4 Ways to Fix Google Play Won’t Let Me Sign in Error

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Basic Fixes

Fix 1: Check Cellular Data for Play Store and Google Play Services

If you use cellular data and you can’t log in to Play Store and Google Play Services, check if you’ve disabled mobile data access for the apps.

Step 1:Open theSettingsapp. Go toApps>Manage apps. FindGoogle Play StoreandGoogle Play Servicesfrom the list. If you don’t find them, open the list that says System Apps.

Step 2:Find the relevant option, and ensure youhaven’t restricted cellular dataaccess for these apps.

Fix 2: Clear Cache

Junk files and accumulated cache may execute bugs and prevent you from logging into the Play Store. You will need to clear the cache for the Google Play Store and Google Play Services.

Step 1:Open theSettingsapp. Go toApps > Manage apps. FindGoogle Play StoreandGoogle Play Servicesfrom the list.

Note: If you don’t find them, open the list that says System Apps.

Step 2:Tap onClear data>Clear cachefor both apps.

Fix 3: Uninstall Updates for Play Store and Google Play Services

If a corrupted application package of Play Store, or Google Play Services is installed on your phone, it may not work as expected. Uninstalling all the updates restores the apps, and they’ll automatically update to the latest version.

Step 1:Open theSettingsapp. Go toApps > Manage apps. FindGoogle Play StoreandGoogle Play Servicesfrom the list. If you don’t find them, open the list that says System Apps.

Step 2:SelectUninstall Updates.

Wait for the process to complete, and then both these apps will get updated to the latest version in the background.

If this doesn’t work, try manually updatingGoogle Play ServicesorGoogle Play Storeon your device.

Fix 4: Remove and Re-Add Google Account

If none of the above methods work, tryremoving your Google account, and adding it back. However, this will remove all synced contacts and data and sign you out from apps that use the account.

Step 1:Open theSettingsapp and go toPasswords & accounts.

Step 2:Select the Google account you want to remove. Tap onRemove account.

Step 3:Wait for the account to be removed. Then, tap onAdd account.

You can now open Play Store and check if you can log in to the app.

Also Read:How to fix Google Play Store ‘No Connection’ error

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Last updated on 30 April, 2024

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