Fix Google Play Stuck at "Waiting for Download" in BlueStacks

Cyrus Kao12 Feb 2022

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

Configure PPPoE DSL Connection on Arch Linux/Manjaro with pppoe-setup

Cyrus Kao10 Jan 2022

Most ISPs (Internet Service Providers) offer multiple dynamic IP addresses and even come with a static one. To take advantage of that, we'll be setting up a PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) connection on our own machine to obtain an independent IP address.