How to fix error code 194 on Google Play Store (Nothing else worked)
What is error code 194? Why does it appear? How to fix it?
This error is often accompanied by one of the following messages:
Can't update app. App can't be updated. Try again, and if the problem continues, get help troubleshooting. (Error code: 194).
Can't download app. App can't be downloaded. Try again, and if the problem continues, get help troubleshooting. (Error code: 194).
This error appears when an app cannot be updated via the Google Play Store app. It affects smartphones, or tablets running on the Android operating system, such as Samsung, Huawei, Xiaomi, Sony, OnePlus, as well as devices from other manufacturers.
The reasons why this error can occur are:
- The Internet connection;
- Corrupt cache and app data;
- The Google account;
- Outdated operating system.
In order to fix this error, check out the solutions listed below, and follow them carefully. They are the product of hours spent in research, as well as insights from users who had this error and managed to fix it.
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Wipe the cache partition
0(0)0(0)Every mobile device running on Android OS has a secret menu, known as the recovery menu, with options whose purpose is to help you regain access to the operating system, if it gets badly damaged and unusable. This secret menu also stores cached data, which can also get corrupt. To fix this error, you can wipe the cache partition. Once you wipe it, all the corrupt files will be removed, and replaced with clean versions.
In order to access the recovery mode and wipe the cache partition, follow these steps:
- Power off the device. If you can't do that using the power button, just remove the battery and insert it after 10 seconds.
- Press and hold the Volume (+) up and the Power (Sleep/Wake) buttons. Once your device turns on, let go of the buttons.
* If you use a Samsung device, press the Power (Sleep/Wake), Volume (+) up and Home button. - Press the Volume up or Volume down key to navigate through the options. Highlight the Wipe cache partition then press the Power (Sleep/Wake) key to make the selection.
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- Power off the device. If you can't do that using the power button, just remove the battery and insert it after 10 seconds.
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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 will remove the corrupt system files from your device and resolve many issues along the way.
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 (taken 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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