[SOLUTION:] Can't Establish a reliable connection to the server/Playstore No Connect

QYOBZ · Jan 21, 2013

CREDITS GOES TO: to crazzzzy (and many other users) (pandawill) for posting this solution.

WARNING: YOU MAY LOSE ALL YOUR DATA BY DOING THIS.

Issues:
- Account sync OFF permanently with the message: "Sync is currently experiencing problems".
- Signing in Google Apps fails showing message: "Can't establish a reliable connection to the server"

Possible Cause:
- system file named 'hosts' (/etc/hosts) points to a Google server that changed IP, thus blocking access to Apps.

Possible Solution:
edit 'hosts' file (/etc/hosts) deleting or commenting (adding a # at the beginning) the old line

Please do it at your own risk.

How to do it:

METHOD 1

1.- ROOT your device (of course)

2.- Editing the file
You will need a proper editor
Download and Install Total Commander and open it
OR DOWNLOAD BELOW

3.- Browse with Total Commander to root/etc
(hint: on the right side of the screen there's a shortcut to system folder.. look for etc/ and you will find it)
Tap mount R/W
Long tap on "hosts" > edit file > Totalcmd-Editor

Open etc/hosts and edit the file. Just put # before 74.125.93.113 android.clients.google.com.

4.- SAVED

Edited file should look like this:

127.0.0.1 localhost
#74.125.93.113 android.clients.google.com

remember: based on my own observation it should be look like this:

127.0.0.1(just one space)localhost
#74.125.93.113(just one space)android.clients.google.com

5.- Turn OFF your device.
6.(Not Necessary, Go to Next Step. But if the problem persist do Factory Reset..) Got it on Recovery Mode, Factory Data Reset, wipe data.
7. Reboot your device.
8. Once the phone reboots, input your google account information when the phone asks for it.
9.- Sync to your account and contacts

METHOD 2:

1. Make sure you have a ROOT ACCESS on your Device.
2. Install Root Explorer, Run App, Grant SU Access.
3. Browse root / etc... at the top of your screen you will see mount R/O and mount R/W...
4.Tap mount R/W
5.Look for host file, long press it and open with text editor.
6. just Add # (pound sign) on the first number.
like this:

#74.125.93.113(just one space)android.clients.google.com

SAVE IT and Reboot.
Now you can connect to Google Play very well.

UPDATE: 08/22/13

If above method fail to connect you properly or have some issue on wireless connection, revert the host file to its original state
and install this app on playstore:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.treb.hosts&hl=en

run app and choose your prefer edit.

Another Way Playstore not working after Installing/Uninstalling Freedom App?

- Go to Root Explorer and Mount R/W then delete Hosts file under system/etc/
- Reboot
- Shutdown & Boot to Recovery
- Wipe Cache/Dalvik Cache
- Reboot
- Presto! back to normal.

Edit:
Removed Attached Files you may download it on Google Playstore.

Total Commander: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ghisler.android.TotalCommander

Root Explorer: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.speedsoftware.rootexplorer

Note: You may use your favorite File Manager as long as it can browse up to the root of your Phone..

Download Other File Managers:
Root Browser: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1338582 (Credits to the Devs)
ES Explorer: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2210417 (Credits to the Devs)

Note: If ABOVE method doesn't work for you... reflash rom would be your final choice!

JUST A SIMPLE CLICK ON THANKS BUTTON... WILL GLADLY APPRECIATED!
ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS SO YOU MAY CLICK THANKS BUTTON RATHER THAN THANK ME ON REPLY...

saif858 · Jan 23, 2013

I read your solution but when i saw my host file there was a different ip address

127.201.26.224 android.clients.google.com
mtalk.google.com

i comment both of them and did what you said but it didn't work the first time
2nd time i did that and it worked

Thanks

dfusaro · Jan 23, 2013

THAKS A LOT DUDE !!!!!!! I't works :good:

MANOJ5329 · Jan 30, 2013

Same Error

Even i have 127.122.124.92 android.clients.google.com mtalk.google.com ip, so did u change this ip to 74. or did u add the new ip below the local host portion???

---------- Post added at 03:58 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:43 PM ----------

Ok Thanks a lot it really worked now, now this might help for some one if u have the same error as i got. No 74.125.93.113 ip present below local host (127.122.124.92 android.clients.google.com mtalk.google.com ip present ). so just copy this (#74.125.93.113 android.clients.google.com) below 127.0.0.1 localhost , and that worked for me....

therafman · Feb 3, 2013

Thank You!

