Hello,
Post rooting (repenting it already) my Samsung Galaxy S Plus (GTI9001), I am unable to install any apps via Play Store. I am able to install apk's from the SD Card though. I un-rooted the phone but problem persist.
When I try to install any app, I can see the app being downloaded on the notification but the moment the download completes nothing happens. When i go to Play Store > My Apps I could see that it still says downloading though the app is fully downloaded. I guess some permission issues here. Please help.
I have already cleared Play Store cache and tried.
reyolin said:
Hello,
Post rooting (repenting it already) my Samsung Galaxy S Plus (GTI9001), I am unable to install any apps via Play Store. I am able to install apk's from the SD Card though. I un-rooted the phone but problem persist.
When I try to install any app, I can see the app being downloaded on the notification but the moment the download completes nothing happens. When i go to Play Store > My Apps I could see that it still says downloading though the app is fully downloaded. I guess some permission issues here. Please help.
I have already cleared Play Store cache and tried.
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Hello,
Which Rom do you use? Maybe you have to root it again. Usually you can fix permissions in CWM. Have you tried to restart after "Download is finished". For Me it was working on my Asus EeePad.
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Chris089 said:
Hello,
Which Rom do you use? Maybe you have to root it again. Usually you can fix permissions in CWM. Have you tried to restart after "Download is finished". For Me it was working on my Asus EeePad.
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Chris, I am still on stock ROM and I am not likely to go for a custom ROM since there are not much good ROM's available for Samsung Galaxy S Plus and Yes I tried multiple reboots. After reboot, on the notification it says that app download failed due to some error with a number.
Thanks for your reply.
Same issue
Reyolin,
I have had the same problem on my Samsung Galaxy S Plus but it has only started today. Mine has been rooted for about 5 months now, since I first got it.
I did a search using EStrong File explorer and it found a file called "downloadfile.apk" in /cache (I assume this is the file as it is the same file size as stated in the Play store. However, when I tried to run or copy it it had disappeared.
It's almost like the APK is being downloaded and then being deleted before installation actually occurs.
I think rooting your phone and the inability to install apps is just coincidental.
I will do some more playing about and see what I can find (I also already tried removing the Google Play updates (to go back to the old style Market). This still did not solve the problem.
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Exactly same proble
Hi,
I have exaclty the same problem (galaxy s plus), rooted 5 month ago and problem started 2 days ago...
I updated superuser at that time and tried to update the su binarie but it fails on validation of new su and stopped (not replacing old su), this is the only thing I can remember of. root is still working with old su. Maybe the cleaning needs to be done ?
Has someone found a way to fix this?
edit:
after some investigation, this is what happens:
if I try to install one app from play store, it is downloaded correctly and then nothing happens.
the file downloaded is in /cache/downloadfile.apk
If I copy this file to /sdcard/external_sd/downloadfile.apk and run it manually it installs correctly.
Stef
galaxy s plus specific issue
i am having the same problem since morning and i also use Samsung galaxy s plus, so certainly the issue is phone specific.
Good news! Problem solved for me
Hi,
I contacted google play support and her was there answer:
Thanks for contacting us and I am sorry for the delay in responding.
We've gotten some reports that users with Samsung Galaxy S Plus devices running Android OS version 2.3 (Gingerbread) are having trouble using Google Play. We're aware of this issue and to solve it we recommend you to uninstall updates to the Google Play app by following these steps:
1. Tap Menu > Settings > Applications > Manage applications
2. Find the "All" tab
3. Scroll down to Play Store and tap to select
4. Tap "Uninstall updates"
Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding.
So I followed this and it works again!
Here are the steps after doing google recommendations:
- click google play icon, it will open old google market
- install an application, for me it worked again!
- exit google market
- click again the google play icon, it will ask to accept google play license
- click yes and then try to install another app, it worked again!
Hope this will solve also your issues,
Stef
I Just had the same problem. Here is how I fixed it,
- Uninstalled updates for Google Play
- I added a New Google Account.
- I Then signed into the new Google Account, Then Sign Into Your Main Account
And "BOOM" problem solved.
Dear Friends,
1st of all, I apologize if I posted this question in a wrong category. I am new to this forum.
