How To Fix Unfortunately Settings Has Stopped On Android

Do you experience unfortunately settings has stopped on android device? Several factors can cause this issue such as insufficient ram due to a lot of opened apps running in the background, corrupted cache, google play services issue, outdated google play services app, or outdated android device. To fix unfortunately settings has stopped error, you will need to perform several troubleshooting steps.

Android is an open source mobile operating system that was created specifically for touchscreen mobile devices like smartphones and tablets. It is based on a modified version of the Linux kernel. The Google ecosystem is used by more than 70% of Android handsets, some of which also have vendor-specific software and user interfaces. Android uses touch inputs, such as swiping, tapping, and pinching to handle on-screen objects, as well as a virtual keyboard, and is also available for cars as Android Auto, televisions as Android TV, and smartwatches as Wear OS.

Fix Android Device That Has Unfortunately Settings Has Stopped Error Message For Android Users

One of the issues that you might experience when using an Android is the Unfortunately settings has stopped error. This can be a frustrating experience especially if it keeps on showing the error message on your Android phones.

Here’s how to fix unfortunately settings has stopped on Android issue.

Fix #1 Close all the apps that is not in use

The issue unfortunately settings has stopped error on your phone can be cause by too many apps that are open and third party apps that is running in the background causing your device’s ram to be low. Close these unused apps.

Closing apps

Step 1: Long tap application on your phone.

Step 2: Tap on the info button and go to the app info menu.

Step 3: Hit Force Stop.

Fix #2 Restart Android smartphone

The next thing to do is to restart your Android smartphone when you keep getting unfortunately settings has stopped error. This refreshes the android devices operating system but also removes any software glitches that could be causing the problem.

Restarting your Android device

Step 1: Press and hold the Power button.

Step 2: Tap Power off or Restart.

Step 3: Press and hold the Power button until your device turns on again.

Fix #3 Clear cache settings app

If you keep getting the unfortunately settings has stopped error message, you can try to clear cache the settings app because you might have a corrupted cache files. Clear cache method will remove any corrupted cache files on the settings app.

Clearing cache files

Step 1: Open Settings Menu.

Step 2: Select Apps.

Step 3: Choose Settings app.

Step 4: Select Storage.

Step 5: Tap the Clear Data icon.

Try to check if you are still experiencing unfortunately settings has stopped error.

Fix #4 Force stop settings app

The next thing to do is to force stop settings app. Sometimes the issue can be cause a software glitch in the settings app that is causing unfortunately settings has stopped error message.

Force close settings app

Step 1: Long tap settings app icon on your phone.

Step 2: Tap on the info button and go to the Messenger app info menu.

Step 3: Hit Force Stop.

Fix #5 Clear Google Play Services cache files

One of the possible reason you keep getting the Unfortunately settings has stopped error because you have corrupted cached data on your Google Play Services cache. Clear cache Google play services to fix unfortunately settings has stopped android issues.

Clearing cache files of Google Play Services

Step 1: Open Settings Menu.

Step 2: Select Apps.

Step 3: Choose Google Play Services.

Step 4: Select Storage.

Step 5: Tap the Clear Cache.

Try to check if you are still getting unfortunately settings has stopped issue after you have clear cache files of Google Play Services.

Fix #6 Update Google Play Services

If you are still getting unfortunately settings has stopped error then you could be running on an outdated Google Play Services. The outdated version can be having issue with your Android system because of incompatibilities. It is recommended to do a software update./

Google Play Services updates

Step 1: Open Google Play store.

Step 2: At the top right corner, tap the profile icon.

Step 3: Tap Manage apps & device. Apps with an update available are labeled “Update available.”

Step 4: Tap Update. The Google Play Services update will install.

You can also try Google Play store updates and see if it fix unfortunately settings issue. After you Google Play Store update restart your device.

Fix #7 Reinstall Google Play Services

If you have just recently update Google Play Service and the unfortunately settings has stopped issue keeps appearing then you might be experiencing a software glitch. You can reinstall the Google Play Services to uninstall updates that you have installed and a fresh version will be installed on your device.

Reinstalling google play services.

Step 1: Go to Phone’s Settings menu on your device.

Step 2: Select Applications.

Step 3: Tap Google Play Services then uninstall.

Step 4: Open your smartphone’s Play Store then search for Google Play Services.

Step 5: Tap Install.

Try to check if it fix unfortunately settings issue.

Fix #8 Update Android OS

It’s always best to get any new software updates for your device as this will usually fix any software bugs present in the older software version that might be causing the issue.

getting latest version of system update

• Open Settings and scroll all the way down.
• Find and tap Software update.
• Tap Download and install to check for a new update.

Fix #9 Factory reset device

If at this point you are still getting unfortunately settings has stopped, there might be an issue with your Android settings and need to be factory reset. Before you proceed with this step, you need to back up your phone files. Any photos, files, contact lists, or notes just to name a few that you have saved in your phone will be deleted so make sure to make a backup copy of these.

Factory Resetting android

• Turn off your Android.
• Simultaneously press and hold the Volume up and side buttons until the device vibrates and the Android Recovery screen appears then release all buttons. Allow up to 30 seconds for the recovery screen to appear.
• Enter recovery mode, from the Android Recovery mode screen, select Wipe data/factory reset. You can use the volume buttons to cycle through the available options and the side key to select.
• Select Factory data reset. Allow several seconds for the factory data reset to complete.
• Select Reboot system now. Allow several minutes for the reboot process to complete.
• Set up your Android.
• Download Messenger app.

Try to check if it fix unfortunately settings issue.

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