Unfortunately, an App has stopped error is very common for Android users. We face this error every now and then with different apps and games. Among these errors, the scariest one is when you face, Unfortunately, Google Play Services has stopped error. Google Play Services is responsible for running all the Google apps, without this service you cannot use any app from the bundle of Google Apps. Most importantly, you won’t be able to download any app from the Google Play Store. Therefore, it’s really important to fix Unfortunately, Google Play Services has stopped error. If you are facing this error, then you are in the right place as below are some potential solutions to this error.
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How to Fix Unfortunately Google Play Services has stopped Error
Solution#1: Fix Unfortunately Google Play Services has stopped Error on devices running on Android 4.0 or Lower
- Open ‘Settings’ on your mobile phone.
- In the Settings, tap on More Tab and then tap on Application Manager from the list.
- Now Swipe Left to select All Applications.
- Here you will see all the apps which are installed on your phone. Tap on Google Play Services from the list.
- Simply, click on Clear Cache and Clear data.
- Restart your device.
Solution#2: Fix Unfortunately Google Play Services has stopped Error on devices running on Android 5.0+
- Open ‘Settings’ Application from your app drawer.
- Go to Applications / Applications Manager > All Apps.
- Keep scrolling down the list until you find ‘Google Play Services’.
- Tap onGoogle Play Services > Storage to open cache and data options.
- Now simply tap on Clear Cache and Clear Data.
- Go back to home-screen and restart your device.
This shall fix the unfortunately, Google Play Services has stopped error.
Solution#3: Perform a Factory Reset
- Turn off your Android device.
- Press and hold “Volume UP + Power + Home” button together and as soon as you see Galaxy S7 Boot logo, release all three buttons. (Other phones may have a different method of booting into recovery mode. So, Google it accordingly).
- Now select wipe data/factory reset Use Volume Rocker to navigate through the options.
- Press Power Button to select the wipe data/factory reset option.
- Select ‘Yes’ when the system asks.
- Now, wait till the process is completed.
- Once it’s done highlight ‘Reboot system now’ and press power button to select it.
Note: Don’t forget to backup your important data before performing a factory reset.
Solution#4: Clear system cache
- Turn off your Android device.
- Press and hold “Volume UP + Power + Home” button together and as soon as you see Galaxy S7 Boot logo, release all three buttons. (Other phones may have a different method of booting into recovery mode. So, Google it accordingly).
- Now select wipe cache partition Use Volume Rocker to navigate through the options.
- Press Power Button to select the wipe cache partition option.
- Select ‘Yes’ when the system asks.
- Now, wait till the process is completed.
- Once it’s done highlight ‘Reboot system now’ and press power button to select it.
In the end, make sure that you are using the latest version of Google Play Services. Google recommends keeping this service updated at all times.
