Google Play users in India are reporting problems while trying to access the platform, with some users seeing a 500 error and others unable to download or update apps. Reports of the issue have surfaced online, with users saying the Play Store is not working normally even though their internet connection appears to be fine. The problem appears to be affecting some Google Play users rather than confirming a full nationwide outage. Nearly 450 users reported facing issues with the Google Play as per website performance tracking platform Downdetector.
What is 500 error
A 500 error generally means the problem is on the server side rather than with a user’s phone or internet connection. Google’s Play status dashboard currently does not list a major incident and shows “No incidents” for the services covered by the dashboard.
Google Play outage : Users report 500 error and download problems
Some users are seeing a server error when opening parts of Google Play. Others have reported difficulties downloading or updating apps. A Reddit user reported seeing a “Something went wrong – Server error” message, while another user said the web version of Google Play was showing a 500 error.