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[Q] CM9 (SD Card) Google Play can't download some FREE apps anymore

I was running CM9 latest without any issues. I've downloaded a bunch of free apps...no problem.
All of a sudden, I can't download some FREE apps any more. I get the message :
"Error processing purchase"
Lots of people are having this kind of issue and I haven't found a fix for it yet. I have not tried uninstalling it and reinstalling yet.
I've tried clearing the data/cache in the app area. That did not help.
Its really odd.....some of the freebie's I can.....some I can't

Time and a couple of reboots seemed to fix that same problem (on a different ROM) for me.

I don;t think Google has all the bugs worked out of the new Play Market.. I get random errors on various apps when I try to update or download. Most work, but some can't finish the download or won't download at all.

Thanks......but very weird

Yeah, strange things happen on the new Play Market even on my stock Motorola Droid X2

So I shut the nook down for a while...started it up again and now I can download free apps again. No changes.
The problem was going on for days before I posted here.

rampart51 said:
So I shut the nook down for a while...started it up again and now I can download free apps again. No changes.
The problem was going on for days before I posted here.
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We fixed it just for you...
Nahhhhhh , Google is playing with their Play implementation , getting ready for their big movie and cloud grand opening. I would expect random issues for a few weeks.

Something to look forward to!
PLAY is been a real mess.

It is not only in CM9, and it seems to affect only certain apps. I have the same problem with one game that I had installed on other SD several times before but have trouble today. While other apps installed fine.

Any possibility of reverting back to an earlier Market app if this continues? I don't have this problem (yet) but always anticipate the worst from Google. Running racks' triple boot now, everything hunky-dory.

I think the problems are on Google's server side not the app. I have seen reports from people that reverted back to old market and still had the problems.

DigitalMD said:
I think the problems are on Google's server side not the app. I have seen reports from people that reverted back to old market and still had the problems.
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I can verify that. The apps that I have problem to install yesterday, it has not problem today.

The Play Store doesn't work anymore.

Long story short: since yesterday I have been unable to update any installed apps, or install new ones. When I try to do so, the app shows in-store as "downloading" but nothing actually happens and it's stuck at this stage forever. Stopping and restarting the service doesn't fix this, nor does completely powering off and on. Internet through the browser works as usual, as do all internet-enabled apps. I haven't installed or removed any software recently - the only change I did in the past 2 days is flash a new CWM recovery (went from 6.0.1.0 to 6.0.1.9) but I don't see what this has to do with the store.

I had this happen to me. If you go into settings > apps and clear data from Google Play Store, that fixed for me.

SolsticeZero said:
I had this happen to me. If you go into settings > apps and clear data from Google Play Store, that fixed for me.
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Okay I just did that. It still doesn't work.

jh1521 said:
Okay I just did that. It still doesn't work.
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What rom are you using?

Stock. However I'm still on 4.1.2 - I blocked OTA updates until the current 4.2/4.2.1 bugs are fixed.

It's a long shot, but you can try to install the latest Gapps package from recovery. Or remove and re-add your Google account.

Would you happen to know where I can find the latest gapps package? Thanks!
(edit) found it http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-jb-20121130-signed.zip
Edit2) Oops the 11/30 gapps don't work with 4.1.x anymore, will try 10/11 instead.

http://goo.im/gapps
Since you're on a 4.1.2 rom, get the one for CyanogenMod 10.0.x

I same issue last night. Downloads were very slow. All stock on latest ROM.
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Holy f*! The browser works, however downloading through the browser doesn't. I get "download starting" then nothing happens. Same with Chrome. I quickly checked if I'm not out of storage space - no, I have 8GB free. WTF is going on?

I figured it out. last week I was trying to solve my battery drain problems (can't find the thread anymore) and I ended up disabling the media storage service. That apparently disabled any app from downloading anything. I have re-enabled it and now can download. The store works, browsers work etc. I just hope that the battery hogging doesn't happen again.

When I have play store issues I just sign out of Google talk and sign back in and it fixes my problems .. also close the market after..
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I don't use google talk. besides my proiblem was different, see the post above yours.

jh1521 said:
I don't use google talk. besides my proiblem was different, see the post above yours.
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Doesn't matter if you use Google talk or not... For some weird reason the play store uses Google talk some how it may be to authenticate
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If you can't download at all, a good method can be to clear data from "Google Framework Services" , delete google Account, reboot, recreate your Google Account.

