Google Play Store: Error 940 - this could be the reason
If error 940 appears in the Google Play Store, it is a rather general problem when downloading apps. In this practical tip, we will show you how to solve it.
Fix error 940 in the Google Play Store - Here's how
- First open the "Settings" app on your Android smartphone.
- Select the category "Apps" or the "Application Manager" here.
- Look for the entry "Google Play Store" there.
- At the top, tap the "Force stop" button and "Uninstall updates".
- Also select the "Clear data" and "Clear cache" options.
- Then start the Google Play Store and check whether error 940 has disappeared.
Error 940 remains - what to do?
- If the error persists, switch your smartphone off and on again. Smaller errors in the buffer are deleted.
- If that doesn't help either, sign out of your Google account. You can then log in again and start the download again.
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