Why do my apps say they are downloading but never do?

[AC Question]

trouble downloading apps

Trying to download a music downloader. It says installing but never does.????

 

[B. Diddy]

Re: trouble downloading apps

Welcome to Android Central! Which phone? Are you installing from Google Play Store?

Try going to Settings>Apps>All, select Google Play Store, and Clear Cache/Clear Data, then Force Stop. Do the same for Download Manager. Now try again.