Remain calm. Most likely, your hard drive still contains your Clash of Clans data. You might have to consume those dropped awards, but hey, those are the breaks. Count yourself among those who have been complaining about Google Play issues on forums and in Play Store reviews.
In actuality, this author endured several weeks of unrecorded accomplishments. When I finally combed through my applications and researched online, the issue was resolved. I can once more share my game save information between my tablet and phone.
While not all Google Play issues are the same, you can try these quick fixes before giving up and restoring your device to its factory settings (which we can also explain how to do). Because of the size of the Android ecosystem and the fact that DT is unsure of your specific device and OS version, proceed at your own risk.
That’s step number one. The cache is intended to save time by preserving data that those applications will access repeatedly. Although this is usually ineffective, it is a simple first step that might help you either fix the issue or identify the offending app.
Go into Settings > Apps. You can find Google Play Games and Services alongside your other apps. Wait for them to populate, then hit clear cache. Try the games first, then determine whether the issue has been resolved. If not, try clearing the Services cache next. Log in to Google Play Games again. It’s time to try the next fix if it still doesn’t work.
One of the few apps that you can’t remove is Google Play Services. It is necessary for Google Play Games to function in this instance and runs in the background of many other processes. More than 800,000 complaints are listed in the Google Play Store page for Play Services’ review section. Many people dislike having this app on their phones because they view it as a massive piece of bloatware that can’t be removed. However, disputing its existence is equivalent to slapping the sky in the face for being blue.
You can try wiping the data and uninstalling the Play Services updates on your phone under Settings > Apps > Google Play Services. Do the same for Google Play Games.
How to recover your gaming progress using Google play games
How to restore game progress in Play Games
If your game’s progress is missing, see if it uses Google Play Games and make sure you’re signed in with the right account. Try these steps:
- If you are unable to locate Achievements or Leaderboards, proceed with the steps below to clear storage. Step 3: Instead of Google Play Games, choose the game.
Sign out.Tip: Not all games automatically save your progress. Use the developer’s direct contact information if these steps don’t help you.
Fix problems with Google Play Instant
You can open and play Google Play Instant games with a “Play” or “Try” button without having to install them. You can try opting in and out again if you’re having issues with instant apps. Learn how to opt in and out.
How To Fix “Google Play Games Stop Working” Issue on Android?
If your Google Play Games app isn’t functioning, try the following fixes:
FAQ
How do I get my game data back from Google Play?
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Fix other Play Games errors
- Open your device’s Settings app.
- Tap Apps & notifications. See all apps.
- Scroll down and tap Google Play Games.
- Tap Storage. Clear storage.
- Reopen the Play Games app.
How do I access old Google Play Games?
- Open the Play Games app .
- At the bottom, tap Library.
- Tap a game to download it or find out more about it.
How do I get my games back?
- On your Android phone or tablet, open Google Play Store .
- On the right, tap the profile icon.
- Tap Manage apps & device. Manage.
- Select the apps you want to install or turn on. If you can’t find the app, click Installed at the top. Not installed.
- Tap Install or Enable.
How do I get my old games back on my new phone?
You must be logged into Google Play in order to move your game from one device to another. Simply sign in with the same account you used on your previous device on the new one, download the game from the Play Market, and carry on playing.
