If the Google Play Store seems to be not running (or not responding ) as it should on your device, there could be a few factors such as needing to clear cache and data of the application or the application has been disabled or hidden. To clear the cache and data of the Application see steps below:.
If the Play Store is frozen or glitching, force close it by swiping it away or going to Settings > Apps & notifications > See all apps select the Google Play Store, and hit Force stop. Then, you’ll want to make sure that Google Play itself is up to date and clean.
Sometimes Google creates a problem connecting with the Play Store or Play store crashing due to the wrong date and time. The first and most common thing is you have to check if the date and time are updated or not. If not, update it first by following the below step by step guide.
Firstly, you need to make sure your Google Play Store is up-to-date. Here’s how you can do this. Go into the Google Play Store app and tap on your profile picture on the top right corner. Tap on Settings and then tap General. Tap on the option that says Auto-update apps and make sure the option Do not auto-update apps isn’t selected.
Why can’t I download anything from the Play Store?
If you still can’t download after you clear the cache & data of the Play Store, restart your device. Press and hold the Power button until the menu pops up. Tap Power off or Restart if that is an option.
Another frequently asked question is “Why can’t I download apps from Google Play Store?”.
Open your device’s Settings app Settings. Tap Apps & notifications and then See all apps. Scroll down and tap Google Play Store Google Play. Tap Storage and then Clear Cache. Next, tap Clear data. Re-open the Play Store & try your download again. If you still can’t download after you clear the cache & data of the Play Store, restart your device.
What is the Google Play Store and how does it work?
The Google Play Store is one of those apps we take for granted, mostly because it simply works as a mediator between the user and his or her precious apps.