How to fix error 941 in Google Play Store

The Error 941 occurs while updating or downloading apps in the Google Play Store. Since it is a Play Store error, it is a common error that can affect any Android devices running 4.3 Jellly Bean, 4.4 KitKat, 5.0 Lollipop and even the latest Android 6.0 Marshmallow. Most downloaded apps like Facebook, Whatsapp, Google maps, Asphalt 8, Gmail, Twitter and so on have also been affected. Galaxy S6, Note 5, One M8 and Kindle tablet are some of the latest devices to report the error 941. However, the solution for this error is very easy. Here are the methods to fix error 941 in Google Play Store for android:

How to Fix Android Error 941 in Google Play while updating/downloading

This is the format of the error message:

“App” could not be downloaded due to an error (941).

Method: Removing/re-adding Gmail account in settings

Go to Settings >> Accounts >> Select “Google” >> Tap on your Gmail account linked with the Play Store
Press menu key and select “Remove account”
Go back to Settings >> “Apps” >>(Swipe left) Select “All” tab
Scroll down and Select “Google Play Store” >> Tap “Clear Data”
Go back to “All” >> Select “Google Service Framework” >>Tap “Clear Data”
Go back to “All” >> Select “Download Manager” >> Tap “Clear Data” (Note: make sure everything in Download folder is backed up before this step)
Go back to Settings >>Accounts >> Select “Add account” >>Add back your Gmail account.
Exit Settings
Open Google Play store and try to install/update the app
If the above step didn’t work try

Go to Settings >> Apps >> All
Scroll down and Select “Google Play Store”
Tap “Uninstall Updates”
Now exit settings and download/update app from Play Store

Related Fix: How to Fix Error 403 in Google Play Store

The above steps have solved/fixed the error 941 for most android users. If you are still experiencing this error or if you have an alternative solution for this Google Play error, please mention it in the comments.