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Xiaomi phones are budget-friendly smartphones. Xiaomi officially entered Vietnam in 2017, and their phones have been favored by many Vietnamese users, simply because of their affordable prices. However, during usage, many Xiaomi users have encountered the issue of Google Play Store not working on both Wi-Fi and mobile data. Is there any solution?
Troubleshooting CH Play Not Working on Xiaomi
Play Store or CH Play essentially acts as a bridge between users and applications, games. Therefore, it plays a very important role. So what happens when the app store stops functioning? Clearly, you won't be able to download new apps or update the installed ones. There are various reasons why Play Store doesn't work on Xiaomi, such as system errors, app conflicts... However, you can easily fix the issue of unable to access Play Store on Xiaomi devices with the following troubleshooting methods:
Fixing Google Play Store Malfunction on Xiaomi Phones
The first measure you should consider when unable to access Play Store on Xiaomi is to restart the device. This method is highly effective in resolving software issues. Additionally, ensure that your network connection is stable. If you have restarted your phone and checked the network connection but the problem persists, you can try the following methods:
1. Clear Cache and Data of Google Play Store
Step 1: Go to Settings > Apps & notifications. In older operating systems, you'll find this option in Settings > Application Manager.
Step 2: In the list of installed apps on your Xiaomi phone, tap on Google Play Store.
Step 3: Next, select Storage and press the Clear Cache/Clear Data button.
2. Update Google Play Store
You might be using an outdated version of CH Play, which could be the cause of the Play Store not working on your Xiaomi device. In this case, what you need to do is update CH Play for Xiaomi using one of the following methods:
2.1. Update Play Store via APK file
Step 1: Download the latest version of CH Play via the APK file with the download link provided below.
Step 2: Navigate to Settings > Security > enable Unknown sources to allow installation of apps from unknown sources.
Step 3: Locate the APK file you just downloaded using File Manager.
Step 4: Tap on the APK file and begin the installation process following the on-screen instructions.
Find detailed instructions on how to enable unknown sources on your phone here.
- Learn more: How to enable unknown sources on Android
2.2. Update Play Store through Settings
Step 1: Open Play Store on your Xiaomi phone and tap on the menu with three horizontal lines located in the top left corner of the screen. Scroll down and select Settings.
Step 2: Next, navigate to the About section and select Play Store Version. The update will be prompted for download if any newer versions of CH Play are available.
It's frustrating when you can't open Play Store to download apps. If you happen to encounter this issue, try the troubleshooting measures shared in the article to fix Google Play Store not working on Xiaomi phones.
Note: Creating a Google Play account is a way to help you download apps more quickly and easily. If you haven't created one yet, refer to the previous article to easily create an account.
- Further reading: How to create a Google Play account
