Error 805a0193 on WP8.1 devices when downloading/updating apps from the Store - NOW RESOLVED

Anonymous
2018-12-07T12:38:51+00:00

I recently bought a Nokia Lumina 640 because i want to get some windows phone games for achievents. The first thing i try and download gives me this error.

I have searched and searched and i cant find a definitive answer on what the issue is and how to resolve it. It seems to be some error with my network, but what error? Is it a port thing? What ports does it need?

I did the steps the microsoft website suggests, which were to: manually change my time, manually sync my email, make sure to update my microsoft account, and finally, to reset my phone. None of that worked so i am looking for real answers.

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RedSpook-9082 4,765 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
2018-12-07T19:08:28+00:00

This error usually comes up when there is a problem with the store on the Microsoft side. Usually the problem is resolved in a few days, please do not do anything with your phone, router or any other piece of equipment, no resets or reinstallations will make any difference and you may lose apps which are no longer available in the store. The solution can come only from MS and the only thing you can do is wait, no matter how frustrating it is.

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  1. Anonymous
    2018-12-07T19:43:57+00:00

    microsoft had announced in October 2017 that the store would receive updates for apps for twelve months, after they were gradually abandoned by July 2019. They will never say what they are doing, I think they are starting to decommission the servers progressively for windows 8.1 mobile. The problem is that even with a reset the phone needs the store. WE DO NOT BUY MORE WINDOWS PHONE or even surface. Is there a way to install NOT from the store?

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  2. RedSpook-9082 4,765 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2018-12-07T19:42:08+00:00

    Please read the reply immediately above your question.

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  3. Anonymous
    2018-12-07T19:23:17+00:00

    I have lumia 520 phone but any app can not be download in the app store error code .805a0193 please tell what is the problem and tell solution please

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  4. RedSpook-9082 4,765 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2018-12-07T19:14:17+00:00

    So far in the past this has proven to be a problem with the store on the MS side, usually it's fixed after 1-2 days at the most.

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