How to fix Error Authentication is required on Google Play Store (Nothing else worked)
What is error authentication is required? What are the reasons for it to occur? How to fix it?
You can download and install apps and app updates via Google Play only when you are logged in the Google Play app with your Google account. This error occurs when the Google Play Store app cannot download an app installation file in order to install a new app, or update an existing one because it thinks you aren't logged in. This error can affect any smartphones and tablets running on the Android operating system. Those devices include Samsung, Huawei, Xiaomi, Sony, OnePlus.
The reasons why this error occurs are:
- The Google account on your device;
- Unstable Internet connection;
- Corrupt update files of the Google Play app;
- Outdated operating system;
- Outdated Google Play app;
- Corrupt cached files and app data.
In order to fix this error, check out the solutions below.
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Reset your device to the factory settings
0(0)0(0)If none of the other solutions worked, reset your device to its factory settings. This course of action will remove the corrupt system files from your device, and replace them with clean versions.
To reset your device to its factory settings, follow the steps below:
- Backup your device's data to any cloud storage service (e.g. to Google Drive, Dropbox) or to a computer;
- Go to Settings;
- Tap on Reset and tap on the factory reset option.
Feel free to watch the tutorial below, on how to reset your device (recorded on a Samsung Galaxy device, running on Android 8 - the steps described may vary from one device to another):
Note: Make sure that your device is fully charged before resetting it, to avoid additional complications. Also, do make a backup of your personal files (photos, videos, music, and other documents), so that they are safely stored.
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