Google Play Store Slow Download

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Across all three of my devices; Galaxy Note 8, Galaxy S3, and Nexus 4, my download speeds for downloading and updating apps on the Google Play Store have been unbearably slow, taking 20+ minutes to download 5mb. Nov 08, 2016  This occurs when Google Play Store is updating itself. The app, unfortunately, doesn't notify in a nice manner like other apps (no notifications, nothing). Should you try to download apps while the Play Store itself is trying to update, you'll notice bizarre things like not even being able to start the app download, the store is frozen, etc.

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I have noticed a decrease in the speed to download and install new applications from the Google Play Store. The issue might be the latest software update or Google Play Store infrastructure. Maybe Chen negotiated the slow down to encourage moving to the BlackBerry DTEK50. Play Store Apps Painfully slow to download and install. Similar Threads. If music you've recently purchased from the Google Play Store or uploaded from your computer isn't available on the Google Play Music app on your mobile device, go to my music won't sync. Some Google Play products and features aren't available in all countries. Have been having troubles with slow downloads from Google Play Store. Tried all the cache and data clearing from Play Store and Play Service. Uninstalled updates to GPS and that didn't help. During that process it updated from 8.7.10 to 8.8.12. Hoping that had done something to help but still woefully slow.

Play Store showing download pending when you try to download apps from Play Store? Well, this could be because of a recent change in the way Play Store handles downloads OR maybe it’s just that your Play Store is stuck. But Fret not! We can fix it either way.

Google recently updated Play Store to download only one app at a time, not multiple apps like before. And this might be the reason you’re seeing download pending message because there might be other apps in the queue pending for download.

If you want you can clear the download queue on Play Store so that you can download the app before all other apps in the queue.

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Clear Play Store download queue

  1. Open Play Store app.
  2. Swipe-in from the right edge of the screen, and select My apps & games.
  3. Here you’ll see all apps that are currently downloading on your phone. To cancel an app from downloading, select it and touch the X (cross icon) near the download progress bar to cancel download for the app.
    └ You can do this for all apps to clear the download queue.

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If the issue persists even after clearing the download queue, then try to “Force stop” the Google Play Store app.

Force Stop Google Play Store app

  1. Go to device Settings » Apps.
  2. Select GooglePlay Store from the list of apps installed on your device.
  3. Tap “Force Stop“.

Penyebab download torrent tidak bisa. If you are still unable to download apps, try clearing out cache and data for Play Store app itself.

Clear Play Store app data

  1. Go to device Settings » Apps.
  2. Select Google Play Store from the list of apps installed on your device.
    └ If you can’t find Google Play Store on apps list. Look for the “Show system” apps option under the three-dot menu.
  3. Once on Google Play Store app info page, select Clear Cache and Clear Data. If you’re on Marshmallow or higher Android versions, select Storage, and then clear cache and data from there.

Reset Apps

If none of the above solutions work out for you, try resettings the apps. This will basically reset all your apps preference, so be sure to backup settings of all your important apps beforehand before going for the jugular.

Here’s how to reset apps.

  1. Open the Settings app.
  2. Scroll down and tap on Apps (or Applications) menu.
  3. Press the 3-dot menu button (in the top right probably).
  4. Tap on Reset app preferences.
  5. Confirm on the next screen by tapping on the Reset button (could be Reset apps).
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That’s it.

Hopefully, the tips shared above helps you fix the download pending message on Play Store.

Happy Androiding!

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Every so often the installation of Android apps slow to a terrible crawl. When this occurs, things get very frustrating very fast. No matter how many times you reboot your device, nothing changes. The problem persists even if you disable Wi-Fi—the most common reason why is a combination of two issues: DNS and Google Play cache.

Sometimes you can clear your cache and disable Wi-Fi, and the problem instantly goes away. However, when you do that, you're using precious data. If you have a wireless connection, that's not a smart use of your data plan. To avoid that problem, I'll walk you through the process of fixing both issues.

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Clearing your cache

First, we must clear two caches: Google Play Store and Google Play Services. I'll demonstrate this on a OnePlus 3 running Android 6.0.1.

To clear the necessary caches, go to Settings Apps Google Play Store. Tap Storage and then tap CLEAR CACHE (Figure A). Your cache should immediately drop to 12.00 KB.

Figure A

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Next, go to Settings Apps Google Play Services, tap Storage, and then tap CLEAR CACHE. Again, the cache should drop to 12.00 KB.

Now disabling wireless and installations from the Google Play Store (the only place you should be installing from) will go off without a hitch.

Changing your DNS

Every so often, a wireless network DNS does your Android device no favors. The problem lies in the fact that you don't always have access to the necessary information to change DNS on a per-network basis. There's a way to get around that.

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By default, Android does not allow you to set global DNS. You can solve this issue by using a handy app called DNS Changer, which allows you to easily switch your DNS to one of the following:

  • Google DNS
  • Open DNS
  • Yandex DNS
  • Level3 DNS
  • Custom

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DNS Changer works, without root, for Wi-Fi and cellular networks.

Read before installing DNS Changer: The developers have gone a rather distasteful route and require users to rate the app before being able to use it continuously (I think it pops up after five minutes of usage). They insist you must give them a five-star rating in order to continue using the app, but you do not—rate the app as you see fit to continue using the app. Also, the ads in the app can get annoying; the good news is you won't have the app open long enough to be bothered by those apps.

To install DNS Changer, follow these steps. (Note: If you're experiencing the slow install issue, turn off Wi-Fi before following these steps.)

  1. Open the Google Play Store.
  2. Search for DNS Changer.
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  4. Tap Install.
  5. If prompted, tap Accept.
  6. Allow the installation to complete.

You'll find the launcher for the new app in your App Drawer, or on your home screen, or in both spots. Tap the icon, and DNS Changer will fire up. Before launching the app, I highly recommend you go to Settings Wi-Fi, long press your current wireless network, and tap Forget Network. You'll need to reconnect to that network before continuing.

From the DNS Changer main window (Figure B), select the DNS provider you want to use and then tap the START button.

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When you tap the START button, you'll be warned that DNS Changer wants to set a VPN connection that allows it to monitor traffic—this is standard for such a service. OK that warning, and you'll see a VPN key icon in your notification area. At this point, your device is using the DNS service you selected, and the Google Play installation issue should be resolved.

What to do if this persists

Most of the time the steps I provided above work like a charm. But, if the problem persists, the issue could be with your service provider, and you'll need to wait until the service provider resolves whatever issue they are having. If that happens, simply switch off Wi-Fi, install the necessary app, and then switch Wi-Fi back on. It's a hassle but, in a pinch, it'll work.

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