Today we’ll talk about how to fix the “Invalid file package” error while using Google Play. It can occur during the installation of various games on a mobile device running the Android operating system.
The essence of the problem
The error “Invalid package file” does not occur very often. Most often, it contributes to downloading large-volume applications when using a Wi-Fi connection. Below are troubleshooting methods.
Establish a connection via VPN
A special application will help us deal with the “Invalid package file” error. It is called Hideman VPN. Install this tool. It may be that a similar error will occur when installing the Hideman application itself through Google Play. There is a solution in this case too. Download the necessary tool from Google directly. We enter the application. We are connected to the Internet. In this case, you must select the server of any of the countries that will be present in the list that opens. Now open the Play store and download any application. The problem is likely to be resolved. If the position has not changed, go to the next step.
Flush cache
If the application, despite the measures described above, writes: “Invalid package file”, perform the steps described below. Go to the "Settings". We find the item "Applications". We open it. Select "Application Manager." We find Google Play. We clear the cache and data. The problem can be solved.
Global cleanup and logout
If the "Invalid file package" error still persists, you need to uninstall updates on Google Play. To do this, open the menu item "Settings". Next, go to the "Application Manager". Go to the next menu. We find the item “All applications”. Finally, find the “Play Store” and remove the updates. The next step involves cleaning data from Google services. To do this, open the "Settings" menu item again. We use the "Application Manager." We find in it the section “All applications”. This is where the “Google Services” item is located, which we should go to. Next, use the "Delete Data" function located there. Go to the next step and sign out of your Google Account. After this action is completed, we return to your account again. Rebooting the Android device. Download and install any application presented on Google Play. The problem should disappear.
Other methods
If the error "Invalid file package" occurs again, we proceed to delete and re-enter the credentials. We enter the "Settings". We turn to the section "Security". We find the item that is responsible for the removal of credentials and perform the procedure. This solution should help.
If the message "Invalid file package" did not disappear, go to the Wi-Fi setup. First of all, go to the section "Access Points". Next, you need to find out important information. Check if the point has the ability to change parameters. If you can see the data of the Internet connection working through the proxy server, we record them. Go to the next step. We erase the proxy server address. Save the settings. We go to Google Play and check if the problem is fixed. From now on, you can easily download any applications, as well as games from the Market.
As a rule, the methods described above are enough to fix the indicated problem on any of the Android devices. However, you should consider another solution if the issue with the problem is still relevant for the device used. So, we reset the device to the factory settings. We clear the application cache. We load the device in Recovery. We use the Wipe function. Go to the next step. We use Advanced Wipe. We clear the dalwick cache. Rebooting the Android device. Data will not be affected during these steps, but the problem will be resolved.
Bluestacks can also cause the “Invalid package file” error, however the methods described above are relevant in this case too. This is a program for the PC, which allows you to run APK files that are compatible with the Android OS. With Bluestacks, you can access the entire collection of Google Play apps. Among other things, this solution is constantly updated and therefore compatible with the latest version of the Android platform. In essence, this is an apk player. Bluestacks can also be considered as an emulator, because it allows you to run mobile applications in a Windows environment. This solution can also help developers who create mobile programs or games, but do not have a smartphone on hand. Both windowed and full-sized modes are supported. Management is carried out by the keyboard and mouse. It is curious that individual games in the collection, in particular Angry Birds, are controlled through a gamepad. Installing Bluestacks is easy. This is done according to the algorithm for working with any other EXE file. Emulators, in fact, are very demanding on computer resources. Installed Bluestacks takes about 9 Gigabytes of free hard disk space. The installation process takes from 10 to 15 minutes, based on the capacity of the equipment.