yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] palash291:
helped but...

delete hosts helped:fingers-crossed:but through root explorer not with total commond:)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 3deepborah:
not worked
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SAGG:
Thanks a Bunch!

Usually I don't interact with the people who solve my problems, But this one is one of my major error I was fed-up with. Again saying thank you, you made my day. But I didn't use any additional software indeed. My phone was rooted and I have a installed a app before called ROM Toolbox, which have a bunches of feature to interact with the root, then with in-built HTML editor, I edited the things you instructed me. And at a glace my NO Connection message disappeared.

LOTS OF BLESSING!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] natefish:
Nothing works for me. I tried deleting hosts file first, but it only deleted the hosts file. Restarting and readding the account didn't recreate it. Then I did what the original post said to do except it's confusing that the OP says one thing and the quoted OP says something else.

I attached a screen shot of what I did. Can someone see if what I did looks right?

I am at my wits end on this. I even called Google support last night and they escalated me to tier two apps support. This is starting to seem like a ridiculous issue.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thahim:
127.0.0.1 localhost is already there in hosts file...
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shoaib4a:
working perfect

Great tutorial... working fine for me:D
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Samueling:
Typing the 127.0.0.1 localhost - fail.

Hey :)

So i typed in 127.0.0.1 localhost and tried to save it but it says "error writing to file: /etc/host

help? please? Thanks
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] taboush98:
thanq

Worked well on my nexus 5 running stock !
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] matsuki14:
Check the time and date first...

Some may still have problems and even if they use the steps on how to edit the "host" you've got no luck...

Before you do anything else, HAVE YOU TRIED CHECKING THE TIME AND DATE IF ITS CORRECT?

MAYBE ITS THE ONLY ISSUE WHY PLAY STORE WON'T WORK...TRY CHECK IT OUT ON YOUR SETTINGS. (WORKS FOR ME)

give thanks if it helps you guys..
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RenZeus:
THANK YOU!!!

OMG!!! this worked!! I'm soooooo happy. (I used Root Explorer tho)

:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ranaboys:
So lengthy procedure,

Just install lucky patcher app and clear hosts file from it.you r done
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MorpheusPrime:
I have been stuck with the problem for 2 whole days and was about to reflash my ROM for the third time....IF I hadn't come across THIS! I can't believe I didn't see this (facepalm)

Oh and THANKS A TON!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] snerism:
Wow! Thank you very much for this fix - It is very effective and you saved my day!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DopeShow:
Thanks Ronny927 your awesome bro, you saved me a lot of trouble cause this fix worked flawlessly. Thanks again.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] davide_94:
Play Store Fixer

***Play Store Fixer***

You have some Problems with Google Play Store?

Fix Problem easy and fast.

***Root and No Root compatible***

ROOT USER

One cklick Fixer

NO ROOT USER

Try out the fix tips 1-6

if this dosnt work -> ROOT your Phone or do a Factory reset !!

Download it on google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ch.dlpdb.FixMarket

Mediafire http://www.mediafire.com/?b1jncpzxemcbr9j
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] newbieonly:
Should I replace the numbers with you have given? Btw when I change something I cant save it. It says mount error.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Niks07:
Thanks !!!!!worked!!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Randyshare:
Nice job
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hopefully01:
reason?

adding # symbol works for me . its like clearing cache and partition i think.what cud b the real cause 4 this prob?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] toterkeks:
Thanks bro!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] william chauhan:
Simple and easy thanks bro for such an easy tutorial but I think root explorer is better than this total command. Again thanks .
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] androidfreak70:
OMG! THATS WORKED:victory: THANKS A 1 MILLION TON MATE:o
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dyllon Lazic:
Thank You so much it fixed it :)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vikas44493:
thanx

worked well thanx bro!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ItzBigFun:
thank boss, working great ;)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] androgamehackz:
great thanks

Thanks man very much. I actually created an account just to say thanks.

If u like game hacks check out my youtube channel :

AndroGameHackz

I havnt started posting but will start very soon. Shooting videos now
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kk_swt_pain:
IT WOKED for playstore

helped me a lott was searching for playstore for fix from over 3 months

thanx a lot

thou no game license help:good::rolleyes:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Djaj88:
Thank you so much!

