How to fix android process media has stopped error

How to fix android process media has stopped error

The process android.process.media has stopped error affects android devices that have recently undergone some sort of firmware upgrade. This is not a major error because it doesnt affect normal functions but it can be annoying because it constantly pops up and you have to force close it. It is more common among users of custom ROMs like Cyanogenmod. Many have also got this error after restoring their apps via Titanium Backup. The obvious fix is to factory reset your device but that is a last resort. There are several other methods you can try to fix android.process.media has stopped error. Here are some of the solutions:

How to fix error android.process.media has stopped 

Method 1: Clear date of Media Storage

The data clearing is the most common method used in resolving many types of android error.

1. Go to Settings >> Apps >> All
2. Scroll down and select "Media Storage"
3. Press "Force close" and select "Clear Data".
4. See if the error message stops

Method 2: Move apps to internal storage or try a different SDCard

This android.process.media has stopped can also be caused if you have recently installed some apps installed inside your SDCard. Move the app to internal storage by going to Settings >> Apps >> All >> Select the app and select "move to internal storage" or "move to phone".  See if the problem is resolved. Also try uninstalling and reinstalling the app.

Sometimes the problem can be caused by a faulty sdcard. Check your SDcard for error in your PC. You can use the built-in disc management utility in your PC.  If that doesnt solve the error, try a different SDCard.

Method 3:   Clear dalvik cache and fix permissions

This is for custom ROM users who have clockworkmod recovery installed in their rooted Android smartphones or tablets.

1. Power off device and boot into recovery (press volume + power key)
2. go to advanced >> dalvik cache
3. make the selection and press ok
4. go back and also select "fix permission" if you have the option

Method 3: Clear data for Google Service Framework  and Google Play

1. Go to settings >> Apps >> Swipe left and select "All" tab
2. Scroll down and select "Google Service Framework" and select "Clear Data"
3. Again, from "All" >> select "Google Play Store" and select "Clear Data"
4. Before going to next step make sure you have moved everything from the download folder to a another location or external SDcard.
5. Again, from "All" >> scroll down and select "Download" or "Download Manager" and "Clear Data".

Let us know if the above methods resolved the error on your Android Device. If you have any other suggestions/fix please post it in the comments.

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How to fix process com google android youtube has stopped error

How to fix process com google android youtube has stopped error

Many users running custom versions of Android OS like Cyanogenmod, Paranoid Android etc  in their smartphones or tablets have reported an error that prevents YouTube app from opening. Here is the error message: process.com.google.android.youtube has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again. After this error message, the app force closes, and when you try to open it the same thing happens. Here are some methods to fix the google.android.youtube has stopped error:

How to fix com.google.android.youtube has stopped error

First make sure your Youtube app is updated in the Google Play Store. If you still get the error message after updating, try the methods below:

Similar error

Related error: process com.google.android.apps.uploader has stopped

Method 1: Uninstall and reinstall YouTube app

1. Uninstall YouTube app
2. Re-install it from Google Play
3. Open YouTube and see if the error is still there

Method 2: Clear cache and data of YouTube app

1. Go to Settings >> Apps >> All >> scroll down and select “YouTube”
2. Select “Clear Data” and “Clear Cache”
3. Open YouTube app and see if the error is resolved

Method 3 (for rooted users with clockworkmod recovery:

1. Reboot into recovery( power off, press volume down + power button, let go after logo appears)
2. Go to advanced options >> select “clear dalvik cache”
3. Reboot system
4. Open Youtube app

Method 4: Factory reset

If all fails, you will need to factory reset your device, which will most likely fix this issue. First back up all your data to an external SDCard or your hard drive. You can also backup your apps and games using titanium backup. If you are factory resetting your phone, backup your SMS and Contacts by using the free Super Backup: SMS and contacts app from Google Play store.

1. Go to Settings >>Backup and Reset >> select “factoy data reset”
2. Confirm and reboot your android tablet or phone.

Before doing the factory reset, you can also try second method  of this post: How to fix error 927 in Google Play 

Did the above methods fix the process.com.google.android.youtube has stopped error for your Android device? Do you know any other fix for this error? Let us know in the comments.

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How to fix process com android vending has stopped android error

How to fix process com android vending has stopped android error

The application process com.android.vending stopped unexpectedly is a common android error affecting Google Play Store. The affected android smartphone or tablet will get this error message repeatedly until its fixed. This error may also prevent users from installing or updating their apps and games. Fixing this error involves clearing cache and data of Google Play Store, uninstalling updates and deleting download data. Here are some of the fixes for process com.android.vending has stopped error in Google Play:

How to fix process com.android.vending has stopped unexpectedly

The application Google Play has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again

Method 1: Clear Play Store data and uninstall updates

1. Go to Settings >> Apps >> Swipe screen left to reach “All”tab
2. Scroll down and select “Google Play Store”
3. First select “Clear Cache” and "Clear Data"
4. Next tap “Uninstall updates”
5. The error should be resolved

Method 1 can also be used to fix error 963 in Google Play Store. 

