It’s not uncommon to hear Android apps stop on their own, and this is a fairly common operating system error. This is a typical error: “The application has stopped.”
Over the years, Android has improved significantly, became more stable, expanded its range of features for developers, and significantly improved the system’s ability to run dozens of applications and services simultaneously. But despite all the undeniable improvements that have come, the system continues to drag and drop bugs, some of which are very annoying, such as the fact that Android apps sometimes stop on their own.
While it is true that the problem of forced closing of applications has been minimized over time, it still persists, and this is not so unusual. If this is your case, and you get this error from time to time, or there is a particular application that keeps giving you this error, pay close attention to this article. Next, we are going to explain the reasons for this error and possible solutions.
Why do Android apps stop on their own?
Before trying to resolve any error, you need to know what is causing it, or at least have an idea of the possible problems that lead to such an error. Forcing applications to close on Android can be caused by several reasons, the most common of which are the following:
- The mobile phone does not have enough RAM to run the application.
- Application or user data is corrupted.
- The development of the application is incorrect, resulting in this type of crash.
- Unexpected system failure of the device.
If your apps stop due to an internal phone problem, there is nothing you can do to fix it. However, if this is due to any of the other reasons, we can try several solutions.
Find the application that is causing the problem
Obviously, if we do not know which application or applications are stopping, we will not be able to fix the problem and continue to use our device as usual. So, the first thing you need to do is find the apps that forcefully close and write down their names so you can quickly find them later.
Perhaps the application that is causing you problems is a custom application (that is, you downloaded it yourself) or a system application. In the case of custom ones, it will be much easier to solve the problem, since there is always an option to uninstall the application. In the case of system applications, it is not always possible to eliminate them, which can complicate the task.
Clear the application cache
The first thing we’re going to try before closing Android apps is to clear the app cache. To do this, you will need to go to the address: “Settings” – “Applications” – “All”.
- Find the application that is causing the problem in the list, select Data Usage and click Clear Cache.
- Depending on the version of Android you have, you may need to look for the “Storage” section of the problematic application to clear its cache.
- After you have uninstalled it, use your mobile phone as usual. If you do not receive the “Application has stopped” error message, then the problem has already been resolved.
- If it recurs, read on to find out what else you can do to fix the error.
Remove data from the application
If clearing the cache didn’t fix the problem and Android apps still stop on their own, let’s move on to a slightly more aggressive method: clear the app data.
When we clear the application cache, only its temporary files are deleted. However, deleting data from the app will erase settings and other items that cannot be restored. Therefore, before deleting application data, try to save all important information so that you can restore it later. To delete data from the Application, you must do the following:
- Go to Settings for the application that is throwing errors.
- Sign in to the same location where you cleared the cache, but this time click on Clear Data.
The application will be restored, and it will look as if you just downloaded it, that is, all information and settings that might have been in it will be lost.
Once you have a new application, try using it again to see if the “Application has stopped” error has been resolved. If not, try turning your phone off and on again, sometimes this simple process can fix many problems, including this one. But if the error still appears, it is better to uninstall the application.
Uninstall and reinstall the application
Applications are often installed incorrectly or crash and force them to close because they cannot function normally. This installation failure or application problems can be resolved in many cases if we uninstall and reinstall it. Check if the problem is resolved, if not, try downgrading. To do this, you need to uninstall the app and download its APK from the previous version from a third-party site, since Google Play does not allow you to download older versions of apps.
If the application that is causing us problems is a custom application, there will be no problem performing this process. Just uninstall it and then go to Google Play to reinstall it on your device. On the other hand, if the application is a system application, you must do the following:
- Go to “Settings” – “Applications”.
- Find the application that is causing the problem.
- Select the “Uninstall Updates” option.
Now try using the application to see if the “Application has stopped” error has been resolved. If the problem persists, select the “Disable” application option. This will prevent it from working and the error will stop showing up.
Still having Android app closing issue?
If you have followed all of the above steps and your Android apps are still stopping, we have some final tips to fix the problem. First of all, make sure you have installed any existing updates for your device. Failure to update your phone can cause many problems and prevent apps from working.
However, if the error occurs in a custom application, it is best to remove it and find an alternative. Do not reinstall it and continue to suffer, because it will not start working normally. There are many applications on Google Play, and for sure you will find some that are almost identical to the one that never ceases to give you problems.
On the contrary, if a problem occurs due to one or more system applications required for the device to function, it may render our phone unusable. In this case, there are two possible solutions, although they are slightly more dangerous:
- You can try resetting your smartphone to factory settings. This will delete all data, information, photos, images, messages. That is, your mobile phone will become empty and you will have to start from scratch to set it up. Of course, this process will almost certainly fix the problem.
- Reinstall the firmware on your device. This process is different for each device and model. Therefore, you will have to look for a suitable firmware for your device, for example, for Samsung there is Odin, for Nexus you can use Fastboot, OnePlus allows you to flash your mobile phone from the device itself.