Samsung Galaxy s3
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] droidzer1:
Tried all the above but still getting no connection. Samsung Note 3 which was getting the Play store before a soft brick I caused messing with the build.prop file. Fixed brick with TWRP, factory reset and re-rooted, and all Internet access is okay after a bit of fussing to get signed into a google account by changing the hosts file but still can't get play store. The only thing I did different on this than all other androids I have set up was to try during the start up procedure to immediately login with an existing google acct. It gave me the 'can't establish connection' crap so I just went on until I found the fix here to rem out a line in the hosts file. That got me into my account but play store is nixed still. I even tried pinging google.play.com to get the IP address and added that to the hosts file but that did nothing. I can get to the play store in a browser but the play store app doesn't work. You would think google would address this problem as widespread as it seems not to mention they are losing money on people that can't get on the play store. :confused:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] droidzer1:
Oddly after repeated tries to connect to the Play store and it didn't work I was poking around in the EFS folder just looking at some things and didn't make any changes but suddenly I see something downloading and it was from the play store - a google play services update. This was a considerable time after I changed the hosts file and had rebooted several times without any success. Google just now did a bunch of updates to my Note 3 and I got on the play store from the play store app so it's GOOD TO GO now. Thanks!

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Total Commander is an AWESOME program on the PC for Windows which I've used for many years. On the Android OS it's nice for some things if you are familiar with it but Root Explorer can do things TC currently cannot do. I still use TC for a lot on the Android but when it comes to permissions and such it is a bit limited and I suspect Ghisler may have his reasons for not including some features. At least not yet ...
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Castro__711:
Thanks man worked perfect for my GS3 running cm11...
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thahim:
When i try to save the file it says, re-mount error.

Kindly help me.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] davide_94:
try this.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ch.dlpdb.FixMarket

you only need press a button.. and playstore works again
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thahim:
Brother but my play store is not working kindly give me link to its apk.

Sent from Galaxy Note 3 SM-N9005 Stock: 4.4.2 Rooted
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] davide_94:
sry..

Herr is it

http://www.mediafire.com/?exn4zb60ycsa8wz

in the description is alternativ link...

good luck :)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thahim:
Thanks [MENTION=4309116]davide_94[/MENTION] ill try this and get back to you if it didnt worked.

Sent from Galaxy Note 3 SM-N9005 Stock: 4.4.2 Rooted
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] davide_94:
does it work??
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thahim:
I have downloaded it but ps has started working as it always goes on and off. I will run this app when again my p.s goes off.

Sent from Galaxy Note 3 SM-N9005 Stock: 4.4.2 Rooted
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] davide_94:
if nothing help. try to flash the latest gapps.ZIP.

http://www.android.gs/download-install-and-flash-google-apps-for-android/
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Shaurya007:
didnt worked for me..:(:(

device: grand quattro gti8552. rooted..transwin s5 rom. .stock kernel..

please let m know if you find any other method of resolving this issue...
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lj3lj3:
awesome, the play store suddenly show no connection error, and your method worked for me, thx, man!:good:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] souledout7:
exact same problem

Same thing happened to me. This method works.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] enchanterloafer:
I have tried all methods but unfortunately did not work for me, i have galaxy note 3 SM-N9005, using custom ROM S5 Port. I remember when I installed Freedom app after that this no connection error came to play store... Any help would be much appreciated... Thanks
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] davide_94:
Try this App

Download -MediaFire

Try to flash the Gapps trough recovery:

Download Site

if you use KitKat Take this zip from the site " gapps-kk-20140105-signed.zip"
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yassa12345:
getting error while saving note 2

After editing the hosts file cant save

Getting mount error

can you fix this soon :/
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ALS930:
Thanks so much...

ronny927,

This worked on my htc one m7... Unlike other methods that I tried, once again thanks.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aguynamedshaurya:
it works..thanks a lot..:)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vandro:
THANKS!!

WORKED LIKE A CHARM!!! THANK YOU FOR THE TIP! :victory:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sooryalal:
i had the same problem of connection error on play store after using freedom app..then i uninstalled and reinstalled freedom app now its fixed for!! ;)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mawaissiddique:
Awais

Dear, after editing the file when i going to save it it said

Error writing to file:/etc/hosts

I am using Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 and my phone is rooted with android version 4.2.2.

Kindly help me what should i have to do.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alex_titanium:
simple

bro try opening play newsstand and let it load

then try to open playstore
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xoloq700root:
It still did not work!!!!!

