OnePlus error when checking for updates [Solved]

Updating Google Play Store apps and games may not always work. Many OnePlus users have complained that the process sometimes fails with the following error message: “Error checking for updates. Unfortunately, the device does not offer any information on the root cause of the error. Let's see how you can fix this and update your apps.

Index

• How to fix "Error checking for updates" on OnePlus
  • Update OxygenOS
  • Clear the cache
  • Uninstall Play Store updates
  • Reset your device
  • Conclusion

How to fix "Error checking for updates" on OnePlus

Try tapping the reload several times and see if that helps. Maybe this simple workaround is right for you.

Update OxygenOS

First, make sure you are running the latest version of OxygenOS available for your device.

1. Go to settings → select System → tap System updates.
2. Hit the Check for updates option, then download and install updates.
3. Launch the Play Store app and check if the error persists.

Clear the cache

1. Go to settings and select App and notification.
2. Tap See all apps.
3. Select the Google Play Store available.
4. Then select Storage and cache.
5. Hit the Clear cache option.
6. Repeat the steps for the file Google Play Services available.
7. After clearing the cache, restart your phone two or three times.
8. Go back to the Google Play Store and check if you can update your apps.

Uninstall Play Store updates

Several users have managed to solve this problem by uninstalling the latest updates from the Google Play Store.

1. Navigate to settings → select App and notification.
2. Go to All applications → select the file App Play Store.
3. Then tap on the three dots in the top right corner and select Uninstall updates.

Repeat the same procedure for Google Play Services. After uninstalling the latest app updates, disconnect your phone from the internet and restart it two or three times. Go back online and check if you can update your apps.

Reset your device

If the problem persists, try resetting the phone. OnePlus offers you three recovery options:

• Reset Wi-Fi, cellular and Bluetooth.
• Reset app preferences.
• Erase all data (factory reset).

If the Google Play app and Google Play Services have been damaged beyond repair, resetting your device and reinstalling new versions of the app should fix it. Go to settings, To select Systemand touch Reset options.

Start with the first option, move on to the second if the first doesn't work, and perform a factory reset as a last resort.

Conclusion

If you are unable to update your apps and games on OnePlus, update your OxygenOS version, uninstall previous Google Play app updates and clear the app cache. How often do you experience the “Error checking for updates” message on your device? Which method worked for you? Let us know in the comments below.

 

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