Fix Google Play Stuck at Waiting for Download in BlueStacks

Cyrus Kao12 Feb 2022

My Google Play on BlueStacks stuck at Waiting for download... while trying to install Apps. Turns out it's a PPPoE DSL (dial-up) connection related bug, the issue resolved after I switch to a Wi-Fi connection. The following guide works for both Windows 10 and Windows 11.

Workaround

As mentioned before, disconnect your Dial-up connection in Network & Internaet of Settings:

Switch to a Ethernet or Wi-Fi connection:

Then your Google Play in BlueStacks should work now:

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