Market stuck on "Starting download ..."

If your application download is stalled at "Starting download", please use a few of the following troubleshooting steps to help your download to completion:

  • Confirm that there is connectivity on your device (contact your mobile service provider if you aren't connected)
  • Confirm that your credit card information is up to date by logging in your Google Checkout account
  • Make sure that your phone is logged into Hangouts (formerly Google Talk) by following these steps:
    1. Go to your phone’s app launcher, and press the Hangouts app
    2. If you’re already logged into Talk, press Menu, and then touch Sign out
    3. Launch Talk again to sign in