ANDROID FIX: Package errors

Android Fix: Package file is invalid error in Google Play

Sometimes when you try to update or install apps from the Google Play Store you will encounter the “Package file is invalid” error. This problem is generally associated with cache files. Mostly, clearing cache or uninstalling and reinstalling app will solve the issue. Other times, users have found that the problem disappeared when they installed or updated the app on a different wi-fi network. Here are some methods you can try to solve this error::

Method 1 for update error:

• Go to apps >> All >> Select your app >> Clear cache and data
• Run update again in Google Play

Method 2:

• Install app through Google Play Store website

Method 3:

• Turn off wi-fi and install or update app in Google Play Store via 3G or 4G data connection of your Mobile.

Method 4:

• Go to apps >> All >> Google Play Store >> Clear cache and data
• Go to apps >> All >> Google Service Framework >> Clear cache and data
• Now try installing or updating the app. IF this doesn’t work follow the step below
• Go to Settings >> Accounts >> Google >> Click on your gmail account >> Menu and Remove account.
• Restart device and add your Google account back.

Method 5: (for rooted devices with Clockworkmod Orange)

• First clear data and cache for Google Play Store like in method 2
• Now reboot into recovery and go to Advanced >>Clear dalvik cache
• Reboot and try to install/update the app

(UPDATED )Method 7: Installing a VPN app

Many users have successfully solved the package file is invalid issue after installing VPN apps.

• Install Hideman VPN app from Google Play Store
• Now open the app and select US as the country of connection and press connect
• Open Google Play Store and Download app

I haven’t found any “one sure shot solution” for all android devices. However, one of the above methods should work for you.  All the best.

Note:I advise you to install Clean Master to clear app caches and other unwanted files. Also, this app will notify you when your cache is eating up a lot of space.

Updated August 14, 2013:  The Google market error is bothering most android users nowadays. Recently, Google support announced that  they are “working on a permanent solution” for the package file is invalid error and that “there are no workarounds at this time”. Meanwhile, the fixes in this post have worked for some, you can give it a try. 

UPDATE AUGUST 15, 2013: Google has put the “Package file is invalid” under Fixed/Resolved.It seems Google has really fixed this issue since Appslova is getting very few inquiries related to this error. Another common error marked as “Fixed” is the RPC:S-5:AEC-0 error. Still users are querying about this issue but its nothing major and most android users can easily solve it.

Samsung Galaxy S6 edge vs Apple iPhone 6 Plus

      

Introduction

Undoubtedly, the Galaxy S6 edge is the more captivating member of Samsung's 2015 flagship line. Boasting the same specs as the more mundane Galaxy S6, the S6 edge, with its side-sloped display, is certainly a head-turning phone, probably the most advanced one Samsung has made to date. 

However, the S6 edge will inevitably also clash with theApple iPhone 6 Plus, the most feature-packed iPhone that Cupertino has in its small, but devastating arsenal. Let's see how these two fare against one another!

Design

Samsung has always taken flak for its decision to remain loyal to plastic – fortunately, it was in mid-2014 when the South Korea giant decided that it's time to employ more premium materials in its phones, starting with the Galaxy Alpha. The Galaxy S6 edge is undoubtedly among the most beautiful and classy smartphones Samsung has ever made, in stark contrast with all the preceding plastic offerings from the S line. At the same time, the design of the iPhone 6 Plus is a gradual evolution over its past reincarnations, a polished and perfected vision of the company's design language.

The exterior of the Galaxy S6 boasts a metal frame with slightly-chamfered side edges, complemented by a rear cover made of Gorilla Glass 4 that further adds to the premium status of the new Galaxy. This puts it in a similar league like that of the iPhone 6 Plus, a device that also boasts a hefty amount of premium in its build – it's also an aluminum warrior that employs curved edges in its intricate design. Its display is a flat one, but the glass that covers it is slightly curved towards the edges.

