“Another app blocks Google Play” error on Xiaomi – a complete fix guide

Faced with the message "It looks like another app is blocking access to Google Play. Close all apps" on Xiaomi's smartphone?This bug not only interferes with app updates, but can completely block access to the Google Play Store, Google Play Services and other Google services. In 90% of cases, the problem is associated with background conflict, incorrect resolutions or failures in work. MIUI.

On Xiaomi devices (including Redmi, POCO, Black Shark: The bug often appears after a system update, installing third-party apps, or activating security features (e.g. Data Protection or Battery Optimization). Unlike other Android devices, it is not only third-party programs that are to blame, but also embedded services. MIUI, who aggressively control background processes.

In this article, 7 proven ways to eliminate the block, including hidden settings MIUI, We will also discuss why standard tips (“Reset your phone” or “clean your cache”) often don’t work on Xiaomi.

Why Google Play is blocked on Xiaomi

The “Another App Blocks Access” error is to protect Android from multiple processes simultaneously accessing Google’s account, which is more common on Xiaomi due to firmware features. MIUI, It's a dynamic that actively optimizes background tasks:

🔹 Conflict with MIUI Optimization: com.miui.optimization, which is built-in, forcibly shuts down Google Play processes if it considers them “unnecessary,” even for flagship models (Xiaomi 14, Redmi). K70).

🔹 Third-party apps with aggressive optimization. Antivirus (Avast, 360 Security), boosters (DU Speed Booster or Chinese launchers may block Google services, considering them “suspicious».

🔹 Google Play Services: If the version of the services is outdated or damaged (for example, after manually updating via the service) APK), The system blocks access to the Market.

🔹 Limitations MIUI For background processes. In the battery settings. → Battery Optimization by Default: Google Play Restriction Enabled, Which Leads to Error When Trying to Update Apps.

🔹 Dual Apps or Second Space conflict: If you use the dual app cloning function for Google services, it can cause the original process to be blocked.

🔹 Damaged Google account data, sometimes a failure occurs after a password change or two-factor authentication if data sync is interrupted.

🔹 Root access or modified firmware: On devices with an unlocked bootloader or custom firmware (LineageOS, Pixel Experience), Google Play Protect can block access, considering the system to be “uncertified».

Method 1: Forced cessation of conflicting processes

The first step is to identify and stop the app that blocks Google Play, and on Xiaomi, you can do this through the hidden Latest Apps menu or the developer’s settings.

📌 Instructions:

1. Open the “Last Apps” (swipe up with a 1 second delay).
2. Find apps marked “Optimized” or “Frozen” (usually gray).
3. Close them all by swiping up, and then click "Clear everything."
4. Restart your phone and check the Google Play.

If the error persists, use the activity manager:

1. Go to Settings. → Annexes → Application management → Three points (⋮) → Special access → Use of other applications.
2. In the list, find the Google Play Store and Google Play Services.
3. Check which apps have recently interacted with them (e.g, MIUI Optimization, Security).
4. Open the settings of each of these apps and click on Forced Stop.

Clean up the latest applications

Check "Use of other applications"

Stop it. MIUI Optimization

Stop Security (Security)

Reset the device-->

⚠️ Note: Do not stop system processes with the names com.android.vending or com.google.android.gms – this may cause Google Play Services to crash.

Method 2: Reset Google Play settings and services

If the error is related to corrupted account data or cache, resetting will help. Xiaomi does this differently than on pure Android, due to the peculiarities of the system. MIUI.

📌 Step-by-step instruction:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the Google Play Store and click on it.
3. Select “Storage”, then click “Clear Cache” and “Clear Data”.
4. Repeat steps 2-3 for Google Play Services and Google Services Framework.
5. Reboot the phone.

After the reboot:

1. Open the Google Play Store.
2. Wait 2-3 minutes – the system will automatically restore your account data.
3. If you receive a request for updates to services, agree.

💡 Useful tip: If Google Play asks to re-sign in after resetting, but gives an error "failed to connect to Google servers", check the date and time in the settings. On Xiaomi, sync failure is often associated with the wrong time zone.

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If Google Play doesn’t open after clearing the data, try removing updates for the app: in the app settings, click three dots (⋮) → «Remove updates».