I had the same problem. Enable download manager fixed it for me. After I did that all the apps I had tried to install started downloading and play store stayed open and did not force close.
Settings>apps>all>download manager
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Hey everyone let's post ways for the op to fix his already fixed issue!!!
Lmao

jh1521 said:
Long story short: since yesterday I have been unable to update any installed apps, or install new ones. When I try to do so, the app shows in-store as "downloading" but nothing actually happens and it's stuck at this stage forever. Stopping and restarting the service doesn't fix this, nor does completely powering off and on. Internet through the browser works as usual, as do all internet-enabled apps. I haven't installed or removed any software recently - the only change I did in the past 2 days is flash a new CWM recovery (went from 6.0.1.0 to 6.0.1.9) but I don't see what this has to do with the store.
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Did you eventually fix this?
Cheers, FReaKRaNT

FReaKRaNT said:
Did you eventually fix this?
Cheers, FReaKRaNT
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the fix was in post #11 . op can you update your op post as solved. in post number 11... Also the media data usage and battery drain was fixed in the small update 4.2.1 then the 1.xx mg update fixed this... hope this makes sense.

Latest Google Play Services update breaking KatKiss 4.4.4

KatKiss 4.4.4 has kept our TF101s going for years, but the latest Google Play Services update seems to not be compatible and leads to constant "Google Play Services has stopped" messages, along with occasional, similar messages from gapps, and Services Framework.
Clearing caches and data, rolling apps back to factory will stop the messages. But make anything Google more or less unusable. Updating Play Services again starts the "has stopped" messages.
We have 2 TF101s, my wife keeps her auto-update on, I don't. Hers started first, so I went ahead and let mine update to see if it would have the same problem. As soon as Play Services updated, the errors began.
I know there are KatKiss versions for 5/6, but have always seen 4.4.4 recommended as the most stable for the TF101. However, we mostly use our tablets for reading with Play Books, so if there's another KatKiss version that Play Services still works with, I'd consider taking a performance hit just to get things working again. Or if there's another ROM someone can recommend that's confirmed still working with the latest Play Services update, that's stable on the the TF101, I'd be down for trying that too.
It's amazing how many years these tablets have worked for us. Obviously we are approaching the day when they will just be too old for most things, but I'd like to get a little more time out of them as our eBook readers.
TIA for any tips and assistance.

It's doing it on all versions of KatKiss.

DB225 said:
It's doing it on all versions of KatKiss.
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Well, that's good to know, though bad news to hear.

Subscribing for updates as well...my transformer is still doing duty as the slingplayer -> chromecast and netflix -> chromecast hub but seems to be extra broken with this last google play services update.

Same problem here on two TF101, one 4.4.4, one stock.
I did factory reset and not registered my google email.
After this I disabled all Google on my tablets using Advanced App Permisions and now I am using Youtube in browser and the rest of my app from Amazone Appstore.
Shame on you GOOGLE!
I have some apps not free from Playstore, I spend my money and now they are useless, should I sue Google for this?
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It's doing it on all versions of KatKiss.
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Same problems on a TF101 with original stock Android version!

I'm having the same problem, my TF101 is with Katkiss 6.0

Okay guys, I've just tried something and it seems to be working for me. I went to apps settings and uninstalled all updates for google play services. So far it seems to be working.

Same for me
Thanks, good to see I am not the only one with problems.
Google problems started on Katkiss MM 6.0-029,
Flashed back to Katkiss 4.4.4-036. after update google play same problem
Hope Google gets a fix, Tablet is only used on holidays for mail and surfing, watching video. Was doing this perfectly for its age.

tf101 google play sevice
I am having the same problem and it seems that it cause some login problems in my google account.

blackout_pt said:
Okay guys, I've just tried something and it seems to be working for me. I went to apps settings and uninstalled all updates for google play services. So far it seems to be working.
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I did the same but after a while google play services found a way and did auto-update

Me too.
Hopefully somone can find a fix.... or is there another stable ROM we can go to?

OMG, Saturday I got the same problem and thought I had made some mistake. Then I spent most of the weekend trying to get the unit working. And it turns out it's Google who messed up?
I tried KatKiss 4.4.4 and 6.0 and huge problems with both.
I am now flashing with Asus stock. Are you saying that too is broken?

Do you have auto-updates enable? Since I've posted (a few hours ago) it's been running fine.

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I am now flashing with Asus stock. Are you saying that too is broken?
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ASUS stock SAME PROBLEM. Tested myself. Don't waste time!
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Do you have auto-updates enable? Since I've posted (a few hours ago) it's been running fine.
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I installed fresh new 4.4.4. After installing, Google ask for Google account. Few minutes later, problem start. I have no time to disable auto-update. And, if somehow I can manage to not let Google Play services to update (how?), I can not install Youtube, Gmail etc. Please advice. Thanks.

