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Basic troubleshooting steps
- Check that you have a strong Wi-Fi or mobile data connection.
- Check your storage space.
- Check for Android system updates.
- Check if the app is available for your device.
- Uninstall & reinstall the app.
- Close & reopen the Play Store.
- Uninstall & reinstall Play Store updates.
- Restart your device.
- How do I stop Google Play from downloading pending?
- Why is my Google Play download stuck?
- How do I stop a Google app from downloading?
- Why is my download stuck on pending?
- Why are my Google downloads stuck on pending?
- How do I fix download freeze?
- Why is my Play Store stuck on installing?
- How do I force an app to stop downloading?
- How do I restart a pending download?
- Why are my apps not downloading?
- Can I block an app from being downloaded?
- Why can't I cancel a download from Google?
How do I stop Google Play from downloading pending?
Track downloads and updates
Step 1: Open Google Play Store and select 'Manage apps and device' from the menu. Step 2: Cancel pending downloads of apps under the 'Manage' head and start downloading the app you want to.
Why is my Google Play download stuck?
Check for Android system updates
If your downloads are still stuck, you should check if your device has any updates or security patches available. Sometimes these updates and security patches can help solve common problems.
How do I stop a Google app from downloading?
Stop a download from the Google Play Store: Tap the X next to the progress bar. Stop a download from an app: Turn off Wi-Fi; put your phone in airplane mode; power off your phone. Prevent downloads: Settings > Apps & notifications > tap app name > Permissions > toggle off Storage.
Why is my download stuck on pending?
Check Storage Capacity
If your device runs low on storage space, it restricts you from downloading or updating apps. This scenario usually displays an error along with “insufficient space” notifications rather than getting stuck as a pending download. However, it is still pending, technically speaking.
Why are my Google downloads stuck on pending?
More often than not, the Google Play Store download pending error means that other apps are updating at the same time. You may encounter this problem if you download multiple apps simultaneously.
How do I fix download freeze?
Try unplugging the router from your Internet connection and plugging your computer directly into the Internet modem. If this fixes the problem, then you will want to check the configuration of your router.
Why is my Play Store stuck on installing?
Clear Play Store Cache and Data
Clear the Play Store cache and restart your phone. If that doesn't fix the problem, then clear data of the Play Store app. Clearing cache or data will not delete your installed apps or any other data from your phone.
How do I force an app to stop downloading?
In the list of apps, tap Google Play Store. On the App Info page, tap Force Stop to stop the Google Play Store and app downloads.
How do I restart a pending download?
If your updates are stuck on "Pending Download" or "Pending Install" Go to "Windows Update Settings" Go to "Advanced", there is a slider there "Allow updates to download over metered connections." If you slide this to "On." than the updates will begin to download and install properly.
Why are my apps not downloading?
Clearing the app store's cache and data might fix the problem. Most people don't clear the Play Store's cache and data regularly, but it's worth a shot if you're having trouble getting apps to download on your device.
Can I block an app from being downloaded?
App installation.
Uncheck the Allow users to install apps box. When unchecked, users can't access the App Store and apps bought on other devices can't download automatically. Users can still download allowed apps through the Google Device Policy app. Click Save.
Why can't I cancel a download from Google?
The best way is close the browser and restart the device. If that not works, please remove cache from the browser app and check again.
