According to the reports, an “Error Checking for Updates” message is received whenever an app update is qued. In this article, we will discuss some of the reasons due to which this error is triggered and also inform you of viable solutions to eradicate it. Make sure to follow the instructions carefully and in the exact order in which they are represented.
What Causes the “Error Checking for Updates” Error on Google Play Store?
After receiving numerous reports from multiple users, we decided to investigate the issue and devised a set of solutions to fix to completely. Also, we looked into the reasons due to which it is triggered and listed them as follows. Now that you have a basic understanding of the nature of the problem, we will move on towards the solutions. Make sure to implement these in the specific order in which they are provided to avoid conflict.
Solution 1: Clearing Cache
If certain cached data has been corrupted, it can prevent the applications from being updated. Therefore, in this step, we will be clearing this cached data from the settings. For that:
Solution 2: Clearing Data
In case clearing the cache doesn’t fix the issue, in this step, we will be clearing the data for the Google Play Store app. Clearing this data might prompt you to sign in to your account again but it won’t cause any other important data loss. To clear the data, just repeat the process indicated in the first method and opt for the “Clear Data” option instead of the “Clear Cache” one.
Solution 3: Uninstalling Updates
If a certain update hasn’t been applied properly, it can prevent some important features of the application from working properly. Therefore, in this step, we will be uninstalling all updates to the Google Play Store application. For that: Before moving on with the solutions, remove the SD card (after powering off your phone) and then power on your phone to check if that resolves the issue. If so, then make sure to transfer back the apps on the SD card (if installed on the SD card) to your internal storage. Also, check the Play Protect status (in the Google Play menu, tap on Play Protect). If it is showing some error or warning (e.g., Device is not Certified), clear that error/warning and then check if the Google Play works fine.
Solution 4: Update the OS of Your Device to the Latest Build
You may encounter the updates issue if the OS of your phone is outdated. In this case, updating the OS of your phone to the latest build may solve the problem. The instructions slightly may differ for different users (depending on the make and model of your phone).
Solution 5: Allow Google Play Store to Update on Any Network
You may fail to check for updates on Google Play if the Google Play Store is configured to update the apps on Wi-Fi only but you are trying to update the apps on a mobile network (or a Wi-Fi network considered by your device as mobile e.g., from a mobile broadband device). In this case, allowing the Google Play Store to update over any network may solve the problem. If the issue persists, then check if a VPN client can be used to update the Google Play apps.
Solution 6: Enable Notifications for Google Play
You may encounter the issue at hand if the Google Play Store is not allowed to show notifications on your screen. In this context, allowing the Google Play Store to show notifications on your screen may solve the problem.
Solution 7: Adjust the Date/Time of Your Device
You may fail to update the apps on Google Play if the date/time of your phone is not properly configured (or set). In this case, properly configuring the date/time of your phone may solve the problem.
Solution 8: Grant All the Required Permissions to Google Play Store and Services
The Google Play Store may fail to update the apps if the permissions essential for the Google Play Store to operate are not configured properly. In this context, granting all the permissions required by the Google Play Store and Service may solve the problem. But before that, make sure ‘Google Play Services’ are updated to the latest build.
Solution 9: Manually Update Some Apps in the Play Store
The issue at hand could be a temporary glitch of the Android OS and manually updating some of your phone’s apps may clear the glitch and thus solve the problem.
Solution 10: Remove Some of the Apps from the Device
You may fail to update the apps in the Google Play Store if some of your phone’s apps are hindering the operation of the update modules of the Play Store (e.g., a corrupt installation of an app or an app has become incompatible with your device). In this case, removing some of the apps from your device may solve the problem.
Remove the Problematic Apps
Uninstall the Apps That Have not Been Updated for a Long Time
Remove the Incompatible Apps
Uninstall the Apps that Have Been Removed from the Play Store
Solution 11: Remove Some of the Google Accounts from the Phone
You may encounter the issue at hand if any of your Google accounts are not properly configured (e.g., a password change on the account but the password of the problematic account did not update in the Accounts on the phone). In this scenario, removing some of the Google accounts for your device may solve the problem. Before proceedings, make sure to remove the Family Link (if installed) and also, check if you remember the password of the account. If you are using your phone to approve the sign-in to the account, then make sure you can use an alternate method (e.g., SMS to your registered phone number) to sing-in to the account.
Enable the Sync for the Google Play Store
Remove Some of the Accounts
Remove All the Google Accounts
If the issue persists, then you may have to perform a full factory reset of your device.
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