Still, the Galaxy S6 edge does not sit as comfortably in the hand as the iPhone, mostly due to the sharper, slightly uncomfortable feel of the metal edges. In contrast, the iPhone feels better due to the rounded aluminum body of the handset. However, the latter also feels a bit slippery due to its aluminum back. In contrast, the glass rear cover of the S6 edge is less prone to sliding. Unfortunately, it's also way more susceptible to holding fingerprints and smudges than the iPhone 6 Plus.

Despite sharing a few common design aspects (the bottom-positioned speakers, the protruding cameras, and similar hardware button configurations), the Galaxy S6 edge and the iPhone 6 Plus stay true to their roots and are full-blown representatives of the design languages of their respective makers.

5.59 x 2.76 x 0.28 inches
142.1 x 70.1 x 7 mm
4.66 oz (132 g)

Samsung Galaxy S6 edge

6.22 x 3.06 x 0.28 inches
158.1 x 77.8 x 7.1 mm
6.07 oz (172 g)

Apple iPhone 6 Plus

Display

Despite employing fundamentally-different display technologies, both devices have equally-impressive screens, ones to lo and behold. Samsung has once again outdone itself with the 5.1” Super AMOLED display on the Galaxy S6 edge. In its Basic mode, it's undoubtedly among the most color-accurate displays out there; it's also one of the sharpest ones thanks to the ultra-high resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, which commands a staggering pixel density of 577ppi. This time around, we can only applaud Samsung for the display it put in the Galaxy S6 edge.

The iPhone 6 Plus is also equipped with a respectable screen – it's a 5.5” IPS LCD one with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels. As such, it's not only the largest display ever fitted in an iPhone, it's also the sharpest with a pixel density of 401ppi. Although it's quite hard to discern individual pixels on either the Galaxy S6 edge or the iPhone 6 Plus, we can't ignore the fact that the Samsung flagship has a sharper and more accurate display. With a color temperature of 6800K, the S6 edge is more balanced than the iPhone 6 Plus.

In its Basic screen mode, the display of the Galaxy S6 edge is one of the more accurate ones we've ever seen. Our display measurements reveal that its various nuances and shades all match their desired sRGB targets closely. The iPhone 6 Plus is trailing in this aspect – despite being pretty close to the reference points on the color chart as well, it does not represent all colors as precisely as the Super AMOLED display in the S6 edge, and has a slightly colder tone to it.

As far as brightness is concerned, you'd hardly have any issues with viewing them in bright daylight. The iPhone 6 Plus achieves a maximum brightness of 574 nits, while the Galaxy S6 edge provides a marginally-lower output of 563 nits.

How To Fix D3d11.dll Not Found or Missing Errors

D3d11.dll Error Messages

There are several ways that d3d11.dll error messages might be phrased depending on the cause of the problem. Here are some common d3d11.dll errors:

• "D3d11.dll Not Found"
   
• "The file d3d11.dll is missing."
   
• "This application failed to start because d3d11.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem."
   
• "Cannot find [PATH]\d3d11.dll"
   
• "Cannot start [APPLICATION]. A required component is missing: d3d11.dll. Please install [APPLICATION] again."

D3d11.dll error messages might appear while using or installing certain programs, when Windows starts or shuts down, or maybe even during a Windows installation.

Noting at what point your d3d11.dll error shows up is an important piece of information that will be helpful during troubleshooting.

Cause of D3d11.dll Errors

D3d11.dll errors are caused by situations that lead to the removal or corruption of the d3d11 DLL file.

In some cases, d3d11.dll errors could indicate a registry problem, a malware issue, like a virus infection, or even a hardware failure.

Don't Want to Fix This Yourself?

If you're interested in fixing this problem yourself, continue with the troubleshooting in the next section.

Otherwise, see How Do I Get My Computer Fixed? for a full list of your support options, plus help with everything along the way like figuring out repair costs, getting your files off, choosing a repair service, and a whole lot more.

How To Fix D3d11.dll Errors

Important: Do not download d3d11.dll from one of those DLL download sites.

There are many reasons why downloading a DLL file is a bad idea. If you need a copy of d3d11.dll, it's best to obtain it from its original, legitimate source.

