Download of and inside apps stuck on pending

[Android Central Question]

Hi,

I have a peculiar problem - when I download apps they usually seem to be stuck on pending, though sometimes will download. In most cases when I leave it in the background overnight it will download eventually, but again not always.

Additionally, I have the same problem inside apps. For example, in Spotify or podcast apps download will be stuck on pending in an unpredictable manner.

The phone is ZTE Nubia Z17 lite, and I think I had this problem since I bought it.

I tried the various playstore fixes and nothing changed, but I suspect the problem is not with the playstore but in a deeper communication level. I haven't been able to find anything that would help, I would really appreciate any help anyone can offer!

Thanks

 

[B. Diddy]

Welcome to Android Central! Does this happen on both wi-fi and mobile data?


Try going to Settings>Apps, select Google Play Store, tap Storage, and Clear Cache/Clear Data, then Force Stop. Do the same for Download Manager -- you probably have to tap Menu>Show System to see it. Now try again.

 

[belodion]

I've occasionally experienced similar things, and rebooting has fixed it.

 

[kenissur]

Hi,

I'm the OP, signed up now.

Thanks for your reply. Changing from WiFi to cellular doesn't seem to change anything. I tried clearing the data in the playstore before, but not force-stopping it. I tried now and it still doesn't work, even after I reboot. The downloads inside apps do seem to be working better, though.

 

[belodion]

Welcome as a new member.

Some people recommend clearing cache and data for the Google Services Framework system app as well. I have no idea whether it would work in your case, but it may be worth trying.

 

[B. Diddy]

I tried clearing the data in the playstore before, but not force-stopping it. I tried now and it still doesn't work, even after I reboot.

Just to be sure -- you also cleared the cache/data from Download Manager as well?

 

[kenissur]

Just to be sure -- you also cleared the cache/data from Download Manager as well?

Yes.

I also tried removing my Google user and returning it following some other advice, still no to avail.

 

[B. Diddy]

Do you have any data saver settings turned on, like Background Data Restriction?