Google PlayStore Always Fails to Open

[jimmyfink_co13]

I bought Xperia E (secondhand), and it was okay for the first 2 days.

Later on, I couldn't open PlayStore even if I'm connected to a wi-fi network. A popup message always shows up saying "Unfortunately Google Play has stopped working". But at the same time, I can use Facebook, Twitter, and WhatsApp normally. This popup message comes up in every few seconds and it's very annoying.

Also, my contact list was gone (invisible), but when I search my contacts, they just appear.

Does anyone have clue or met the same problems? Please share your thoughts.

[Uliwooly]

few things that could be acting up, if your connection its too slow you will get that error, also you can try this

settings > apps > all > play store > clear everything > restart your phone

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[Uliwooly]

I don't really think you have to repair your phone but this is how if you want to do so

Update Service (SUS)

http://www.sonymobile.com/gb/tools/update-service/

http://www-support-downloads.sonymobile.com/Software%20Downloads/Update_Service_Setup-2.11.12.5.exe

PC Companion (PCC)

Bridge (for Mac)

Alternatives on How to backup Xperias

http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/36355

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[jimmyfink_co13]

If I do this, does it mean that all apps will only be signed out?

How about my 'invisible' contacts? Any way to fix that, besides doing a factory reset to my phone?

[Uliwooly]

everything will be gone, the only thing that will remain will be your pictures, music and videos.

what do you mean "invisible contacts"?

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[Uliwooly]

uninstall any of the following

antivirus

task killers

task managers

battery apps

ram apps

booster apps

restart your phone and check again

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[jimmyfink_co13]

But I can still restore my apps after I do settings > apps > all > play store > clear everything > restart your phone right?

When I open my contact list, there is no contacts at all, just plain empty except for 'Myself'.

But when I type a contact in the search box, it appears, and I can send messages or call the contact. What kind of problem is that?

[Uliwooly · Accepted solution]

open the phonebook > menu > filter > select where you have stored your contacts > voila, done

[jimmyfink_co13]

Ah. I see. It worked. But I don't feel like I have filtered my contacts in the first place....

[Uliwooly]

that's random, but I'm glad it worked out