Storage & cache. Inside, you must click on the options Clear Data and Force Stop.
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Removing and then adding the Google Account can fix some temporary issues / © NextPit

Google Play – Error BM-GVHD-06

Problem

This error appears when you want to use a Google Play card. The problem seems to exist in several countries.

Solution

First, try restarting your device and try using the card again. If the problem persists, go to Settings > Applications > AllGoogle Play Store > Force Stop > Uninstall updates. The Play Store will then return to its original version and the problem should be gone.

Google Play - Error rpc:aec:0]

Problem

You can't download an app.

Solution

Remove your Google account. Remove all synced accounts. Go to Settings > Apps > All > Google Play Store > Storage & cache and select Clear dataRestart your device and try again.

Google Play - Error RPC:S-3

Problem

Can't download an app.

Solution

Remove Google account and re-add it, or try an alternate account.

Google Play – Error authentication required

Problem

Strangely, this problem is quite common on Android devices. But rest assured, we have three possible solutions to deal with it. One of these tips should hopefully resolve your problem.

Solutions

  • Enter the Accounts options in the Settings app of your phone. Then remove your Google account and add it again. If everything works fine after, then it was a simple error that's sometimes displayed after an update.
  • Settings > Apps > All > Google Play Store > Storage & cache and select Clear data and then Clear storageRestart your device and try again.
  • Maybe the problem is not really in your authentication, but the Play Store itself. In this case, you only have to go to application settings (Settings > Applications), search for the Google Play Store and click Uninstall updates. You might need to disable the Play Store to get this started. That way you get the initial Play Store version that you had when you first purchased the phone. After that, you just have to update it and then re-register your account.

Google Play - Package File Invalid

Problem

Play Store error.

First solution

Go to Settings > Apps > All and select the app that's causing the problem, then select Storage & cacheClear cache and Clear storageTry again with the Google Play Store.

Second solution

Install the app through Google Play Store website.

Third solution

Disable Wi-Fi and download or update the app using mobile network data.

Fourth solution

Go to Settings > Apps > All > Google Play Store > Storage & cache and select Clear data and then Clear storageDo the same for Google Services Framework.

Fifth solution

Remove your Google account, restart your device, re-add your Google account and try again.

Google Play – Error 8

Problem

This error occurs when you want to download an application and the download stops.

Solution

Make sure you have Google Play Services installed. If the problem persists, go to the application list, and enter Google Play Services and disable the application. It will then ask if you want to restore the factory settings and you just have to confirm. If this does not solve the problem, you should contact Google support.

Google Play – Error 18

Problem

Error 18 has been around since late 2015 and happens when you want to reinstall an application that you already had in the past. There is no quick fix to this problem, but some tricks can help.

Solution

After going on several forums, it seems that some users were able to resolve error 18 by disconnecting and reconnecting the SD or microSD memory card. However, it does not appear that it's working for all users. If the problem persists, you can try to contact Google's online support. The final and drastic solution is a factory reset.

Google Play – Error 20

Problem

This problem occurs when installing or updating an Android app.

Solution

To resolve this error, you must have a rooted device, since you will need to access a file named 'smd2tmp1' found in / mnt / secure / asec /. If your phone is rooted, you can delete this folder, which should permanently resolve the problem.

If you don't want to root your device, there is another solution. Delete the file / data / data of the application that's causing you problems. Use file explorer to access the folder. To do this, I suggest you check out our best file managers for Android article.

Google Play - Error -24

Problem

Unknown.

Solution

You need a root manager to solve this one. If you have one, navigate to Data/data. In that folder, locate the package name of the app causing trouble (this can be found by looking at the URL of the app on the Play Store website). Delete the entire folder. Try reinstalling the app.

Google Play - Error 100

Problem

When you try to install or update an app from the Play Store, it sends an error message stating, "App can’t be installed due to an Error 100 – No Connection."

