Can't seem to download apps !!!!

losgiganteskid

Got myself a tablet from which access to the internet is fine. When I try to download some apps when I click on install I get a message to the effect I need apps permission under various headings such as Storage, Other applications, System tools, Microphone, Your location etc etc - when I tap accept I get an instant message saying " Error whilst retrieving from server" then a small number of letters and numbers. Whatever I try to download onto the tablet I get the same request for apps permission and exactly the same "Error" message followed by a different number. Anyone able to help me please. For you help I have a android 4.4 (whatever that means !!)

[Deleted User]

Go into Setting (Tap the white ball with the six black dots on the Desktop), then tap "Settings".

Swipe down to the section called "PERSONAL", and tap "Security".

Put a tick by "Unknown sources. Allow installation of apps from unknown sources".

You'll get a warning message, to which you will need to click "OK". You can always untick it later.

Make sure the next option down "Verify apps" is also ticked.

losgiganteskid

Thanks Bedsit - did what you suggested but the Unknow sources box already had a tick next to it !!! and the verify apps box was also ticked - any other thoughts ??

[Deleted User]

It can be a bit dodgy (so should really only be done, if you are sure you can trust the app you are installing), but you could temporarily untick "Verify apps".

Please note: You do this at your own risk!

losgiganteskid

Got it working Bedsit - I googled the problem and loads of people seemed to have had the same difficulty. They suggested merely adding another gmail account which I did and BINGO - all working fine. Thanks very much for your time and trouble anyway - top man :beer: