"Authentication required. Please sign into your Google account" loop, or "Check your connection and try again."
: Find the icon labeled "Messaging" or "SMS" on your home screen or in the app drawer. Start a Conversation Compose icon (often a plus sign or a pencil icon). Select a Recipient Android 4.0.4 Play Store
As of 2026, Android 4.0.4 is no longer officially supported by Google. "Authentication required
| Works | Probably fails | |-------|----------------| | Opera Mini, Via Browser | Chrome (needs 5.0+) | | VLC for Android (old version 2.x) | Spotify, Netflix, YouTube | | ES File Explorer (old version) | Modern banking apps | | Simple Music Player, AlReader | Anything with Material You | Android 4.0.4 Play Store