Unable to download or update apps

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A subscription to make the most of your time. Try one month free. When you try to download an app from the Play Store, the Google servers will try to check for the time on your device.

If the time is incorrect, it will not sync the servers with the device, which can cause a problem in downloading anything from the Play Store.

If you are using a Wi-Fi network to download the apps, switch to mobile data and check if it works. The reason behind this is that specific Wi-Fi networks block port It is the port used by Google Play.

To switch the networks, pull down the notification shade of your device and tap on the Wi-Fi icon to switch it off. Now look for the Mobile data icon and switch it on. Once you have switched the internet access, restart your device and then go to Google Play to resume the app download. Check if the problem you were facing has been fixed.

Download manager facilitates the downloading of all the apps. You must ensure that it is On so that your apps can be downloaded successfully from the Play Store. To check if Download Manager is On or not, you should head into the Settings menu of your device and then go to the Apps or Application Manager.

Now you will notice tabs on the top of the screen. Swipe right or left to go to the tab that says All. Look for Download Manager under this section and tap on it to determine whether it is enabled or disabled. Those users who find it disabled, tap on the Enable option to Enable Download Manager and then download the apps again. Wiping the cache for Google Play can solve a few problems related to the Play Store.

Cache files store information that helps your device load the application quickly. These files are recreated once you reaccess the application. The Data files of an application store data that includes all information saved on the app like high scores, usernames, and passwords. When the data files are deleted, you must make sure that you write down any important information before deleting the files.

Go back to the app store and check if the apps begin to download now. If the problem is not fixed yet, then delete the data files by going through the same steps, and then instead of tapping on Clear Cache, you must tap on Clear Data. You will notice a warning that will tell you that all data will be deleted. Press Ok to confirm and then open the Play Store to look for the app and begin the download.

Check if this helps you fix the problem on your Android device. Google Play Services is the process through which your applications communicate with various sections of your device. It enables sync and ensures that push notifications are sent to the device apps on time. Google Play Services plays an essential role in the working of applications. A problem in the cache or data files of the Play Services can cause a problem when it comes to downloading the applications from the Play Store.

Once the cache files have been wiped, check if the problem is fixed. If you can still download apps from the Play Store, then follow the same steps to return to the screen from where you cleared the cache.

This time, you must tap on Clear Data to delete the data. You will notice a warning on your screen. Tap on OK to confirm deleting the data. The data synchronization of your device that allows the syncing of data can help you solve the problem. Several readers found this to be an easy way of resolving their apps not downloading from the Play Store. Once you have completed this step, go back into Google Play Store and check if the app is being downloaded now.

Once the new updates are installed, your device will automatically restart. After the restart, check if the apps are being downloaded to your device now. Resetting the Google Account can help you solve the problem of your Android not downloading the apps. From the Home Screen, touch and hold the app. From the menu that appears, choose Prioritize Download. Restart your iPhone or restart your iPad. If you still can't download or update apps on your iPhone or iPad, contact Apple Support.

Open the App Store and sign in If a blue account button appears at the top of the App Store, you might not be signed in.

Manually update the app In the App Store, try to update the app manually. Check your payment method You might need to have a payment method on file, even if the app that you want to download is free. Prioritize the download From the Home Screen, touch and hold the app.