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Error 921- Cannot DL anything from Market?

I know others have experienced this error. No one mentions a fix. Just flashed lightspeed 4.3 and its virtually unusable without being able to download from the market. Can some kind soul enlighten me?
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This self resolved after about 30 minutes of trying.

When that happened to me I deleted the market and flashed newer gapps
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Before doing all that, try clearing cache and data from the Market (now called "Google Play Store") in App settings. That did the trick for me.

I had to manually select my Gmail account from within Google Play..

how I fixed
Irieone said:
I know others have experienced this error. No one mentions a fix. Just flashed lightspeed 4.3 and its virtually unusable without being able to download from the market. Can some kind soul enlighten me?
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This self resolved after about 30 minutes of trying.
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if you're not using Clockwork rom manager you should. I have cwm5.0 and I rooted my phone with cm9-ics and was getting a 921 error. I went and ran the "permissions fix" in CWM and everything works fine now

Permissions fix in recovery can cause its own set of problems, like borking your contacts photos, and a couple other things I can't remember off-hand. Easily fixable, but it would probably be better to target a more specific fix for the Market/Play rather than trying such a global fix. Just my opinion...

Google Play cant update apps error 921
yo,
i am running sgs2 with CheckRom RevoHD v4 and had error 921 on google play/androidmarket. restarted phone seems fine all updates worked.
jess

This error is still happening

its not a problem with your devices, i cant even see my apps on the website. its a google play glitch and is wide spread but not every device appears to be affected in the same way. very strange.
i have tryed all fixes and still the same

921 could be only CM
After installing 3.5.16 it gave me the 921 error.
I have a Moto XT701, and I use ava's version of CM7.
could this be related to CM specifically? Anyone got the error with a stock ROM?

next time it happens can you log into google talk, I remember back in the day if that wasnt signed in market would be borked

Solution
After some digging here is what worked for me:
I added my wifes gmail account to accounts and sync
I changed google play store to the new account
I checked to see if updates were working (they were)
I changed google play store back to my account
I removed my wifes gmail account (system settings > accounts and sync > select account > remove account
It is working fine now. I can update and download without error.

maconu said:
After some digging here is what worked for me:
I added my wifes gmail account to accounts and sync
I changed google play store to the new account
I checked to see if updates were working (they were)
I changed google play store back to my account
I removed my wifes gmail account (system settings > accounts and sync > select account > remove account
It is working fine now. I can update and download without error.
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But I don't have a wife so no gmail account for her, what should I do, I do have a brother's account though

Hi,
had similiar probs and a wipe cache and wipe Dalvik cache did it.
BR
Gountled

had this problem today, wiped the google play cache and then tried again, it said it was already installed and updated it, worked perfectly after that.

Gountled said:
Hi,
had similiar probs and a wipe cache and wipe Dalvik cache did it.
BR
Gountled
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...same here + reboot

Error 921
For me i just deleted my google account and sign in again , problem solved, after trying the dalvik and cache stuff that didnot helped me.

mano a said:
For me i just deleted my google account and sign in again , problem solved, after trying the dalvik and cache stuff that didnot helped me.
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Same here. Only happen after a ROM upgrade and partial restore. I guess things got messy.

fix google play download and other (11,13,921) errors
mano a said:
For me i just deleted my google account and sign in again , problem solved, after trying the dalvik and cache stuff that didnot helped me.
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Hi,
I have a Navon Platinum 10 tab, ICS 4.0.4 on it. I had this error, too.
I read some alternatives for fixing google play errors, but I tired to delete my account and add acount and clear cache and so one... I resolved that by this way:
- turn on your tab device
- do not start play store application!
- in Settings-->Applications menu, on All tab search for gogle play application, and clear cahe and data too. You need to do this only once time.
- run Root Browser on your device ( if you have'n this, than download, install, or you may use Root Explorer if you have)
- find vending.apk in System/App folder
- long click on it, a local menu will appear. Chose Permissions.
- set permissons 777 for this file ( klikk on every checkbox).
- close all running apps
-restart your device, and enjoy
It works fine, Since I set this permissions, I don't get any errors from google play,
Hope, it will helps.
P.S.: sorry for my misstakes in english language

Issue, Play Store Package Invalid during install some apps

Hi all,
i'm having only one problem with my nexus 4. When I try to install some apps like Subway Surfers or Temple Run, Play Store return me the error message "Package Invalid". I'm not interested to install this apps but i think that this problem may occur in future with other apps.
The problem now is only for few apps, not for all. My Nexus 4 is stock, no root, no bootloader unlocked. Completely Stock. I've tried some procedures by erasing cache of Play Store, rebooting and other things, but the problem is still here.
What i have to do? Thanks and sorry for my extremely bad english

I wouldn't worry about it. I've had a similiar error occur when trying to send an app from the playstore website to my my device. if the problem persists, try clearning the google store app data in your app settings. I don't think it's a hardware or software issue with the device, its jut a glitch in their system. I downloaded the app in question and install went fine.

misfits9095 said:
I wouldn't worry about it. I've had a similiar error occur when trying to send an app from the playstore website to my my device. if the problem persists, try clearning the google store app data in your app settings. I don't think it's a hardware or software issue with the device, its jut a glitch in their system. I downloaded the app in question and install went fine.
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i've tried for 2 times but the problem is still here...i don't think that is a software problem but it's annoying...

