Some users of the Android OS are experiencing problems when they try to add accounts to their phones. They get an error:
Can’t establish a reliable data connection to the server. This could be a temporary problem or your SIM card may not be provisioned for data services. If it continues, call Customer Care.
Here are some things you can try to get things working right.
Fix 1 – Try Another Data Connection
Attempt to connect to a different network and see if that clears up the problem. For example, if you are connected to a Wi-Fi network, try connecting to the mobile network instead and vice verse. Some users have reported fixing this problem by simply resetting their wireless router.
Fix 2 – Check Date & Time
The date and time must be accurate for things to work. Wait for your wireless carrier to update the time automatically, or set it manually under “Settings” > “Date & time“.
Fix 3 – Reset Google Apps
Sometimes, simply clearing Google Apps resets things just right.
- Go to “Settings” > “Apps” > “Google Apps” > “Storage“, then tap the “Clear data” button.
Fix 4 – Modify Host File (Root Access Only)
This fix is for Android users with root access only.
- Download and install Root Explorer.
- From Root Explorer, select “mount r/w as r/o” on the top screen.
- Open the “etc” file.
- Open the “host” file.
- Change 2nd IP address by adding # in front of it.
Fix 5 – Use YouTube as a Workaround
This fix works on older phones.
- Open the YouTube app.
- Press “Menu“.
- Tap “My account“.
- Tap “Add account“.
- Take the account information that you are having problems with and add it to YouTube.
- Press “Home” to return to the main screen.
- Press “Menu” and go to “Settings“.
- Tap “Accounts & Sync“.
- Select the new account and set the sync settings as desired.
Now everything should work as intended.
Muzammil says
4 option worked thank you very much
NoobHanz says
number #4 did the trick.. you have my thanks sir.. you are a genius !
John says
Thank you soooooooo much
Harry says
I tried the YouTube workaround but it still doesn’t work
idriswahab says
Worked…. Thanks
musa says
Adding # works fine
ashton says
Nice it really worked thanks Bro very thanks
Robert Oga says
my date and time are superb and I’ve tried each step but things just can’t work.
The problem still persists as.
‘No reliable connection to the server’
This may be a temporary problem or you may not be provisioned for data services. If it continues, call customer care.
NovaD says
Thank you very much. It is a big help.
For how many attempts fixing the problem, Now you saved me. :)
Richard says
Much appreciated fixed using option 4 thankyou
hpchanel says
Good I like it
bilal says
4th idea work correctly love you brother I’m searching that thing for a year now final i can use play store by just adding #
Vishal says
Thanks a lot…..love u bro. “# method” worked
Now m trying to find. Who the hell did that shit in my phone
Matthew A. says
i have done all three above even the 4th and all doesnt work well i really want to play at this emulator but well it cant :) so i am hoping for some help from u guys :)
Shubham says
Nothing happens after i use the 4th solution for the problem.
musa says
Hello sir how to unlocked data and play store services I am temporary block by Google buying illegal app