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Fix Google Play Store Error 500: How to

Last Updated on April 25, 2023 by Bestusefultips

Annoying of Google Play Store app download issue? While downloading apps from the Google Play Store, see the error message “App Name that could not be downloaded due to an error. (500) You could not download any apps because of error 500 in the Google Play Store. This tutorial explains a possible solution to fix Google Play Store error 500 code and other common errors such as error 403, error 504, error 905, error 124, error 110, etc.

Sometimes this Google Play Store error 500 occurs while using mobile data networks on Android phones. To fix error 500 in Google Play Store, clear the cache & data of the play store, uninstall updates, or remove your Google account and again log in to your account. Follow the below-given step-by-step solutions to fix error code 500 on Google Play Store on Android and Samsung Galaxy devices.

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How to Fix Google Play Store Error 500 on Android Phone

Fix Google Play Store error 500

Try below given various tricks to fix error code 500 in the Play Store on your Android phone or tablet device.

1st Way: Clear Cache & Clear Data of Google Play Store and Google Play Services

Step 1: Go to Settings.

Step 2: Scroll down and tap on Apps.

Step 3: Scroll down until you view Google Play Store and tap on it.

Storage and cache settings on your Google Play Store

Step 4: Touch Storage & cache.

Clear Cache & Clear Data of Google Play Store to Fix Google Play Store Error 500

 

Step 5: Tap Clear cache.

Samsung Galaxy: Settings > Apps > Google Play Store > Storate > Clear cache.

Clear the Cache of Google Play Services for Android

Clear Google Play Services Cache to Fix Google Play Store Error Code 500

Settings > Apps > Google Play Services > Storage & cache > Clear cache.

Samsung Galaxy: Settings > Apps > Google Play Services > Storate > Clear cache.

2nd Way: Uninstall Google Play Store Updates

It will reset your app settings to the factory default version.

Step 1: Go to Settings.

Step 2: Tap Apps.

Step 3: Scroll down until you see Google Play Store & tap on it.

Step 4: Touch Three vertical dots at the top right corner.

Uninstall Google Play Store Updates to Fix Error Code 500

 

Step 5: Tap Uninstall updates.

Step 6: Tap OK.

Now try to download apps from the Google play store.

3rd Way: Remove your Google Account to Fix Google Play Store Error 500

Step 1: Go to Settings.

Step 2: Tap Accounts or Passwords & Accounts.

You can see a list of created accounts.

Step 3: Tap on your Google account or Gmail account.

Remove your Google Account to fix Error Code 500 on Play Store

Step 4: Tap Remove account.

 

Step 5: Tap Remove account.

After removing your Google account from the Android device, restart your phone and log in again Google account and try to download an app from the Google play store.

4th Way: Force Stop Google Play Store

Force Stop App to Fix Error 500 in Play Store

 

Settings > Apps > Google Play store > Force stop > OK.

If none of the above methods worked for you to fix Google play store error 500 code, try the below-given method.

5th Way: Reset App Preference on Android

Step 1: Go to Settings.

Step 2: Scroll down and tap System.

Step 3: Scroll down at the end and tap Reset options.

 

Step 4: Tap Reset app preferences.

Reset app preferences to fix Google Play Store Error 500

Step 5: Tap Reset apps.

If none of the solutions work for you, you can try to factory reset your Android device using the below settings. It will reset all app preferences but not lose any app data from your Android phone. Back up data before factory resetting your device.

How to Factory Reset Your Android

Factory Reset your Android phone to Fix Error Code 500 on Google Play Store

 

Settings > System > Reset options > Erase all data (Factory reset) > Erase all data > Unlock your phone > Erase all data.

End the list of solutions to fix Google Play Store error 500. Don’t forget to share it with others if you find it helpful. Stay connected with us for daily latest Android tips.

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