Google play "package file is invalid" eror

When I try to download or update some app over WiFi. Google play will show the error "package file is invalid" but when I install using cellular it doesn't has this ploblem
Tried restart,clear cache,data of Google play but nothing better.
Any help?
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I got that error about a year ago on my sgs2. At that time it had something to do with the app trying to install on my external SD card. Not sure if that helps you out in this case though.
If i remember correctly i had to do something with permissions in my case.
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Androidclub said:
When I try to download or update some app over WiFi. Google play will show the error "package file is invalid" but when I install using cellular it doesn't has this ploblem
Tried restart,clear cache,data of Google play but nothing better.
Any help?
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First I would test it on a different WiFi LAN. I have seen "Content Filtering Software" mess with software packages before. Try local coffee shop WiFi. Second, if you have a custom ROM, check if others have the same issue.

Androidclub said:
When I try to download or update some app over WiFi. Google play will show the error "package file is invalid" but when I install using cellular it doesn't has this ploblem
Tried restart,clear cache,data of Google play but nothing better.
Any help?
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same problem here

same problem here just now

People just don't use the search function..
Delete the Gmail account attached to play store
Re-add and try again
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duh. deleting gmail acc and resigning in wont actually work. it depends on dalvik cache and in your router. thats it
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Heard it was your router's fault. I tried cleaning dalvik but still i get this occasional inavlid package while downloading apps
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Okay, I've had this issue off and on for several weeks. This past week, it's been ON and nothing, and I mean none of the prescriptions I found worked.
FINALLY I tried one more self prescribed pill.
In Titanium Backup I first thought I could freeze the app and try installing as if it were new. That didn't work because the Play Store still sees that app but as disabled.
Still in TiBu, I did a Backup>Verify>Uninstall, went to Play and VOILA!! I was able to download again without the error.

I too had this issue. I could not even pull my 4.2.2 update...
I am Belgian and I bought my Nexus on the German Play Store. When I used the VPN settings I used to order the device, it works; if I don't, it doesn't. Ergo, there had to be some configuration on the phone indicating it was "supposed" to be used on the German play store.
So I unlocked the bootloader (fastboot oem unlock) and flashed the factory image on it. You can get these from Google, search for it and you will find them. XDA does not allow me to post a link because I don't have sufficient posts...
Anyway, now it works perfectly. No problems at all.
If you have this problem, this is the way to go!

I just resolved my problem "Package file is invalid."
Download Hideman VPN from Play Store, Market or Google it "Hideman VPN.apk" --> Install --> Open --> Tap Connect and enjoy downloading million of apps again without getting any type of error.​

OptimisticIzZu said:
Download Hideman VPN from Play Store, Market or Google it "Hideman VPN.apk" --> Install --> Open --> Tap Connect and enjoy downloading million of apps again without getting any type of error.​
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Is using vpn is safe for mobile network? any security issue?

Clearly there are issues with 4.3.10!
Androidclub said:
When I try to download or update some app over WiFi. Google play will show the error "package file is invalid" but when I install using cellular it doesn't has this ploblem
Tried restart,clear cache,data of Google play but nothing better.
Any help?
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Same Thing here I did try downloading and installing from the cell network without WiFi and that did work. But it sucks that cant use WiFi. Clearly there are issues with 4.3.10!

Hideman VPN Worked for me on my WIFI but there is something going on today with play store/play services. There is another forum of 497 errors which I had before I ended up here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=44367779

Missing Google Play Store app

I had a problem with the Google Play Store app not connecting, so I thought one way to fix it would be to disable it in MIUI settings and then re-enable it (I later figured out what the problem was, so now I just want to get the Play store back). I've re-enabled it, but the icon still doesn't appear and I can't access it. I've tried downloading a couple different versions in APK, and when I try installing I get the error "Application not Installed."
How can I fix this?

mjstallion said:
I had a problem with the Google Play Store app not connecting, so I thought one way to fix it would be to disable it in MIUI settings and then re-enable it (I later figured out what the problem was, so now I just want to get the Play store back). I've re-enabled it, but the icon still doesn't appear and I can't access it. I've tried downloading a couple different versions in APK, and when I try installing I get the error "Application not Installed."
How can I fix this?
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Download and flash gapps in recovery

mjstallion said:
I had a problem with the Google Play Store app not connecting, so I thought one way to fix it would be to disable it in MIUI settings and then re-enable it (I later figured out what the problem was, so now I just want to get the Play store back). I've re-enabled it, but the icon still doesn't appear and I can't access it. I've tried downloading a couple different versions in APK, and when I try installing I get the error "Application not Installed."
How can I fix this?
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-Delete all the data/cache of the app then restart the phone.
-Do a wipe dalvik/cache from recovery or flash gapps.

