How to fix error code 406 on Google Play Store (Nothing else worked)
Why does error 406 occur in Google Play Store? How to have it fixed?
Error 406 appears after resetting a smartphone or tablet to its factory settings. On rare occasions, this error marks an unsuccessful attempt of your smartphone or tablet to download an app, through Google Play. The common causers of this error message are:
- Cached data;
- Internet connection;
- Google account;
- Outdated operating system.
The solutions we put together below work on all devices running on Android OS (Samsung, Sony, Huawei, Xiaomi, and many others). Make sure to check them to the detail.
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Restore your device to the factory settings
0(0)0(0)If the other solutions didn't work, consider resetting your device to its factory settings, which will remove the corrupted 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);
- 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 files (photos, videos, music, and other documents), so that they are safely stored and so that you can make a copy on whichever device you use.
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