The further and more the development of information technologies takes place, the more complicated the operating systems become. It is not surprising that in this case, developers can get confused and release an update that leads to a conflict with the equipment or simply makes the system unusable. However, the errors themselves are often to blame for the users themselves, or rather their ignorance. Today we’ll talk about what to do if the error “Unable to install the application in the default folder” occurs.
For Dummies"
The very first advice that any technical support of each device will give you is to reboot the device. It doesn’t matter which manufacturer’s device and which specific model you are using, if any error occurs, try restarting the OS, even if it is impossible to install the application in the default folder.
The fact is that during long continuous operation of the device errors can accumulate, RAM cells fill up and many third-party processes are loaded. In this regard, when trying to install a new application, a conflict may arise between running programs and installed content. Thus, by rebooting the device, you will clear the device’s memory and improve performance by increasing the chances of installing the application, and you will be able to avoid a message that says that it is impossible to install the application in the default folder.
Memory
The most common reason for the message that it is impossible to install the application in the default folder is the lack of free space in the permanent memory of your Android device.
To do this, go to "Settings" - "Applications". We select old and unnecessary applications and delete them. Just be careful, do not clean your device from useful system programs and utilities. In addition, you can try to clear the space on the device by deleting data from your memory card: photos and videos. After all the manipulations, go to "Settings" - "Memory" and check the available free space. If it is enough, then the message that it is impossible to install the application in the default folder should stop appearing.
"Market"
Theoretically, the previous method includes this method of solving the problem. However, if after you have freed up free space on the memory card, the device still writes: “It is impossible to install the application in the default folder,” then perhaps the problem lies in the Play Market itself.
To eliminate it, we’re entering the phone’s settings in the usual way and select “Applications”. We find in the opened list "Market" and click on it. In its settings, select "Clear Cache" and "Erase Data." After that, you can again try to install the desired program.
If all attempts fail, you can continue to "conjure" with "Market". In the settings you need to click on the "Delete Updates" button. After that, you need to reboot the device and run Market again. Now you can try installing the application again. If this method does not help, then go to the next method.
Phone update
If you continue to receive a message stating that it is impossible to install the application in the default folder, what should I do and where to look for the reasons? Recently, a similar problem began to appear on most flagship Android devices. Strange as it may seem, this is due to the version of the operating system. Thus, if you updated the OS on your device or just bought a new one, you have several options:
- Roll back your operating system version to an older one.
- Submissively and patiently wait for the release of the new update.
- Install the operating system of a completely different assembly.
In any case, which of the three methods you choose, it’s better to turn to professionals to implement it, because as a result of an unsuccessful flashing of the gadget instead of the multimedia center, you can get an ordinary "brick".
Try everything
Of course, when solving problems with any technical devices, one cannot do without the prompts of users who have passed through this. The tips of different users on the issue we are considering today may vary. For example, some say that you need to remove and reinsert the memory card, and that will help. You can try to remove applications on the gadget using a computer, rather than built-in utilities. Check your Internet connection or just try downloading the application you are interested in several times in a row.
Last resort
As the name implies, this method will be final. Sometimes installation problems can occur due to unsuccessful synchronization of the device with the account. For example, if the given process was unsuccessfully interrupted. To correct this turmoil, you must do the following:
- Once again, go to "Settings" - "Applications". We are interested in three utilities: Google Play Market, Google Play Services and Google Services Framework.
- For these applications, we execute the commands: Stop, Delete Updates, Delete Data.
- Now we follow in the account synchronization settings and uncheck all the checkboxes there.
- Reboot the device.
- We restore the synchronization settings and restart the gadget again.
- Now you can launch Google Play. At first, a long update process will take place, but after that everything should work as it should.
But what if this method did not help and you again receive a message stating that it is impossible to install the application in the default folder? "Android" leaves no way out, except to wait until an update is released that will fix the error, or reinstall the entire system. Although there is always one main way out - to give the gadget for warranty service, let the professionals understand why the device refuses to work normally.
Finally, try changing the default installation location of the application. To do this, go to the "Settings" of the phone, the "Memory" section and switch the checkmark from the internal memory to an external SD card.