How to Fix Error 194 in Google Play Store for Android smartphones

Recently,I got Error 194 in Google Play Store while updating and downloading apps like Google docs, Whatsapp, Hangout, Asphalt 8, Boom Beach etc on my new Android phone. Example error format is like this- "Facebook" could not be downloaded due to an error (194). This is yet another annoying bug affecting Google Play Store but fortunately it can be resolved by following some simple steps to clear Google Play cache or uninstalling Play Store updates from the app settings. Another common solution is to remove your Google account from the settings and then add it back. Here are the methods to fix Google Play Store error code 194 on Android smartphones and tablets:

How to fix Google Play Store Error 194

Method 1: Clear Play Store Cache and Data

• Go to Settings >> Apps >> swipe left to "All" tab
• Scroll down the list and tap "Google Play Store"
• Tap "Clear Cache" and "Clear Data"
• Now open Play Store and try to update/download the app or game

If you are still getting this error 194 and unable to download any app proceed to method 2

Method 2: Remove and add back Google account

This method is widely used to resolve common Play Store errors like error 489, error 927 and RPC-S:7 errors.

• Go to Settings >> Accounts >> Tap "Google"
• Select your Google Gmail account (used with your Play Store)
• Click the menu button (or the three dotted line top right) 
• Select "Remove account"
• Now go back to Settings >> Accounts >> Tap "Add account" or tap the "+" sign
• Add your Gmail account back
• Open Google Play Store and download/update your app

Method 3: Uninstalling Google Play Store updates

This method has fixed the error 194 for most users. It will require you to uninstall the update of Google Play Store so that it is reverted to its original factory version. After getting back the old version of Play Store you will no longer get this error. The Play Store will automatically update to the latest version.

• Go to Settings >> Apps >> swipe left to "All" tab
• Scroll down the list and tap "Google Play Store"
• Tap "Uninstall Updates" and select OK
• Now open Play Store and try to update/download the app or game.

There you go one of the above method should resolve the Play Store Error 194. If you have any other fix or solution please mention them in the comments.

App icons automatically added to home screen after installation -Android Tips

If you have just bought a new Android phone or tablet, you will notice that whenever you install a new game or app via Google Play Store, app shortcuts appear automatically on the home screen. This could result it a lot of clutter, making the Android homescreen/desktop very messy. Most people prefer to keep their Android home screen clean with enough room for important widgets. If you end up downloading a lot of apps at once, then it will be a chore to delete all the automatically placed icons because you�ll have to delete them one by one. However, it�s very easy to turn off adding of icons to home screen when new apps are installed in Google Play Store.




Here are the steps to stop automatic addition of app icons on your Android home screen:

• Open Google Play Store
• Go to Settings
• Uncheck �Add icon to Home Screen (for new apps)

Now the icons won�t appear on home screen after you install or download any new apps. You can also turn off auto-update apps, clear local search history from your device and disable app update notifications from the Google Play Store settings.