Solution

  1. First, navigate to Settings > Date and Time. Check if the date and time are correct. If not, then turn off the Automatic Date and Time feature and set the correct date and time. Also, check if you have set the correct Time Zone too. If not, switch to Manual Mode and look for the time zone of your region. Restart your device. If this doesn't work, proceed to the next step.
  2. Head to Settings > Apps > All > Google Play Store > Storage & cache > Clear cacheIf the problem persists, try downloading the app from the Play Store website.
  3. Delete your Google Play Store data in Settings > Apps > All > Google Play Store > Storage & cache > Clear data. Delete data from Google Services Framework as well (note: this will assign a new Google ID to your device, as if you had factory reset it, meaning your Google apps may temporarily act up afterward).
  4. Delete your Google account on the device, reboot your phone and re-add your Google account in Settings > Accounts > Add Account > Google Account.

Google Play - Error 101

Problem

Can't download the app as there are too many currently installed.

Solution

Uninstall old and unused apps.

Google Play – Error 103

Problem

This is a mysterious problem, which occurs when Google Play thinks an application is compatible with a device, but it actually isn't. It can then cause the 103 error to occur and recur on all your other devices, including those that are compatible.

Solution

Generally, there isn't anything you need to do on your side, since this error will solve itself after a few hours. The cause of the problem? An application signature concern. If you have developer knowledge, you can try to resolve it by signing the application again with the JDK tool 1.6+ release. If the error persists for more than 48 hours, contact Google Support.

Google Play - Error 110

Problem

The application cannot be installed.

Solution

Head to Settings > Applications > All > Google Play Store> Storage & cache > Clear cacheIf the problem persists, try downloading the app from the Play Store website.

Google Play - Error 194

Problem

This error happens when you try to download games or apps from the Google Play Store.

Solution

One fix for this issue is to clear the cache data for Google Play Services and the Google Play Store. 

  1. Open the Settings app on your phone.
  2. Tap on Apps or Apps & notifications.
  3. Select the All or See all apps option.
  4. Scroll down until you see Google Play Store.
  5. Tap Force stop.
  6. Choose Storage & cache.
  7. Finally, choose Clear storage and then OK.
  8. Repeat the steps with the Clear data option.

Now repeat the process above, but replace Google Play Store with Google Play Services at step four and then attempt your download again.  

If that doesn't work, don't worry - the issue has now been resolved and a fix is being rolled out in the next version of the Play Store app. Just make sure you have the latest Google Play Store APK and you shouldn't experience this error again.

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For the best Google Play experience, make sure you have the latest version installed / © NextPit

Google Play Error - 403

Problem

The download is impossible and the request is 'forbidden'. This usually happens when two Google accounts are used to buy applications on one device.

First solution

Go to the Google Play Store with the correct Google account. Uninstall the application in question. Try to get the app from Google Play again and tap the purchase button.

Second solution

Clear the proxy you have possibly set up, by going to Settings, then choose Wireless and Networks (or More networks/Network & internet/Connections) and then Mobile Network. Select APN, which stands for Access Point Name, and hit the Clear Proxy option. You can always reinstate the proxy afterward.

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Go to Settings > More networks > Mobile networks > APN, and hit the Clear proxy option / © NextPit

Third solution

Another solution would be to erase your entire search history, which you can do in the Play Store itself:

  1. Tap on your account profile.
  2. Select Settings.
  3. Expand the General menu and tap on Account and device preferences.
  4. Scroll down the list and tap on Clear device search history.

Fourth solution

Try creating a new Google account and using it for the Play Store instead. Go to the Google Play Store, tap on your profile picture, expand the accounts list by tapping on the V arrow button, then select Add another account. Type your new account credentials then reinstall the app.

Google Play Error - 406

Problem

Apps cannot be downloaded. This particular error can occur if you've reset the Google account you used to register on your phone, if you've restored your device to its factory settings, or if you've registered a new account on your phone.

Solution

A classic clearing of the cache will hopefully do the trick. Go to Settings > Applications > All > Google Play Store> Storage & cache > Clear cache.

Otherwise, try again on a different network connection.

Google Play - Error 413

Problem

Downloading applications or updates is impossible. If you use a proxy, remember that it may cause problems with the operation of the Google Play Store.

Solution

In Settings > Applications > All > Google Play Services > Force stop > Storage & cache > Clear storage. Do the same with the Google Play Store app and clear the cache from your internet browser.

Google Play - Error 481

Problem

There is an error with your Google Play Store account.

Solution

Remove your account and log in with an alternate one.

Google Play - Error 491

Problem

Downloads and updates are impossible.

