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Play Store is the a means or mediator between users and applications, both paid and free. 

However, this media often raises error messages resulting in inaccessibility and stops working.

On Android, we'll come across common problems like these for example, but there's always a fix.

8 How To Fix Playstore Error

Generally, there is no official guide on How to FIX Unable to Access Play Store error that's why I tried to tell you. 

So, please refer to the step by step below. 

1. Reboot Your Phone

A simple concept that can solve all problems related to the Android system including Google Play. 

By reloading the device, the background application or system that crashed can return to normal. 

2. Force Close, Remove Chache and Data Playstore

The second solution is to force close the application, then continue clearing cache and data on the Playstore and Google services framework. 

The accumulation of junk files can cause some serious problems to the system. So, it is recommended to remove it periodically.

3. Switch to Wi-Fe or Use VPN

Furthermore, an error message can also occur due to an unstable Internet connection and usually affects those using cellular data. 

So try switching to a Wi-Fi network for a while. If necessary, use the VPN protocol, because it can also help deal with problematic local network connections.

4. Check Date and Time Settings

Inaccurate dates and times will also cause the Playstore system to be disrupted when synchronizing to server services. 

So check your phone's date and time settings, put them automatically following your carrier's network. 

5. Review Disabled Apps

Technically, some applications are interrelated with the device system including Google Play. 

In this case, hiding apps connected to Google services may cause them to stop working. 

Go to Xiaomi settings > Application Manager > Scroll to the very bottom corner, see what applications are disabled or press the Reset Preferences option.

6. Refresh Your Google Account

Removing then re-adding your Google Account is very easy. However, this concept can eliminate all already synced data such as Gmail, Maps, and Google Photos. 

But don't worry Guys, everything will be restored once you enter the same account by going to settings > Account > Write down your account.

7. Uninstall Playstore Update

There are many solutions that you can do to overcome the Playstore that cannot be opened on Xiaomi, one of which is to delete the update.

8. Edit Hosts File (Root Only)

The last tip is to change the hosts item, but this method only applies to Root users. 

• Install and run Root Explorer. After that, change Mount R/W to R/O > Press the System and etc folder. 
• On the etc menu, look for the hosts file > Select the Text Editor option.
• Change the code numbers in the file then add a symbol (#) in front of it.
• Example: from 127.0.0.1 to #127.0.0.1 > Press Save and Exit. 
• Go back to the etc folder > Scroll down and delete hosts.bak > Done. 

Those are the 8 ways you can do if you're experiencing the Play store can't be accessed on a Xiaomi phone.