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Amazon app store and JB 4.2

Since upgrading to JB 4.2 the Amazon app store keeps having me authenticate periodically. I assume that this is related to the JB update, but I haven't seen anyone else mention this issue. Particularly when accessing Tweetcaster Pro is when I see the issue start, but then no other app works correctly.
Just for some background, I wiped my phone yesterday with 4.1 and then installed 4.2. I have the latest version of the app store and have tried clearing cache/data, uninstalling, reinstalling. No help.
So I'd like to know if anyone else is seeing this or if it is just me.
Thanks

Probably just needs a compatibility update, same as every other app that isn't working on 4.2 right now.

WiredPirate said:
Probably just needs a compatibility update, same as every other app that isn't working on 4.2 right now.
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Thanks. I figured that was the case. I would just be more at ease knowing I wasn't alone.

Same behaviour here after updating to 4.2. Hope Amazon is fast with a fix...

Same here - driving me freaking crazy

You may have to redownload the Appstore apk, there seems to be one with a new layout now.
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It kept asking me to sign in and when I did it was saying wrong password even though I knew it was right. I only had about 3 paid apps for free that I still used so I just uninstalled them and purchased from the play store and uninstalled the amazon app store.....haven't "bought" a free app in like 3 months...the selection is getting to be crap
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turdbogls said:
haven't "bought" a free app in like 3 months...the selection is getting to be crap
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Ain't that the truth.

Johnassel said:
Same behaviour here after updating to 4.2. Hope Amazon is fast with a fix...
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Sorry for you, but glad to hear it. I ended up calling them today and they hadn't heard of any issues. I suspect they know now.

I'm getting the same thing too although my login credentials actually work. The one thing I haven't checked is whether or not these logins are creating a new device authorization every time.
I completely wiped my phone before upgrading to 4.2 and Amazon App store and Verizon FiOS Mobile Remote are the only two apps with issues.

I have the same issue with Forum Runner. Every time I close the app I get signed out and need to re-login every time I open it back up. So annoying but I'm guessing its a 4.2 update thing. I've deleted it and re-downloaded it and it made no difference.
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turdbogls said:
..haven't "bought" a free app in like 3 months...the selection is getting to be crap
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I know that feel, I just uninstalled it altogether.

WiredPirate said:
I know that feel, I just uninstalled it altogether.
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Unfortunately, I have a few FAOTD that I use frequently, so I have to keep it installed.

pwc realtor said:
The one thing I haven't checked is whether or not these logins are creating a new device authorization every time.
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They explained to me that everytime you login, it creates a new device instance. They limit it at 25. I hit that mark yesterday.

coreyva said:
Unfortunately, I have a few FAOTD that I use frequently, so I have to keep it installed.
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I've read that in the past, but it's never been true for me. I use TubeMate from Amazon and dont need the Amazon Market installed to do so.

Having the same issue with the app store. Just got off the phone with amazon and they are aware of the problem and are working on a fix now

coreyva said:
They explained to me that everytime you login, it creates a new device instance. They limit it at 25. I hit that mark yesterday.
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Ouch! I just logged in to my Amazon account and saw all the "Nexus 7 xx" devices that were registered.
Thanks for the heads up. I deregistered all the new devices.

This worked for me
From another forum I found this solution to work:
1) Delete Google Account
2) Reboot Device
3) Reactivate Google Account
4) Log on with Amazon Appstore App
All apps load and run without need to log on each time now.
I also deleted excess Amazon devices as noted above.

Bishop Scientifics said:
From another forum I found this solution to work:
1) Delete Google Account
2) Reboot Device
3) Reactivate Google Account
4) Log on with Amazon Appstore App
All apps load and run without need to log on each time now.
I also deleted excess Amazon devices as noted above.
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seems like it does not work for me.
still working for you?

Yeah it does add a new device each time... I have 7! Deleted 6 of them... still same problem.

Chrome 2 Phone

Does anyone else still use this? Seems like since 4.2.2 that it's annoyingly broken. It sends the same notification 2-3 times.. I just sent a link to my phone.. Got it, closed the notification. Put the phone down, and a few seconds later the same notification was pushed through. I then looked on my Nexus 10 and see the same notification was pushed 3 times.. I noticed this a few times earlier this week when I used it but just shrugged it off as a bug in the system and let it sit for a few days.. I've signed in, out etc.. Still does it.
That being said.. Anyone else seeing this behavior and can anyone recommend a similar app that works just as well, low memory footprint and doesn't keep the device awake?

