App "Download Pending" (Play Store)

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You click install, but it stays on "Pending" forever and never starts the download.

Symptoms
  • Stuck download
  • "Pending" status
  • No progress
Possible Causes
  • Other apps updating
  • Play Store background task hang
  • Data limit reached

Step-by-Step Fix

1

Stop All Other Updates

The Play Store only downloads one app at a time.

2

Clear Play Store Cache

Settings > Apps > Google Play Store > Storage > Clear Cache.

3

Check WiFi vs Data Settings

Ensure you haven't set it to "Over WiFi only" while on mobile data.

When to See a Technician

This is usually caused by Google Play Services updating itself in the background.

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