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ASUS stock SAME PROBLEM. Tested myself. Don't waste time!
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I installed fresh new 4.4.4. After installing, Google ask for Google account. Few minutes later, problem start. I have no time to disable auto-update. And, if somehow I can manage to not let Google Play services to update (how?), I can not install Youtube, Gmail etc. Please advice. Thanks.
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Try to skip adding a ggogle account on startup. Add it later and immediately disable auto updates. Not sure if you can set up google play settings before adding an account, but you could try.
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blackout_pt said:
Try to skip adding a ggogle account on startup. Add it later and immediately disable auto updates. Not sure if you can set up google play settings before adding an account, but you could try.
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will try right now, thanks.

I managed to uninstall updates on Google Play services and Google Play store. But, every time I uninstall updates, in Google Play settings I found checked by default the option to auto-update! So, I must be very fast: uninstall updates- go to Google Play settings - uncheck autoupdate!
ANYWAY, Youtube and any other app related to Google wont start "unless you update Google Play". And, after installing Youtube, the repetitive message "has stopped" strating to appear again. TABLET USELESS.
EDIT NOTE: every time Google Play find a way to autoupdate EVEN I check in settings to disable autoupdates. I think is refer to disable autoupdate for other apps, not for itself.

About the Asus stock ROM:
Good: no popups!
Good: much faster than the KitKatt 4.4.4 that was installed for a couple of years. (Is there a way to take an installed ROM and make it fresher? For instance cold boot, or what?)
Bad: I had to download an APK to get Google Play running, so I could download Kindle app and a decent web browser.
Bad: After I updated the Gmail app, that app dies randomly when I read mail. So I reverted it back to the stock app again. Odd that even Google's own apps are not stable.
Happy now that I have my belowed TF101 running again. I will put KatKiss back again, soon. What's your experiences with KatKiss 6 vs 4.4.4?
Could someone explain in more detail how to stop the auto-update once I'm in KatKiss?

Same Issues Here // B80 TF101
I've been battling this as well. I just pulled out my TF101 from the drawer its been sitting in for two years. I was stoked when I saw the 6.0 KatKiss! Put TWRP on and flashed it right away. Started getting the dreaded "Play Services" errors and issues. I've since reflashed twice, tried the 5.1 version (twice), the 4.4.4 version and back to the 6.0. Each time wiping, installing the rom, superSU, the correct Gapps and then wiping cache/dalvik.
Seems the only thing I can do is uninstall the updates to Play services to keep it stable, until it auto updates. I'd like to use this in the truck this summer for Google Maps or Waze, but if I can't get it stable back in the drawer it will go.
Kind of crazy that a 6 year old tablet still runs this well!
If I find anything I will post it for others to take advantage of, and if anyone finds something, even minor, please post it! :good:

Alvera said:
I managed to uninstall updates on Google Play services and Google Play store. But, every time I uninstall updates, in Google Play settings I found checked by default the option to auto-update! So, I must be very fast: uninstall updates- go to Google Play settings - uncheck autoupdate!
ANYWAY, Youtube and any other app related to Google wont start "unless you update Google Play". And, after installing Youtube, the repetitive message "has stopped" strating to appear again. TABLET USELESS.
EDIT NOTE: every time Google Play find a way to autoupdate EVEN I check in settings to disable autoupdates. I think is refer to disable autoupdate for other apps, not for itself.
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Try to uninstall the play services updates while offline and alter the definitions of auto update. Mine is running stable since yesterday.
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Google Assisant Update MM and N Update

didn't see a thread for this and I read that we're supposed to get a google update with assistant as a part of it. any news of info....POST IT UP

All I know is when you get it you'll see GOOGLE PLAY SERVICES updated in the Play Store. I'm waiting too

Mine updated, still no Google assistant.
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I'm waiting too. Supposedly they were rolling it out 2 weeks ago.

Go to APKMirror and search for Google app Alpha. It's assistant

Which app do I install for the Tmobile s7 edge. There are 4 different versions for different processors, I assume.
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Also, how does it compare to siri and Google now?

I got it today, I tried to open Google now and the tutorial starts. It's a little different interface than be before and it seems to work a little bit faster. Still messing with it.

