Error code 492

Why do some applications are loaded normally, while others produce an error 492 on Android? It is important to understand what is the error code 492, to be able to solve the problem. The problem “what’s error 492” comes with the applications that are used to install Java, otherwise also known as Dalvik cache.

Reinstallation of the application that causes error code 492 in Google Play Store is the first solution of error 492 in Google Play Store and the easiest one. Remove the application and just reinstall it.

If you are installing the application first time, you should try to stop the downloading, close Google Play Store, open it one more time and try again.

If error code 492 in Play Store popped up during the application updating, you should uninstall and reinstall it all over again, which might resolve the problem.

Formatting SD card

Format SD Card on Android can help you to delete all files from external storage. If you have some errors with opening files or with transfer apps to SD Card – formatting can help with this.

Warning! Format SD Card will erase all user data and files!

To format a MicroSD card on Android follow the instruction:

Go to the settings
Storage
Erase SD Card
Confirm the operation

Format SD Card on Android

Format will be done in a few minutes. Have some questions? Ask us in the comments!

Factory reset Android

If your device doesn’t give you access to “Reset settings” from the menu, then the option of factory reset Android phone is for you. Return to the factory settings from the recovery mode does not involve logging into the system, so it can be used in case of cyclical loading.

How to factory reset settings on Android mobile phone through standard recovery:

Hold down the power button until the device switches off, you can try to remove and insert the battery if it is possible
Hold down a specific combination of buttons, each manufacturer has its own combination how to reset your android phone

IT IS IMPORTANT! If you do a complete reset setting of Android settings, all user data will be deleted! Be sure to backup all your important data!

Combinations to log in the recovery to make the factory reset Android phone (different models):

Asus and Acer: Decrease volume + power button
Lenovo:
1. Volume up + volume down + power button
2. Press and hold the power button until vibration, press Volume up several times
3. Volume up + power button
Huawei:
1. Volume down + power button, hold for about 10 seconds
2. Volume down + power button, hold for about 10 seconds. When the logo appears, release the power button and continue to hold volume down. When the “robot with gears” appears, release volume down and press volume up. Release the button when you see the green download bar
LG:
1. Volume down + switch on. When the logo appears, release both buttons and hold them down again, hold them until the phone enters the recovery mode
2. Volume up + power. After the logo appears, release the power button, release the volume up when the phone enters into the recovery mode
Samsung:
1. Home button + Volume up + Switch on
2. Volume down + switch on
Sony:
1. Volume up + switch on
2. Connect your smartphone or tablet to the network when the green indicator switches on, press the Reset button using a paper clip. As soon as the screen lights up, hold down the power button for a few seconds
3. Release the power button and right-click Volume up several times
Prestigio: Volume up (down) + switch on
Meizu, Xiaomi and a majority of other “Chinese”: Volume up + power button. When the manufacturer’s logo appears, release the power button, hold Volume up button until recovery appears

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The standard recovery may not respond to pressing with the finger, in this case, you should use the volume buttons and the power button (in most cases, the volume buttons – navigation up/down, power button – confirmation). It sometimes happens that only the volume buttons may be used, in this case, one of them is navigation and second is confirmation).

To reset any Android device to the factory settings, you need to choose a command Wipe data/factory reset, select it and confirm reset.

When the factory reset Android phone is completed, select Reboot System, the device will reboot. It can take quite a long time, be patient and do not switch off the device during the process!