--- title: "How do I fix the Play Store which stops responding when downloading apps?" description: "How do I fix the Play Store which stops responding when downloading apps?" author: "Lily Chitlangiya" published: 2021-12-21 canonical: https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/94748/how-do-i-fix-the-play-store-which-stops-responding-when-downloading-apps category: "troubleshooting" tags: ["android", "google play store", "troubleshooting"] reading_time: 2 minutes --- # How do I fix the Play Store which stops responding when downloading apps? How do I [fix](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/81628/how-to-fix-your-broken-heart-try-out-these-ways-for-sure) the [Play Store](https://www.mindstick.com/news/1784/the-app-permission-list-would-be-restored-soon-by-google-on-play-store) which [stops responding](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/50235/what-can-you-do-if-your-windows-stops-responding) when downloading apps? \ ## Answers ### Answer by Hitesh Vohra **Steps to fix the Play [Store](https://www.mindstick.com/interview/1205/what-is-the-command-to-take-backup-and-restore-for-sharepoint-site) which stops responding when downloading [apps](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/94773/my-android-phone-keeps-crashing-apps-today-how-can-i-fix-it):** - **Close the Google Play Store if you have to.-**Open the Settings app on your phone. Go to the Apps section. All apps should be selected. Select Google Play Store from the drop-down menu. Stop using Force. Choose OK. - **Wi-Fi can be turned on and off.-**Wi-Fi, like Airplane Mode, could be the problem. Not to mention the possibility that your network is experiencing simple connectivity troubles. Toggle Wi-Fi on and off, then try out a few apps from the Google Play Store. It could be beneficial. - **Start your router again. -**Some routers have an app that may be used to restart them, while others have a physical button. If yours doesn't have either, unplug the router's power source and re-plug it. - **Clear the cache on the Google Play Store.-**Cache memory is a fantastic resource. By storing data locally, the phone can save data and speed up loading times. \ **Read More: [Why is my phone battery draining so fast from 70% to 20% within 10 minutes?](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/94753/why-is-my-phone-battery-draining-so-fast-from-70-to-20-within-10-minutes)** --- Original Source: https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/94748/how-do-i-fix-the-play-store-which-stops-responding-when-downloading-apps Copyright © MindStick Software Pvt. Ltd. This Markdown version is provided for developers, AI systems, and offline reading.