"Your device isn't compatible with this version"

My wife's phone...
Anyone know why she should be getting this message for the likes of Google chrome, drive, play books, search, etc, etc... clearly, it can't be true!
I have her bootloader unlocked, rooted, running xposed with a couple of modules, and a tweaked kernel (ziddey's USB-OTG tweak).
Any help would be greatly appreciated as I can't get any of these apps to update!
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Possibly need to update Google services , that said I have never came across or seen anyone come across this problem.
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Yeah, I'm completely baffled. No one else with ziddey's kernel tweak is complaining about this, so I'm hesitant to suspect it.
Cleared cache and dalvick, fixed permissions, cleared data on the play market and vpn'd into the US, still same problem.
I'm not sure how I would update Google services... isn't that something that would update automatically?
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basily said:
Yeah, I'm completely baffled. No one else with ziddey's kernel tweak is complaining about this, so I'm hesitant to suspect it.
Cleared cache and dalvick, fixed permissions, cleared data on the play market and vpn'd into the US, still same problem.
I'm not sure how I would update Google services... isn't that something that would update automatically?
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No it will not auto update, but it will usually prompt you once you update an app that needs it... there will be a "Security Update required" notification in the drop-down, if you swipe it away or don't allow it to update, Android will gladly let you but your apps will not function properly that require the update. The current version installed can be found in Settings-Apps-All- Google Play Services and should be 4.3.25 (1117461-036) as of this posting
It will also not allow you to search or find it in your Apps list in the Play Store without the direct link, so here it is: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.gms
Hope that helps, because otherwise a factory default might be in order, and if the problem still persists, reflashing stock images could be required.

acejavelin said:
No it will not auto update, but it will usually prompt you once you update an app that needs it... there will be a "Security Update required" notification in the drop-down, if you swipe it away or don't allow it to update, Android will gladly let you but your apps will not function properly that require the update. The current version installed can be found in Settings-Apps-All- Google Play Services and should be 4.3.25 (1117461-036) as of this posting
It will also not allow you to search or find it in your Apps list in the Play Store without the direct link, so here it is: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.gms
Hope that helps, because otherwise a factory default might be in order, and if the problem still persists, reflashing stock images could be required.
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I guess I'll have to flash back to stock - no idea why this is still happening...
I tried sideloading the latest Google Play Services, it worked, but still the "you're device isn't compatible..." error appears for many apps. Then I tried deleting accounts, clearing cache and dalvick, fixing permissions, then re-adding accounts. Same. Then I tried sideloading the latest updates of a couple of google apps (books and drive) - it worked, but still the error message in the Play Store.
Oh well. I guess that's that.

Did you modify the screen resolution? if so that could be why you are receiving that error. I experienced that with my Galaxy Nexus. If you keep resolution stock it shouldn't display that message unless for whatever reason the app truly isn't compatible with the phone.

Ive had this issie with certain apps that i KNOW are compatible with my phone. Whenever i get this error, i just use an alternate source, like blackmart, or googling the app you want to download and download it from somewhere besides google play.
Then again, since you are running a lot of custom things, you may want to try starting over from stock, not customizing anything, then try downloading those apps and seeing if your still getting that error.

Thanks, but the apps most definitely are compatible with the phone. They're Google apps on a nexus phone! And they're already installed (either stock or via the market, with no errors).
I'm aware that I can sideload the apps and have done do so successfully with a couple of them, but that really defeats the convenience of automatic updates, especially seeing as it's my wife's phone.
I will, when I have time, try factory restoring or flashing stock and going from there. The mods I'm using are fairly minor, but I suppose something, somewhere must have gotten screwed up.
Oh well, thanks for all the help anyway.
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If your rooted, download lucky patcher, and theres an option to download a modded google play store. Have no idea if this will help with your issue, but its just an idea if wanna wanna give it a shot.

sinndissension said:
If your rooted, download lucky patcher, and theres an option to download a modded google play store. Have no idea if this will help with your issue, but its just an idea if wanna wanna give it a shot.
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He already has the apps installed, that's not the issue, these are even stock Google apps saying they are incompatible after successfully installed. Unfortunately this is probably a wipe and reinstall situation now.
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or he should watch at the build.prop or there is something edited or need to wipe data from google playstore or there is some xposed module which is causing it I don't know but if you edited a lot on that custom rom with kernel and like that backup it first don't go immediately to stock or else it was just wasted time for you. It could also be your dpi but I don't think that's it also wipe cache in recovery that might work.

I'm sure this will work for you.
Open Settings app → Tap on Apps → Look for the Google Play Store and tap on it → Press on three-dots at the right corner and Tap on Uninstall updates → Tap on Ok to confirm
That's it!

Suraj Padmasali said:
I'm sure this will work for you.
Open Settings app → Tap on Apps → Look for the Google Play Store and tap on it → Press on three-dots at the right corner and Tap on Uninstall updates → Tap on Ok to confirm
That's it!
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Master necromancer!