Android devices come with a pre-installed Google app which allows users to search for anything without installing a browser. It also has a search widget that allows users to search from the home screen. Are you not able to use Google search? If so, in this read, you will learn how to fix the Google app that keeps stopping on Android.
How to Fix Google App Keeps Stopping on Android?
Google has a dedicated app for its search engine by which users can browse the internet. The app has a Voice search and incognito mode feature as well. In this article, we have added the ways by which you can fix the problem of the Google app keeps stopping on Android.
Restart Your Device
The very first method you can try to fix the problem is to restart your phone as the issue might be related to your phone. Follow the below steps to restart your device.
1. Press and hold the Power button or Side button on an Android phone.
2. Tap on Restart from the given options on the screen.
3. Wait for a few seconds to finish the restarting process.
Uninstall Google Play Store Updates
Google Play Store and Play Services update automatically in the background. However, many times it can cause an error or problem while downloading or installing an app. Hence, you need to uninstall the updates in order to resolve the problem. Follow the below steps to do so.
1. Open the Settings app on your Android phone.
2. Click on Apps then tap on Manage Apps or All Apps or See All Apps.
3. Tap on Google Play Store to open its App Info.
4. Click on the three-dots icon at the top and select Uninstall updates.
5. Follow the same process for Play Services and uninstall its updates too.
Once done, you will be able to fix the issue.
Turn OFF Bluetooth
Many users have reported that turning off the Bluetooth feature on their phones has fixed the problem for them. Hence, you can also give it a try by turning off the Bluetooth on your phone, it should fix your problem.
Turn OFF VPN
If you are connected to a VPN (Virtual Private Network) then there is a high chance that it’s the reason for the error.
Hence, we suggest you, turn off the VPN on your phone and then use the Google app and your issue should be fixed.
Clear Cache Data
For many users, clearing the cache data of the Google app fixes the problem. Follow the below steps to clear cache data on your Android smartphone.
1. Open the Settings app on your Android phone.
2. Click on Apps then tap on Manage Apps or All Apps or See All Apps.
3. Select Google from the list to open App Info.
4. Alternatively, long-press the Google app icon on the home screen then tap on the ‘i’ icon to open App Info.
5. On the App Info page, tap on Clear Data or Mange Storage or Storage Usage (on some devices you will see Storage & cache option, tap on it).
6. Finally, click on Clear Cache to clear the cache data.
Turn OFF Battery Saving Mode
If you have enabled power saving mode or battery saver on your device then there are chances that it may be the reason for the error. Follow the below steps to disable it.
1. Open the Settings app on an Android phone.
2. Click on Battery & Performance.
3. Tap on Battery Saver or Power Saver under the Battery section.
4. Finally, turn off the toggle next to Battery Saver or Power Saving Mode.
Update the App
You can also try updating the Google app as there is a high chance that the issue might be due to a bug or glitch in the app version which gets sorted in the latest version. Follow the below steps to update the app.
1. Open the Google Play Store on your device.
2. Search for Google in the search box and hit enter.
3. Click on the Update button to download the latest version of the app.
Once updated, your issue should be fixed.
Conclusion: Fix Google App Keeps Stopping on Android
So, these are the ways by which you can fix Google App Keeps Stopping on Android. I hope you find this article helpful; if you did, share it with your friends and family.
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