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Apps wont download from playstore

Aaron_kehoe
On our wavelength

Hello, 

I'm a new customer to Virgin Media who has recently signed up for broadband. 

I've noticed that I can't download any apps from the Play Store on my Samsung S10 with my Hub 3. 

Whilst waiting for the installation I was connected to my downstairs neighbours Virgin Media WIFI and I don't have any problem and I've switched between the two to see that it's just my WIFI.

I've looked on other forums and there doesn't seem to be an answer for this problem and I was hoping to get some clarity.

Thank you.

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BT Smart Hub 2 with 70Mbs Download,18Mbs Upload, 9.17ms Latency & 0.35ms Jitter.

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newapollo
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Hi Aaron,

Searching google shows this to be an S10 and normal android issue not just related to VM with a few possible solutions. 

Have  you done a network reset on your S10?

Go to Settings > Tap General Management > Tap Reset >  Tap Reset network settings >  Restart phone ( you could also perform a factory reset from there as a last resort)

If that doesn't work then try any or all of the following.

1) Clear Play Store data
Go to Settings > Tap Apps > Tap Google Play Store > Tap Storage > Tap Clear Data, then tap "OK" to confirm.

2) Reset the Download Manager
Go to Settings > Tap Apps > Tap the More options icon > Tap Show system apps  > Tap Download Manager. Check that the app is enabled (the icon should read Disable) > Tap Force Stop to shut down just this app. This won't affect any information on the device. > Tap Force stop on the prompt to confirm.

3) Check the date and time settings
Go to Settings > Tap General Management >Tap Date and Time >Select Date and time settings >  activate "Automatic date and time".

4) Remove and re-add Google Account
Go to Settings > Tap Accounts and backup > Tap Accounts > Tap your Google Account > Tap Remove Account > Tap Remove Account to confirm.
(Any information removed in this process will be downloaded onto the device once the account is added back in)
Tap Add Account >Tap Google > Enter your Google account log in details > Tap to agree to the Google Terms and Conditions to finish.

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MikeRobbo
Alessandro Volta

Check Websafe in your online account.


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BT Smart Hub 2 with 70Mbs Download,18Mbs Upload, 9.17ms Latency & 0.35ms Jitter.

What am I checking, do I want it on or off? 

I currently have child safe off and virus safe on.

Read >> this <<


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BT Smart Hub 2 with 70Mbs Download,18Mbs Upload, 9.17ms Latency & 0.35ms Jitter.

OK, I know what they do i just don't understand how that is relevant to my problem?

The Play Store is a shopping site and your Websafe may have been blocking it.

Do you get any warnings up when the apps refuse to download ?


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BT Smart Hub 2 with 70Mbs Download,18Mbs Upload, 9.17ms Latency & 0.35ms Jitter.

Will the apps download with an ethernet connected device asking for the download.


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BT Smart Hub 2 with 70Mbs Download,18Mbs Upload, 9.17ms Latency & 0.35ms Jitter.

It says the download is initialising but nothing downloads.

Theyre safe downloads, like updates to instagram, Spotify ect... but there not working and its only on my phone, my other devices are fine. 

Disconnect your phone from the Wi-Fi.

Reboot your phone.

Try again.


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BT Smart Hub 2 with 70Mbs Download,18Mbs Upload, 9.17ms Latency & 0.35ms Jitter.

Done, it didn't work.