The Android phone has many files that help it run properly. One of the files is com.android.vending, which you may see when installing an application or using the Google Play Store.
For example, when data related to the Play Store gets uninstalled on a non-rooted device, the error displays a message – The application (process com.android.vending) has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again.
So, what is com.android.vending, and should you get rid of it?
You shouldn’t uninstall com.android.vending since it is the package name for the Google Play Store app.
However, in most cases, you will see com.android.vending when an error has occurred. The error occurs when the services related to the Google Play Store on a non-rooted Android phone are corrupt or uninstalled.
The error may also occur on rooted devices when the GApps (GoogleApps) are corrupt.
What is com.android.vending?
Com.android.vending is a system module that helps Google services identify information related to Android applications downloaded from the Google Play Store.
The module is a pre-installed application on all Android devices. If the module has an error and you open the Play Store, you will encounter the message that says Google Play Store has stopped unexpectedly.
What is an Android vending download service?
Android vending download service is an application on Android devices for downloading updates from the Google Play Store once the updates are available.
What does ‘Unfortunately com.android.vending has stopped’ mean?
Unfortunately, com.android.vending is an error you get after accidentally uninstalling Google Play. However, when you reinstall the app, you get process com.android.vending.
That is because when you uninstalled Google Play, you deleted a preference file. You can fix this problem by restarting your device and installing Google Play.
How to get rid of com.android.vending?
You cannot get rid of com.android.vending because it is a system module or pre-installed app. Your Android smartphone depends on this service to perform a number of essential tasks.
However, you can fix the error by doing the following.
1. Restart the phone
Restarting your phone is the easiest way of fixing the issue. First, hold down the power button to reveal the power-off menu.
Then, release the button and select Restart or Reboot. Once the device loads up again, try installing or opening Google Play to see whether it has fixed the issue.
3. Clear Cache
If Google Play Store has a corrupted file, the error com.android.vending will occur. You can fix it by clearing the Google Play Store cache and data.
Here is how:
- Go to Settings.
- Go to Apps or App Manager.
- Scroll through the list and select Google Play Services.
- Tap on Force Stop.
- Select Storage.
- Tap on Clear Cache and Clear Data.
Open the Google Play Store app and try again. Ensure to log in if successful.
3. Update the Google Play Store
An outdated Google Play Store app can cause many glitches. Consider updating it to fix the error. However, updating the app can be challenging if the Google Play Store app fails to open.
Here is what to do:
- First, search for the Google Play Store .apk file on your web browser.
- The best site to download the file is Uptodown.
- Next, download and install the app.
After installing, you must check whether the .apk file is the latest.
- Next, open the Google Play Store app and sign in to your account.
- Tap the profile icon at the top-right corner.
- Select Settings.
- Select About.
- Tap on the Play Store version.
- You will see a message telling you if the Play Store is up to date.
- Tap on Understood.
If an update is available, it will download automatically and install on your device. But if an update is available, it will remain the same.
4. Factory reset your device
An extreme option you should take to correct the error is to reset your device. But that means you will delete all data on your device.
Therefore, consider backing up your data. The advantage is that resetting will allow you to start anew.
Conclusion
Your Android phone has a module called com.android.vending that helps Google Play services identify information related to Android applications downloaded from the Google Play Store.
Suppose you uninstall the information, com.android.vending returns an error and forces Google Play Store to close unexpectedly. Ideally, you do not have to get rid of the module.
However, you can correct it by restarting your phone, updating Google Play Store, or clearing the Google Play Store cache. However, an extreme option is to factory reset your device to eliminate the error.
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