Google Play Store is one of the most prominent pre-installed Android Apps and without this app we can’t imagine installing apps from third party apps and the reason is off course security. But unfortunately this Android app is prone to errors and here in this tutorial we will guide you how to deal with Error Checking for Updates Issue on Google Play Store.

As we have earlier mentioned that errors are not new to Google Play Store users often gets stuck with minor errors. And several users have claimed the above mention error whenever an app update is qued and they try to update that particular app. This error eventually prevents the users from updating the apps which is obviously extremely irritating.

Well don’t panic if you are also looking for a troubleshooting guide to get past the situation as we have shortlisted few potential methods to solve the issue. But before that lets discuss the reasons that provoke this error.

Reason 1: Poor/Unstable Internet Connection

Reason 2: Corrupted App Data

Reason 3: Malfunctioning of Recently Installed Updates

Reason 4: You are likely to face the above mention error if you don’t have sufficient storage space on your device

Reason 5: Corrupted SD Cards

Reason 6: Corrupted Cache

Reason 7: In appropriate Date & Time Settings on your device

Once you are ware with all the potential reasons then try the following fixes to get past the error.

How to Resolve Error Checking for Updates Issue on Google Play Store

Method 1:  Adjust the Date & Time of your device

One of the major reasons for facing the above mention error is incorrect date & time settings on your phone. So follow the below mention steps to adjust the date and time on your device.

Step 1: Open the Settings App on your device and open Date & Time> then enable the options of Automatic Date & Time and Automatic Time Zone

Step 2: Then disable the option of Use of 24-Hour Format and then restart your device

Method 2: Uninstall Updates

In this method we suggest you to uninstall updates if you facing this issue just after updating Google Play Store.

To do so follow the below mention steps:

Step 1: First of all drag down the notifications panel and click the Settings icon> Now scroll down and click on Applications

Step 2: Click on Apps and then click on the Google Play Store app from the list

Note: If you don’t see Google Play Store app, click on the three dots in the top right corner and click on “Show System Apps”

Step 3: Tap on the three dots in the top right corner and select ‘Uninstall Updates’ option

Method 3: Clear Cache

Here we suggest you to clear cache from the settings and to do so follow the below mention steps:

Step 1: Drag down the notifications panel and tap on the Settings icon> scroll down and click on “Application”

Step 2: And then click “Apps” and then tap on “Google Play Store” app from the list

Note: If you don’t see Google Play Store app, click on the three dots in the top right corner and click on “Show System Apps”

Step 3: Tap on “Storage” and select the “Clear Cache” option

Once done then see if the issue resolved or not

Method 4: Clearing Data

Unfortunately if clearing the cache didn’t works for you then we suggest you to clear data for the Google play Store app. Doing so will might prompt you to sign in to your account again but don’t worry it won’t let to date loss. In order to clear data all you need to repeat the process explained in the above process and opt for “Clear Data” option instead of “ Clear Cache” one.

Method 5: Update your Android

Several users have claimed that they managed to get past the above mention error just by updating their Android to the latest version. And to do the same follow the below mention guidelines:

Step 1: On your device launch Settings and select About Phone > then open System Update and then tap on Check for Updates

Step 2: If an update of the OS is available, then you need to apply it and restart your device

Method 6: Give all the Required Permissions to Google Play Store and Services

You are likely to face the above mention error if the permissions required for the Google Play Store to operate are not configured correctly. So all you need to do is grant all the permissions required by the Google Play Store and Services. And also ensure that Google Play Store is updated to the latest version.

To grant permissions follow the below mention steps:

Step 1: Firstly Cleat the Cache and Data of the Google Play Store as mentioned earlier> then clear the Cache and Data (In Manage Space) of Google Play Services, Google Services Framework and Google App

Step 2: Now Reboot your device and once done, open the Settings app on your device> after that select Apps and open Google Play Store

Step 3: Then select Permissions and ensure all the Permissions are enabled

Step 4: Now repeat the same to enable all the permissions for Google Play Services> then launch Google Play Store and configure it

Step 5: After that install a new app from the Google Play Store and check if the issue resolved or not.

Method 7: Enable Notifications for Google Play

If you are still struggling with Error Checking for Updates Issue on Google Play Store then we suggest you to enable notifications for Google Play Store.

Here’s how:

Step 1: Open Settings app on your device and open Notifications Center> then select Google Play Store and disable the option Block All

Step 2: Now disable the option of Show Silently and then reboot your device

Method 8: Manually Update Some Apps in the Play Store

So many users have claimed that manually updating some apps in the Play Store resolved their issue so you can also give a try to this method.

Here’s how:

Step 1: Firstly launch the Play Store and search for any of your installed apps for instance Chrome> Now Update the app (Chrome, if an update is available) and then repeat the same to update some of the apps (apps by Google). You can also update the app in alphabetical order (or you can use the Reviews tab in the My Apps & Games section in the Play Store).

Step 2: Once done check if the issue resolved or not.

We suggest you to remove the recently installed apps because it is quite possible that they are creating troubles and you are facing Error Checking for Updates Issue on Google Play Store.

Well that’s all, we have tried our best to provide all the relevant and potential methods to solve the issue and we hope you liked our efforts. Thanks for your Time.