How to Fix App could not be downloaded due to error 400

How to Fix App could not be downloaded due to error 400

The app could not be downloaded due to an error 400 is a Google Play Store Error affecting Android smartphones. Another format of this error is something like this- Unknown error code during application install 400. This issue is caused when you try to update or download app on a slow internet connection (Mobile Data or Wi-Fi). So make sure you have a working internet connection.  In my case, the error was resolved automatically on second try. If you are still getting the error while updating or installing apps in Google Play, try these quick methods to fix Google Play Error 400:

How to Fix Installation-Update Error 400 in Google Play

Method 1: Cancel download and re-install

This is a simple method.  Cancel the installation mid-way and then retry installation or update in Google Play.

Method 2: Disconnect and reconnect to a different network

The error is very frequent in slow networks so try to connect to a different Wi-Fi or use Mobile Data LTE/3G. After connecting to the new network try to install/update your app or game.

Method 3: Clear Data and Cache of download manager

(Note: If you have any important files in the Downloads folder, copy it to another location)

• Go to Settings >> Apps >> All >> Select "Download manager 
• Clear Cache and Data 

Method 4: Clear Proxy

• Go to Settings >> Wireless & networks >> More >> Mobile Networks >> Access Point Names (APN)
• Your mobile networks wap (networknamewap) must be selected by default >> Click it 
• Select "Proxy" >> Clear/delete the address number 
• Select "Port" >> Clear/delete the port number
• Now open Google Play and try to update or download the app that was giving the error

Method 5: Uninstalling Google Play Update

• Go to Settings >> Apps>>All >> Scroll down and Select "Google Play Store"
• Select "Uninstall Updates"
• Open Google Play Store and try to update or download the app(or game) 

Some of the methods can help resolve not just error 400 but also Play store error 924 . Did any of these methods work for you? Please let us know in the comments if you have other fixes or possible solution for the Google Play error code 400. 

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How to Fix app could not be downloaded Error 403 in Google Play Store

How to Fix app could not be downloaded Error 403 in Google Play Store

The app could not be downloaded due to error 403 is a Google Play Store error that occurs while installing or updating any app or game. Chrome, Gmail, Flipboard, Viber, Clash of Clans, Hearthstone, Facebook app users have widely reported this error. The 403 error is less common in the latest Google Play Store app  (on OSs like Android 5.0 Lollipop and Android 6.0 Marshmallow) so make sure your version of the app is also updated. If you are still getting this error after performing the update. After researching on various Android help forums, I have compiled here a list of possible fix for the error 403 in Google Play:

How to fix error 403 in Google Play Store (app could not be downloaded error)

Method 1: Remove and re-add Google account 

This is a method used to solve most Play Store related error codes. These steps can be used to fix Error 927 and RPC:S-5:AEC-0, RPC:S-7:AEC Errors .

1. Go to settings >> accounts >> Google  
2. Select your Gmail >> click menu and select “Remove account” 
3. Go back to settings >> Apps >> All>> select Google Play Store >> Clear cache and clear data 
4. Again, from settings >> accounts >> select “add account” >> Select “Google” >> Add back your Gmail  
5. Open Google Play Store app and install/update the app (game) that was giving you the error. 

 Method 2: Add Alternate Google account

1. Some users have also solved this issue by using an alternative Gmail account for Google Play Store. 
2. Create a new Gmail account 
3. Go to settings >> Accounts >> select “add account” >> Add your new Gmail 
4. Open Google Play Store >> Press Menu and select your new Gmail account 
5. Install or update your app (game). 

 Method 3: Clear Proxy 

1. Settings >> Wireless and Networks >> Select “More” >> Mobile Networks 
2. Select APN >> Clear Proxy (simple click "proxy" and delete the address)
3. Open Google Play app and then try to install the app/game. 

