Even if you manage to sign in, the Play Store’s backend will deliver an empty catalog. This is because the Google Play Store on Android 4.0.4 uses an old version of the Google Play Billing API (v2), while all modern apps require v3 or v4. The server essentially ignores your device.

Since the official Play Store is broken, use that still support older Android:

First, let’s be realistic. Google officially ended support for Android 4.0.x years ago. The last security patch was released in 2013. Consequently, the is running on a “best effort” basis.

If you attempt to use the Play Store on a 4.0.4 device today, you will likely encounter "Connection Error," "Server Error," or a perpetual loading screen. App Availability: Major apps like

If you are hoping for an official update, check your . However, most devices from the 4.0.4 era (circa 2012) reached their "end of life" years ago and will not receive further official updates. Are you trying to recover data from an old device, or Check & update your Android version - Google Help