Solution

Remove your Google account by going to the Settings for your device, then Accounts and Google. Hit Remove account. Reboot your Android and add the account once again. Next, in the Settings > Applications > All > Google Play Services > Force stopStorage & cache > Clear cache.

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Wiping your cache partition is a solution to many problems on Android / © NextPit

Google Play - Error 492

Problem

It’s impossible to install an application because of the Dalvik cache.

Solution

Under Settings, find Apps, choose to See all appsscroll down to Google Play Services. Here, tap on Force stop, select Storage & cache, then tap on Clear data and confirm the procedure. Do the same on the Google Play Store app.

Note: If the problem is not solved, try deleting the Dalvik cache. To do this, enter the custom recovery mode (only if you have root). Another solution is to complete a data wipe/factory reset. This option applies to all users and can be done in recovery mode. Beware, it will wipe your data so make sure you have backed up everything you wish to keep.

Google Play - Error 495

Problem

Problem downloading or updating apps from Play Store.

Solution

Delete your Google Play Store data in Settings > Applications > All > Google Play Services > Force stopStorage & cache > Clear data. Delete data from Google Play Services as well (note: this will assign a new Google ID to your device, as if you had factory reset it, meaning your Google apps may temporarily act up afterward).

Delete your Google account on the device, reboot your phone and re-add your Google account in Settings > Accounts > Add Account > Google Account.

Google Play Store - Error 497

Problem

Difficulty updating installed apps

First solution

Clear out your Play Store data. Go to Settings > Applications > All > Google Play Services > Force stopStorage & cache > Clear cache, and then Clear data.

Second solution

Disable your SD card, if you have one. Go to Settings > Storage > Unmount SD card.

Third solution

If your phone is rooted, you can delete the app's APK and reinstall it. To do so, open up Root Explorer, or a similar application, and navigate to System / app > Mount R / W > Delete application. Or you can play it safe and rename the offending APK to do something like [application_name].apk.backup, so you can revert it if anything goes wrong.

Google Play - Error 498

Problem

Interruption of downloads from the Google Play Store.

Solution

The problem is that the cache of your device is full. Delete unneeded applications and files. Restart your smartphone in recovery mode by pressing the volume down, power, and home buttons (for Samsung devices), or volume down and power (for most other devices).

This mode provides a few more options. Select Wipe cache partition by navigating between options with the volume rocker. Confirm using the power button.

Google Play – Error 501

Problem

If you can't open the Google Play Store or perform downloads, then surely you have the 501 error.

Solution

To fix it, you must go to Settings > Applications > All, then open these two applications: Google Play Services and Google Play Store – then you have to tap on Storage & cache and then Clear cache. Once you have done this, go into Accounts and delete your Google Account. Then restart your phone, input and synchronize your Google account again, then let your phone sit for five minutes without touching it. After these five minutes are over, the 501 error should not bother you anymore.

Google Play - Error 504

Problem

App could not be downloaded due to an error.

First solution

The usual, please: go to Settings > Applications > All > Google Play Store > Force stopStorage & cache > Clear cache and Clear data. Also Clear cache and Clear data for Google Play Services.

Second solution

Try removing your Google account, rebooting the phone, and synchronizing the account back.

Google Play - Error 505

Problem

Two or more apps with duplicate permissions.

Solution

You need to find out what app has the same permissions as the one you're trying to install and uninstall the problem app.

Google Play - Error 506

Problem

The code seems to be related to problems allocating space in the phone's storage.

Solution

  • Remove unnecessary files and apps from the device.
  • Check in the Settings app, inside the Storage menu if there are problems with the internal or external storage (microSD card).
  • Clear the Google Play data and cache: Settings > Applications > All > Google Play Store > Force stopStorage & cache > Clear cache and Clear data.

Google Play – Error 905

Problem

You have problems downloading apps or installing new updates correctly.

Solution

  1. Open the Settings app on your phone.
  2. Tap on Apps or Apps & notifications.
  3. Select the All or See all apps option.
  4. Scroll down until you see Google Play Store.
  5. Tap Force stop.
  6. Choose Storage & cache.
  7. Finally, choose Clear storage and then OK.
  8. Repeat the steps with the Clear data option.

