Every so often the installation of Android apps slow to a terrible crawl. When this occurs, things become very frustrating very fast. No matter how many times you reboot your device, zip changes. The trouble persists even if you lot disable Wi-Fi–the near common reason why is a combination of two issues: DNS and Google Play enshroud.

Sometimes you can articulate your cache and disable Wi-Fi, and the problem instantly goes away. However, when you do that, you're using precious data. If you have a wireless connection, that's not a smart utilise of your information plan. To avoid that problem, I'll walk you through the process of fixing both issues.

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Clearing your cache

Commencement, nosotros must clear two caches: Google Play Shop and Google Play Services. I'll demonstrate this on a OnePlus iii running Android 6.0.1.

To clear the necessary caches, go to Settings | Apps | Google Play Store. Tap Storage and and so tap CLEAR CACHE (Effigy A). Your cache should immediately drop to 12.00 KB.

Figure A

Next, go to Settings | Apps | Google Play Services, tap Storage, and so tap Clear Cache. Once again, the cache should drib to 12.00 KB.

Now disabling wireless and installations from the Google Play Store (the just identify you should be installing from) will go off without a hitch.

Changing your DNS

Every then oft, a wireless network DNS does your Android device no favors. The problem lies in the fact that you don't always have access to the necessary information to change DNS on a per-network footing. In that location's a way to get effectually that.

By default, Android does non allow you to set global DNS. Y'all can solve this event past using a handy app called DNS Changer, which allows yous to easily switch your DNS to one of the following:

  • Google DNS
  • Open up DNS
  • Yandex DNS
  • Level3 DNS
  • Custom

DNS Changer works, without root, for Wi-Fi and cellular networks.

Read earlier installing DNS Changer: The developers accept gone a rather distasteful route and require users to rate the app before existence able to use it continuously (I call back it pops up after five minutes of usage). They insist you must requite them a v-star rating in order to continue using the app, but y'all do not–charge per unit the app as y'all see fit to continue using the app. Also, the ads in the app can get abrasive; the good news is you lot won't have the app open long plenty to exist bothered by those apps.

To install DNS Changer, follow these steps. (Annotation: If yous're experiencing the slow install event, turn off Wi-Fi before following these steps.)

  1. Open the Google Play Store.
  2. Search for DNS Changer.
  3. Locate and tap the entry by burakgon.
  4. Tap Install.
  5. If prompted, tap Accept.
  6. Allow the installation to complete.

You'll find the launcher for the new app in your App Drawer, or on your home screen, or in both spots. Tap the icon, and DNS Changer volition fire up. Before launching the app, I highly recommend you get to Settings | Wi-Fi, long press your current wireless network, and tap Forget Network. You lot'll need to reconnect to that network before continuing.

From the DNS Changer main window (Figure B), select the DNS provider you want to utilise and then tap the START button.

Figure B

When you lot tap the START button, you'll be warned that DNS Changer wants to set a VPN connexion that allows it to monitor traffic–this is standard for such a service. OK that warning, and you'll see a VPN key icon in your notification area. At this indicate, your device is using the DNS service you selected, and the Google Play installation issue should be resolved.

What to do if this persists

Near of the time the steps I provided above work like a charm. But, if the problem persists, the issue could be with your service provider, and you lot'll need to expect until the service provider resolves whatever issue they are having. If that happens, only switch off Wi-Fi, install the necessary app, and then switch Wi-Fi back on. It'southward a hassle but, in a pinch, it'll work.