How to fix error code 495 on Google Play Store (Nothing else worked)
What is error code 495? Why does it appear? How to fix it?
This error is accompanied by one of the following descriptions:
Can't download app. App can't be downloaded. Try again, and if the problem continues, get help troubleshooting. (Error code: 495)
Can't update app. App can't be updated. Try again, and if the problem continues, get help troubleshooting. (Error code: 495)
This error appears when an app cannot be downloaded or updated via the Google Play Store app. This error affects smartphones and tablets running on Android OS, including Samsung, Huawei, Xiaomi, Sony, OnePlus.
The reasons why this error occurs are:
- Unstable Internet connection;
- Corrupt cache and app data;
- Poorly developed third-party apps;
- Outdated operating system.
In order to fix this error, check out the solutions listed below, and follow them carefully. They were compiled based on hours spent in research and consulting users who had this error and managed to fix it.
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Reset your device to its factory settings
0(0)0(0)If the other solutions didn't work, restore your device to its factory settings, which 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);
- 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, and so that you can restore them whenever you want and on whichever device you like.
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