Google Error 505 — Causes & Fix
On Google devices, Error 505 means an app couldn't install because another app conflicts with it — commonly duplicate permissions between apps.
- Applies to
- Android devices (Google Play)
- Time to fix
- 10–45 minutes
What it means
Causes include two apps declaring the same permission, or a corrupt install. This is a Google error; if it persists, Google's official support has device-specific steps.
Symptoms
- "Error 505" installing an app
- Install blocked by a conflict
How to fix it
- 1
Find the conflicting app
1. Uninstall recently added apps that may share permissions, then retry the install.
- 2
Clear Play caches
1. Clear Play Store/Services cache; on older Android, a conflicting app must be removed.
Frequently asked questions
Why does error 505 happen?
Usually two apps conflict over the same permission. Uninstall the recently added conflicting app and retry; clearing Play caches can also help.
Last updated July 20, 2026
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