What is Google Play error 110? Why does it appear when I try to update or install an app? How to fix it?
Error code 110 appears when Google Play failed to install or update an app on your smartphone or tablet. It is accompanied by Unknown error code during application install or Can't update app.
The common reasons behind this error message include:
The solutions listed below are proven to work on all devices running on Android OS (Samsung, Sony, Huawei, Xiaomi, and many others), and should help you fix this error. Feel free to check them out, and follow them to the letter.
What you need to do first, if the Google Play Store error code 110 prevents you from installing apps, or update them to the latest version is to restart your device.
Turn your device off and turn it back on, so that the Google Play Store app, and the entire operating system will be restarted, including the background process that got stuck and led to this error message. Once your device powers back on, try installing or updating the app(s).
Corrupt data and cache files can be responsible for error 110 in Google Play. In order to fix this error, you need to clear them first, and make way for clean cache files to be placed on your device, when you run the app. You can clear the data and cache files of Google Play Store and all the related Google apps by following the steps below:
Here is a video tutorial on where to clear app data and cache files (taken on a Samsung Galaxy device, running on Android OS 8 - steps may vary from one device to another):
Google Play needs a strong and stable Wi-Fi connection, so that it can download, install and update apps properly. It is possible that the Internet connection you are connected to is, or was overloaded, or unstable due to which the app was downloaded improperly.
As a way to fix error 110, if you are connected to a Wi-Fi network, try connecting to another Wi-Fi network or mobile data. Also, restart the Google Play Store app through the app switcher, every time you switch between the network connections. Then try to install, or update apps again.
Maybe you can't update or install apps in Google Play because of the configuration of your Google account. A simple resolution to this issue in this case is logging out from your Google account and logging back into it, by following the steps below:
It is possible that the currently installed version of the operating system on your device is the reason for the error 110 in Google Play, maybe due to a conflict with apps optimized for newer operating system versions. Check if an update is available and install it, if one is available. Usually, updates should be installed automatically, however, it's best to check manually, too, if an update is available.
To check for updates manually, and to update the device's operating system to the latest version, follow the steps below:
The video demo below shares information on how to update your device's operating system to the latest version available (taken on a Samsung device, running on Android OS 8):
Note: Ensure that your device isn't short of battery power, to avoid a more serious damage. It is safer to connect your device to the charger. Also, connect to a more stable Wi-Fi connection, and not mobile data, to avoid additional charges that may incur.
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The steps described above may vary from one device manufacturer to another.
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