Another common issue on Android 4.0.4 is downloads getting stuck on "Installing...". This is often a side effect of the system being unable to communicate properly with modern Google servers. A combination of clearing the Play Store's data and restarting the device often resolves this.
Look for apps with minimum API level 15 support. Updating Android 4.0.4 Android 4.0.4 Play Store
Go to Settings > Security (or Applications ) and check the box for Unknown sources to allow installation from outside the Play Store. Another common issue on Android 4
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Google officially ended support for Android Ice Cream Sandwich in December 2018. Google Play Services updates stopped for this version at that time. What This Means for Users