How to Fix Error 194 Play Store Android

Recently, I got the Error 194 in Google Play while updating or downloading apps like Facebook, Google Docs, Whatsapp, Hangout, Ashphalt 8 etc on my new Android phone. Example error format- "Facebook" could not be downloaded due to an error. (194) | Update for "Google Docs" could not be download 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.  Here are the methods to fix error 194 in Google Play Store:

How to fix Error 194 in Google Play Store

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 re-add Google account

This method is widely used to resolve common Play Store errors like error 492, 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.