A Google or Gmail account can be used for several services and apps, such as YouTube, Contacts, Google Drive, Google Photos, and Maps. All these services connected to one Gmail address are also synced on the Cloud. So, no matter which device, Android, iOS, or PC you use to access your pictures, videos, or maps, all the content is synced. Making it very easy to manage your digital apps and their contents. In Android, to have all of these services synced, all you need to do is set up your Google account in the settings, and then all your apps are connected with the same email. Sometimes, adding an account to an Android phone leads to an error that is “Problem Communicating with Google Servers” which can be pretty frustrating. In this guide, we will deal with how to troubleshoot this error.
This error is mainly seen when you try to add your Google account to MicroG. MicroG is an open-source implementation of Android user space apps and libraries. It aims to provide a free and open-source alternative to Google Play Services. This allows Android devices to run apps that rely on Google services without using Google’s closed-source components.
How to Fix Problem Communicating with Google Servers Error:
The error occurs because a Gmail account is already associated with your device in your phone’s Password & Accounts settings. So before you add an account to MicroG and log in, you first need to remove the existing account from your Android phone.
To resolve the error, you need to remove your Google Account from MicroG. There are two ways to do this: Delete the Account and then log in again. Both methods are described below in detail.
This error is very prominent for users trying to install Google Play Services on Huawei devices. For users who are already logged into MicroG, removing your Google account from MicroG is necessary before logging back in.
The first method to Remove Google Account from MicroG:
- Go to Settings -> Apps -> Search for MicroG -> Storage and Cache -> Clear Storage.
- Head back to the MicroG app and try to add a Google account.
- Tap on “Sign in” -> Accounts -> Add Account. This will lead you to MicroG, where you can add your Google Account with credentials.
- If you try logging in to your Google or Gmail account using MicroG again and get the error “There was a problem communicating with Google servers. Try again later,” you must remove the Google account from your phone’s account settings. The guide is below.
A second method to remove MicroG accounts from Phone Accounts:
- Go to Settings -> Password and Accounts -> MicroG -> Remove Account.
- Return to the app where you were trying to log in using your Google account.
- Tap on “Sign in” -> Accounts -> Add Account. This will lead you to MicroG, where you can add your Google Account with its credentials.
I hope these steps have been helpful in resolving the ‘Problem Communicating with Google Servers’ error when adding a Google account. If you have any additional questions or encounter further issues, please don’t hesitate to ask in the comments section below. We’re here to assist you with any concerns or challenges you may face and ensure that your Google account setup is as smooth as possible.
