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Android: app not installed as package appears to be invalid

When you download an APK file, your device will display an error message saying – the app is not installed as the package is invalid. The issue occurs if you have downloaded the APK from a different source than Google Play Store. But the problem is also prevalent among Android app developers. A developer can create a .apk file and export it for testing. But unfortunately, the test proves futile as they get the app not installed error. So, how ...

Speech Services by Google

Fix: Speech Services by Google won’t stop downloading

So, you are an Android user, and you have installed Speech Services by Google to power your applications to read aloud screen text with the support of the English language. But when you view the notification tray, you notice that the app is downloading the latest English updates. The only problem is that Speech Services by Google won’t stop downloading. The download has continued for hours and even days without progress. You have tried to cancel the download, but it does ...

Google Play

Fix download error 194 on Google Play Store

You can download thousands of applications from Google Play Store. Whether you want games or productivity apps, this store has plenty to offer. Unfortunately, Google Play Store, like other android apps is vulnerable to some hitches. One of the most common issues is download error 194, which is likely to pop up as you are downloading updates. This error occurs when you are trying to download an app and it hinders the process. But worry not! There are several solutions ...

Google Play Store

Fix ‘error checking for updates’ on Google Play Store

When you are trying to update your apps, you might get the “Error Checking for Updates” message on Google Play. This error mostly occurs when you try to update multiple apps at once. While you can still update one app at a time, it becomes rather inconveniencing. Fortunately, there are several fixes to help resolve the issue. Let’s have a look at the reasons behind the error as well as solutions for fixing it. Why Google Play is not updating ...