A phone restart is always the first proper troubleshooting step you should take when things go wrong. However well written it may be, the software depends on timing and on a complicated ballet of processing, allocation, and execution for it all to go perfectly. If the timing is out or a preceding line of code gets stuck for some reason, it can all go pear-shaped. A reboot will cause the phone to drop all the code it was processing and begin again. New processes will be loaded into memory, and you may be able to download the app without any errors.
Authentication is a mobile process that requires the correct time to authenticate your device with Google Play and the download server. Most of us have our phones to synchronize date and time with the network automatically, but it is worth checking. All you need do is check that your OS is in the right time zone. Android Enthusiasts Stack Exchange is a question and answer site for enthusiasts and power users of the Android operating system.
It only takes a minute to sign up. Connect and share knowledge within a single location that is structured and easy to search. I can download and install apps from Google Play but I can't download any zip file, 7z file, Google Drive website file, mp3, torrent, etc on my phone.
I haven't changed any settings as far as i know and I can't download anything from any trusted site. Even the bittorrent app's downloads turn red and stay at 0 despite being known good files. This happens when I try to download files on 4g and also wifi. How can I fix this without doing a factory reset? Check for Restricted Background data.
If it is enabled then you will have problems while downloading irrespective of it being 4G or Wifi. You could try any downloader like Download Accelerator Plus works for me. All you need is to open your website in its local browser or provide download url in the app.
Below is screenshot of the app Browser where you need to search in order to download. If that doesn't do the trick it's a good idea to perform a clean reinstall using these steps on all your devices. They are more thorough than a regular reinstall and make sure that no damaged leftover files remain that might be causing the issue. I installed the Linux client on a Linux laptop. Unfortunately the latest Linux client has a problem where it segfaults every time you browse for a local files source, but there is a older release from February available here:.
Version 1. So it looks like there are issues with the Mac spotify client that are stopping android clients downloading local files, but the Linux client works fine if you use the older version. Local Files won't download. All forum topics Previous Topic Next Topic. Casual Listener. Same here - followed all the guides, checked the steps - phone and laptop are on same Wifi.
Reply 1 Like. Hey there folks, Thanks for reaching out about this. Alex Moderator. Swipe right or left to go to the tab that says All. Look for Download Manager under this section and tap on it to determine whether it is enabled or disabled.
Those users who find it disabled, tap on the Enable option to Enable Download Manager and then download the apps again. Wiping the cache for Google Play can solve a few problems related to the Play Store.
Cache files store information that helps your device load the application quickly. These files are recreated once you reaccess the application.
The Data files of an application store data that includes all information saved on the app like high scores, usernames, and passwords. When the data files are deleted, you must make sure that you write down any important information before deleting the files.
Go back to the app store and check if the apps begin to download now. If the problem is not fixed yet, then delete the data files by going through the same steps, and then instead of tapping on Clear Cache, you must tap on Clear Data. You will notice a warning that will tell you that all data will be deleted. Press Ok to confirm and then open the Play Store to look for the app and begin the download.
Check if this helps you fix the problem on your Android device. Google Play Services is the process through which your applications communicate with various sections of your device. It enables sync and ensures that push notifications are sent to the device apps on time.
Google Play Services plays an essential role in the working of applications. A problem in the cache or data files of the Play Services can cause a problem when it comes to downloading the applications from the Play Store.
Once the cache files have been wiped, check if the problem is fixed. If you can still download apps from the Play Store, then follow the same steps to return to the screen from where you cleared the cache. This time, you must tap on Clear Data to delete the data. You will notice a warning on your screen. Tap on OK to confirm deleting the data. The data synchronization of your device that allows the syncing of data can help you solve the problem. Several readers found this to be an easy way of resolving their apps not downloading from the Play Store.
Once you have completed this step, go back into Google Play Store and check if the app is being downloaded now. Once the new updates are installed, your device will automatically restart. After the restart, check if the apps are being downloaded to your device now. Resetting the Google Account can help you solve the problem of your Android not downloading the apps.
When you reset the account, you will be deleting the entire account and starting all over again. It means you should know your Google Account username and password.
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