It actually worked the first 10 times but then I dont now what i did because now that fix is not workingn either .. please help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:eek::crying:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] amribrahim1:
THANKS

THANKS

:)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] djkouza:
Thanks for the info, I was able to get my kids two Nexus Tablets back on the play store. Their devices had this line

My question really is why would they hard code this into the hosts file? Seems like a really bad practice. Or does the system from time to time update this? (Still not a good practice IMHO)

Not sure if it was answered somewhere else in the thread, but what I did was download HOSTS Editor on my phone, then do a Titanium Backup of it, then took the apk and did an adb install to my kids tablets since they couldn't get on the play store. Hosts Editor is pretty cool, it'll easily let you comment out lines in the hosts file. (root obviously is required though)

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nilhcem.hostseditor&hl=en
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Johnnytan111:
newbie

I'm not sure whether I type it correctly but it says remount error

Pls help thks
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Matrixie:
I just renamed the host file and rebooted. Worked great, thanks.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cursedsoldier13:
ain't no luck

Iv had the problem with no connections and still none while trying to remake a Gmail account. I heard about this but I can't seem to delete or change the hosts file. No matter what app I use it won't let me change of delete anything? ?? Some please tell me what I'm doing wrong?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cursedsoldier13:
doesn't work

I cannot seem to delete the file. It just won't let me delete or edit the hosts file. It's under system/etc/ right? Well it's there but it won't delete.. I'm using the total commander app ... does my phone have to be rooted?I think it is but I'm not sure. How do I check?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] buddy0014:
Works 4 Meeee!!!!!!!

I use GT S-6312, nd the the problem solved.... thnxxxx...
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scouse83:
When I try to rename the host file totalcommander dosnt work
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Suraj6ironman:
Hosts file is being resetted

after changing the hosts file google play works fine and when i open the google play 2nd time again no connection problem..

then i check the hosts file it being resetted to its default settings and i change it gp works..

so i want a solution to prevent the hosts file friom being rewritten or revert to its default settings..

i am new to xda so please help me

thanks in future

SURAJ.............:):
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rman1234:
Not enough memory

I tried to do this, but it said that there wasn't enough memory. Does anyone know what to do?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] drulo222:
The system is read only or unrotted. Go to root folder, and check r/o to r/w and especially the app folder.

On topic. I had this situation where i deleted the google services updates and there were no where to get them back sinse there was no google play connection... retry no connection.

I had to download the latest apk from the web. Worked despite everything.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] i360droid:
Easier fix; manually set THE TIME ZONE!not the time

---------- Post added at 03:20 AM ---------- Previous post was at 03:19 AM ----------

Manually set the timezone on your device
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] drulo222:
That doesn't work sometimes, we're not stupid, is already tried. Chill.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] [U$AMA]*:
cant overwrite it gives error

Remount error
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rishabhrk93:
Iam getting a "remount error". I am not able to save it..
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Computech_pc:
Hey I tried ur solution nd its working but the pbl is after some time or may be day the pbl is back again nd every time before using playstore I have to edit the host file. Pls I need a permanent fix for the solution.

Thnx in advance....

---------- Post added at 08:17 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:13 AM ----------

I edited the host file and the play store works fine but the pbl is this solution is not permanent. After some time I got the same pbl.

I also tried by deleting host file but that doesnt work too. Got same pbl after some time.

Pls a permanent fix is required....

Thnx in advance
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] davide_94:
Google Play Fix

Hi guys,

make it easy and fast.

This app is developed by my self. It work well. Only one click need and all is done and google play work well again :D

DOWNLOAD

Say thx. if it work for you :good::good::good:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ArvinX:
It says i cant edit file host. I cant save the file :(
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] abuelrus:
that's work like a magic
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] joeyishar:
tks

I just now joined xda, despite using it for many other things, because i felt i needed to thank you for such an amazjng fix. I know i seem like an idiot who is overreacting but i have spent HOURS trying to fix my tab after cleanmaster screwed this up with its system cache clean. I finally figured out it was cm after getting the error for a second time and using your post yet again.

So thanks, i can imagine im not the only one who is this thankful for ur help fixing their device from losing google forever.

For anyone having issues editing, use es file explorer and DONT USE ES TEXT EDITOR, use file commander text editor, do the edit, grant permissions, yes to mount, yes to change permissions, and ur done!!

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Use es file explorer, click hosts, DONT use es text editor, use filecmdr editor, click save, click grant for permissions, click yes for mount, click yes for change permissions, and ur done! :victory:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RafaDutra:
not working here =/ only re-mount error in my s5
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dragon005:
Thank you , It Worked :)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] choki-coki:
re-mounted error

Hi there, I cant overwrite the file.. It says that re-mounted error.. Please help.. :):):):):)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jane4ken:
help me

my l3 can't boot on ( it got stock at tecno logo ) and how do I root HTC and change the imei.

thanks for you post on play store
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Innosaint:
That's too extreme.

Thanks for your help but WTF is U saying. I'll have to go all the way to ROOTING my device just for this Google play NO connection Error? Damn...

All you need do is reset your usual time and and date. Believe me that's all, if anything just clear the cache of the Google play App.

