Google Play Download Pending Error? Get a Complete Guide to Fix It

Mar 23
16:10

2020

Tom Cruss

Tom Cruss

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There are times when a user sees a problem while downloading an app or updating an app from the Google Play Store. The reason behind seeing this downloading error could be anything but it can be fixed by doing a few simple steps.

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In addition,Google Play Download Pending Error? Get a Complete Guide to Fix It Articles to help you with this here is a complete guide to getting rid of Google Play downloading error, you should go through it and resolve the problem.

Check Current Download and Update

It may happen that during updating the other apps on your Android device you may see this issue, in such cases, you should perform the given steps:

  • First of all, you will be required to open the Google Play app on your mobile. 
  • Then you should select the Menu and go to My apps & games. 
  •  Here you would get to know about the application which is being updated or downloaded. 
  • Tap on the X next to them in order to cancel the download and initiate the downloading that is required urgently.

This is how you won't see the Google Play download pending error while updating your application. Just in case, if the issue still persists, you may go through the other steps to fix it.

Check Internet Connection

The most important thing that you shouldn't miss checking is an internet connection. You should make sure that your wifi network or mobile data is turned on and working properly. Due to poor signals or loose connection may cause a downloading error. 

Check the Storage and SD Card

When you download a  file on your device, you must ensure that there is enough space for installing the application on your device. Or else, check if the SD card has enough space to install the application. Because of not sufficient space, Google Play download pending error may appear.

Restart your Device

If the issue still appears for downloading the application, you should restart your device. Or else, switch off and on the device. 

Clear Google Play App Cache

By clearing unwanted files or docs from your device, you will get rid of the issue also, clear the cache and data from your device. 

Check for the OS Update

Also, you need to check if there is any system update. On finding one, immediately install the update as the older operating system may show you some problems while accessing the device.