Note: Start Windows in Safe Mode to complete any of the following steps if you're unable to access Windows normally due to the d3d11.dll error.

1. Restore d3d11.dll from the Recycle Bin. The easiest possible cause of a "missing" d3d11.dll file is that you've mistakenly deleted it.
   If you suspect that you've accidentally deleted d3d11.dll but you've already emptied the Recycle Bin, you may be able to recover d3d11.dll with a free file recovery program.
   Important: Recovering a deleted copy of d3d11.dll with a file recovery program is a smart idea only if you're confident you've deleted the file yourself and that it was working properly before you did that.
2. Scan your entire computer for viruses and other malware. Some d3d11.dll errors could be related to some kind of malware infection on your computer that has damaged the DLL file.
   It's even possible that the d3d11.dll error you're seeing is related to a hostile program that's masquerading as the file.
3. Execute the sfc /scannow command to replace a missing or corrupt copy of the d3d11.dll file.
   Fortunately, the d3d11.dll file is provided by Microsoft in at least some versions of Windows so the System File Checker tool (the sfc command) should restore it.
   Important: This is the most likely solution to a missing or not found d3d11.dll error. Please make every effort you can to complete this step after making sure your computer isn't infected with malware.
4. Use System Restore to undo recent system changes. If you suspect that the d3d11.dll error was caused by a change made to an important file or configuration, and System File Checker didn't help, a System Restore should solve the problem.
5. Reinstall the program that uses the d3d11.dll file. If the d3d11.dll DLL error occurs when you use a particular program, reinstalling the program should replace the file.
   This step is most useful for replacing DLL files that are not supplied by Microsoft but it could help with your d3d11.dll problem if this program also provides a copy of the file and the previous troubleshooting ideas weren't successful.
6. Update the drivers for hardware devices that might be related to d3d11.dll. If, for example, you're receiving a "The file d3d11.dll is missing" error when you play a 3D video game, try updating the drivers for your video card.
   Note: The d3d11.dll file may or may not be related to video cards - this was just an example. The key here is to pay very close attention to the context of the error and troubleshoot accordingly.
7. Roll back a driver to a previously installed version if d3d11.dll errors began after updating a particular hardware device's driver.
8. Install any available Windows updates. Many service packs and other patches replace or update some of the hundreds of Microsoft distributed DLL files on your computer. The d3d11.dll file could be included in one of those updates.
9. Repair your installation of Windows. If the individual d3d11.dll file troubleshooting advice above is unsuccessful, performing a Refresh, Startup Repair, or Repair Installation (depending on your version of Windows) should restore all Windows DLL files to their working versions.
10. Use a free registry cleaner to repair d3d11.dll related issues in the registry. A free registry cleaner program may be able to help by removing invalid d3d11.dll registry entries that might be causing the DLL error.
    Important: I rarely recommend the use of registry cleaners. I've included the option here just in case it turns out to be helpful, in which case you could avoid the more difficult testing and last-resort options below.
11. Test your memory and then test your hard drive. I've left the majority of hardware troubleshooting to the last step, but your computer's memory and hard drive are relatively easy to test and are the most likely components to cause d3d11.dll errors as they fail.
    If the hardware fails any of your tests, replace the memory or replace the hard drive as soon as possible.
12. Perform a clean install of Windows. A clean install will erase everything and install a fresh copy of Windows. If none of the steps above correct the d3d11.dll error, this should be your next course of action.
    Important: To be clear, all the data on the drive you have Windows installed on will be deleted during a clean install so be sure to backup important files if you're able to. Obviously, make sure you've made every attempt possible to fix the d3d11.dll error using a troubleshooting step prior to this one before you take on a clean install.
13. Troubleshoot for an unknown hardware problem if any d3d11.dll errors persist.
    A clean install of Windows is a fresh start on the software-side of the troubleshooting. So unfortunately, if that didn't work, your DLL problem must be hardware related.

Applies To

The d3d11.dll error message could apply to any program or system that might utilize the file on any of Microsoft's operating systems including Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, and Windows 2000.

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