Fix Android Error 495 App Could Not Be Downloaded From Play Store (2025)

Updated: 11/29/2025

You open the Google Play Store, tap Install on an app or game, watch the progress wheel spin, and then see a message like App could not be downloaded due to an error 495. Retrying usually ends the same way, leaving the install stuck in a loop. This code often means something went wrong with Play Store cache, your Google account sync, or the network path the store uses, and it is usually fixable without resetting your entire phone.

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Method 1: Clear Google Play Store And Play Services Cache

Close all background apps, then open the Google Play Store again, search for the problem app, and tap Install. The store will recreate its configuration and usually proceed with a clean download that avoids Error 495.

Method 2: Reset Google Account Sync And Test Different Networks

Connect to a stable Wi Fi network and attempt the app download again, if the error persists, disconnect from Wi Fi and try with mobile data instead. If one network works while the other fails, you may be dealing with router DNS problems, captive portals, or ISP restrictions rather than a Play Store bug.

Warning: Removing your Google account will stop sync for Gmail, Drive, and other services until you add it back, so only perform this step if you know your login details and have time to re authenticate.

Method 3: Repair Network Configuration And Use Clean DNS

Advanced users can connect the phone via USB, use Android Debug Bridge on a PC, and run network reset commands or log checks to see exactly why downloads fail, but for most people, the earlier steps are enough to resolve Error 495.