I have a feeling I don't need to spell out the steps on how to set time and clear cache of an app.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Vegan1983:
Just install Lucky Patcher and go to tool box tab>stop advertizments>clear host file

Ta-da! Restart the phone and google play start workibg again.

I an using a rooted mobile and if you know that you can easily root and unroot your device by a right application which was tested to your mobile's baseband chip then it is a way to solve this problem plus a new fully controlled way to get ride advertizements, get free in app purchases etc. Don't hasitate tp ask me if you have any problem! :)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yunarprawira:
I don't know if you already read it all the way or not.

but so many people experiencing this problem EVEN THOUGH THE TIME AND DATE are correct.

including me.

---------- Post added at 05:57 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:45 PM ----------

cant save.. keep asking to remount something.. been using total commander editor and such -_-

********************

I did it! After looking around, I found that using app 'hosts editor' can really fix it. It can edit and save the host file in your system. I download it from third party app store or I'm sure very easy to find it on google ( just search 'filetype:apk hosts' on google )

Thanks xda forums
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] valkyriex:
can't edit host

Sir I can't access host in etc.. It says not enough memory.. I Already deleted all a PS. What should I do?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stuicidle:
check your proxy settings

If you are connected over WiFi check your WiFi proxy settings, ensure it is set as none (unless you have intentionaly set a proxy)

Go to WiFi settings long press your WiFi connection

then press modify connection

show advanced options

proxy = none

Hope this helps
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ctzulu:
Same problem on android 5.+ no root

:((
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mirzafaisal:
not working
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Viscounr:
thanks

:) works for me prestigio :o
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] joeyy17:
thankyou!!

It's 2015 and you have helped me, thanks so much :):good::laugh:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Team209:
Worked for me..

I am using Redmi 1s, after i rooted play store not working, cant unroot.. (never mind)

Using this trick solves my problem, but i installed root explorer instead command bla bla explorer.. Edited in rb editor... Now play store working fine... Thanks developer!! :good:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Androids Little Helper:
NO ROOT / NON-ROOTED / Without ROOT FIX

If you DO NOT have a rooted phone...

-Manage Apps (Settings>Apps or Menu Icon from Home Screen > Apps)

-Select Google Play Store

-Clear Data

-Clear Cache (mine kept indicating "12.00 MB" even after clearing, in the end it didn't matter and it was accurate after Play Store Connected)

-Force Stop

-Disable

-Turn Airplane Mode ON (Hold Power Button> Airplane Mode or access it through Settings> Airplane Mode)

-Wait 5 Seconds

-Turn Airplane Mode OFF (Hold Power Button> Airplane Mode or access it through Settings> Airplane Mode)

-Turn on DATA (3g or 4g) or connect/turn on WI-FI

-Go to back to Apps

-Swipe over to "Disabled" list of apps

-Select Google Play Store

-Enable

-Open Google Play Store App

This is not a cure all. It works in instances in place of the rooted solution when the simpler solutions didn't work. I don't know for sure that all of these steps are actually required, this is a list of steps taken that have worked before.

Hope it helps.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nero Salvatore:
Thanks Alot IT Worked

:good::good::good:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hamzakhan1539:
thanks for help

i had deleted my file so i installed lucky patcher to get it back but that didnt help to so i went to app manager and clear the data and of

Google Account Manager

Google Play Services

Google Play Store

Google Services Framework

and then i reboot and now i am able to install through play store

thank you so much guys for help :good::good::good::good::good::good:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] adilcodenameaddy:
hats off!!!

Thanks developer...

U really helped me...!

It was the best and easiest trick ever!!!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] That_Canadian_Guy:
thanks martikp your way worked for me
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] renegade007:
[QUOI had got an idea I downloaded hosts editor from chrome then opened host editor then put a hash in front of all the numbers with toggle button (#):cool:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mbolden:
Play store is totally dead!!

I have tried every single suggestion it seems. I have reset the hosts file. I can access the web fine. Google accounts sync contacts and app-data. But the store still says: No Connection/Retry.

I am using the Lenovo S898t+ with CWM and the Lenovo_S898tp_kitkat_4.4.2_ART rom. everything else works fine EXCEPT the play store. I have factory reset and cleared my caches.. also so I am at a loss.

Does anyone have anything that worked for them? :confused:

-SimplyMarkB
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sagor1:
THanx

Thanx it's really works........
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] princeston:
It worked... Yaaaay!!!!!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] FatherBadTouch:
Would work for me

Wouldn't*

But the work around I found was simply go to App Info, clear data. Worked right away.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yashodhanwagle:
No it didn't worked. It says re mount error. Plz help
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shezi2243:
Man.... did anyone tell u... u r a saver....