{"id":14890,"date":"2019-10-03T14:49:56","date_gmt":"2019-10-03T18:49:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techwalls.com\/?p=14890"},"modified":"2020-02-14T21:30:04","modified_gmt":"2020-02-15T02:30:04","slug":"how-to-download-apps-games-google-play-not-working","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.techwalls.com\/how-to-download-apps-games-google-play-not-working\/","title":{"rendered":"How to download apps\/games when Google Play is not working?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n<p>Your smartphone is incomplete\nwithout the Google Play Store. It allows you to download and install different\napps for your regular needs. Sometimes, it becomes difficult for you to download\na desired game or app from the Play Store. In this situation, you can fix this\nissue with manual fixing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>Before you attempt to fix an issue, ensure this problem is not related to Google itself. If it is a technical fault from Google, they will fix it. Here are some steps to take to fix possible issues in the Google Play Store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"384\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techwalls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/google-play-store.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9568\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techwalls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/google-play-store.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.techwalls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/google-play-store-300x192.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Unable to Download a Particular App<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are facing issues in\ndownloading a particular game or app, check its status in your country.\nRemember, you can\u2019t download a region restricted app on your device without\nmanual modifications. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nowadays, APK files make it easy to\ndownload a restricted game. Visit <a rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/apktovi.com\"><strong>apktoVi.com &#8211; Download free apk\/obb files for Android<\/strong><\/a>. Moreover,\nyou can consider VPN services to change your physical location to the location\nof your favorite game. Numerous Asians are using these services to access\nPandora music apps and other restricted channels in their region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fix an Unresponsive Google Play Store<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, Google Play Store\ncrashes without any apparent reason. In this situation, you can\u2019t download\nanything without fixing your Play Store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Force Close the Store<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, you can solve an issue\nwith a force close. Just swipe away the Play Store of Google on your app switcher.\nFor this purpose, go to \u201cSettings \u2013 Apps \u2013 All\u201d and finally access the store.\nIt is an easy way to stop this app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Toggle Wi-Fi or Restart a Router<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your Wi-Fi could be an issue, so\ntoggle it to on and off to fix the problem. Moreover, you can restart a router\nto fix the not-responding Play Store. Sometimes, a simple restart to your phone\ncan help you to fix this issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wipe the Store Cache<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cache memory is a great tool to\nsearch desired apps and games. Remember, this data can decrease data usage and\nspeed up loading time. Regardless of its importance, you can\u2019t keep it forever.\nOld data may pile up and misbehave with your smartphone. In this situation, you\nhave to clear the cache frequently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To remove the cache memory of\nGoogle Play Store, move to \u201cSettings\u201d and hit the \u201cApps\u201d option. Look for Play\nStore and click on it. Numerous options are available, even \u201cClear Cache\u201d. Hit\nthe right button to wipe the cache memory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If clearing cache is not solving your problem, you have to choose &#8220;Clear Data&#8221;. Remember, this option will clear your apps. You have to download and install these apps again from Play Store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Check Time and Date Settings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Several issues with the Google Play Store are related to date and time settings. If servers are having trouble synching with your time and date settings, you will face this problem. For this reason, put this setting on automatic. If the problem persists, set your date and time manually.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your smartphone is incomplete without the Google Play Store. It allows you to download and install different apps for your regular needs. Sometimes, it becomes difficult for you to download a desired game or app from the Play Store. 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