Wednesday, 25 March 2015

How to fix Google Play Store Connection Error, Connection Time Out on android.

How to fix Google Play Store Connection Error, Connection Time Out on android.
Android users are increasing day by day. Many of the android users are facing problems with their Google Play Store like connection Error, connection Time Out etc. It' is really an annoying problem for android users. So here is an article on how to fix Google Play Store Connection Error, Connection Time Out problems. For example you tapped on the Google Play Store and suddenly an error message shows saying, "Connection Error" or something like "Connection Time Out". Its really frustrating for everyone

Problem type:

  • Shows connection error when you try to open Google play store or download something.
  • Sometimes shows time out if you tap on download button.
  • Suddenly shows connection time out when downloading  an application from Play Store.
Reasons:

  • This type of problems generally occurs after rooting android devices.
  • Root permission based applications also causes this problems in many cases.
To fix these problems you have to do the following:

Method 1:

  • First download Root explorer from the following links:
    Download Links: Link 1 | Link 2 | Link 3
  • After downloading the app install it and open the app. Allow root permission for the app.
  • Now using root explorer find the root directory of you phone and find the folder labeled "etc".
  • Now find a file named "Host file".
  • Tap and hold on that file and select open in text editor.
    Note: Please back up the host file before making any change.
  • Now delete the line "127.0.0.1 localhost" from the host file and save it.
    Note: Don't touch any other line or make any change.
  • Now open Google Play Store and download with freedom. No error message will appear now.
Method 2 (For those who are using Freedom):

Android users who uses "Freedom" app might face the same issues. Method 1 might not be applicable for those. So if you are "Freedom" app user then try following the below instruction:

  • First connect your device to Internet.
  • Now open Freedom and close it after running for 1 minute.
  • Now tap on Google play store and download your desired app. No error message should be displayed.

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