SD cards can get corrupted, hit with virus or malware , or may need formatting. If any of the above is true, it is possible that the SD card is not allowing the Play Store to download apps. As most of you already know, you can install apps and save data in SD cards too. If everything fails, it may be possible that something is wrong with your Google account.
Maybe a setting or permission is coming in the way. To make sure that this is not the reason, log out of your primary Google account and try downloading the app using a different Google account. If the download works, you will have to check your Google account settings and permissions.
Tap on Google here. When you tap on More at the bottom of the screen, you will see an option to Remove account. You can then add a new Google account and check how things go.
Play Store uses the Download Manager app to manage all downloads and updates on Android smartphones. Check if the Download Manager app has been disabled and if yes, you need to enable it. Go to Settings and tap on Apps. You are looking for System Apps here. Under system apps, you will find the Download Manager. Open the Play Store in the browser on your computer and find the app you want to install. Clicking on the Install button will reveal a pop-up where you can choose your current device and install the app quickly and easily.
Staring at the screen, looking at the Google Play Store download pending error can be frustrating. With a short attention span and patience, we want everything to happen instantly. Sadly, this is not always the case. You will need to be patient here and try one or all of the above methods to see if you can resolve the error.
Next up: Are you a Play Store power user? Here are 10 amazing but little-known tips and tricks for you. Check them out by clicking on the link below. Are you facing random authentication is required error in the Play Store? Hit Install. Select which device you want to download the app on. Clear cache and storage on Android: Open the Settings app. Find the Google Play Store app under See all apps. Hit Clear Cache. You can also select Clear storage for a clean start. Check for system updates Are your downloads still stubbornly pending?
How to update your Android phone: Open the Settings app. Go into System. Select System update. Tap on Check for update. Follow instructions to complete any pending updates. Select Settings. Expand the About section. Tap where it says Play Store version.
A notification will let you know if the app is up to date or not. If a new version is available, it will be downloaded automatically after tapping on the option. Change your Google account. Tap on your profile picture in the top-right. Tap on the Expand arrow next to your account info. Select Manage accounts on this device. Tap on the Google account you want to remove. Hit Remove account. Restart your device. Select Google. Tap on Sign into your Google Account.
Input your login info. Open the Google Play Store and retry your download. Go into Apps. Find the Google Play Store under See all apps. Select it. Tap on the 3-dot menu button on the top-right corner. Select Uninstall updates.
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