Hi everyone,
I'm encountering a frustrating issue with my GrapheneOS setup and I'm hoping someone might have some insights or solutions.
I've created 4 user profiles on my GrapheneOS device. I'm able to successfully install the Facebook application via the Google Play Store on two of these profiles. However, when I try to install Facebook on the other two profiles, I consistently receive an error message: "Can't install Facebook."
Here's a breakdown of what I've tried so far:

  • Verified Internet Connection: I've confirmed that all four profiles have a stable internet connection. I can browse the web and use other online applications without any issues on all profiles.
  • Checked Storage Space: I've ensured that there is sufficient free storage space available on all profiles. Storage doesn't seem to be the bottleneck.
  • Cleared Google Play Store Cache and Data: I've gone into the app settings for the Google Play Store on the affected profiles, cleared both the cache and the data, and then tried the installation again. This didn't resolve the issue.
  • Rebooted the Device: I've performed multiple restarts of my GrapheneOS device, but the problem persists.
  • Confirmed Other Apps Install: I can successfully install other applications from the Google Play Store on the problematic profiles. This issue seems to be specifically related to the Facebook app.
  • Uninstalled and Reinstalled Play Store: I even went as far as trying to uninstall and then reinstall the Google Play Store on the affected profiles, but the "Can't install Facebook" error continues.
    The fact that I can install Facebook on two profiles but not the other two suggests that the issue might be specific to the configuration of those particular profiles. However, I haven't been able to identify any obvious differences in settings that would cause this.
    Has anyone else experienced a similar issue with installing specific apps on multiple profiles within GrapheneOS? Are there any specific logs I can check or any other troubleshooting steps I should consider?
    Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
    Thanks in advance.

Hi... with respect, I don't personally use the profiles, but I think you are approaching this the wrong way. I thought the correct way to install an app multiple times was via each prifiles settings in the manage profiles area. You "add" the existing apps into an additional profile by turning on the toggle switchs for your desired apps and that "copies them over" to the additional profile. That's how I did it for others.