Database Users

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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda premium

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.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda premium

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.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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 ?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Sent from my Xperia U.

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/
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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?

Nexus and nook for Android app

Does anyone know a work around or a fix for using the nook app on a nexus 7 with 4.2.1 I can'tget it to work

kevinv20 said:
Does anyone know a work around or a fix for using the nook app on a nexus 7 with 4.2.1 I can't get it to work
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
What have you tried?
here are options:
- download from play store
- sideload apk
- manually copy apk file into /data/app (i doubt it would work tho)

issak42 said:
What have you tried?
here are options:
- download from play store
- sideload apk
- manually copy apk file into /data/app (i doubt it would work tho)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Only tried downloading it from the play store. But it tells me Idon'thhave a Internet connection even though it's on wifi. That'sthe only app iI have issues with

I am running stock 4.2.1 with M-Kernel a18 and Nook 3.3 installed from the play store works perfectly for me. I was able to download purchased books and sideload several.

[Q] play store purchases gone after CM12 install?

i have a nexus 4,just went to install CM12 nightly for it (from official cyanogenmod page). after a few color inversion problems and some elbow grease,i went to the play store to download my games again. they were still in the "My Apps" section but i had to purchase them again... couldn't use anything else but paypal either (it's empty now so i can't use it).
i've never modded any of these apps with freedom or anything. help pls?
in advance,i'm not sure if this is the right forum or anything,'cause first post. thanks.

Can you see those paid apps on pc ?

Kcetin20 said:
Can you see those paid apps on pc ?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
no.
i fixed the problem by simply pressing the app and holding it for 5 seconds then i get an install option. thanks for the help though.

help .how can install not compatible app download fro google play ?

Hi all
i just received my ZTE axon 7 4GB ram from china and after installing the google play from ZTE market i started download all my apps except same app that shows not compatible with my device !! and fixes

abunhyan said:
Hi all
i just received my ZTE axon 7 4GB ram from china and after installing the google play from ZTE market i started download all my apps except same app that shows not compatible with my device !! and fixes
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If you have problems with play store
After you installed the google play.
It will pop up a notification: New installed: Click to config auto
launch setting.
Click it.
Then you be on the Auto-run Manager
Then select "Google Play services"
You can select "Google Play Store" too or just ignore it.
Then Google play will work.

I face the same problem, I have a bible app is chinese, that runs properly in my oppo find 7a; but I cannot install it in my ZTE Axon 7 (4gb ram/ 64gb rom, china version), saying the app is incompatable with the device. I have tried to download apk from web but the apps still could not be installed.
Anyone could solve the problem?
The apps I am refering to :
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cbi.BibleReader

cwm1127 said:
I face the same problem, I have a bible app is chinese, that runs properly in my oppo find 7a; but I cannot install it in my ZTE Axon 7 (4gb ram/ 64gb rom, china version), saying the app is incompatable with the device. I have tried to download apk from web but the apps still could not be installed.
Anyone could solve the problem?
The apps I am refering to :
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cbi.BibleReader
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
it also tells me not compatible, but you can download it from ZTE store

adil7884 said:
it also tells me not compatible, but you can download it from ZTE store
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I could not find the same apps in ZTE Store...

most of the apps than not compatible is related to Banks or shipment against and also i couldn't install google plus which show me its not compatible with your device!!!!
any one got the solution for that?

adil7884 said:
If you have problems with play store
After you installed the google play.
It will pop up a notification: New installed: Click to config auto
launch setting.
Click it.
Then you be on the Auto-run Manager
Then select "Google Play services"
You can select "Google Play Store" too or just ignore it.
Then Google play will work.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have no problem in downloading apps from google store but the problem is with certain apps like google plus and bank apps which show me that its not compatible with my device !!!
even i tried to download the same apps from the computer and transfer it to my my phone and its fails to install !!!
any fixes you can help

i tried to download the same from ZTE store and its fail to install

abunhyan said:
i tried to download the same from ZTE store and its fail to install
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
In fact, Google+ does not yet seem compatible
Inviato dal mio ZTE A2017 utilizzando Tapatalk

Rooting is the only solution
I think getting root for the device is the only solution to get this fixed
Or custom room

Hi... Any fix so far? I really need my banking apps :'(

abunhyan said:
I think getting root for the device is the only solution to get this fixed
Or custom room
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You don't usually need root. You can pull the APK from another rooted device, or use something like Raccoon to download the APK and then you just have to sideload. If the app has run-time compatibility checks, then root would be needed to alter the device signature, but that's just asking for trouble.