Thank you for the info, it worked on my Chines tablet as it stopped working all of a sudden.
I had a feeling that it was something like this, just had no clue how to go about it... and why the hell are they using hard-coded IP addresses anyway???

BTW, just fixing the HOST file and rebooting fixed it for me.

benjieb · Feb 3, 2013

THANKS! Browsed all over the net to find a solution to this issue!

Tried many things and was about to decide to sell my GNex and upgrade to nexus 4!

Thanks to this thread and you all I am a happy GNex user again.

Still wonder what happened that changed this file or fckd my system...

benjieb · Feb 4, 2013

Uhhh, didn't work so well. I have access to my google account again (play, gmail, youtube...)

but when I try to update an app or download a new one, I get an error: RPC:S-5:AEC-0

Can anyone help ?

thanks

yonymun · Feb 5, 2013

Thanks problem solved

Hi I was frustrated for some time over this issue, following your instructions (ES file explorer and editor) solved the problem.
Only corrected the file without factory reset than added one of my accounts.
Thanks again.

ahmer47 · Feb 20, 2013

Thanks Alot man !!!

Thanks Alot man !!! it works

here are the steps ( your device must me rooted ) :

1. download total commandar.apk from google
2. Install it in your android mobile
3. open the total commandar from ur android mobile and goto File System root
4. search for the folder etc and open that folder
5. now search for the file name ' hosts ' and click on it .
6. select edit file and add ---> " # " <--- before 2nd line like this " #74.125.93.113 android.clients.google.com "
7. and save it
8. Reboot your device
9. turn on ur wifi and ADD GOOGLE ACCOUNT !!! Enjoy

a4403 · Feb 22, 2013

Thanks It worked in my GNote II...It happened to me many times when i flash a new ROM and these is the first time a solution works

praveenyashwanth · Feb 27, 2013

a4403 said:
Thanks It worked in my GNote II...It happened to me many times when i flash a new ROM and these is the first time a solution works

thanks a million man.
it works wonder ...............

mathusalen · Mar 1, 2013

Really worked thanks a lot

rundu_awe · Mar 4, 2013

Finally

I've been searching and try many method in internet for many hours. Finally found your solution. It is worked 100%

THANK YOU SO MUCH.. !!!

download4me · Mar 7, 2013

Great Job !!

Thanks a lot bro....!!!

Its 100% working. helpful..:good::good::good:

xredfish · Mar 8, 2013

Thank you Thank you 1000 times

Finally solved!!!!!!! , after months!

Thank you very much

lilloscar · Mar 12, 2013

My problem was the apps called AdAway, just reversed the settings and then all comes to normality, but this tutorial saves me! thanks

lovetaart · Mar 12, 2013

THANK YOU VERY MUCH!! It's working on my Xperia Mini Pro SK17i

Thank you so much.. :victory:

Mathana Prithiviraj · Mar 20, 2013

Me too has the similar problem but while saving the host file...it shows the error that the file can't be saved. I have even tried factory reset.

xhazukawa · Mar 28, 2013

Thanks

it helped me but when i open youtube it says this app wont run without google play services, which are missing on your tablet and when i go there it says your device isnt compatible with this version.. and other thing is mine is different than yours

127.0.0.1 localhost
#127.83.240.239 android.clients.google.com mtalk.google.com

and the last problem of mine after doing that is my headset has no sound anymore i borrowed my sisters headset still wont work
help me fix it pls.....pls i regret resetting my tablet

xhazukawa · Mar 28, 2013

ahmer47 said:
Thanks Alot man !!! it works

here are the steps ( your device must me rooted ) :

1. download total commandar.apk from google
2. Install it in your android mobile
3. open the total commandar from ur android mobile and goto File System root
4. search for the folder etc and open that folder
5. now search for the file name ' hosts ' and click on it .
6. select edit file and add ---> " # " <--- before 2nd line like this " #74.125.93.113 android.clients.google.com "
7. and save it
8. Reboot your device
9. turn on ur wifi and ADD GOOGLE ACCOUNT !!! Enjoy

i really should've rebooted my device not factory resetting it

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