Google Play – Error 906

Problem

This problem mainly occurs on the HTC One M8 and M9. This often occurs when downloading or updating an app. Errors 907 and 963 are similar and resolved in the same way.

Solution

With problems downloading and installing the application, you must clear the cache and data of the Play Store app. If that does not work, uninstall the updates. If it still does not work, turn off your SD card by going to Settings > Memory / Storage). Return to the Play Store and try to install the app. If the problem persists, you probably have your app on an external card to transfer it to the internal memory. Then you can send it to the SD card once the application is installed.

Google Play – Error 907

This problem is identical to Error 906.

Google Play - Error 910

Problem

The Google Play Store "Can't install app".

Possible solutions

  • Go to Settings > Applications > All > Google Play Services > Force stopStorage & cache > Clear cache and Clear data.
  • Remove the Google Account, then restart the phone and synchronize the account back.
  • Check in the Storage option on the Settings app if there is a problem with the external storage (microSD card).

Google Play - Error 911

Problem

You can't download an app.

First solution

Go to Settings > Applications > All > Google Play Services > Force stopStorage & cache > Clear cache and Clear data.

Second solution

If you're on a Wi-Fi connection requiring a web page login, ensure you are still logged in.

Third solution

Try another Wi-Fi network.

Fourth solution

Switch from Wi-Fi to mobile network data services. Only do this if you are comfortable using up data on your mobile plan.

Google Play - Error 919

Problem

Downloading the app works but it does not open once downloaded.

Solution

There is simply no more space on your Android. Eliminate all unnecessary data, such as music, videos, or large applications.

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Some problems can be fixed by clearing the cache and the data from the Google Play Store app / © NextPit

Google Play - Error 920

Problem

You can't download an app.

First solution

Turn your Wi-Fi off and back on again, and then try to download or update the app in question.

Second solution

Delete your Google account, restart your device and add your account back again in the app Settings. You could also try using an alternative account.

Third solution

Go to Settings > Applications > All > Google Play Store > Force stopStorage & cache > Clear cache and Clear data. Restart your device, open Google Play Store, and try to download the app again.

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Turning your Wi-Fi off and using mobile data can sometimes be an effective solution / © NextPit

Google Play - Error 921

Problem

You can’t download an app.

Solution

Try deleting the cache of the Google Play Store application. If this doesn’t work, delete all the Play Store application data, but please be advised that this will consequently delete all the settings that you’ve already made. As a last resort, remove your Google account, restart the device and enter it again.

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For some Play Store problems, you need to remove and reinstate your Google Account / © NextPit

Google Play Error - 923

Problem

The download is impossible: error while syncing your Google account or insufficient cache memory.

Solution

Remove your Google account and delete any useless applications that are taking up space. Next, reboot your device in recovery mode. Select Wipe cache partition and start your device as usual. Don’t worry, your personal data won’t be deleted. Set up your Google account once again.

Google Play - Error 924

Problem

Usually occurs when trying to download larger applications. The app downloads, but the error message is displayed, saying the installation was unsuccessful due to an error.

Solution

Head to Settings > Applications > All > Google Play Store > Force stopStorage & cache > Clear cache and Clear data.Once you've done this, try downloading the problem app again.

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Uninstalling updates to the Play Store might also solve Error 924 / © NextPit

Google Play - Error 927

Problem

The download is impossible because an update of the Play Store is in progress.

Solution

Wait a few minutes until the Google Play Store is completely upgraded. If the problem persists, go to Settings, then Apps, choose to See all apps, and locate the Google Play Services. Tap on Storage & cache, and then Clear data and then Force stop. Do the same with the Google Play Store application.

You have probably guessed by now that there is a standard way to alleviate some of these errors, so if you're experiencing a different problem to those mentioned above, you could try following the same steps. Always be careful when wiping your data or doing a factory/data reset, because this will get rid of your saved pics, files, contacts, and so on, so make sure you back up all your data beforehand.

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Before resorting to a factory reset, make sure you try all other solutions first. You will also need to back up your data beforehand / © NextPit

Google Play - Error 940

Problem

The application cannot be downloaded.

Solution

It could be as simple as restarting your device. If this doesn't work follow these steps:

  • Go to Settings > Applications > All > Google Play Store > Force stopStorage & cache > Clear cache and Clear data.
  • Go to Settings > Applications > All > Downloads / Download manager > Force stopStorage & cache > Clear cache and Clear data.
  • Do the same for Google Play services. Some users report needing to clear the data also for the Chrome browser.