This is a store compatibility check, the app dev has placed restrictions on the app. They could be specifically excluding your device model for some reason or it's not designed for Android M, who knows. If you could get the apk, the you can download it. If you have access to another device that this works on, backup the app with something like ES File Explorer (it should not require root). Then transfer the apk to Axon and install.

[Amazon Fire HD 8, 8th gen] Can no longer sign into Google Play

I installed Google Play from the tutorial on Xda for this device however starting this morning Google Play signed me out and I can no longer get passed the Sign in button on Google play and every time I log in with my account it goes back to that page

Having exactly the same problem. Followed the guide to install play on my daughters new fire 8 and keep getting stuck in this loop!

Same problem on my new Fire HD 8 with Fire OS 6.3.0.1.
Keep getting message about updating Google Play services and back to the loop to sign in and checking .

hi had same problem with fire HD 8 fire OS 6.3.0.1 but i think i accidently found the solution. I installed google play using PAK files as you probably have too. the thing is it will allow you to use your gmail account UNTIL you turn off the tablet whereupon it will do the looping thing the solution i found was install Play Games. After that my account has since worked properly. you may have to make a new gmail account to download the Play Games app however (i had a total of 6 by the time i stumbled on this solution lol)

kraken1980 said:
hi had same problem with fire HD 8 fire OS 6.3.0.1 but i think i accidently found the solution. I installed google play using PAK files as you probably have too. the thing is it will allow you to use your gmail account UNTIL you turn off the tablet whereupon it will do the looping thing the solution i found was install Play Games. After that my account has since worked properly. you may have to make a new gmail account to download the Play Games app however (i had a total of 6 by the time i stumbled on this solution lol)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hey bro, I'm about to receive 2 tablets today for my nieces and would like to know the exact steps to take to get play store installed. Thanks in advance....

nymikey said:
Hey bro, I'm about to receive 2 tablets today for my nieces and would like to know the exact steps to take to get play store installed. Thanks in advance....
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hey there I followed a guide at laptopmag.com to install Google play on a fire HD 8 (sorry can't post link as new member just search for Google play on kindle fire 8 and should be in first 5 or so results)but make sure you go into the play store and install play games otherwise you will get looping login problem as guys above hope this helps

OK I downloaded & installed the Play Store APKs. I too get the sign in loop. How do I install Games from the play store if I can't log in? Thanks for advice.
PS why doesn't someone just upload a Zip of the required APKs for Fire hd 8

flusaboy said:
....why doesn't someone just upload a Zip of the required APKs for Fire hd 8
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Perhaps that "someone" should be you. XDA is a community where everyone contributes to the best of their ability. There are no entitlements.
---------- Post added at 02:08 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:06 PM ----------
flusaboy said:
OK I downloaded & installed the Play Store APKs. I too get the sign in loop. How do I install Games from the play store if I can't log in? Thanks for advice.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Other threads suggest recent Play Store (services) builds don't play nice with FireOS v6.

flusaboy said:
OK I downloaded & installed the Play Store APKs. I too get the sign in loop. How do I install Games from the play store if I can't log in? Thanks for advice.
PS why doesn't someone just upload a Zip of the required APKs for Fire hd 8
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
hi there when you first install the apks u can sign in initially but will not be able to once u turn the device off however if u go into google store first search for google game app and install/update it then the loop problem will not happen for some reason. u may need to make a new gmail account to do this if u have already logged in with urs (ive got about 4 now before i figured this out lol) hope this helps

Re-install the Googe Play and reboot