I use the built-in tab autosync function of Chrome, if you're logged in both your PC and Nexus 4 on Chrome. You can open tabs that are open on your PC and vice versa.

Xanderwufu said:
I use the built-in tab autosync function of Chrome, if you're logged in both your PC and Nexus 4 on Chrome. You can open tabs that are open on your PC and vice versa.
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*DOH*.. Thank you! I completely and utterly forgot about the chrome tab sync that is just seamless. "other devices".. That works perfectly and one less app on the phone too!
Thank you!

Chrome to Phone has been working fine for me. I personally use the AOSP browser so the other isn't an option
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JuannTwo3 said:
Chrome to Phone has been working fine for me. I personally use the AOSP browser so the other isn't an option
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Strange.. I'm definitely not going crazy though.. A quick Google search shows this has been an off again on again issue since 2010.. I'm just going to uninstall it from all my stuff and use the Chrome sync.. Just got to change my habits.
https://code.google.com/p/chrometophone/issues/detail?id=211
https://code.google.com/p/chrometophone/issues/detail?id=419

Used it several devices ago but have recently been using Push Bullet. Let's you do the same thing but also keys you push other things such as files.
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Facebook (build 132866) won't stop downloading

I get this notification that says it's downloading. But when I go to app info. It's from downloads instead of the Play Store. I don't know what it is. When I disable the app. Everything stops working; Play store, Chrome, Facebook, etc. I was just wondering if anyone else had this problem?
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Fumblez said:
I get this notification that says it's downloading. But when I go to app info. It's from downloads instead of the Play Store. I don't know what it is. When I disable the app. Everything stops working; Play store, Chrome, Facebook, etc. I was just wondering if anyone else had this problem?
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Did you try downloading a file with that name? Open up the download icon found in the app drawer and see whats downloading.
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elesbb said:
Did you try downloading a file with that name? Open up the download icon found in the app drawer and see whats downloading.
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I didn't download anything. I noticed it on my way home. It initiated randomly. And it won't finish, or even stop. It isn't showing in the downloads either.
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I found it in the downloads a couple hours after the problem started. I don't have a full solution, which sucks.
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Might be it is sync ur gallery with fb photos. Uninstall app and reinstall.

I'm experiencing this exact problem, also initiated on its own. I uninstalled and reinstalled Facebook but that did not affect the perpetual downloading of this. Nor have several phone restarts, etc.
EVO 3D ICS running MeanRom

solution!!!
I don't know you already fix this problem or not.
I searched several site and finally got an answer for this problem.
Just connect WiFi and let it do whatever it want.
Before I found this, I tried several things;
1. restarted my phone
2. pulled out battery and put back
3. killed the process from task manager
4. removed FB account
5. removed FB app from my phone (actually, back to previous version) and update again
Non of these helped me ever!!!
Also, this problem is not device specific. (I realize it after googling it)
I mean various devices and locations had the same issue.
Anyway, good luck!!!

pain7246 said:
I don't know you already fix this problem or not.
I searched several site and finally got an answer for this problem.
Just connect WiFi and let it do whatever it want.
Before I found this, I tried several things;
1. restarted my phone
2. pulled out battery and put back
3. killed the process from task manager
4. removed FB account
5. removed FB app from my phone (actually, back to previous version) and update again
Non of these helped me ever!!!
Also, this problem is not device specific. (I realize it after googling it)
I mean various devices and locations had the same issue.
Anyway, good luck!!!
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Thanks. Connecting it to wifi did allow it to finish the unending installation very quickly. That was annoying and I'd like to know why an update initiated on its own, seemingly from within the app and not through the Play store (I do not have any auto-updates allowed, especially for social media apps), and drained my battery while it looped an install process that was apparently constantly seeking a wifi signal to complete.

