- #GOOGLE PLAY STORE KEEPS STOPPING APK#
- #GOOGLE PLAY STORE KEEPS STOPPING INSTALL#
- #GOOGLE PLAY STORE KEEPS STOPPING ANDROID#
- #GOOGLE PLAY STORE KEEPS STOPPING DOWNLOAD#
Just tap it to start the installation process. Once the app is finished downloading (it shouldn’t take long), you’ll find it in the notification shade. Press “OK” to pull the download.Īnother dialog will show up a the bottom of the screen asking you to verify the download. If this is the first time you’ve downloaded anything on Marshmallow, you may get a popup asking you to allow Chrome (or whatever browser you’re using) to access your media files.
#GOOGLE PLAY STORE KEEPS STOPPING APK#
Once your curiosity has been satisfied, tap the “Download” button to pull the APK from the site.
#GOOGLE PLAY STORE KEEPS STOPPING INSTALL#
If you’re concerned about the safety of the download, you can tap the “Verified safe to install (read more)” link, which will open a small dialog box with information about the app’s cryptographic signature and legitimacy. Scroll a little way down the page till you see the “Download” button.
#GOOGLE PLAY STORE KEEPS STOPPING DOWNLOAD#
Tap the down arrow to go the Play Store download page. The very first option on this page will be the newest version of the Play Store that’s available for download.
Type “Play Store” and press enter to search the site. Tap the address bar (at the top), and head to This is a highly-trusted website that mirrors APKs normally found on Google Play-only free apps are available (no paid content), and each application is verified as legitimate before it’s allowed on the site.Īt the top of the page, tap the magnifying glass icon, which opens the search menu. In this case, we’re using Chrome for Android. With that done, head back to the home screen and open your web browser of choice. While accurate, installing third-party apps-or “sideloading,” as it’s called-is a safe practice as long as you only install things from trusted sources. Toggle the slider to enable installation of apps downloaded from the web.Ī warning will be displayed telling you that this can be a dangerous practice that could put your personal data in jeopardy. Scroll down just a bit, till you see the “Unknown Sources” option. Once there, scroll down to the “Personal” section, and tap the “Security” option. In that case, installing the newest version of the Play Store should fix things right up.īefore you can pull the newest Play Store APK (Android Package Kit), you’ll need to allow installation of “Unknown Sources.” To do this, jump back into the Settings menu. In some instances, something has gone awry that clearing app data and cache simply won’t fix. Install the Newest Version of the Google Play Store It should theoretically open correctly this time. Once you’ve cleared its data, try opening the app again. Your installed apps will continue to function normally, and any applications that you’ve purchased will still be available-this has no effect whatsoever on your Google account, just the app itself. If the force close issue persists, let’s try clearing data.įollow the same instructions as above, but instead of tapping the “Clear Cache” button, hit “Clear Data.” Keep in mind that this will delete all login info and and other data, so it’s like starting the Play Store for the first time. On Lollipop, simply scroll down the screen a little bit and press the “Clear Cache” button. This will erase the Play Store’s cached data, which could possibly be causing the FC (force close) issues. On Marshmallow, tap the “Storage” option, then tap the “Clear Cache” button. We’ll outline both Marshmallow and Lollipop here, but the latter should also cover most older versions as well (including KitKat and Jelly Bean).
#GOOGLE PLAY STORE KEEPS STOPPING ANDROID#
Here’s where things get a little convoluted-depending on what version of Android you’re running, you’ll see totally different options. A warning will appear telling you that this may cause the app to misbehave-just press “OK.” There will be a few options here, including “Force Stop,” “Disable,” and possibly even one that reads “Uninstall updates.” Go ahead and tap “Force Stop,” just to make sure it’s not running in the background.