Captivate WiFi download problems without a SIM?

[Deleted User]

I'm looking to use my old Samsung Captivate (Galaxy S) to download pictures and video from SD cards via a USB. I need to install some apps to the phone to use it this way. I don't have a SIM chip (cellular service) in the phone. When connecting via WiFi I'm able to get to Google Play, however, any app I try to install or update receives and error connecting to the server. Why is this happening?

 

[lunatic59]

hello and welcome to Android Forums.

The play store uses standard ports to browse for apps but the downloads happen over port 5228. Check your firewalls on your router and see if it is blocking it.