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    Default [ANDROID] How To Fix Google Play Error: -18"

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    How To Fix Google Play Store's "Error: -18"


    Yeah, so I figured I'd write this quick guide to help my fellow Arlorians who have been unable to download AL's new client due to the evil "Error: -18"

    So What Is Error: -18?
    Honestly, I don't know much about this, other than the fact that its a Google Play issue that happens when Android's smdl2tmp1.asec file becomes corrupted (which happens somewhat often)
    There's not much documentation provided by Google's Support documentation

    A few things before we start
    • Power off your android device before removing the SD Card
    • Yep, thats about it...


    Android OS creates a file called "smdl2tmp1.asec".
    It is most likely the reason that causes Error: -18
    btw, you can delete this file, but it will keep being re-created by Android OS
    Error: -18 happens when the smdl2tmp1.asec file becomes corrupted

    Step 1
    Remove your device's SD card, and plug it into the card reader on your laptop
    (or if you don't have a laptop and/or a card reader, just plug your device to your computer directly)

    Step 2
    locate smdl2tmp1.asec
    Code:
    /sdcard/.android_secure/smdl2tmp1.asec
    For those who don't understand the line above,
    LOCATE the "sdcard" folder from your device's folders
    LOCATE the ".android_secure" folder
    FIND and DELETE "smdl2tmp1.asec"

    Step 3
    Download AL via your Android device's google play store
    Enjoy
    Last edited by Schnitzel; 12-14-2015 at 06:29 PM.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
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