Does your play store not work?Some applications no longer start on your Android smartphone?Are your downloads blocked pending?It is not uncommon for problems to arise on the Google Play Store.If this happens to you, here is a list of manipulations you can make to try to solve these problems.

The tutorials were made with a smartphone under Android One.The method may vary slightly depending on the interfaces, but remains generally the same.

Check the state of your Internet connection

If you cannot completely access Google Play Store or install applications, this can come from your Internet connection.Internet access is indeed essential to use the Play Store services.

So check that you have the Wi-Fi logo (3 quarters of the circle above a point, or a quarter of disc) or mobile data (2 vertical arrows, 5G, 4G, 3G or H+) on the bartop of the screen.To activate one or the other, go to the network settings of the device, or in the drop-down menu at the top of the screen.

Erase data from your Google Play Store application

In the majority of cases, this handling will allow you to solve most of the Google Play Store problems.Indeed, if the cache makes it possible to keep certain data effectively in order to optimize, among other things, the sail of navigation within the user interface, it can occasionally cause malfunctions in the system.

Thus, to purge this storage space, simply go to the Settings menu then Applications Management.Go to the Google Play Store app, then storage and click Empt the cache after going down your screen.

If this first operation is unsuccessful, choose to erase the data, which is in the same submenu.So you now have a new version of Google Play Store.

Download the latest version of Google Play Store

It may be wise to check the condition of your software, determining whether it is up to date (or not).Know that, in general, the updates of the Google Play Store is done automatically, but can occasionally take time before starting.Manual verification can thus compensate for this period.

To be sure you have an up -to -date version of the Google Play Store, uninstall the application updates from the three points at the top right of the Application Manager page.The update should be done automatically in stride.If this is not the case, you can find the latest version on our dedicated page.

Empty the Google Play services cover

Truly linked to the operation of the Google Play Store, Google Play services take the form of an application that can also be emptied of its cache.This manipulation can thus allow you to resolve certain detected anomalies.

As for the Play Store, it is done from the application settings in Settings and then Application Management.

Know that, unlike Google Play Store, uninstalling updates is not allowed on Google Play services.

Delete then reconnect your Google Play account

This handling suggests that you delete your Google account (from your smartphone only) to deactivate it.After entering the parameter menu, then users and accounts, select the Google account you have configured, and delete it.You can then reconnect it by performing the reverse process.

Check the condition of your VPN

If you don't know what a VPN is or just use this kind of tool, you can go through this step.

When you activate a VPN, Google Play Store dysfunctions may appear.You can deactivate this tool in settings, network then VPN

Restart your smartphone

If none of the previously mentioned solutions have solved your problem, it could come from your smartphone.Restarting it is likely to correct a possible bug by stopping all the parasitic processes in progress.

Keep the Power button on your device until you are offered to restart the system.

Update your operating system

Play store problems can also come from your operating system that is not up to date.Anyway, even if the Android version is not in question, it is always better to be on the page.

To update, direction the settings, then system and finally update of the system.If your system is indicated as up to date, check anyway with search for updates.If, on the contrary, an update is offered, install it.

Reset your smartphone depending on the factory settings

To start, know that by performing this manipulation, you will be brought before having to copy your personal data to a storage space that you have chosen (computer, cloud, external hard drive, etc.).The reset of your smartphone is a last resort approach, the equivalent of a last chance since everything will be erased.

As all your data will be deleted, take your precautions in advance so as not to lose precious files.

After going to the Settings menu, select System then reset options and finally erase all the data (restore factory configuration).It only remains to click on reset the phone and confirm with everything erase.

Find an alternative

If none of the above solutions have managed to solve your problem and you do not suffer from any error code below, know that you are not deprived of application.There are alternatives to Google Play Store in order to find applications:

The Google Play Store is hegemonic on Android, but is not always the ideal solution.Here is our selection of the best alternative application stores to Google Play Store that we recommend.Read more

Google Play Store's main error codes

We also invite you to resolve the error you encounter on the Play Store as a function of the code indicated by the online store.

DF-BPA-09 error

DF-DLA-15 error

Error 101

Error 103

Error 110

Error 481

Error 495

Error 505

Error 506

Error 910

If the problem is not resolved, deactivate your microSD card:

Error 919

Error 920

Error 921

Error 923

Error 924

Error 927

Error 944

Error 963

If the problem is not resolved, deactivate your microSD card:

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