Thanks a lot!!
pain7246 said:
I don't know you already fix this problem or not.
I searched several site and finally got an answer for this problem.
Just connect WiFi and let it do whatever it want.
Before I found this, I tried several things;
1. restarted my phone
2. pulled out battery and put back
3. killed the process from task manager
4. removed FB account
5. removed FB app from my phone (actually, back to previous version) and update again
Non of these helped me ever!!!
Also, this problem is not device specific. (I realize it after googling it)
I mean various devices and locations had the same issue.
Anyway, good luck!!!
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My mom had this going on for several daysand wanted to see if I could fix this. You helped make me look like i actually knew what I was doing, lol thanks a lot man disappeared in about 10 seconds after connecting to WI-FI.

yeardley said:
I'm experiencing this exact problem, also initiated on its own. I uninstalled and reinstalled Facebook but that did not affect the perpetual downloading of this. Nor have several phone restarts, etc.
EVO 3D ICS running MeanRom
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I had the same problem. i went to downloads and deleted it

Fumblez said:
I get this notification that says it's downloading. But when I go to app info. It's from downloads instead of the Play Store. I don't know what it is. When I disable the app. Everything stops working; Play store, Chrome, Facebook, etc. I was just wondering if anyone else had this problem?
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I started having this issue today on my Galaxy Tab 2. The only solution people found on different forums is ti turn on WiFi. It'll immediately start downloading and would get installed (Probably due to its size it does not want to be downloaded on 3G/4G). Although I don't feel very comfortable installing this, Does not feel very genuine to me.
Did any one else had this problem? or any issues after installing it?

I had to switch to Wifi about 3 or 4 times and then it finally downloaded. It tried to download all of last night and killed the battery. In the mean time my phone has switched to using Edge instead of 4g and no matter how many times I switch Airplane mode on/off or restart the phone I can't get my 4g back. Think it is just a local problem? I've got a S3 on T-mobile in Orange County, CA.

Play Store Download Errors

Yesterday I had some apps that had new updates on the play store, so I started to update them.
I started seeing one wouldn't go through because it was giving "Package file invalid". So I tried over WiFi and same issue.
Got home and looked at my two tablets (Nexus 7-2012 and asus tf101) and they were having similar issues with updates, but different apps. I was also even getting download error #497. Sometimes just trying over and over again would work but now it seems like some apps just wont go due to the errors.
I tried clearing the cache/data of play store and download manager as google suggests, but that did not help. I've tried to use google's contact us form but I type this lengthy description of my issue and it tells me that I need to type more... (probably a glitch in their contact us form...) So I cant get something sent to them.
My girlfriend just got the S4 for sprint yesterday and now she is having the same issue, some apps wont download due to invalid package.
Is anyone else having this issue? Any suggestions on what can be done? Anyone think this is a issue on google's end?
Also, of my devices only the tf101 is rooted at the moment. Had some issues where I had to do factory restore on my GS4 and haven't rooted it again yet, and nexus 7 I kept reverted back to stock to get official 4.3

If they're system apps use a root explorer and delete them and install them again (if they're available on the playstore) if they're not then install them delete data and cache and remove your account and launch playstore and sign in and it should fix it... Remember if u delete an app with a root explorer you have ti reboot for it to take effect... And also fix permissions...
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ive also been having errors with this. im on revolt 8/6 build and using PA gaps. but i have also tried with normal gaps, and get the same. its funny because it only happens with certain apps, and the apps that have the error change everytime i flash a different gaps. And yes, it even happens on newly installed apps.
Though to fix, i just turn off wifi and use data, its inconvenient but its a workaround until the actual problem is identified

Does anyone know how to stop the automatic update s in the play store?
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numb3r5z said:
Does anyone know how to stop the automatic update s in the play store?
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Pull up each app in playstore and hit the menu button... Gives u the option..
Not sure how to do it en mass
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I'm having this error problem... I even switched ROMs completely and it's still happening.. Wtf..
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lagunas11 said:
If they're system apps use a root explorer and delete them and install them again (if they're available on the playstore) if they're not then install them delete data and cache and remove your account and launch playstore and sign in and it should fix it... Remember if u delete an app with a root explorer you have ti reboot for it to take effect... And also fix permissions...
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I dont think that will work because if it happening across multiple devices with and without root then I'm thinking it's a issue on Google's end. Plus my phone is not rooted anymore.

