How to Fix Play Store Showing Error Checking for Updates

Google Play Store is one of the most popular app downloaders, and for good reason. It has a wide user base and is used by people all around the world. Even though it rarely has issues, you may run across an error with updates. This might be quite inconvenient because it prohibits you from updating the apps on your device.

The Google Play Store is intended for managing apps, updates, and installation. However, because it is created by humans, the Play Store may occasionally perform strangely or even display mistakes. Let us have a look at how to fix the "Error Checking for Update" warning on your Android phone or tablet.

What Are the Possible Causes of the "Error Checking for Update" Problem?

Corrupted app cache: If the Google Play Store cached data is corrupted, the app may be unable to complete some functions, such as app update. To resolve this error, you need first remove the Google Play Store's cache data.

Corrupt data: If the program data becomes corrupted, an error can occur. Remove all of the Google Play Store app data to resolve this error.

Proxy or Internet Connection: If the internet connection is updated using a proxy editor and VPN services, the connection may become insecure. If the Google Play Store detects an insecure internet connection, it will not update the apps.

1: Delete the App Cache

Here's how to clean the Google Play Store app's cache:

1. Remove the lock on your smartphone or tablet.
2. Drag the notification panel to the right and then select Settings. It is a gear-shaped button in the upper-right corner.
3. Navigate to the Application option now. You can manage your installed and built-in apps there.
4. Navigate to the Google Play Store by tapping on the Apps option. You might have to sift through a lengthy list of apps to find the app you are looking for. From the upper-right corner, select the Show System Apps option.
5. Tap the Storage icon once you have accessed the Google Play Store app settings.
6. To clean corrupted files and user data from the app, click the Clear Cache option.
7. After a few seconds, you will notice that the cache size has been reduced to zero.

2: Delete App Data

If the preceding procedure is ineffective, try this one:

1. Navigate to the Settings menu on your device.
2. Then select the Application tab. Once there, go to the Apps option, just like we did in the previous steps.
3. Then, in the apps list, look for the Google Play Store.
4. Now, tap the Storage option.
5. Simply press the Clear Data button.
6. Wait for the process to finish before closing the settings. Sign in to your Google Account and relaunch the Google Play Store.
7. The Update option will appear and attempt to update apps. If the update process begins normally, it signifies your problem has been resolved.

3: Remove Google Play Store Updates

If the Play Store is behaving strangely while updating apps, you should uninstall the Google Play Store app updates. To do so, follow the procedures outlined below to uninstall the app updates:

1. Navigate to the notification panel and then to Settings.
2. Navigate to the Settings option.
3. Following that, you should select the Apps option.
4. Once there, find for the Google Play Store app.
5. Click on the three vertical dots in the upper-right corner.
6. Select the Uninstall Updates option.
7. Following that, the updates will be immediately uninstalled. The options discussed in this article may differ depending on the device and mobile brand.