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Play Store- "Package file is invalid"

Whenever I try to download any apps from the play store, i get the "Package file is invalid" error. I have tried factory resetting the tablet a few time but it doesnt make any difference. My tablet is unrooted. Please help me.

apsamrit said:
Whenever I try to download any apps from the play store, i get the "Package file is invalid" error. I have tried factory resetting the tablet a few time but it doesnt make any difference. My tablet is unrooted. Please help me.
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Are you sure Play store account is for the NX7 and not another Android device? I am using the same account for NXS and NX7 without any trouble. Just a thought.
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I've had this numerous times on my HTC One S but not yet on the Nexus, the last time I was suffering on my HTC I discovered that if I "forgot" my Wifi network and re-registered it sorted it out, it hasn't happened again since then so I can't guarantee it as a fix but worth a try.

Go to settings in the app drawer, scroll down to "Apps" and when the windows load choose the tab that says all. Find Google play store and force stop it, clear the apps cache and data and reboot the device. Then run a Google sync and try the play store again and let me know if you get that error message or a different error message or if it works.
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CharliesTheMan said:
Go to settings in the app drawer, scroll down to "Apps" and when the windows load choose the tab that says all. Find Google play store and force stop it, clear the apps cache and data and reboot the device. Then run a Google sync and try the play store again and let me know if you get that error message or a different error message or if it works.
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I've same problem, and your solution doesn't work.
any idea how to fix this "Package file is invalid" problem ?

Rotundjere said:
I've same problem, and your solution doesn't work.
any idea how to fix this "Package file is invalid" problem ?
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I would try fc Google play, clear data then also in apps fc Google services framework, clear cache and data. Try Google play and you should get an error. Then reboot and try it.

kieso said:
I would try fc Google play, clear data then also in apps fc Google services framework, clear cache and data. Try Google play and you should get an error. Then reboot and try it.
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This worked perfectly for me on my GS3, thanks man! My problem was caused by restoring back to an ICS Rom from a JB one. Google Play seemed to think my device was still on JB for some reason and kept throwing me JB updates that were in fact invalid for my ICS device. I did everything else suggested and this was the only fix that worked, no more invalid updates.

If there's anyone that didn't work for, try installing it from the google play webpage on a computer. That's what sorted it out for me.

It's a known issue which is caused by a play store update.
Just keep trying and it will work, but Google will fix this soon.
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Its fixed
http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/0...-when-installing-or-updating-apps-no-fix-yet/

rakeshishere said:
Its fixed
http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/0...-when-installing-or-updating-apps-no-fix-yet/
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no, it´s not, i´m still getting this error, tried every possible solution, even fully wiping, and nothing seems to work.

The same problems since 4.3
I am having the same problem invalid package file since I updated my Nexus 4 to JB 4.3.
I had tried every single tip I had found but useless. Some apps update well others dont.
Usualy the small ones are updated and the big one arent. I have being thinking ifthe problem is linked to the download manager. I have poor conexion and no so fast, and I have noticed the download progress bar behaving erratic up and down...
Any help or idea?

All my backed up apps are giving me a download error (error 923)

What the heck does this mean? I'm installing a ROM and I'm getting these errors when all of my apps are trying to be restored.
Pacman ROM.

heyjoojoo said:
What the heck does this mean? I'm installing a ROM and I'm getting these errors when all of my apps are trying to be restored.
Pacman ROM.
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Im guessing thats a play store error? If yes then log out of your gmail acc from your phone. Go to the playstore app in file manager and delete data. Reboot and re add your acc and try to restore apps again

Error 923
heyjoojoo said:
What the heck does this mean? I'm installing a ROM and I'm getting these errors when all of my apps are trying to be restored.
Pacman ROM.
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Below are some tips to fix this error:-
- Disable Apps running in background
- Clear all data to create sufficient space
- Update your Android firmware
- Use WiFi connection for downloads
- Reset your device to factory settings
You can get more details of these tips from here:-
winphonedroid.com/error-923

If none of suggested advise work, go into settings, manage applications and make sure Google play services is updated
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gotablunt said:
If none of suggested advise work, go into settings, manage applications and make sure Google play services is updated
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And wipe data of Google play and Google framework.
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[Q] Google Play Issue

I first had this issue when I installed the Themer Beta App.
Whenever I try to download an app now, it gives me"Error retrieving information from server [RPC:S-5:AEC-0]"
I've tried clearing the data and cache for the Google Play Store, Download Manager, Google Services Framework, etc. I've also tried removing my Google account and going into recovery and clearing cache and fixing permisions. Anyone have a workaround for this?
If it matters: SGH-M919 T-Mobile OMEGA V12 on 4.2.2.
Help Would Be Appreciated :fingers-crossed:
EDIT: I don't know how or why, but it fixed itself, tried to download an app, and it worked, if anyone has any further issues, feel free to post here

Same here in Nexus 4,
i think their server is down

Em also getting an error " server down retry " on my s4.
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Error -24 on Google play store

I've done searches and I can't find anything on it.
I'm trying to install ROM toolbox pro, something I've bought a long time ago, and I get that error and it doesn't install. How can I fix this?
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Garridon said:
I've done searches and I can't find anything on it.
I'm trying to install ROM toolbox pro, something I've bought a long time ago, and I get that error and it doesn't install. How can I fix this?
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Why this has not been fixed i do not know.
There are one of two problems that i know of that cause this.
1- there's some sort of remnant of a previous install still on your device and it won't install over the old files.
Find the folder and delete it or all the contents.
2- Something is screwy with the playstore app or google play services.
(going from memory here) clear cache of both apps and reset to factory versions. (you may have to clear data as well)
Visiting the play store will update the app again and things should work. you may need to restart your device.
This has been a problem since at least 2.2. I can't imagine a casual user is going to want to do the work to fix this very often if at all.

I'll have to check it out when I get home, I can't really do it at work
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Worked! Thank you. I deleted the folder related to the app in data/data while in recovery. Installed fine
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Garridon said:
Worked! Thank you. I deleted the folder related to the app in data/data while in recovery. Installed fine
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Glad I could help. I'm usually the one in need of help

error 24 fixes
Method 1
Install a file manager like Root Manager
Browse to internal storage android/data/com.whatsapp
Delete the com.whatsapp… folder
Now install whatsapp from Google Play
For more methods plz visit Error 24 on appslova.com

"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!