Fix Unknown issue with Google Play Services – Gmail sync error

Fix Unknown issue with Google Play Services – Gmail sync error

After upgrading my Android system software from CM 11 (KitKat 4.4) to CM 12 (5.0 Lollipop, I started getting Unknown issue with Google Play Services error message on the notification bar every time I tried to sync Gmail. On Gmail, it would just say getting your messages followed by the error messages. The message would also pop up at random times like when I am updating or downloading an app from Google Play Store. This Google Play Services error seems to affect only Custom ROMs on rooted Android smartphones. There is a very simple way to fix it. Here are the solution for with this “Unknown” Google Play Services error on Android phones and tablets running Cyanogenmod and other custom ROMS:

Solution: Clear Data of Google Play Services

Clearing app data is probably the most famous method to fix Google Play Store related errors and the same method will fix the Google Play Services error.  

1. Go to Settings >> Apps >> All
2. Scroll down from the list of apps and select “Google Play Services”
• Tap “Manage Apps” >> Tap “Clear Data”
3. Now reboot your phone

After clearing the data of Google Play Services, the error message will no longer bother you. You will now be able to syn your Gmail messages as well.  Sometimes, Google Play Services related errors can be fixed by wiping cache partition or by re-flashing the Gapps package from recovery. Here are some more methods to fix similar Google Play Android errors: Read: How to fix Google Play Services update error

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Fix Unknown Error code during application installation 24 in Google Play Store

Fix Unknown Error code during application installation 24 in Google Play Store

Most people are getting unknown error 24 in Google Play while installing or downloading Whatsapp, Viber, Facebook messenger, Skype etc. This problem is also common in Android that have just received a software update. The "Unknown error code during application installation: -24"

error pops up when youre trying to download or update apps on Google Play Store. This app installation error is an Android Runtime related error which affects some devices running Android 4.4 KitKat and 5.0 Lollipop. There are couple of methods to solve this issue but the most effective solution will require you to root your Android if it already isnt. The instructions below will save you the trouble of factory resetting. Read the methods below to fix Unknown Error Code 24 in Google Play Store:

How to fix Google Play Store Unknown Error code -24

1. First root your Android device using instructions available on forums like XDA or Cyanogenmod. If you dont want to root your device skip to the other method.

2. Install a file manager like "Root Explorer" that can access Android Data files

3. Open the file manager app and navigate to the root folder

• Go to "/data/data/" and search for your application package (for the app that is causing the error). The package or folder should be in the format com.abc.xyz.
• If you are unsure of the package name just Google your app and find the details. Delete the entire package folder 

4. Now re-install your app from the Google Play Store

The above method has worked for almost all people who have experienced the -24 error on their android phone or tablets. The only thing required is to root your device, which is a simple process nowadays with easy methods available on the internet. However, if you have a relatively new phone, rooting can potentially void its warranty. 

How to fix unknown error code during installation -24 for unrooted devices

The simplest method that has solved error -24 on most Android device, is clearing of data and cache of Google Play Store and Google Play Services from the app settings. Here are the steps:

1. Go to Settings >> Apps >>  scroll down and select "Google Play Store"
• Tap "Clear Cache" and "Clear Data"
2. Go to Settings >> Apps >>  scroll down and select "Google Play Services"
• Tap "Clear Cache" and "Clear Data"
3. Optionally, go to Settings >> Apps >>  scroll down and select "Google Services Framework"
• Tap "Clear Cache" and "Clear Data"

Do you have any other methods/fix for this error code -24 in Google Play Store? Drop a comment below.

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