BRIMS7ON3 said:
Pull up each app in playstore and hit the menu button... Gives u the option..
Not sure how to do it en mass
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go to play store, open menu go to settings and there is an option for auto update. I believe the default is to update over wifi only.

I was reading something earlier tonight (after having problems with 10.2 unofficial and getting error 497 with every file I tried to download) that Google was having problems with a few different ISP's and the Play store connections. Some people with the Nexus 7 (2013) were getting this error straight out of the box. Updates sometimes worked via Mobile network, but WiFi would fail with an error code or say package invalid every time.

lordcheeto03 said:
I was reading something earlier tonight (after having problems with 10.2 unofficial and getting error 497 with every file I tried to download) that Google was having problems with a few different ISP's and the Play store connections. Some people with the Nexus 7 (2013) were getting this error straight out of the box. Updates sometimes worked via Mobile network, but WiFi would fail with an error code or say package invalid every time.
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Yeah, I just saw some articles on it finally. Sounds like everyone is reporting the same issue no matter what version of play store etc.

Use a VPN. Apps that refuse to update on my Wi-Fi network seem to update or download successfully if I use something like Hideman or Hideninja. I've not had problems with either. I can't vouch for their security, but Play Store reviews seem mostly positive for each. I use Hideninja VPN because it's free without time restrictions whereas with Hideman, you're limited to 5 hours each week and the shortest length of time you can activate is a 1 hour block.
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Use a VPN. Apps that refuse to update on my Wi-Fi network seem to update or download successfully if I use something like Hideman or Hideninja. I've not had problems with either. I can't vouch for their security, but Play Store reviews seem mostly positive for each. I use Hideninja VPN because it's free without time restrictions whereas with Hideman, you're limited to 5 hours each week and the shortest length of time you can activate is a 1 hour block.
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I had read about using a VPN over the weekend, just needed to find a app to use. Hideninja did the trick and my apps all updated finally.
The hardest part was trying to download hideninja... it wouldn't download on my phone haha but luckily I have helium on all my devices and its set up with my google drive so it thankfully downloaded on another device.

Error 927, And All Potential Solutions Have Failed...

Here it is in a nutshell: Error 927 on ANY download, any app, any game, be it paid or free, on my Nexus 7 (2013) FHD. I've done the following:
- Cleared the data and cache for the Google Play Store, Download Manager, and Google Services Framework.
- Uninstalled updates for the Google Play Store and Google Services Framework.
- Deleted and re-added my Google account.
- Rebooted.
- Hard reset.
- Downgraded to 4.3 and re-upgraded to 4.4.2.
- Tried to download the apps and games from the Google Play website, and get "An unexpected error has occured. Please try again later."
- Changed the filter and proxy settings on my Cisco router.
- Switched to LTE, and... same thing.
- Created another Google account, and it worked, but I will NOT be forced to re-purchase the apps I've spent nearly $80.00 on over the years, or upload my music collection to Google Music again.
- Reached out to Google for help, and... crickets.
I'm at the end of my rope. If this isn't resolved soon, I'm returning the Nexus to Wal-Mart. I've NEVER had this sort of issue before, even with my first-generation Nexus 7. I've had Android tablets since my Motorola Xoom awhile back. I've ALWAYS had Android tablets. I'd hate to have to abandon Android because of this idiocy, but I may have to do so. I don't want to have to go with Apple for both my smartphone and tablet, but it's starting to look that way.
If anyone has any suggestions that aren't listed above, please, help me out. I love my Nexus 7, but without apps and games, it's pretty worthless.
Thanks in advance.

Normally deleting and adding back the Google account is a solution for Play Store problems, but as you said, you tried that. Some have reported that error 927 is because of a network connection error. How is web browsing? YouTube?
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- Downgraded to 4.3 and re-upgraded to 4.4.2.
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How did you do that? Did you download the 4.3 ROM to flash it? Did you unlock and flash a custom recovery?
When all else fails, flash the stock ROM, especially with your downgrading and upgrading. Google's files include a "flash-all.bat" within that will wipe everything and flash the stock ROM and recovery.
https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images#razor

