Sometimes when you are trying to download an app from Google Play Store, you may encounter an error code 18. There can be a few reasons for this error code to appear. One could be that the date and time on your device are incorrect.
Another reason could be that your device is low on storage space and cannot complete the download. Let’s look at a few solutions when you are faced with this error.
Set Date and Time Correct
If the date and time on your device are wrong, you might get an error code 18 when trying to download an app from the Play Store. Set the time right to solve the problem.
– Tap on ‘Settings’ in your app menu.
– Scroll down to ‘Date/Time’ and select it.
– Uncheck the ‘Automatic Date and Time’ option so that you can manually set it.
– Correct the date and time on your device.
– Restart your device.Clear Data and Cache
– Go to ‘Settings’ in your app menu.
– Tap on ‘Apps’ and underneath ‘All’ scroll down to ‘Google Play Store’ and tap on it.
– On the Google Play info screen, tap on the ‘Clear Cache’ and ‘Clear Data’ buttons.
– Now return to ‘Apps’ and tap on “Google Service Framework.’
– Tap on ‘Clear Cache’ and ‘Clear Data.’
– Finally, return to ‘Apps’ for the last time and tap on ‘Download Manager.’
– Clear data and cache for download manager as well.Check Storage Space
Before downloading any app, make sure that you have enough space for it. Check your storage space regularly and remove unwanted or unused apps.
Solve the Error Code 18 and Return to Downloading Apps
Armed with these solutions, you will be able to quickly sort out the error code 18 on your Google Play Store. Now you can return to downloading apps and content safely and securely without issues.
