Resolve Android Error Code 20 With the Best Technical Guide

 

Android, developed by Google, is one of the most popular operating systems for smartphone users. Though being amazing and common operating system among the masses, it is bound to get errors. One of the most common errors that most of the Android users face is the Android error code 20. This error is usually faced by users when they are trying to download or updating an app from the Google Play Store. The error indicates the users by the message “Application cannot be installed in the default install location”.

 

However, many a time the error is resolved if you try to install or update the app for the second time. But in rare cases, the error still persists even for the second or third try. Anyways, here we have discussed the reasons and solutions to troubleshoot this Android error code 20.

Possible Reasons for the Occurrence of Android Error Code 20:

 

Here, in this section ̣we have discussed the reasons for the occurrence of the error. The Android error code 20 might occur due to Google Play Store updates. Additionally, Google cache files can also be the reason behind the issue. Moreover, Google Play Store data and account issues can also lead to the occurrence of the problem. Additionally, insufficient storage can also be a reason for the occurrence of the error.

 

Now, we have discussed the reasons for the error, we will proceed to the solution part of this article.

Know How To Resolve Android Error Code 20 with Simple Solutions:

 

Knowing the reasons behind the error occurrence helps to properly troubleshoot the error. So let us discuss the solutions so that your Android device becomes error free. Below are the methods that we are going to perform to fix the Android error code 20:

  1. Clearing the cache files of Google Play Store and Google Play Services.
  2. Clearing the data files of the Google Play Store.
  3. Removing your current Google Account and then adding it back.
  4. Uninstalling the Google Play Store Updates.
  5. Editing the /etc/hosts files.
  6. Free Up your storage.
  7. Rebooting your Android device.
  8. Performing a full Reset of your Android device.

1. Clear the Cache Files of Google Play Store and Google Play Services

 

Here, in the first solution, we will discuss how to clear the cache files so that the error can be resolved. You can follow the steps below:

 

  1. Unlock your Android smartphone and then open the Settings app.
  2. When inside the Setting app, go to Apps or the Application Manager tab. Note that this option may be different on different Android devices.
  3. Now, you have to open the All Apps tab and then scroll down to the Google Play Store tab.
  4. Now, you have to open the app details and then, you have to tap on the Force stop option.
  5. After that, you have to tap on the Clear Cache option.
  6. In the next part, you have to repeat the same steps above. But, you have to replace the Google Play Store option in step 3 with the option of the Google Play Services.
  7. In the end, you can try to download the app from the Google Play Store.

2. Clear the Data Files of Google Play Store

If cleaning the cache files of the Google Play Services and Google Play Store doesn’t show you positive results, then you can follow the next solution. In the next solution, you can try to clean the data files of the Google Play Store. The steps are as follows:

  1. At first, you have to again open the Settings app on your Android smartphone.
  2. Again, you have to go to the Apps or Application Manager tab.
  3. Next, you have to scroll to All apps and then, move down to the tab of the Google Play Store.
  4. After opening the Google Play Store tab, you have to open the app details and then you have to tap on the Force stop option.
  5. Now, you have to tap on the Clear data option. Wait for a while till the process completes.

When the process completes, the Android error code 20 should get resolved. If not, then proceed to the next method.

3. Remove Your Current Google Account and Then Add It Back

 

If the previous method does help you to resolve the error, then you can follow the next method. The third method contains the steps to remove your Google account, restart the device and add your Google account again. The steps are given below:

 

  1. On your Android smartphone, open the Settings app.
  2. Now, go the Accounts tab and then tap on the name of the account that you need to remove. If you have a Google account, tap on it and then tap on the account.
  3. After that, tap on the Menu icon which is at the right corner of the screen.
  4. Now, when the menu option opens, tap on the Remove Account option.
  5. After completing the previous step, you can restart your Andriod smartphone and then, again add your account.
  6. Next, try to download the app which you were trying to install on your Android smartphone.

If none of the methods works for you, then you can follow the other solutions which are given below.

4. Uninstall the Google Play Store Updates

 

Follow the below steps to uninstall the updates of the Google Play Store:

  1. Open the Settings app of your Android smartphone.
  2. Then, go to the Application Manager. Now go to the All apps option.
  3. After that, find the Google Play Store option. Tap on the Google Play Store option and then, tap on the Uninstall Updates button.
  4. Wait for the process to finish and then, check if the error persists or not.
  • Edit the /etc/hosts Files

 

 

The System files of the Android devices can be found in /system/etc/hosts. This code is useful in blocking unwanted resources. Initially, the file has single entry localhost which is 127.0.0.1. You can remove the strings by returning the host files to its original state. For performing such actions, it is better to get root-rights. Hope so by performing this step, the issue will be resolved.

6. Free Up Your Storage

 

As discussed earlier Android error code 20 can occur due to insufficient storage on your Android device. However, you can delete some of the unnecessary content or data from your Android device. Additionally, you can uninstall some of the useless apps so that more space becomes available for the app which you want to download.

7. Reboot Your Android Device

 

Sometimes a simple restart to your Android device solves most of the problems. So why not you give it a try. To restart your Android device, follow the steps below:

 

  1. First, unlock your Android device. After that, press and hold the Power button until a pop-up appears.
  2. From the list of options, you have to the Power Off option. Now, wait for your Android device to power off.
  3. After that, wait for 10-30 seconds and then power on your Android device.
  4. To power on the device, you have press and hold the Power button.
  5. When your Android device restarts, try to download the app to check if the Android error code 20 is resolved or not.

8. Perform a Full Reset of Your Android Device

 

If all of the above methods doesn’t help to solve your issue, then you can follow the last method. To perform a full reset your Android device, you can follow the below section:

Before you start to reset your Android device, make sure that you have made a back up of all your data of your device. A full reset means that your data will be lost forever.

  1. Unlock your Android device and open the Settings app.
  2. Now, go to the tab of Backup & Reset. After opening the tab, you have to tap on the Reset option.
  3. Wait for the Android device to complete the Reset process. After that, restart your Android device and restore the data from the backup.

So in the above article, we have discussed the causes and solutions for the Android error code 20. You need to perform each step carefully to get maximum results. Hope that these troubleshooting solutions can prove helpful for you to resolve the Android error code on your Android device. But if you are still facing the error code 20, then interact with experienced personnel to get rid of this error.

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