Fix problems downloading one app
If you have trouble downloading one app, this article contains advanced troubleshooting steps that should help resolve this issue. Before you try these advanced steps, we recommend that you attempt to fix problems downloading apps using basic troubleshooting steps.
Troubleshoot problems with only one app
Try these steps if you have problems when you try to download a specific app.
- Open the Google Play Store app 👁 Google Play
. - Find and tap the app you want to download.
- On the app’s page, it says whether the app's available for your device.
- If it’s not available, you can’t download it.
- Open the Google Play Store app 👁 Google Play
. - At the top right, tap the Profile icon.
- Tap Manage apps & device 👁 and then
Manage. - Tap the name of the app you want to delete 👁 and then
Uninstall. - To reinstall it, tap Install or Enable.
If you still can’t download the app, try the troubleshooting steps below.
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To uninstall Google Play Store app updates:
- On your device's home or app screen, find the Google Play Store app.
- Touch and hold the Google Play Store app 👁 Google Play
. - Tap App info.
- At the top right, tap More 👁 Image
👁 and then
Uninstall updates. - Review the info and tap OK.
To reinstall Google Play Store app updates:
- Open the Google Play Store app 👁 Google Play
. - At the top right, tap the Profile picture.
- Tap Settings 👁 and then
About. - Under “Play Store version,” tap Update Play Store.
Get more help
If the steps above didn’t work, use the link below to view more advanced troubleshooting steps.