In our Android phone Google playstore is the access to find apps, install and update the apps. It will be annoying while installing or updating apps if there is a problem in the playstore. We have discovered that some android users are going through exactly this issue. Sometime when you access playstore to install apps and you are addressed by an error message which says 'Error checking for updates'. If the problem persists if you want to install an app do not fret as we have giving some resolves below.
In this case lets move ahead with some tips on how to fix 'Error checking for updates' issue.
Restart Phone
Restarting the phone would result in troubleshoot process which sometimes would fix the problem. This can work like a charm sometimes.
Clear Cache And Data
Clearing the cache of Google play services and google playstore can be the solution to eradicate this error message problem. This could be the fines solution.
We have given the steps below to clear the catch:
Head to 'Settings' in your device and open 'Apps'.
Click 'Google playstore' under all app or manage apps.
Hit 'Storage' then tap the 'Clear cache' button. Next restart your device and check if the problem is cleared. If it persists then according to the options available, click 'Clear storage' or 'Clear data'. Again, restart your phone.
Clear the cache and data for google play services as well.
Disable Google Playstore
Disabling play store for a little while could also help in overcome this error if none of the above methods worked. To fix the issue first disable and then again enable it. Try this and see if it is fixing your problem. Doing this wouldn’t result in deleting any apps or data so you don’t have to worry.
Follow the above given two method to disable the play store which is head to 'Settings > Apps > Google playstore and hit 'Disable'. The playstore icon will be removed from your phone if you disable it. To bring back play store follow the same steps given and enable it to activate.
Uninstall Playstore
You should remember that you cannot uninstall play store as it is already pre-installed in your device. But sometimes you can fix update check in error by taking off its updates. Below you can see how to uninstall play store updates.
Head to 'Settings' and open 'Apps' then go to Google playstore like we did previously.
On the playstore screen you will find the three-dot icon, simply press it. In the menu choose 'Uninstall updates'.
First restart your device and head to playstore. The playstore will now update the apps automatically in your device background. There are chances that it would update apps now. In case if it doesn’t work then you must manually update the apps.
Remove SD Card
First try to get rid of the SD card in your phone, if you have one before you start updating the apps. Many users have overcome error message issue after removing the SD card. Hopefully this should be able to fix your issue too. Make sure you put the SD card back in your phone after the update.
Accept Terms And Conditions
If you have missed accepting the Google playstore terms and conditions do it now and see if it is solving your problem. In case if you have multiple Google account available in your device then switch the account and accept the terms and conditions.
Now let’s see how to switch Google accounts in playstore. Tap 'Play store' and click the icon with your profile picture which will be on the top. Chose the account that you want to switch. Now accept the term if it asks for and if you have any other account repeat the same.
Remove Google Account
In case if you have multiple Google accounts available on your phone then sometime an old account can interfere with your playstore. This can be due to any issue in the account or if the password has been changed, so it is being a hindrance for your current account. In this case you must get rid of your old google account.
Here’s how you remove a Google account. Head to Settings > Account. To remove account tap it and press the option which say 'Remove account'. On the next screen you must confirm it.
Reset App Preferences
In case nothing else worked then try resetting your preferences. This interesting feature would take your phone back to its default position. Doing this would help if any setting is interfering with the function of the play store. Resetting your app preferences wouldn’t delete your file or data so you don’t have to have any second thoughts. We have provided you the step below to reset your preferences but before that make sure you refer the details of what will happen if you do it.
Here’s how you reset the app preferences in your phone. Head to Settings > Apps. Now choose 'Reset app preferences' by tapping the three-dot icon. Finally restart the device and tap play store. Apps will now update like usual.
Is your play store running perfectly fine now? So hopefully we believe that one of the methods given above worked successfully for you.
Updates are not shown on 'My apps' and the game window doesn’t respond for some users in their playstore (hamburger menu > my apps & game). This error message is persistent, and it doesn’t even resolve if they use the refresh button next to the message.
In this case lets move ahead with some tips on how to fix 'Error checking for updates' issue.
Restart Phone
Restarting the phone would result in troubleshoot process which sometimes would fix the problem. This can work like a charm sometimes.
Clear Cache And Data
Clearing the cache of Google play services and google playstore can be the solution to eradicate this error message problem. This could be the fines solution.
We have given the steps below to clear the catch:
Head to 'Settings' in your device and open 'Apps'.
Disable Google Playstore
Disabling play store for a little while could also help in overcome this error if none of the above methods worked. To fix the issue first disable and then again enable it. Try this and see if it is fixing your problem. Doing this wouldn’t result in deleting any apps or data so you don’t have to worry.
Follow the above given two method to disable the play store which is head to 'Settings > Apps > Google playstore and hit 'Disable'. The playstore icon will be removed from your phone if you disable it. To bring back play store follow the same steps given and enable it to activate.
Uninstall Playstore
You should remember that you cannot uninstall play store as it is already pre-installed in your device. But sometimes you can fix update check in error by taking off its updates. Below you can see how to uninstall play store updates.
Head to 'Settings' and open 'Apps' then go to Google playstore like we did previously.
On the playstore screen you will find the three-dot icon, simply press it. In the menu choose 'Uninstall updates'.
First restart your device and head to playstore. The playstore will now update the apps automatically in your device background. There are chances that it would update apps now. In case if it doesn’t work then you must manually update the apps.
Remove SD Card
First try to get rid of the SD card in your phone, if you have one before you start updating the apps. Many users have overcome error message issue after removing the SD card. Hopefully this should be able to fix your issue too. Make sure you put the SD card back in your phone after the update.
Check Date And Time
The play store in your device would sometimes resolve the problem on its own if you set the correct date and time. Now go to Settings > System > Date and time. Set the correct time and for better outcome enable 'Automatic time and date'.
The play store in your device would sometimes resolve the problem on its own if you set the correct date and time. Now go to Settings > System > Date and time. Set the correct time and for better outcome enable 'Automatic time and date'.
Accept Terms And Conditions
If you have missed accepting the Google playstore terms and conditions do it now and see if it is solving your problem. In case if you have multiple Google account available in your device then switch the account and accept the terms and conditions.
Now let’s see how to switch Google accounts in playstore. Tap 'Play store' and click the icon with your profile picture which will be on the top. Chose the account that you want to switch. Now accept the term if it asks for and if you have any other account repeat the same.
In case if you have multiple Google accounts available on your phone then sometime an old account can interfere with your playstore. This can be due to any issue in the account or if the password has been changed, so it is being a hindrance for your current account. In this case you must get rid of your old google account.
Here’s how you remove a Google account. Head to Settings > Account. To remove account tap it and press the option which say 'Remove account'. On the next screen you must confirm it.
In case nothing else worked then try resetting your preferences. This interesting feature would take your phone back to its default position. Doing this would help if any setting is interfering with the function of the play store. Resetting your app preferences wouldn’t delete your file or data so you don’t have to have any second thoughts. We have provided you the step below to reset your preferences but before that make sure you refer the details of what will happen if you do it.
Here’s how you reset the app preferences in your phone. Head to Settings > Apps. Now choose 'Reset app preferences' by tapping the three-dot icon. Finally restart the device and tap play store. Apps will now update like usual.