How to Fix Error 905 in Google Play Store Android Lollipop KitKat Marshmallow

How to Fix Error 905 in Google Play Store Android Lollipop KitKat Marshmallow

Many Android 5.0 Lollipop users are reporting error 905 in Google Play Store while installing or updating apps/games. Heres the error message: "app" could not be downloaded due to an error (905). I am not exactly sure what this error code means but it may be caused by poor memory management or memory leak on a buggy OS. I got the Google Play error 905 while downloading an app on my phone that had recently received Android 6.0 update. The download bar would show progress but it would stop downloading right at the end and then this error message would pop up. Sometimes the error would appear right after tapping the "install" button in Google Play Store.  

Android users are getting this error mostly while downloading large apps or games like Microsoft Power Point, Microsoft Word, Excel, Asphalt 8, Monument valley, Hearthstone Heroes of Warcraft, Mortal Kombat X etc.  After some research, I’ve found some quick methods to fix error 905 in Google Play Store. These fixes should also work for  devices running Android 4.3 JellyBean Android 4.4 KitKat, Android 5 Lollipop or  Android 6 Marshmallow.

How to Fix error 905 in Google Play Store Android

Method 1: Keeping screen on during app update or download in Google Play Store

1. Go to Settings >> Display >> Screen timeout (Sleep) >> Keep screen turned on (or set timer to the highest possible value) 
2. Open Google Play Store >> Download your app that was causing error 905
3. Do not go back or close Google Play Store until the download and installation is completed.

Method 2: Close background apps

1. Sign out of apps that run in the background
2. Go to Settings >> Apps >> Running >> Check apps that are taking too much MB or memory >> Stop or sign out of these apps
3. Open Google Play Store and try to install/update app 

 If the above methods didn’t work, try the one below

Method 3: Uninstalling updates for Google Play Store

1. Go to Settings >> Apps >> All Scroll down till you find “Google Play Store” 
2. Select “Uninstall updates” Open Google Play Store >> Install or update the app 
3.  Note: Your Google play Store will automatically update later but you will no longer get the 905 error.

Common devices experiencing this error include Nexus 7, Nexus 5, Galaxy S4, S5, S6, HTC One, Xperia Z2 etc. If you’ve managed to solve  Google Play error code 905 through other alternative methods, let us know about it in the comments. If any of the above method worked for you, hit the like buttons.

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When will Zenfone 2 get Android 6 Marshmallow update

When will Zenfone 2 get Android 6 Marshmallow update

With loads of new Android smartphones released and bought every month, people are wondering when will these devices get the latest Android 6 Marshmallow update. As always the Google, Motorola, Samsung, Sony, HTC and LG are the first manufacturers to roll out the latest updates. Manufacturers like Xiaomi, Huawei, Alcatel and ASUS are usually very slow in providing the latest system updates to its users. The ASUS Zenfone 2 is one of the bestselling mid-range phones of this year and it came shipped with Android 5.0 lollipop. It has been months since its release, but the Zenfone 2 hasnt even received the Lollipop 5.1 and 5.1.1 updates, and that has made a lot of users doubtful about whether they will ever receive the Marshmallow update. Here comes the good news. Gsmarena recently released a list of devices that are confirmed to receive the Marshmallow 6.0 and Zenfone is on that list.

Now that the Zenfone 2 is confirmed to get the Android 6 update, the question is when? ASUS has recently confirmed that the update would roll out on Q2 2016, but they havent mentioned whether on at the beginning (April) or at the end (June) of the second quarter. Honestly, the large number of Zenfone users who were devoid of any Lollipop updates deserve an "early" release.


Only a few 2013 smarpthones are getting this update and most of the devices getting the Android 6 Marshmallow update are from 2014 and 2015.

List of ASUS devices getting Android 6.0 Marshmallow

Zenfone 2 series
Zenfone 2 Laser
Zenfone 2 Deluxe
Zenfone Selfie
Zenfone Go

List of Xiaomi devices getting Android 6.0 Marshmallow

Xiaomi Mi Note 2

Xiaomi Redmi 2

Xiaomi Redmi 2 Prime

Xiaomi Mi 4i

Xiaomi Mi 4

Xiaomi Mi Note

Xiaomi Mi Note Pro

List of Huawei devices getting Android 6.0 Marshmallow

Huawei Ascend P8

Huawei Ascend P8max

Huawei Honor 6 Plus

Huawei Honor 7i

Huawei Honor 7

Huawei Mate S

Huawei MediaPad X2

Huawei Mate 7

Huawei Honor 6

Huawei Mate 7

Huawei Honor 4X

Huawei Honor 4C

Huawei Ascend G7

Source: Gsmarena

ASUS Official Source: Zentalk

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Fix Google Play Services update error in Android Lollipop Marshmallow

Fix Google Play Services update error in Android Lollipop Marshmallow

Once you update from Android KitKat 4.4 to Lollipop 5, you are required to update Google Play Services to the latest version. However, while trying to do so many people are encountering errors like Google Play Services not responding | Google Play Services has stopped |Unfortunately Google Play Services Has Stopped. This can get really really annoying especially for people who just purchased a flagship device like Samsung Galaxy S6, Note 4 or HTC One M8, expecting top-class performance both hardware and software-wise. However, this is not a device specific issue but rather a common Android store bug. Fortunately, it’s not a major one and you can fix the Google Play Services error in Lollipop update following the short steps below:

How to Fix Google Play Services error after Android update

1. Go to Settings >> Apps >> All >> Scroll down and select “Google Play Services” 
2. Select “Uninstall Updates” >> Click “Okay” (or “accept”) a. Now your Google play services will be reverted to factory version 
3. Tap “Enable” to enable Google Play Services 
4. Open Google Play Store and add your Gmail account (sign in) 
5. Now from inside Google Play Store search “Google Play Services” >> Find it and click “Update” 
• You can also do the update directly by clicking this link 

If the above method didnt work, try Method 2 of this post, it should work: How to Fix com.google.process gapps has stopped error after updating Android

After the above steps are completed, your Google Play Services pop up error should be resolved and you will get the latest version of the Play Services app. Let us know if this method worked for you. If you guys have any other problems or solutions related to Google Play Services please post them in the comments below via Facebook comments.

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