How do you get rid of unfortunately Google has stopped?

Many Android users across the globe have been facing Google app crashing issue recently. As per reports, a buggy update to the Google app might have caused this issue. So if you are also facing this problem, you are not alone. Don’t worry, we have found out some solutions to this issue. So if you have also been seeing the “Google keeps stopping” error on your Android phone, read this guide to fix the issue right away.

Also, read | 7 Ways to Fix ‘Unfortunately, App Has Stopped’ Error on Android

Fix Google Keeps Stopping Error on Android

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  • Fix Google Keeps Stopping Error on Android
    • 1. Restart the Phone
    • 2. Clear Cache and Data of Google App
    • 4. Uninstall Google App Updates

The first and most basic thing you can do is to restart your phone, the next method is to clear app data and you should also uninstall updates to the app. You can follow the below-mentioned steps to try all these fixes.

1. Restart the Phone

We keep using this method in most of our Android tips and tricks as despite being very basic, it is still one of the best methods to fix all kinds of issues on Android phones. Most of you probably know how to restart your phone using the power button.

How do you get rid of unfortunately Google has stopped?
How do you get rid of unfortunately Google has stopped?

Don’t conclude that the solution doesn’t work just by trying a single one. I recommend you to try all the given method until you don’t fix the issue.

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1. Fix “Unfortunately, Google Play Store has stopped” Error in Android?

1.1. Method 1: Re-start your device

1.2. Method 2: Clear the Cache and Data

1.3. Method 3: Enable Downloads

1.4. Method 4: Upgrade or Downgrade Google Play Store Updates

2. Alternative Methods to Fix the Error:

2.1. Method 5: Reset App Preference

2.2. Method 6: Remove and Add Google Account

2.3. Method 7: Factory Reset your Device

Fix “Unfortunately, Google Play Store has stopped” Error in Android?

Method 1: Re-start your device

Sometimes just by restarting your device can solve the issue. So, why not try this once. To restart your device:

  • How do you get rid of unfortunately Google has stopped?
    How do you get rid of unfortunately Google has stopped?
    Unlock the screen of the devices.
  • Press and hold the “Power” button until a menu appears.
  • Select “Power off“.
  • Wait for the device to power off.
  • Wait 10 seconds, then press and hold the “Power” button to power the device back ON.
  • After that, see whether it fixes your issue or not.

Method 2: Clear the Cache and Data

How do you get rid of unfortunately Google has stopped?
How do you get rid of unfortunately Google has stopped?

  • Go to Setting >> Go to Application Setting (In some devices application setting is named as Apps).
  • Go to, All the apps > >Find the Google Play Store >> Clear Cache and Data
  • Once you have cleared everything. Next, you need to Force Stop the application.
  • Similarly, Find the Google Play Service >> Clear Cache and Data
  • Now, Restart your device and see whether your error is fixed or not.

If you are still getting the error pop-up message then go to Method 3.

 Method 3: Enable Downloads

  • Go to Setting>> Go to Application Setting (In some devices application setting is named as Apps).
  • Go to, All the apps > >Find Downloads >> Open it and Enable it.
  • Now,Restart your device and you will no longer face the error.

This method has worked most of the time and it should also work for you. Just in case, this doesn’t work then try below methods.

Method 4: Upgrade or Downgrade Google Play Store Updates

Many of the time outdated version of Google Play Store is found to be the reason behind the errors. So, check whether the update is available or not. If update is available then update the Play Store and see if it fixes the issue.

How do you get rid of unfortunately Google has stopped?
How do you get rid of unfortunately Google has stopped?

But, if there is no update available then your Play Store is up to date. So there are possibilities that the updated Google Play Store is causing the error. There are chances that the updated version of Google play store may have Compatibility Issues. So in this case, you need to Uninstall Google Play Store updates. Just follow the step to Uninstall Google Play Store update.

  • Go to Setting>> Go to Application Setting (In some devices application setting is named as apps).
  • Go to, All the apps > >Find the Google Play Store >> Uninstall Updates
  • Now Restart your device and try to Open the Google Play Store.

This method should fix your error. If you are still getting the error then follow the next method.

Alternative Methods to Fix the Error:

Method 5: Reset App Preference

  • Go to Setting>> Go to Application Setting (In some devices application setting is named as Apps).
  • Go to, All the Apps > >Click on Menu Key/button [In some device you can even see three dots on the top right corner of the screen- click on it]
  • You will see different option >> Tap on “Reset app preferences”
  • A dialogue box will appear >> Read the content and Click on RESET APPS 
  • Now Restart your device and check if it fixes your error.

Method 6: Remove and Add Google Account

How do you get rid of unfortunately Google has stopped?
How do you get rid of unfortunately Google has stopped?

  • Go to Setting >> Accounts >> Google
  • Remove all your Google accounts
  • Go back to Google play store and Sign–in your account information
  • Accept all the Google terms and setup Google settings then Run Google Play Store and see if it fixes your error or not.

If you are able to fix the error then the job is done otherwise head to below method.

Method 7: Factory Reset your Device

If none of the above methods worked for you then you just got one way to solve the issue. Factory Reset your device should fix your issue.

How to Factory Reset your Android Device

So, these are some of the methods to Fix “Unfortunately, Google Play Store has stopped” Error in Android.  Hopefully, your problem is solved now. Let me know which one worked for you and what you did, or if you have some different methods then share with us.

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Mohammad Kaif

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