Method 3: Disabling Optimization MIUI for Google services

Firmware MIUI The default is to restrict background activity on Google Play to "save battery." That's one of the main reasons for blocking:

📌 Disabling battery optimization:

1. Go to Settings → Battery → Battery Optimization.
2. From the top menu, select “All Apps” (not “Recommended”).
3. Find it on the list: 🔹 Google Play Store (com.android.vending) 🔹 Google Play Services (com.google.android.gms) 🔹 Google Services Framework (com.google.android.gsf)

"No limits"

📌 Disabling Auto-Optimization MIUI:

1. Open the Settings. → The phone.
2. Click 7 times on the MIUI version to activate the developer mode.
3. Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
4. Find the option “Optimize MIUI” and turn it off.
5. Also, disable the “Background Process Limitation”.

⚠️ Attention: After disabling "Optimization" MIUI» If it is critical, return the settings after the error has been fixed.

Method 4: Dual Apps and Second Space

The dual app cloning and second desktop functions on Xiaomi often conflict with Google Play. If you use a cloned Google Play Store or Gmail, the original app can be blocked.

📌 How to check:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Dual Apps
2. Check if there are any cloned Google apps (e.g. Play Store (2)).
3. If there is, remove the clone by clicking on the basket next to the app.

📌 For Second Space:

1. Go to Settings. → Second Space.
2. Disable the feature or delete your Google account from the second space.
3. Reboot the phone.

💡 Important: If you use Parallel Space or other third-party cloning apps, remove them – they often block the original Google services.

Method 5: Update Google Play Services manually

If the bug is related to an outdated version of Google Play Services, it can be manually updated. On Xiaomi, this sometimes requires additional steps due to restrictions. MIUI.

📌 Instructions:

1. Download the latest version of Google Play Services from the official APKMirror website: 🔗 Link to APKMirror (select the Android version) 12/13/14 depending on yours MIUI).

Settings → Annexes → Application management → Google Play Services → Three points (⋮) → Remove updates

Set up the downloaded one. APK-file.

Reboot the phone.

⚠️ Attention: Don't download APK from unverified sources – this can lead to the installation of malware. Use only APKMirror or APKPure.

📌 Verification of the version:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management → Google Play Services.
2. The current version will be listed below (e.g. 24.10.14).
3. Compare it to the last one on the Google Play Services page.

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If you have a problem after manually updating Google Play Services, check if it is blocked by an antivirus or firewall. MIUI (In Settings → Security → firewall).

Method 6: Reset your network settings and Google account

Sometimes the error is due to incorrect network settings or a Google account sync failure, which is fixed via hidden menus on Xiaomi.

📌 Resetting network settings:

1. Open the Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Resetting network settings.
2. Confirm the reset (this will remove stored Wi-Fi and Bluetooth devices).
3. Reboot your phone and connect to the network again.

📌 Reconnecting your Google account:

1. Go to Settings → Accounts and Sync → Google.
2. Select your account and click “Delete Account”.
3. Reboot the phone.
4. Add your account again through Settings → Accounts → Add an account → Google.

📌 Verification of synchronization:

1. After adding an account, open Settings → Accounts and synchronization → Google → your account.
2. Make sure that the synchronization is enabled for: 🔹 Contacts 🔹 Google Play Store 🔹 Application data

⚠️ Note: If after deleting your Google Play account, the Store has stopped opening, install it again via Google Play. APK (You can download it here).

Method 7: Verification of device certification and root access

On Xiaomi devices with unlocked bootloader or root rights (Magisk, SuperSU), Google Play Protect can block access, considering the phone to be “uncertified.”

📌 Verification of certification:

1. Open the Google Play Store.
2. Go to the menu (☰) → Settings → About the programme.
3. Scroll down to the item "Device Certification".
4. If you are not certified, follow the following steps:

📌 Certification Correction (for rooted devices):

1. Download the MagiskHide Props Config module in Magisk Manager.
2. In the terminal, run the commands: su props 1. Edit device fingerprint 3. Choose certified fingerprint
3. Choose a certified device (e.g. Pixel 7 or Samsung Galaxy) S23).
4. Reboot the phone.

📌 For devices without root rights:

1. Go to the device registration page.
2. Enter your Google account and IMEI telephone (to know) IMEI: *#06#).
3. Wait 24 hours and the certification will be restored.

If your device is not certified, some apps (such as Netflix, Google Pay) may not work even after the lock error is fixed.

Table: Frequent causes and solutions for Google Play error on Xiaomi

FAQ: Frequent Google Play Error Questions on Xiaomi