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Can't download apps in play store: Error code (406)

Since today I'm getting an error (406) when trying to download an app in the play store. Is there a fix for this or does anyone have any idea how to solve this.

Try creating a new google account on your phone with new details and select it in the play store and see if you can download anythang

You could try clearing the cache and data of your market, or you could try removing your googleaccount from your phone and readd it after this.

Does it only occur for one special app?
IMHO the Web server returns a header containing the 406 error code, when detecting that the data it wants to return is not acceptable to the client.
Clearing the cache should solve the problem, if not I found the following:
There was a similar issue in Germany last year (older version of market, but maybe it'll help).
Google-Support described it as follows (translated!):
This error can occur, if you
- Delete the Google account, with which you have logged in your Android phone,
- Reset the phone to factory settings
- You register a new account in your Google Android phone.
This problem does not occur for all users. We investigate the problem and report back to you as soon as we have more information.
Community solution was (sounds funny, but...): starting youtube app --> logging in with your credentials (if logged in, resign and ignore possible error message), reboot (didn't work for all users).
Google solution: Open a ticket with them

In trying to troubleshoot this error myself, I've noticed I get the error when using Wifi for the connection, but everything works fine for using the 3G coverage.
Where I'm at there isn't a 4G connection, but I picked up a few days ago the new HTC Rezound through Verizon. I went to download Angry Birds Space and saw the error. I verified it was for all apps when I tried to download a different game. As mentioned above, the 3G connection works, but Wifi doesn't.
I do have the workaround but would like to figure out why the Wifi isn't working on Google Play. I can surf, use splashtop, and browse Google Play, it's just when I want to install and download that I run into this problem.
I tried clearing out the Google Play cache and that didn't work.
Any other suggestions?

Bohlareon said:
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I found some information about an optional Apache module called mod_security. This is a module that acts as an Apache firewall – it blocks a lot of the usual routes that we use to access i.e. websites (this module sends back an error code 406 if you're IP is not allowed to view or download the content you requested).
That could confirm Google's statement regarding opening a ticket with them.
But maybe we're delving into it to much now (hopefully grammatically correct).
There are several ways to limit the sources of the error ourselfs.
1. Can you download the games mentioned above through another wlan?
2. If not, it's time for debugging.
- Which radio, ROM version do you use?
- Did the download work before? (If yes, updated your ROM? Changed
anything else?)
- You can check your requests to Google Play and the according answers
with tcpdump or Wireshark (http://www.kandroid.org/online-pdk/guide/tcpdump.html or http://gadgetcat.wordpress.com/2011/09/11/tcpdump-on-android/) (1. connection with 3G 2. connection with Wifi)

Which ROM do you both use?

Funny enough, I think it is the Wifi we're allowed to join at our work that is causing the issue.. I went home, connected to my Wifi at home and was able to download just fine. There's a loose firewall of sorts here, that the network guy explained to me, that could potentially be putting the block on downloading from google play (although I can use Splashtop, surf via browser over Wifi, etc).
I guess it makes sense although others on other droid phones are able to download over the wifi just fine.
My phone - non-rooted HTC Rezound
Android 2.3.4
HTC Sense 3.5
Software number 1.02.606.6
Baseband 0.95.00.1017_24, 0.95.00.1013r

I had this problem. I disabled wifi, cleared play store data/cache, opened play store and let it do its thing while on data connection. After that's done, turn on wifi and works again.
Sent from my LG-P999 using xda premium

same problem

Have you checked your firewall settings or tried to connect to another wifi? Does it also occur with a 3g connection?

This problem occurs when u have Package Installer or Package Access Helper frozen or deleted. Its a system app and u shouldn do it if you want to keep your access over Google Play store.

You can try to clear cache and data for Google Play store and Google Services Framework and after that restart the device.
This should do the trick, at least for a while...

pspfat1004 said:
You could try clearing the cache and data of your market, or you could try removing your googleaccount from your phone and readd it after this.
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Thank you!
clearing cache and data solved for me.
I think after rooting and restoring it restored some bogus half downladed apps.
Nexus 4 16gb

Sorry for bringing this thread back up but i am having the same error.
I cleared the data and cache on the Google play store and services and I still can't download any app from the play store what so ever.
I even uninstalled the play store and restored it by reinstalling a gapps package...but still nothing.
Do i need to reflash my ROM?
Any kind of suggestions will help me out.

coolfahad76 said:
Sorry for bringing this thread back up but i am having the same error.
I cleared the data and cache on the Google play store and services and I still can't download any app from the play store what so ever.
I even uninstalled the play store and restored it by reinstalling a gapps package...but still nothing.
Do i need to reflash my ROM?
Any kind of suggestions will help me out.
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maybe it's silly but did you try to sign out and then sign in again?

