Galaxy s20 will not download apps

[userFQAyoSAIvD]

I just got a brand new galaxy s20. I'm on wifi, the strongest wifi available. I was so excited but now my phone won't download snapchat, Instagram, or any other app. This is such a disappointment. I'll have to take this phone back if we can't figure out how to make it work correctly. Especially after paying 1000 for phone that doesn't even download applications. 

[userrYQBuwDeLS]

My apps are not downloading or updating. I have tried to update my Android Auto app and the Starbucks app and they will not update. Frustrating!!!!

[plano-mano]

Try submit a report thru Samsung members app. you can download from Galaxy store.

[ken1107]

Same issue here. Even factory wiped my phone twice! and it seemed to have worked for a day and then back to this issue again. Samsung is about to lose alot of fans.

[user5UQFa01ca9]

I'm having the same issue. I've tried every fix out there including wipe and nothing works. Eventually I went to T-Mobile and they swapped out my phone. It fixed the issue for a while but it's only been a month or two and now I'm having the same problem all over again. I've been a Samsung user for years but it looks like I'm going to be forced to become an Apple user...

[userxhCeUcqcON]

OK Samsung lovers this is exactly what you do, press and bold Google play icon, tabs will appear, click on app info, scroll down to change system settings, turn off allow permission, once you have done that you can now download and install any app from Google play, please let me know how you got on

[userl8VcwKGOWj]

It did not work. Thanks tho

[userxhCeUcqcON]

OK Samsung lovers this is exactly what you do, press and bold Google play icon, tabs will appear, click on app info, scroll down to change system settings, turn off allow permission, once you have done that you can now download and install any app from Google play, please let me know how you got on

[userZXFiY2Kz19]

I am having the same issue!!! My Samsung is not downloading apps or updating apps. I have tried all of the suggestions! I have cleared the data and cache. I also noticed that i don't get notifications from emails and even texts unless I either restart my phone or switch my connection from data to wifi or visa versa. it doesn't matter whether or not I am using the phones data or wifi. I have the same issues either way.
my connection speed IS NOT THE ISSUE.
On WIFI my download is 472 Mbps and UPLOAD is 552Mbps.

On Cellar Data my download is 128 Mbps and UPLOAD is 37.8 Mbps.

when I either try to download or update, it only gets to a little over 90% downloaded and then stops. this happens on all apps.

So I decided to default the phone. after doing so and after my phone reinstalled the apps, I decided to test it by updating the apps. they updated successfully. Unfortunately the next day my phone would no longer update apps or download apps. I always loved Samsung phones because I am a very technical person but lately the new ones seem to be junk.

[knightsurgeon · Accepted solution]

With the issue still happening, can I ask if you tried the Safe mode step mentioned earlier in the thread? If so, what happened while the phone was in safe mode? Also, check this guide your for some troubleshooting: https://www.samsung.com/uk/support/mobile-devices/what-to-do-if-google-play-store-will-not-load-or-d...

If the issue does not happen while in safe mode, a third party app is causing this to happen and you will need to determine which app and delete it in order to fix the issue completely. The simplest way would be a factory reset and only reinstall apps one by one and test it out before installing the next. 

If none of the posted steps here have worked, the next options are speaking with your carrier or seeking an evaluation through a Samsung authorized technician. You're welcome to visit this link to seek local ubreakifix locations for the evaluation here: https://www.samsung.com/us/support/service/locations/?product=M0052682

[user4nwBh5g7G7]

They there,

I finally found my solution. After months searching the internet, doing all recommended settings (clear data, wipe Cache, downgrade Play Store, even factory reset my device just to work for one day and then get the same error) I finally found my solution today: the freaking Galaxy Store, which comes pre-installed and cant be uninstalled. The only thing I had to do: stop the app and voila, Play Store immediatly started downloading 25 Updates and installed them.