Google Play - Error 941

Problem

Interruption during an update.

Solution

Go to Settings > Applications > All > Google Play Store > Force stopStorage & cache > Clear cache and Clear data. Try the update again.

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Clearing the cache and data for the Play Store will fix many common problems / © NextPit

Google Play Error - 944

Problem

This error pops up when you're trying to update apps and seems to occur when the Google Play Store is down, or there is some sort of server error.

Solution

Try updating the app later. It appears to be a temporary problem on Google's end, so will just have to wait it out.

Google Play - Error 961

Problem

Problems when installing Android apps from the Play Store.

Solution

First, get a refund from the Play Store, which you can do within 15 minutes of purchasing. To do this, select the repayment option in the Play Store. Next, go into the Settings > Applications > All > Google Play Store > Force stopStorage & cache > Clear cache and Clear data.

Google Play - 963

Problem

Occurs predominantly on HTC One M8 and M9 devices when trying to download or update an app through the Play Store.

First solution

Head to Settings > Applications > All > Google Play Store > Force stopStorage & cache > Clear cache and Clear data.

Second solution

Settings > Applications > All > Google Play Store > Uninstall updatesgo back to the previous screen, then Google Play Services > Force stopStorage & cache > Clear data..

Third solution

Disable your SD memory card. Go to Settings > Storage > Unmount SD card > OKHead back to the Play Store and try downloading or updating the app again. If it works, head back to Settings > Storage > Mount SD card.

Fourth solution

Move the app to your device's internal memory. Go to Settings > Applications > All > (app causing the problem) > Move to internal memory. Head back to the Play Store, try downloading or updating the app again, and if it works, move it back to the SD card.

Google Play – Error 971

Problem

Error 971 commonly appears on Wiko phones running Android 5.0.2. It prevents you from installing an app after downloading it.

Solution

Wiko recently fixed this problem with its V30 update. If you're seeing this error on your Wiko phone, try to manually update using the instructions on the official Wiko site.

Google Play – Error 975

The good news is that this error is rare. The bad news is that there are no solutions at the moment. In the meantime, you should contact Google support.

Google Play – Error RH-01

Problem

Error RH-01 is a server error that can prevent you from updating or downloading apps from the Play Store.

First Solution 

  1. Go to Settings > Date & Time. If the automatic date and time + Time Zone are incorrect, you will need to manually set it.
  2. Uncheck Automatic Date & Time and set the correct date/time+time zone.
  3. Now try downloading an app or game in the Google Play Store.

Second Solution

  1. Open the Settings app on your phone.
  2. Tap on Apps or Apps & notifications.
  3. Select the All or See all apps option.
  4. Scroll down until you see Google Play Store.
  5. Tap Force stop.
  6. Choose Storage & cache.
  7. Finally, choose Clear storage and then OK.
  8. Repeat the steps with the Clear data option.

Follow the same steps for Google Play services and try again to download an app in the Play Store.

Third Solution

This is a common method to temporarily fix buggy Google Play updates by reverting the Play Store app to its factory/original version.

  1. Go to Settings > Apps > All.
  2. Scroll down and select Google Play Store.
  3. Tap Force stop > Uninstall updates.

Have you ever come across any other Play Store problems? Let us know in the comments below.


Guide updated in January 2022 with more error codes and updated instructions. Existing comments on this page were not removed and may refer to previous versions of this article.

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  • 1
    Abdul Rahman Sabouni Apr 30, 2021 Link to comment

    Every time I restart my phone I got this error - The application ( package name) was not recognized by google play.
    How I know which application is causing this error?


  • 1
    Benita Jones Apr 7, 2021 Link to comment

    What does code 1001003 mean


  • 2
    dss862 Jan 16, 2021 Link to comment

    Already clear cache and storage of google playstore .. reset the unit still cannot install apps from playstore ... is this a hardware or software issue ... please help


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    dss862 Jan 16, 2021 Link to comment

    I have already clear cache and clear storage of playstore .. reset the unit still cannot install from playstore.. is this a software or hardware issue?