I just removed my google account and readded it. I also cleared Google Play and Play services and then rebooted (I also made sure it refreshed my account through Play).
Still getting the same error...
(Im using a Nexus 4)

coolfahad76 said:
I just removed my google account and readded it. I also cleared Google Play and Play services and then rebooted (I also made sure it refreshed my account through Play).
Still getting the same error...
(Im using a Nexus 4)
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from recovery did you try to wipe dalvik+cache?

Tried that, still nothing ;/

error 406
Hi Guys. I've rooted my HTC One x ,then did a unroot. Not sure what happened but cannot download from Google play Error 406. Can you kindly help. Thx

[Q] [q] play store uninstalled but want back but there are some issues.

1.At first i have used REVERSE TETHERING, to try my luck i patched my play store i had access but as usual cant download anything.
2.Then recently i have used FREEDOM app and it worked.but now play store is not loading i.e.(says no internet connection even though i had clear WiFi connection & working with other apps )
So 1st i cleared cache,then data of play store and then Google frame services,but no luck, I DON'T WANT TO FACTORY RESET, so i uninstalled it.
now installed new Google play store ,but its not working gives me the error "Unfortunately , Android system has stopped"
and its not working now does anyone has solution.
AND ALSO TELL EASY WAY TO PORT A NEW ROM &CLOCKWORKMOD TO MY MOBILE(CELKON A67),i have seen xda forum but its too much for me.
i'm not allowed to reply so,
@"Planterz"
i have already converted into system app,&
i have mentioned that i have a wifi connection but play store says no connection
even though tried fake wifi connection not working a bit.
thanks for the reply.....................

VAMSHI KRISH said:
1.At first i have used REVERSE TETHERING, to try my luck i patched my play store i had access but as usual cant download anything.
2.Then recently i have used FREEDOM app and it worked.but now play store is not loading i.e.(says no internet connection even though i had clear WiFi connection & working with other apps )
So 1st i cleared cache,then data of play store and then Google frame services,but no luck, I DON'T WANT TO FACTORY RESET, so i uninstalled it.
now installed new Google play store ,but its not working gives me the error "Unfortunately , Android system has stopped"
and its not working now does anyone has solution.
AND ALSO TELL EASY WAY TO PORT A NEW ROM &CLOCKWORKMOD TO MY MOBILE(CELKON A67),i have seen xda forum but its too much for me.
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If you reinstalled the Play Store as an .apk then it's installed as a "user" app, and must be changed to a "system" app. There's a number of apps that do this, some of them free. I'm guessing you already have one, if you uninstalled the Play Store.
Something you can try is the Xposed framework and a module called Fake Wifi Connection. The reason the Play Store doesn't download anything is because it doesn't detect a data connection (cellular or wi-fi). This module tricks selected apps into thinking you're connected to wi-fi, allowing them to work even though your data is coming from an atypical source. No guarantees though.
And in the future, DO A DAMN BACKUP BEFORE UNINSTALLING SYSTEM APPS!!!!!!

[Q] Google Components for Gingerbread 2.3.4

Hi everyone, I was wanting to know what all the different components of Google are on Gingerbread 2.3.4 (LG Enlighten vs700 phone). I ask because Google Play Store doesn't work. It keeps prompting me, "Sorry! The application google play store (process com.android.vending) has stopped unexpectedly. please try again. force close is the only option when i get this message, and it does reappear.
I have spent weeks on this - there are hundreds maybe even thousands of forums out there all devoted to this error. Seems like a huge volume of phones experience this error. There are a few fixes, but it only seems to work for a handful of people who have this problem.
What have I tried?
Factory reset (several times)
Reinstalling google play store, services, and market with the latest or a different version than what's on there now
youtube fix - I even reinstalled youtube
at this point, i did another factory reset last night just to start over with a clean slate - youtube works wonderfully. i have email on it. as a work around i use the amazon app store and 1 market store for apps, but it's a real bother with no google play and constantly getting the errors.
the strange part is i have a second identical phone (which is my experimental phone) - which does NOT get this error. I have no idea why one does, and the other doesn't.
the reason i was wondering about the components and versioning is as a last attempt to fix this (before i just live with it) - i was going to reinstall ALL the components google uses for the playstore to work, manually. i don't necessarily want to install the latest - i want to install the version specific to gingerbread 2.3.4. i have looked and looked online but i haven't been able to find any kind of component list (much to my surprise) the two components i have figured out are:
google play services 4.3.24 (android 2.3+)
google play 3.5.15 (android 2.3+)

Google Play Store "error Rh-01"