Pandae said:
Normally deleting and adding back the Google account is a solution for Play Store problems, but as you said, you tried that. Some have reported that error 927 is because of a network connection error. How is web browsing? YouTube?
All web browsing and pre-installed apps work just fine. Just any attempts to update those apps, or install any other apps from Google Play, fail with error 927.
How did you do that? Did you download the 4.3 ROM to flash it? Did you unlock and flash a custom recovery?
When all else fails, flash the stock ROM, especially with your downgrading and upgrading. Google's files include a "flash-all.bat" within that will wipe everything and flash the stock ROM and recovery.
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I actually have flashed the stock ROMs, from the original 4.3 to 4.4.2, with the exact same results. I've also made certain not to unlock the bootloader and to not root as to recreate the OOB experience as well. At this point, my options are exhausted.

abarax said:
I actually have flashed the stock ROMs, from the original 4.3 to 4.4.2, with the exact same results. I've also made certain not to unlock the bootloader and to not root as to recreate the OOB experience as well. At this point, my options are exhausted.
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Are you able to install apps on another device with the same account? If not it may be a problem with your account...

Dexxon said:
Are you able to install apps on another device with the same account? If not it may be a problem with your account...
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I know his pain I have flashed reflashed installed stock and im using a atrix 2 with ics 4.0.4
im hoping its a google server problem and it will be fixed

I was having the same problem for the last two days and I went to settings/Google account and noticed there was a sync error with sound search for Google play and I manually synced it and now apps download .
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I went into my account removed my devices from it on the web and signed in on my phone now it works
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I've been having the exact same issue for 4 days. Regardless of rom, phone, or gmail account I use. I've done every wipe format imaginable even Odin as I have a Samsung phone same issue. Now I cant even get any Google apps to connect at all. Such as Google plus play store YouTube etc...Google says never heard of it before sorry.

dawiseguy77 said:
I've been having the exact same issue for 4 days. Regardless of rom, phone, or gmail account I use. I've done every wipe format imaginable even Odin as I have a Samsung phone same issue. Now I cant even get any Google apps to connect at all. Such as Google plus play store YouTube etc...Google says never heard of it before sorry.
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I'm having the exact same problem now for a few days. I called Google support and they are aware of the problem and had no resolution. I was told too bad basically.
Out of curiosity, for those having this issue, did you upgrade to a 4.4.2 ROM?

I updated to stock rooted 4.3 galaxy note 2 Verizon and it happens on all of my gmail accounts too
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I have the same problem. Ran across this thread doing a search for the error 927. Running a Verizon HTC One and an LG G Pad 8.3. Both have the same problems, and i too have called Google several times. Their answer was to call HTC. I was livid. I changed my password, but was only a temporary fix until I made a purchase from the Play store. Then the error came back. I realize i am in the Nexus 7 forums but wanted to chime in since the problem is happening to me too. Hopefully Google comes up with a fix. Too much money tied up to just create new account, which does work by the way.

Creating a new account shouldn't even be an option what it the issue happens on the new account? Google just needs to fix it.
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Creating a new account shouldn't even be an option what it the issue happens on the new account? Google just needs to fix it.
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I agree...I would be ok if they just said we're working on a fix, but just to ignore me and say call the manufacturer pizzed me off.
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planedoc said:
I agree...I would be ok if they just said we're working on a fix, but just to ignore me and say call the manufacturer pizzed me off.
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Yeah Google making me mad too
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Same boat. I did everything the original poster did as well. Called into play store support and eventually got passed off to tier 2 support. Haven't heard anything in over a week.
The issue affects every device I log into with my account. Originally showed rpc:s-7 error, now 927.
Anyone with this problem find a solution? Again, I've done everything the op posted. In the past I've been able to correct the problem. But this time, no go.

Have the same problem... In every device I'm using with my account... 3 tablets, 2 cell phones. Spent more than 400 dollars in apps.. Can't download, nor even update. Always error 927. Changed password and problem persists.. It's obviously a problem with my account.. Wonder what could I do.

Have you tried installing apps from Google Play on a computer?

Hello, just an update...
My problem has gone... Seems it was from google side.
Too bad I had to flash my cel 3 times before I realized it was happening to all my devices.
Don't know if the password change had anything to do with the fix since, at least, it didn't work immediately.
If you encounter the same problem don't panic... give it a little time, hopefully it fixes on its own.
Thank you very much.