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App is no longer compatible with this device Samsung Galaxy A12. How to solve it

(Topic created on: 08-27-2025 08:11 PM)
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Galaxy_A12_2020
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Media can not open in chrome browser, whatsapp. 
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cpkaneria
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Kindly use Galaxy Store instead of Google Play store for Samsung Ecosystem apps.
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The error happens because the Google Play Store shows the latest My Files app version as incompatible with older models like Galaxy A12. But don’t worry, you can still use it:

1. Use Galaxy Store (recommended)

Open Galaxy Store on your phone.

Search for My Files and update/install it from there.

Galaxy Store always provides the correct version for your device.

2. Clear Play Store Cache (optional)

Go to Settings > Apps > Google Play Store > Storage → Clear cache/data.

Reopen Play Store and check again.

3. If still not working

Use the pre-installed My Files app (it cannot be fully removed).

Or download the older stable APK from Samsung’s official sources (not third-party unsafe sites).
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Cutegril90
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Congratulations 😂
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Cutegril90
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cs_member10
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Dear Samsung Member,

Greetings from Samsung Customer Support!

As per your concern, we would request you to kindly perform the following steps:

● Check app Cache: Settings> Device care> Storage> Clean now.

Note: To delete files or uninstall apps you no longer use, select a category under USER DATA. Then, tick items to select and tap DELETE or UNINSTALL.

● Clear cache memory of a particular application: Settings> Apps> Now pick the app that you like to clear off the cache memory> Storage> Clear Cache.

●Reset the device Settings: Settings > General Management > Reset settings>Reset all settings to their default.
Note: kindly contact the particular application helpline once to ensure there is no issue from their end.

● Keep your apps updated: Galaxy Store apps: Open Galaxy Store, tap the Menu (the three horizontal lines), in the upper left corner, and then tap Updates. From here, you can either tap the circling arrow next to individual apps to update one at a time or tap Update All to install all available updates.

● Play Store apps: Open the Play Store, tap, and then tap your profile picture. Tap My apps & games. From here, you can either tap Update next to individual apps or tap Update All to install all available updates.

● You can check the device in safe mode and for the same mode you can tap on the given link. https://www.samsung.com/in/support/mobile-devices/safe-mode-on-samsung-phones/

● Update device software (If available): Settings > Software update > Download and install > Checking for software update > Software update available > Download > Downloading updates > Install now.

● You can reset your device by following the steps from the below link.
https://www.samsung.com/in/support/mobile-devices/samsung-galaxy-mobile-how-to-perform-a-factory-res...

● If the issue persists, kindly report the problems with a log file. To share a log file, click on the Samsung Members Application (Open Samsung Members Application > Support> Tap on send feedback> Choose Composer> Select error report> select the appropriate issue category> Type your query and send).

Warm Regards,
Samsung Customer Support

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