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“Play Store Waiting for Download” is a frequent notification on Android devices. Your download is in a queue and will be processed as soon as the current processes are transparent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what if you don’t have any other pending or processing downloads in the background? Is this notification a call to worry about then?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It does boil your blood when you can’t download apps or games from the Play Store! And unfortunately, it is not always as simple as waiting it out. Sometimes, masked problems with your device, connection, or the Play Store app may prevent app downloads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why do You Get a “Play Store Waiting for Download” Message?<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Android devices are much more versatile in terms of granting admin rights<\/a>. You can download and install files on an Android device, which always creates a source or additional files. And since open-source files are much more vulnerable to corruption, they pollute the Play Store app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When Google Play gets stuck waiting for download without any evident reason, it may be because of one of the following reasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Incorrect Date & Time<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you do not have the time and date on your Android device set according to your time zone, you may see the error frequently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Outdated Play Store App<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This one is a no-brainer. We know outdated apps often fall victim to bugs and crashes, and Google Play Store is no exception.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Corrupt Cache<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If the files stored as cache on your Android device get corrupted, they will interfere with the routine functioning of the Play Store app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Out of Storage Space<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When you need more space to download or install apps, you’ll inevitably see the Play Store error message.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Faulty SD Card<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Write-protected or corrupt SD cards do not permit the writing of additional data. If you have your SD card set as primary storage for apps, chances are that’s what’s causing the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Download Manager<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Google Play Store uses the\u00a0Download Manager<\/a>\u00a0on your Android device to save files from the online store. If the Download Manager gets corrupt, it may cause errors to pop up on the Google Play Store app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Fix “Play Store Waiting for Download?”<\/h2>\n\n\n
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You may now have a vivid idea about what’s causing the problem. But that’s only halfway into fixing it! Here are a few tried and tested ways to fix download pending on the Google Play Store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check Internet Connection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This should always be the first check to perform when you see the Play Store Waiting for Download error. Either you have a weak connection, or you’ll encounter another pop-up saying, “Google Play Store connection timed out.” Or, you’ve lost your internet connectivity, so naturally, Play Store won’t download new apps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To ensure that internet connectivity is not the root cause, use your browser to load a few pages. But if that’s too long, you should perform an internet speed test on your device to check your connection. However, if both fail, try accessing the internet via another device to ensure the problem is with the internet rather than your device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note<\/strong>: You can connect Chromecast<\/a> or PS4 to Wi-Fi to check<\/a> your internet connection status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You’re in luck if you fail to see any connectivity even after trying the above checks! Either wait till you get your internet connectivity back or try switching to mobile data for the download. However, if you can access the internet through a web browser or a different device, the problem is likely with your Play Store app or device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check Storage Options<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As evident as it is, if you’re out of ample storage space to download new apps and games, you won’t get to download them anymore. Your device saves a reserve of 500 MBs of space for system functions and processes. If your storage limit nears that point, it will prevent the Play Store from downloading new apps and games. Typically, you’ll be notified on your device if you’re running out of space. But if you missed it, you can always go to\u00a0Settings>Device Maintenance>Storage<\/strong>\u00a0to make sure that’s the problem in the first place. If it is, clear some space by deleting cached data and misc. Files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another reason why you face problems downloading apps is that your primary storage option is set to an SD card. While there is no harm in doing so, it is usually vulnerable to several issues. SD cards get corrupt quite quickly and may go into write-protection mode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, an improperly placed SD card may also be why the Play Store can’t download apps. Reposition the SD card into the slot so your device reads and writes data. Or, switch your primary storage option to “Device<\/strong>” instead of “External Memory<\/strong>.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check our article for SSD vs. HDD<\/a> for storage option comparisons for the latest devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check Pending Downloads and Updates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the most common reasons you get the “Play Store Waiting for Download” message is because other apps are in a queue. This happens when the Google Play Store updates installed apps or downloads new ones in the background.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a quick check:<\/p>\n\n\n\n