Android is finally getting parallel app download from the Store

Google is currently testing parallel downloads in the Play Store, allowing users to download two applications simultaneously. Also, by enabling specific flags in version 40.0.13 of Google Play Store on a rooted Android device, you can unlock the parallel downloads for up to 5 apps.

Android Parallel Downloads From The Play Store. Image credits: TheSpAndroid

This allows for up to five applications to be downloaded at the same time when the flag is activated, speeding up the installation process. However, there are limitations, as the feature may not work under App & Device Management.

There is no official release date for this feature to the general public yet. For rooted devices, you can manually add or enable the necessary flag using the GMS Flags app.

Package - com.google.android.finsky.regular
Flags - InstallQueue__enable_su_parallel_install

Previous reports and screenshots posted on Reddit indicate that this is not the first time the company has considered such a possibility. Reddit has many old posts and screenshots showing the Play Store interface from 3-4 years ago, featuring parallel install functionality. However, this feature never reached all users. It appears that Google is now working to bring one of the most requested features to everyone - simultaneous or parallel downloads.

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Author: Sergey Tkachenko

Sergey Tkachenko is a software developer who started Winaero back in 2011. On this blog, Sergey is writing about everything connected to Microsoft, Windows and popular software. Follow him on Telegram, Twitter, and YouTube.

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