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Are you searching for interesting apps but only receiving annoying error messages? Here's a compilation of errors on Google Play and their fixes to make your app discovery smoother.
COMMON ERRORS ON PLAY STORE AND HOW TO FIX THEM
1. This App Isn't Accessible in Your Region
Encountering the Google Play Store error restricting access and downloads based on your country? To resolve this issue, simply download and install the Super VPN app. It's a free application that allows you to browse anonymously using an IP address from a different country.
Open the Super VPN app, click on the arrow next to Auto Mode to select the country for your IP address. Then, press the power button icon to activate the VPN.
Press OK to allow the connection. Once the app background turns green and displays Connected, your device has successfully connected to the IP address of that chosen country.
Proceed to Settings ->App Management-> Play Store, and choose Clear Data. After that, you can access the Play Store and download the previously blocked apps from your previous country.
If you continue to encounter the error, try logging out of your Google account on Google Play and register a new account with a different country (US, UK, or HK) to resolve the issue.
2. Error 491 (Unable to Download and Update Apps)
Solution: Log out of your Google account in Settings -> Accounts -> Google, then select Remove your account and restart your device. Alternatively, you can go to Settings ->App Management-> Play Store ->Clear Data and Force Stop.
3. Error 498 (Interrupted Downloads from Google Play Store)
Possibly, your device storage is full. Clean up unnecessary files and apps on your phone, then try downloading again. Network connectivity is another culprit; check your network and Wifi signal to resolve this issue.
4. Error 919 (Unable to Install Apps After Download)
Your device memory is full, leaving no space for app installation. Clear up memory to fix this Google Play error preventing you from installing apps.
5. Error 413 (Unable to Proceed with Download and Installation)
This error seems quite similar to error 491. Try similar steps to address it: Go to Settings ->App Management ->Google Play Store ->Clear Data and Force Stop.
6. Error 921 (App Download Failure)
Attempt clearing Google Play Store data as in error 413. If the issue persists, Remove your Google account and Restore to Factory Settings.
7. Error 403
This error occurs when you can't download an app with two Google accounts that have purchased the same app on one device.
Solution: Access Google Play Store, uninstall the app, and then repurchase it. Alternatively, you can create a new Google account to use on Google Play Store.
8. Error 492
Cause: Unable to download due to Dalvik cache issues
Go to Settings ->App Management ->Google Play Services and Clear Cache.
9. Error 927
Cause: Unable to download due to Google Play Store updating
Wait for the Google Play Store update to finish, then try downloading again. Alternatively, you can go to Settings ->App Management ->Google Play Store ->Clear Data and Force Stop.
10. Error 101
Cause: Unable to download apps due to an excessive number of installed applications
Solution: Uninstall some apps and try downloading again.
11. Error 481 (Google Account Error)
In this case, try removing the current account, then log in with a new account. Follow the instructions on adding a Google account on Android to resolve this issue.
12. Error 911 (Unable to Download App)
Solution: Clear all data for Google Play Services or try reconnecting to Wi-Fi.
13. Error 941 (Update Error)
Clear data and cache of Google Play Store
14. Error 504 (Download Error)
Clear cache and data of Google Play Services
15. Error 505 (Duplicate Access Permissions for Multiple Apps)
Solution: Use Lucky Patcher to identify and remove apps with duplicate access permissions.
16. Error 905 (Error when Downloading or Updating Apps)
Solution: Uninstall the update of Google Play Store. Then, let the app automatically update itself in a moment.
17. Error 906, 907, 963
These error codes typically indicate issues with app downloads and updates, mainly observed on HTC One M8 and M9 phones.
Solution: Clear data and cache of Google Play Store. If the issue persists, try removing the memory card and install the app on internal storage.
18. Error 920 (Unable to Download App)
Solution: Turn off/on Wi-Fi, then retry downloading the app. Alternatively, you can try removing your account, restart the device, and log in with a different account.
19. Error 923 (Unable to Download App during Sync or Insufficient Memory)
Solution: Remove your Google account and uninstall unnecessary apps and files. Then, restart the device and enter recovery mode, selecting Wipe Cache Partition to clear the device's cache memory.
20. Error 924 (Error when Downloading Large-sized Apps)
Uninstall the update for Google Play Store, then try downloading the app facing the error to resolve this issue on Google Play.
21. Error 944 (Google Play Store Server Error)
Wait for the Google Play Store server issue to be resolved, then proceed to download the app.
22. Error 975
This error is extremely rare but if it occurs, it's unfortunately irreversible. Contact Google Support for assistance.
23. Error 194 (Error when Downloading Apps on Play Store)
Solution: Force Stop and Clear Data for Google Play Store.
24. Error DF-BPA-30
This error is primarily related to the Google server system. Waiting is the best resolution. However, you can use Google Play on the web to send installation requests to your phone without encountering this error.
25. Error DF-DLA-15
Solution: Clear cache and data of Google Play Store.
26. Error rh01 (Error Retrieving Information from Server)
Clear data and cache of Google Play Store and Google Play Services. Alternatively, you can remove your Google account, restart the device, and reconnect your Google account.
27. Error rpc:s-5:aec-0
There's a similar solution to the rh01 error.
28. Error BM-GVHD-06
Try restarting your device. If the error persists, Force Stop and then Uninstall Updates for Google Play Store.
Overall, looking through the article deciphering the encountered errors on Google Play and their solutions, it's evident that Google Play Store faces various glitches. However, most issues have fairly similar and straightforward resolutions. For errors you come across, the first step is to try clearing the data of Google Play Store and Google Play Services, then reconnect the services and download the app. Wishing you all success!