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Which app do I install for the Tmobile s7 edge. There are 4 different versions for different processors, I assume.
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Also, how does it compare to siri and Google now?
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Arm64

I tried the app mirror and it says that file is corrupted.

still no update for me

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I tried the app mirror and it says that file is corrupted.
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Try I tried the app mirror and it says that file is corrupted.[/QUOTE]
Try this version, released March 6th:
[url]http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-search/variant-%7B%22arches_slug%22%3A%5B%22arm64-v8a%22%5D%2C%22dpis_slug%22%3A%5B%22nodpi%22%5D%2C%22minapi_slug%22%3A%22minapi-21%22%7D/

Here's a screen shot

Well I updated my Google Play services to the beta from apk mirror, several hours later Google assistant started working (legit. No hacks or mods)
My only issue is it will only read the latest text messages from Android messages (Google's messenger) and NOT from Samsung messages! ? I've tried everything I know... Cache clearing, restarts, etc... No joy. That's bullshirt
Sent from my Rooted Galaxy S7 EDGE on Android 7.0 Nougat, here's the instructions how to do it!

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Well I updated my Google Play services to the beta from apk mirror, several hours later Google assistant started working (legit. No hacks or mods)
My only issue is it will only read the latest text messages from Android messages (Google's messenger) and NOT from Samsung messages! I've tried everything I know... Cache clearing, restarts, etc... No joy. That's bullshirt
Sent from my Rooted Galaxy S7 EDGE on Android 7.0 Nougat, here's the instructions how to do it!
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This morming i pressed the home for google nkw and it seems now i have goovle assistant. Now sure when my google app was updated. I tried what u said and it does read messages from my samsung messaging app.

last night my wife's s7 edge and mine both received it!

Install Google Allo from Google Store, now brings you Google Assistant. Just long press Home button to use it.

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still no update for me
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Root is a great thing, been running it for a few weeks now, it's pretty sweet. Never had an experience with Siri so idk how to compare

eduardmc said:
This morming i pressed the home for google nkw and it seems now i have goovle assistant. Now sure when my google app was updated. I tried what u said and it does read messages from my samsung messaging app.
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I guess because I *HAD* Android Messages installed it's trying to pull from its data base... I've tried EVERYTHING to get Assistant to read messages from samsung messages - and I'm sure there is a solution, but I sure don't know what it is
I've uninstalled Android Messages, cleared all the caches I can think of, and it STILL will read the last message reveived from my wife that was in ANDROID MESSAGES... even though I've received 5+ more thru Samsung messages... very strange. OH WELL.. I guess I'll fix it when I do a clean install again in a few days.

I just got the update. Pretty slick. I like it. I had an iPhone before with siri. Google finally caught up on the digital assistant front.

I got google assistant last night, one question about is there a way to disable the voice response while playing music or videos?
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Paid apps Google Play Store not sync? x727 US ver

Question for x727 US ver:
Anyone got a problem that the Play Store Google account apps didn't not sync issue (All the purchased apps reset and needs to buy again when I tried to install) for this phone? Stock room, no root. s21 version
Tried with 2 different x727 phones, tried clear cache, clear Play store data....no help

Need to run the Le Eco setup app for some reason. You can also try to wipe data on play services I think. This was a huge compliant on launch week in USA. I forget the exact fix but many had this issue new out of box. Including me.
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Also might want to amend your post in unlocking thread that you insinuate the unlocking broke your play store. Totally separate issue and misleading for new users will scare them about unlocking.
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wpbear said:
Need to run the Le Eco setup app for some reason. You can also try to wipe data on play services I think. This was a huge compliant on launch week in USA. I forget the exact fix but many had this issue new out of box. Including me.
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Also might want to amend your post in unlocking thread that you insinuate the unlocking broke your play store. Totally separate issue and misleading for new users will scare them about unlocking.
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I rooted it and installed LineageOS. Problem solved. A bit worked to downgrade to S19 ver to unlock bootloader.... However, everythign is ok now

If you go back to EUI, just go into app settings and wipe Playstore data. Then relaunch it. Once you hit Accept to PlayStore terms/conditions, it'll sync you app data to it.

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If you go back to EUI, just go into app settings and wipe Playstore data. Then relaunch it. Once you hit Accept to PlayStore terms/conditions, it'll sync you app data to it.
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Nah. It didn't work, tried that. I tried couple other things and even called Google. No solution too.
Someone mentioned i need to put the sim card in but i already installed LingageOS.
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sweetboy02125 said:
Question for x727 US ver:
Anyone got a problem that the Play Store Google account apps didn't not sync issue (All the purchased apps reset and needs to buy again when I tried to install) for this phone? Stock room, no root. s21 version
Tried with 2 different x727 phones, tried clear cache, clear Play store data....no help
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This usually happens to me when I start my phone clean. It takes about 30 minutes before my apps seem to sync up and show as being purchased after putting in my Google credentials. You just have to be patient.

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This usually happens to me when I start my phone clean. It takes about 30 minutes before my apps seem to sync up and show as being purchased after putting in my Google credentials. You just have to be patient.
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It was overnight and still the same. Btw, i got lineageOS now and all good
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