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    May 13, 2020 Link to comment

    Great information, thanks. Bookmarked it. One enver knows


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    Kimberley M. Williams Dec 26, 2019 Link to comment

    Most common error of play store is downloading issue even having good internet but it just pending download you can solve it by using this method.
    Go to apps and find play services and clear its data or cache
    then go to apps and find play store from settings and do same as above.
    now restart your phone and now find the app from the play store and now download the app.

    Deactivated Account


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    Jonhson Abigaile Dec 24, 2019 Link to comment

    Download the Lucky Patcher APK Version 8.6.3 for free for all devices by 2020 at: www.luckypatcherofficial.com


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    amnazeb25 Nov 23, 2019 Link to comment

    thanks for this interesting article


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    Mubashir Khan Aug 4, 2019 Link to comment

    Very useful article i have fixed my play store by clearing cache from mobile settings. Huawei P10 plus.
    Thank you so much


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    harshatecordeon Dec 18, 2018 Link to comment

    Good information..Thank you for sharing


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    Kimberly Howden Oct 9, 2018 Link to comment

    I'm not sure if I'm in the right place? Quite often I'll be on my Android doing whatever and a box will pop up saying "Amazon App has stopped. Please close". I'm not even using that app! I know my ex hacked my phone and has access to ALL my accounts! Could this have something to do with it?


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    Zzz Aug 25, 2018 Link to comment

    ERROR 190
    rror 190 certainly related to storage permission.(i think)

    1.a. For newer androids version check that in settings,grant it if not.

    1.b. For older rooted versions """move play store and play services to system apps"""

    After following 1.a or/and 1.b

    2. Clear cache and data of

    Play store
    Play services
    Services framework
    Download manager
    Package installer

    3. Remove your google account from settings

    4. Reboot

    5. Add account again( also try syncing)

    6. Check play store and play services are latest version/updated.

    7. If not,update them by downloading respective apks.
    ("MMUUSSTT" be compatible with your device...i.e. Correct dpi or ppi/chip architecture etc to know more about this try to find FAQ on respective website)

    8. Again follow steps after every change you make...2, 3, 4


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    Loquacious1 May 18, 2018 Link to comment

    All but my error code is included here, ERROR 100 and it's annoying. Not sure what is causing it or what to do to get it stopped. If anyone knows please share! I've already cleared the Play Store cache and deleted data, now what? Please don't say factory reset... I don't have time for that right now.


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    jay singh Apr 11, 2018 Link to comment

    Brilliant article loie, this is extremely helpful and informative. A lot of time and attention has gone into writing this article therefore I wanted to appreciate this, thank you.
    Jay
    Real Media Now Ltd


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    fuq guggle Apr 11, 2018 Link to comment

    REFRAIN FROM GOOGLE ENTIRELY! GOOGLE IS KNOWN TO COLLECT EVERY OUNCE OF DATA! Google is the BIGGEST privacy nightmare.


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      androidwolfy Dec 28, 2018 Link to comment

      As opposed to what? Apple?? Microsoft???
      Ridiculous, absolutey ridiculous.

      At least the core of Android is Open Source, and if you fear for your privacy, install a firewall. There are tons of Firewalls that do not need a rooted device (personally I use Netguard).


  • AQ Hassaan 1
    AQ Hassaan Feb 8, 2018 Link to comment

    What about error code: 971? I was updating a big app when this error occurred while the updating was about to complete.


    • FerhadM55 - Gaming and more! 1
      FerhadM55 - Gaming and more! Feb 12, 2018 Link to comment

      Yea I was asking the same question.


  • OverKillFTW GT 1
    OverKillFTW GT Feb 3, 2018 Link to comment

    Could someone help? Whenever I try to download Instagram, it would say "Instagram" cannot be downloaded. "Error -24"


  • Jonathan Morley 1
    Jonathan Morley Sep 8, 2017 Link to comment

    Followed the steps for a 504 error and now I'm getting the RH-01 error. Followed those steps and it still didn't work. I even rebooted the phone and switched between WiFi and Mobile Data networks but I still get the RH-01 I swear Google is becoming more like Microsoft everyday. Once I finally got past the RH-01 error the 504 still persists with the same Google Inc application refusing to install. These steps didn't fix anything. Looks like I'm just going to have to factory reset my phone :(

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