My pet project for reading week was to root my phone for the first time, and I've now been stumbling over errors for around 5 days straight. This is the first time I've hit a wall that I don't think I can just mash random buttons in hoping of getting the order right. Please walk me through this fix like I'm 7 yrs old so I know how to fix things in the future But I need to fix fast as my phone is essential to my work flow, and being able to use the Play Store would be nice.
DEVICE: My phone is a Nexus 5x now running PureNexus.
HISTORY: So to start I unlocked my bootloader, flashed TWRP and have a back up of my Stock ROM as well as a back up of when I finally got PureNexus working if all things go sour. However I'd really love to not reset. When I finally got it working (after like 3 days), I was getting the Error: 497 from the Google Play Store. After fumbling around xda and my settings, I cleared the Data and Cache of Google Play Store and Google Play services apps. Nada. So I show the system apps and cleared the data of the following apps: Google Play services, Google Play Store, Media Storage, Google Services Framework, Download Manager. I then force stopped and disabled Google Play Store. Then I reboot my phone and Uninstalled all the updates on Google Play Store.
(In hindsight, this was all probably WAY overkill ^^^)
Edit: I then successfully re-updated to the newest version via apk. I also tried flashing a copy of Dynamic GApps in hopes that it would fix it.
THE ERROR: Now when I open Google Play Store I get "Error while retrieving information from server. [RH-01]" and it kicks me to the sidepanel, which displays my email but not my Google account. It is now Version: 7.5.08.M-all [0] [PR] 146162341
Any ideas? As far as I can tell, the Error 497 should be fixed because I've totally obliterated all data that could be associated with the app. However, I have no idea how to reinstall Google Play Store because it's the app I use to install things. Thanks for helping! And if I need to re-tag the title of this thread, PLEASE let me know so I can do that.

Hi !
Remove your google account from settings/accounts , reboot your device , add it back , this may be related to a buggy gapps pack you have used , try open gapps micro
Good luck !

Huawei P40 Lite / JNY-LX1 - Google Services problem

Hello, excuse me posting this wall of text but I have some problems with my P40 Lite / JNY-LX1. Let me explain to you how all problems started:
- I have bought the phone with some firmware, I think it was emui11 or so (I can't remember the exact version), almost 2 years ago. To install Google Play Services, I had to rollback to 10.0.1.167. Everything worked perfectly, done with HiSuite back then, the install of GPS was done with Googlefier app, everything worked from the first try, notifications and all apps. Even the updates to G.P. Services and G.P. Store were up to date to the latest versions, even the firmware was to the latest 12.0.0.237 (emui12). Time passed by till 4 days ago when I had to change my Google Account password, I did that on my Desktop. Now using the phone became a mess because google logged me out of my account requesting the new password. When I tried to log back in the account the app would crash or throw out errors like Can't reach google servers or something like that.
- The first tought of it was to downgrade again to 10.0.1.167. For the beginning I had to use HiSuite to downgrade to 10.1.0.399, then I had to use the dload otg cable method cause the install won't proceed. Everything fine, downgraded to 167 with success.
- Installed again the Googlefier app downloaded from apkmirror and proceed to install GPServices. Somehow I managed to install it by using the ictfix method, managed to get rid of the errors. But now, the Google Play Store and the Google Play Services would update themselves to the latest versions after a few hours (10hrs or so) which makes them show the all time "This device isn't Play Protect certified". To solve this error I have to reinstall the GPServices app and GPStore again.
-I tried to do it with airplane mode on, internet off, different versions of the GPServices app, with the "Auto-Update apps - Don't update apps" settings in the store checked in, but still after a few hours the apps update themselves to the latest versions.
-- Apologies for making you read this wall of text but I wanted to make sure you understand my problems. Now my question is: Does anybody know a solution for this problem? Something to stop the apps updating to the latest versions? I have to say that this thing happens even if stay on 167 or if I upgrade to emui12.
Many thanks to all of you who took from their times to read this !!

I had the same issue with the This device isnt play protect certified, i basically used the newest ictfix.net method to get rid of it, its basically a mix of Google Play Services Apks and a mix of erasing google play apps data to make it work..
https://ictfix.net/google-for-huawei/ go to this link and select /5/9/2022/ APKCOMBO. Follow this tutorial.

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I had the same issue with the This device isnt play protect certified, i basically used the newest ictfix.net method to get rid of it, its basically a mix of Google Play Services Apks and a mix of erasing google play apps data to make it work..
https://ictfix.net/google-for-huawei/ go to this link and select /5/9/2022/ APKCOMBO. Follow this tutorial.
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I did this but it comes up again after 24hrs or so. The only fix i have figured out is to use an older version of google play services, this way it won't update itself back to the newest that shows up device is not certified. The only problem i have with it is that instagram message notification won't show up, and push notifications for ig and some other apps not all, come up with delay.