Fix problems with the Google Play Store app
If you canβt open the Google Play Store app, this article includes advanced troubleshooting steps that can help resolve this issue. Before you try these advanced steps, we recommend that you try to fix problems downloading apps with basic troubleshooting steps.
If you still canβt use the Google Play Store after you try the steps above, try the steps below. After each step, try to use the app again to check if it fixed the problem.
Troubleshoot problems with the Google Play Store
To uninstall Google Play Store app updates:
- On your device's home or app screen, find the Google Play Store app.
- Touch and hold the Google Play Store app π Google Play
. - Tap App info.
- At the top right, tap More π Image
π and then
Uninstall updates. - Review the info and tap OK.
To reinstall Google Play Store app updates:
- Open the Google Play Store app π Google Play
. - At the top right, tap the Profile picture.
- Tap Settings π and then
About. - Under βPlay Store version,β tap Update Play Store.
When you remove your account, some information is removed from your device. Make sure you back up any important information before you complete this step.
Important:
- Clearing cache from Google Play Store is the most common solution to issues when you download apps from Google Play Store.
- When you clear the cache and data, it may delete some settings on the Google Play Store app like parental controls and password protection. It will ask you to reagree to the Terms of Service the next time you open the Google Play Store.
- Find the Google Play Store app on your device's home or app screen.
- Touch and hold the Google Play Store app.
- Tap App Info π Image
. - Tap Storage & cache π and then
Clear Cache. - Tap Clear storage π and then
Delete.
- On your device, open the Settings app π Settings
. - Tap Apps π and then
Google Play services.- If "Google Play services isn't there," tap See all apps π and then
Google Play services.
- If "Google Play services isn't there," tap See all apps π and then
- Tap Storage & cache π and then
Clear cache. - Tap Clear storage π and then
Clear all data π and then
Delete.
Get more help
If you still canβt use the Google Play Store after you try all the steps above, we recommend you reset your device to factory settings. Then, try again.
