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How To Fix “Download Pending Error” In Google Play Store

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May 12, 2020
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If you have been using Android for a while, then you might have encountered problems with Google Play Store while downloading apps and games. Android is not one of the stable mobile operating systems. So, you can expect a few bugs and glitches on the platform. Lots of users face problems while downloading files from the Google Play Store like the ‘Download pending error‘.

The ‘Download Pending’ is not exactly an error, but it’s a situation where the download won’t start. Google Play Store is made for downloading apps and games, but the ‘Download Pending’ error stops users from downloading their favorite apps and games.

Recently, lots of Android users have messaged us regarding the ‘Download Pending’ error message, which occurs while downloading apps and games from the Google Play Store. So, if you are also getting the same problem while downloading apps from the Play Store, then check out some of the best methods given below to resolve the issue.

How To Fix Download Pending Error In Google Play Store

Well, the actual cause of this error is still unknown. So, in this article, we are going to provide some basic methods that would help you to resolve the Google Play Store issue. So, let’s check out how to fix Download Pending Error in Google Play Store.

1. Check Your Internet Connection

Check Your Internet Connection
Check Your Internet Connection

Well, the download Pending message appears when it fails to connect to the internet. So, before trying any other method, make sure to check whether your internet connection is working or not.

Just head to the Fast.com and check if the internet is really working. If the internet is not working, then you might need to contact your ISP or telecom operator.

2. Check the Storage Space

The download pending error message also occurs when your phone lacks storage space. Usually, Android operating sends alerts if the storage is low. However, if you have blocked the notification for Google Play Store, then you won’t get the notification while attempting a download.

Check the Storage Space
Check the Storage Space

So, before trying the next methods, make sure to check whether your phone has free storage or not. If your phone doesn’t have enough storage to install the app or game, then free up some storage space.

3. Stop the Ongoing Downloads

Google Play Store attempts to download and install the latest version of apps on your device automatically. So, if you are getting the ‘Download pending’ error message, then check out the ongoing downloads. Follow some of the simple steps given below to stop the current downloads.

Step 1. First of all, open Google Play Store and tap on the three lines.

Step 2. Now tap on the ‘My apps & games’

Stop the Ongoing Downloads
Stop the Ongoing Downloads

Step 3. Now on the My apps & games check for the ongoing downloads.

Step 4. To stop the ongoing app downloads, tap on the ‘Stop’ button.

Stop the Ongoing Downloads
Stop the Ongoing Downloads

That’s it; you are done! Now try to download the app once again. You won’t get the download pending error message anymore.

4. Check the Background Data Usage

Well, the ‘Download Pending’ error message also occurs due to restricted data access in the background. So, in this method, you need to enable the Background data usage on Android to fix the ‘Download Pending’ Google Play Store error message.

Check the Background Data Usage
Check the Background Data Usage

Step 1. First of all, open Settings on your Android.

Step 2. Now head to the Data Usage > Data Saver.

Step 3. Under the Data Saver option, you need to tap on ‘Unrestricted data’

Step 4. Now find Google Play Store from the list and tap the slider next to it to turn on the Background data usage.

Once done, open Google Play Store and try to download the app once again. You will not get rid of that annoying ‘Download Pending’ message.

5. Disable VPN

Well, if you are one of those users who are concerned about privacy, then you might be using VPN apps. Sometimes, VPN apps block the incoming traffic leading to the ‘Download Pending’ error message. So, it would be a good idea to disable the VPN connection before downloading the apps from the Google Play Store. If the problem persists, then follow the next method.

6. Force Stop & Clear Data

The Google Play Store can misbehave due to leftover data and cache files. So, if every other method listed in this article failed to fix the ‘Download Pending’ error on the Google Play Store, then you need to follow some simple steps given below.

Step 1. First of all, open Settings on your Android device.

Step 2. On the Settings, tap on ‘Apps’

Step 3. Now locate and tap on the ‘Google Play Store’

Force Stop & Clear Data
Force Stop & Clear Data

Step 4. Now you need to tap on the ‘Clear cache’ and then on ‘Clear Data’

Force Stop & Clear Data
Force Stop & Clear Data

That’s it, you are done! Now open Google Play Store again, and you will be asked to login to your Google Account again. Simply enter the ID and Password and try to download the app again.

So, these are the four best methods to fix the Download Pending Error message on Google Play Store. If you have any other doubt, let us know in the comment box below

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