Hi, in addition to what solutions have already been provided to you. I think different devices/firmwares also becomes a factor if it'll work or not.Something i thought id check for if anyone gets my issue in the future. I didnt realise that i still had google ads blocked through the system. This somehow stopped the game from working so for anyone else that has my issue your welcome
A solution I've found is as soon as you saw the 'pause download' thingy at startup, wait 5 seconds and then press the 'return' button on your phone. Not the home one, just the 'return' button. I'm using a phone, hopefully it works for you too. Good luck!