Google playstore updates and downloads not working on S21 Ultra

[stevanon]

Anyone else having this issue? I've tried every suggestion from Google and Samsung. I have a list of updates that will "download" but won't "install" (just comes up with an error saying can't install this app while trying to install).

If anyone has a fix please do let me know!

The only thing I haven't tried is a master rest and getting Samsung to have a look at it.

[zedman]

Anyone managed to fix this yet? Had Baidu zero help from Samsung. About to ditch this ***** phone. Still can't install or update. 

[ironass]

This is a known issue for some users and may be a Google issue. It caused the temporary halt of firmware updates... see...

Samsung halts Galaxy S21 One UI 4.0 update

https://eu.community.samsung.com/t5/galaxy-s21-series/samsung-halts-galaxy-s21-one-ui-4-0-update/m-p...

However, it is hoped that the latest BULC update fixes this issue. See...

[24/DEC/21] BULC. 3rd DECEMBER update

https://eu.community.samsung.com/t5/galaxy-s21-series/24-dec-21-bulc-3rd-december-update/m-p/4498297...

[zedman]

Installed this update, did nothing to fix the issue. Really don't want to factory reset but it's the only thing left now. It will be a PITA and really annoying if the problem is still there. 

[aalllop]

I have installed de BULC and I still have the same issue with PlayStore. I have talked to support 

[Paul671]

I hope support can help you.  I tried everything. Only a factory reset fixed the issue. 

https://eu.community.samsung.com/t5/galaxy-s21-series/can-t-install-apps-from-play-store/td-p/437595...

[aalllop]

No luck. Supoort told me to reinstall the android 12 update

[DracoMarco]

Same issue for me as well. Just started a few days ago.

[Kantdog]

There's a thread on my page about same issue. So annoying that this hasnt been fixed yet

[zedman]

Seems mcaffe anti virus is causing the issue. Was able to update my apps using the procedure in https://eu.community.samsung.com/t5/galaxy-s21-series/can-t-install-apps-from-play-store/td-p/437595...

Happy I don't have to factory reset. Hopefully samsung sorts this out permanently. 

[aalllop]

I have found the problem. I have mobileiron app for the work apps. When i have activated mobileiron to connect to my work i can't update or install apps. If i delete de work apps google play store starts to update and to install