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Why does it say download pending when I try to download an app?

One of the possible reasons why your Play Store downloads get stuck in download pending is because you have many of them already running on your device. To fix it, you can disable the installation and updates for all the apps that you don’t urgently need, and then get the app you actually really want installed.

How do I fix pending downloads?

Fixing Play Store “Download Pending” Error

1. Check app download preference.
2. Check your internet connection.
3. Clear Play Store cache and storage data.
4. Check your phone storage.
5. Stop other downloads.
6. Disable VPN on your Android device.
7. Check for Android date and time issue.
8. Download app from browser.

Why am I having trouble downloading apps on my Android phone?

Open Settings > Apps & Notifications > See all apps and navigate to the Google Play Store’s App Info page. Tap on Force Stop and check if the issue gets resolved. If not, click on Clear Cache and Clear Data, then re-open the Play Store and try the download again.

Why is my phone not downloading anything?

Try to clear your cache as well as app data of Google Play store. and restart your device and just open play store and start downloading app. If you have any update recently installed for your google play store uninstall it and restart your phone and try it again it will work. Check for Restricted Background data.

Why do all my downloads fail?

As we mentioned previously, many problems are caused by issues with your Internet service provider. Usually, these issues result in high latency or lag, which in turn cause your download to fail. One solution is to clear the temporary Internet files under the History section in your browser and try the download again.

Why are apps not downloading from Play Store?

If you still can’t download after you clear the cache & data of the Play Store, restart your device. Press and hold the Power button until the menu pops up. Tap Power off or Restart if that is an option. If needed, press and hold the Power button until your device turns on again.

Why apps are not installing in my phone?

Clear cache & data from Google Play Services On your Android phone or tablet, open your Settings app. App info or See all apps. Tap Google Play Services. Clear cache.

Why can I not download anything on my phone?

Why are my apps not installing?

If cleaning the cache of the Google Play Store and Google Play Services doesn’t resolve the issue, try clearing the Google Play Store data: Open the Settings menu on your device. Go to Apps or Application Manager. Scroll to All apps and then scroll down to the Google Play Store app.

Why is Play Store download pending on my Android phone?

More often than not, the Play Store download pending error culprits are apps that are updating at the same time. You will also encounter the problem if you are downloading multiple apps…

How to fix downloading apps not working on Android devices?

Here is how to do that: 1 Head to the Play Store and then tap on the menu button in the upper left corner (three lines). 2 Go to Settings > App download preference > Over any network. 3 If downloading resumes as normal, your home or office network is to blame. Restart your modem and if all else fails, call your Internet service provider.

How do I stop pending downloads on my Android phone?

Tap on Storage. Make sure Google Play is closed and then hit the Clear Cache button. If you don’t want to repeat steps, you can clear the data as well. Finally, you should restart your device. Once your smartphone or tablet has rebooted, downloads should be no longer be pending.

Why can’t I download anything from the Play Store?

When you try to download an app from the Play Store, the Google servers will try to check for the time on your device. If the time is incorrect it will not be able to sync the servers with the device which can cause a problem in downloading anything from the Play Store. To correct the date and time of your device follow these steps: