How to fix error code 8 on Google Play Store (Nothing else worked)
What is error code 8? What are the reasons for it to occur? How to fix it?
Error 8 is an error that occurs when the Google Play Store app cannot download apps, which also prevents installing, and updating apps. It can occur on smartphones and tablets running on the Android operating system, including Samsung, Huawei, Xiaomi, Sony, OnePlus.
The reasons why this error occurs are:
- Unstable Internet connection;
- Outdated operating system;
- Outdated Google Play app;
- Corrupt update files of the Google Play app;
- Corrupt cached files and app data of the Google Play app.
The solutions outlined below reveal the best and safest ways to fix this error. Feel free to check them out and apply them.
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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. Resetting your device will remove the corrupt system files from your device that couldn't be removed otherwise, replace them with clean versions, and resolve many issues along the way.
To reset your device to its factory settings, feel free to 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 video tutorial below, on how to reset your device (taken on a Samsung Galaxy device, which runs 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.
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