Related: How to fix update/download error 400 in Google Play Store

This is a fairly common issue in devices running JellyBean 4.2 and KitKat 4.4 operating systems. I havent heard of Lollipop 5 users reporting this error.  Hope one of the above methods solved the error code 403 for your Android device. If you have any other methods or solutions please post them in the comments below.

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How to check and verify MD5 of downloaded files in Windows

How to check and verify MD5 of downloaded files in Windows

Checking and verifying MD5 value is important for important installation files or torrents which may be partially downloaded or corrupted in the download process. For example you mightnt downloaded the iso for Ubuntu operating system but the download took unusually long or it showed download completed but with some error. Also, your download file might be of different size that the one mentioned in the "read me" or download page. Now to confirm that you have downloaded the file completely and without any error you can check to see that the MD5 values is same as mentioned by the original uploader. So, how do you check and verify MD5 for downloaded files in Windows or Android? First of all copy the downloaded file to an easy to find location. If you downloaded the file on your phone or tablet, copy it to your PC. Now follow the steps below:

How to Check MD5 values for downloads in Windows or Android

1. Download MD5 Checker (Source: CNet downloads)
2. Now extract the MD5 Checker zip file
3. Check the read me of the download file and find out its MD5 value or Checksum 
1. Select and copy the MD5 numbers
4. Now Run MD5 Checker and click "Paste"
5. If the MD5 values you will get a message confirming this and  the correct MD5 will be highlighted green

Now that youve confirmed the MD5 values, you can rest assured that the file you downloaded is intact and without any errors.

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How to fix error 907 in Google Play Store app could not be downloaded error

How to fix error 907 in Google Play Store app could not be downloaded error

In this post we will show you how to fix error 907 in Google Play Store during app download or update sessions. App name" could not be downloaded due to an error. (907) This error particularly affects smartphones running newer operating systems like Android 6.0 Marshmallow, Lollipop 5.0 and KitKat 4.4. It interrupts the download or update process and users cant install their apps or games. Dont worry, this is a common error and mostly it automatically resolves on the second try. If you have already tried re-installing after a reboot but are still getting the same error message, below are some effective solutions for 907 error in Google Play.

Related: How to fix Error 963 in Google Play Store .

How to fix app could not be downloaded due to an Error 907 

Method 1: Unmount SD card before install

This is the most effective method to fix Google Play Error 907.

1. Go to Settings >> Storage >> Scroll down and select "Unmount SD card"
2. Open Google Play >> Download/update the app or game that was giving you the error 907
3. After successful installation, go back to Settings >> Storage >> press "mount SD card"
4. If above steps didnt work, also try removing your SD card before installing 

Method 2: Clear Cache and Data 

1. Go to Settings >> Apps >> All >> scroll down and select "Google Play Store"
• Select "Clear Cache" and "Clear Data"
2. Again, go to Settings >> Apps >> All >> scroll down and select "Google Play Services"
• Select "Clear Cache" and "Clear Data"

Method 3: Uninstall Google Play Updates 

Check to see if your Google Play Store is the latest version. Open Google Play, press menu (top left) or swipe left to bring the menu. Then select "Settings" and scroll down for build version. If your build version is 5.5 or later, it is relatively new. If it is not updated, wait for a while and it will automatically update. Now try to re-install your app/ game.  

If that didnt work, try a different approach by rolling back to the original Google Play app.

• Go to Settings >> Apps >> All 
• scroll down and select "Google play " 
• Tap "Uninstall Updates"
• Now try to download the app or game. 

Method 4: For update error in apps installed in SD Card

• Go to Settings >> Apps >> All
• Scroll down and select the app(or game) that was giving you the error during update
• Select "Move to internal storage"
• Open Google Play Store  and update/download the app
• After successful installation, you can move the app back to SD card 

For most of you, unmounting SDcard before updating or downloading app has been the most effective and the best method to solve 907 Android error in Google Play store. If you have a more permanent fix or solution for this error code, please mention it in the comments below. 

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