They insist you must give them a five-star rating in order to continue using the app, but you do not--rate the app as you see fit to continue using the app. Also, the ads in the app can get annoying; the good news is you won't have the app open long enough to be bothered by those apps. To install DNS Changer, follow these steps. Note: If you're experiencing the slow install issue, turn off Wi-Fi before following these steps. You'll find the launcher for the new app in your App Drawer, or on your home screen, or in both spots.
Tap the icon, and DNS Changer will fire up. Before launching the app, I highly recommend you go to Settings Wi-Fi, long press your current wireless network, and tap Forget Network. You'll need to reconnect to that network before continuing. OK that warning, and you'll see a VPN key icon in your notification area. At this point, your device is using the DNS service you selected, and the Google Play installation issue should be resolved. Most of the time the steps I provided above work like a charm.
But, if the problem persists, the issue could be with your service provider, and you'll need to wait until the service provider resolves whatever issue they are having. If that happens, simply switch off Wi-Fi, install the necessary app, and then switch Wi-Fi back on.
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If you are at the end of your rope and nothing seems to help, a more drastic step might be in order. Uninstalling all Play Store updates. You may be prompted to change the Play Store to its factory version. If so, tap OK. The app will automatically update itself to the latest available version.
If for some reason, you need to update or install it manually, you can follow our detailed guide on downloading and installing the Play Store here. Did we help you solve the problem? Do you have other solutions that worked for you? Let us know in the comments. Read next: How to install third-party apps without the Google Play Store.
How to fix the Google Play Store "download pending" error The download pending issue is more common than we'd like to admit, but it has an easy fix. How To By Suzana Dalul. Check downloads and updates Reset your connection Make sure you have enough storage Restart your device Download with your browser instead. Check current downloads and updates. Just press the X next to their name to cancel the download and proceed with getting the app you urgently need.
Check your connection It might sound silly, but this should always be one of the first steps you take. Here is how to do that: Head to the Play Store and then tap on the menu button in the upper left corner three lines. If downloading resumes as normal, your home or office network is to blame. Restart your modem and if all else fails, call your Internet service provider.
Check your storage and SD card. Free up some space by uninstalling unused apps or deleting old photos and videos you have backed up elsewhere. Attempt your download once again. Download apps through your browser instead You can try circumventing the download pending problem by getting your apps via your mobile or PC browser. Clear Google Play app cache and data. Head to Settings , then Apps. Locate the Google Play Store and tap it.
Underneath the Disable, Uninstall updates, and Force stop buttons, you will see App notifications and other options. Tap on Storage.
Make sure Google Play is closed, and then hit the Clear Cache button. Check for system updates Are your downloads still stubbornly pending? Change your Google account One of the other methods that might help you avoid the download pending error is removing or switching the Google account associated with the Play Store. Tap it. Find your Google account on the list. Tap it and select Remove account. Restart your device.
You should see an Add account option. Tap it and re-add your old account or add a new one.
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