I bought a UBISLATE 7C+ Tablet
Model: DW-UBT7CE+
Android Version: 4.2.2
Linux Kernel: 3.4.39 (20140523)
Full specification -
valid.canardpc.com/a/bu67z6
I think it is already Rooted.
When I try to install the Google Play Store using APK file from apkmirror.com or mobogenie.com, it gets downloaded.
Then it asks to update the Google Play Service, when it gets downloaded and installed, as soon it gets executed, it shows error message - " Google Play Service Stopped working".... everytime.
Same thing happens with updating Google Maps.
Same thing happens with installing YouTube App.
My primary requirement is to install the YouTube App and updated Google Maps app.
Please suggest what to do?
ayandon said:
Dear Friends,
1st of all, I apologize if I posted this question in a wrong category. I am new to this forum.
I bought a UBISLATE 7C+ Tablet
Model: DW-UBT7CE+
Android Version: 4.2.2
Linux Kernel: 3.4.39 (20140523)
Full specification -
valid.canardpc.com/a/bu67z6
I think it is already Rooted.
When I try to install the Google Play Store using APK file from apkmirror.com or mobogenie.com, it gets downloaded.
Then it asks to update the Google Play Service, when it gets downloaded and installed, as soon it gets executed, it shows error message - " Google Play Service Stopped working".... everytime.
Same thing happens with updating Google Maps.
Same thing happens with installing YouTube App.
My primary requirement is to install the YouTube App and updated Google Maps app.
Please suggest what to do?
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So what are you doing. You are installing the wrong version of the apk which may be incompatible. With your device, it may cause damage to the phone
I recommend you to download the apk from the play store since it has the apk made for your device
Hit thanks if helped
Best solution here
see this video on youtube.com
/watch?v=9TVshH9o76I
When i try tot install an APK of any game it starts installing but at the end it says: 'app is not installed' and then it just goes out of the installer . how Can i fix this problem?
My phone is rooted and it runs a custom ROM by the way
Hi, thank you for using XDA Assist. Not all apps are compatible with 5.x yet. Check the apps your trying to install to make sure they are.
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My Huawei Y600 u151 seems to be unable to install a few apps. What I find really interesting is that the apps it can't seem to install appear to have 3d graphics. Of course I can install a very few 3d apps but I can't for most. Some of the apps that can't be installed include Minecraft and Air Navy Fighters. I can download the apks from the play store but I get a 'unable to install to USB or sd card' I even tried downloading from third party websites and I can enter the apk installation menu but when I hit install it usually fails to do so. Halp
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The suspense is killing. Me
Hi, thank you for using XDA Assist. Unfortunately there is very little information about you device on XDA. I would suggest asking your question here,http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2257421
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My Lenovo tablet A 2701 A-H is literally not working anymore.
The problem started with:
1- Google play store gave me an error message saying "no connection" so I went on seeking all the methods that can solve the problem but nothing worked, it went on for so long and I kept trying with no avail.
2- I decided I should just delete the store and re-download it externally (an APK from the internet) which should work just fine , so since my device is rooted I uninstalled it with App Master and did what I wanted to.
3- The apk for the store that I downloaded just didn't work , It kept crashing and when it DOES open , it crashes if i try to download or update an app.
4- I just went to use another app store ( 1Mobile market) which installs apps just fine and they're up to date and everything, I thought my problem was solved but most apps don't work or the games without the google play store apparently.
5- I keep getting messages like " google play services error" or "an app can't open because google play services is not installed on my device" but IT IS, when I look in running apps and installed apps it IS THERE.
- NOW I'm thinking about re-installing the whole OS again, I'm not entirely sure if that can fix the problem also I don't know how I can do that, but I really need a solution , cause my Gmail app isn't working or youtube and I can't download games anymore since it requests to have google play games installed but apparently it doesn't work if I don't download it SPECIFICALLY from the google play store itself.
Note: My tablet runs android 4.0.3 ICS
Any help would be very much appreciated.
Hi there,
I'm sorry but I don't find anything related to your question/device, so you must start asking in one of this Q&A forum:
> Android Development and Hacking > Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting
or
> General discussion > Questions and Answers
Sorry for this late response.
Good luck