Here’s how – Settings > Apps > Google Play Store > Storage > Clear Data. If you’re still facing it, then please try again after clearing the data of Google Play Store.
So, it seems that Google has found a fix. Update 2: My Nokia 7 started downloading apps again a while back. Follow the solution below if yours is a rooted one. There is a temporary solution available but it can only be used on a rooted phone. There are no official fixes currently available. Most devices are running Android Oreo (8.0).
Also included are Nokia phones including the Nokia 7 and Nokia 6, all imported from China. I can see several mentions of Mate 8, Mate 9, Mate 10, Huawei P10, Honor V9. Huawei phones, which have a high import ratio among western countries are reported several times. The issue is present on WiFi as well as cellular data. Hence, it can be assumed that devices which were not shipped with Play Store from the factory are the ones affected by this issue. Majority of the affected users report that they have their Android phone imported from China or Hong Kong. Users with imported phones affected the most
