4 Ways to Fix “Unfortunately, Settings Has Stopped” on Android

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Basic Fixes

Fix 1: Clear Settings App Cache

If you keep intermittently getting the error pop-up message on your device, clear the cache data of the Settings app on your Android phone. That should help fix the issue.

Go toSettings App Info>Storage and cache>Clear cache> tap onOk.

And that’s it. You should no longer see the ‘Unfortunately, Settings has stopped’ error on your screen. If the issue persists, proceed to the next troubleshooting solution below.

Fix 2: Update Settings Services App

The Settings Services app allows setup, connection, and customization for settings on your phone and certain app settings. You can update the Settings Services app to check if the problem gets solved. This is limited to Pixel devices. OpenPlay Storeon your Pixel phone > search forSettings Services>updatethe app.

Fix 3: Clear Google Play Services Cache

This solution helped some Android users fix the problem on their devices. After removing the cache, you can open the Play Store and log in again with your Google account.

Step 1:OpenSettingsand go toApps.

Step 2:Scroll down and look forGoogle Play Services. Then, tap onClear cache.

You can also read our post ifGoogle Play Services are draining your battery.

Fix 4: Factory Reset Device

If none of the above solutions help fix the ‘Unfortunately, Settings has stopped’ error, you might have to reset your device to factory default as a last resort. That will erase all settings, apps, and files stored on your device, but it should definitely get the issue fixed.

You should read this detailed guide to learnhow to reset your Android deviceto factory default and what happens afterward.

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Last updated on 19 July, 2024

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