Method 2: Install GAPPs

If you are using a custom ROM like cyanongenmod, a simple reflashing of the proper GAPPS package via recovery will solve the issue. First download the proper Gapps package (zip file) for your Android OS and then it copy it to your device’s internal memory (on the root/main location). Now boot into recovery and select “install zip from SDcard” and then select the GAPPs file. Reboot system and the error should go away. If you still get the error you will have to start a fresh install i.e. flash the entire ROM again.

Method 3: Factory reset

This is the last resort. If all fails, backup all your personal files and then go to settings >> Backup and reset >> select “Factory Data Reset”. Reboot device and the error will be fixed.

Did any of the above method fix the process com.android.vending has stopped error for your android device? Do you have any other suggestion or solution for this issue? Let us know in the comments.

Also Read: How to fix com.google.process gapps has stopped

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How to fix android process acore has stopped working

How to fix android process acore has stopped working

The unfortunately android.process.acore has stopped working error seems to be associated with the Android Contacts and Messenger apps.This error message has appeared on wide range of devices running different versions of Android OS like Jelly Bean 4.3, KitKat 4.4 and even the initial Lollipop 5.0 release.. People who have old versions of Gmail, Hangout, Facebook messenger etc are also getting this error frequently. If you havent updated your Android device to its latest operating system, then I suggest you do so first. You can Go to Settings >> About Phone(Device) >> Select "Software information" >> Then check for updates. That should easily fix this error but if you dont want to update or dont have an update available, then you can follow the methods below to fix android.process.acore has stopped working error:

How to fix android.process.acore has stopped unexpectedly

Method 1: Clearing Data of Contacts

1. Go to Settings >> Apps (applications) >> All
• Scroll down and Select "Contacts"
• Select "Clear Data"
2. Again, Go to Settings >> Apps (applications) >> All
• Scroll down and Select "Contacts Storage"
• Select "Clear Data"

If this method didnt solve the issue try the methods below:

Method 2: Resetting app preferences

1. Go to Settings >> Apps 
2. Press the lower-left menu button of your device or press the three dots on the top right of the screen
3. Select "reset app preferences" 

Method 3: Clearing  data of Google Play, Google Play Services, Google Play Frameworks 

This method will work if the error is caused by Google Play Service bug. The straighforward solution is to open Google Play and then update Google Play Services. If you cant do that then follow the steps on these posts

• How to fix unfortunately Google Play Services has stopped error message
• How to fix unfortunately com.google.process.gapps has stopped error message
• How to fix com.android.vending has stopped error in Google Play Store

Above solutions have solved the "android.process.acore has stopped" error for many users of devices like Galaxy S3, S4, S5, Note 3, Note 4, HTC One M8, M9, LG G2, G4, Xperia Z2, Z3 etc. Thus, this seems to be a general android error rather than a device specific error. If none of the above methods worked, please let us know your device and OS version in the comment below. If you have other fix or solutions please help us get rid of this error by mentioning the methods in the comments section.

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Android Fix com google process gapps has stopped

Android Fix com google process gapps has stopped

Like other process has stopped errors, "com.google.process.gapps has stopped" error can be fixed by simply clearing the cache and data for all Google apps like Google Play Store, Maps, YouTube, Google+ and so on. On more server cases, this error message may pop up repeatedly on the screen making users unable to perform any operation on their device.This error is also common among custom ROM users. It could occur due to flashing of incompatible or buggy GAPPs (Google apps) package.  If you have just flashed or updated to a newer version of Android operating system, you may also get the Google Play Services has stopped error . Mostly users who upgraded from KitKat 4.4  to Lollipop 5.0 are reporting this error but you can also face ths problem with Marshmallow OS on rooted smartphones. Here are some methods to fix the gapps has stopped error on Android:

How to fix com.google.process.gapps has stopped unexpectedly  in Android

Method 1: If you got this error after updating a Google app, clear "app cache"  and "app data" :

1. Go to settings >> Apps >> All 
2. Scroll down and select "Google Play Services" >> Clear data
3. Scroll down and select "Google Service Framework" >> Clear data
4. Scroll down and select "Google+" >> Clear data
5. Scroll down and select "Google Play Store" >> Clear data
6. Scroll down and select "Hangouts" >> Clear data
7. Scroll down and select "Gmail" >> Clear data
8. Scroll down and select "Maps" >> Clear data

Similarly clear data for all Google related apps and see if the error still persists. 

If that didnt work uninstall the app and then reinstall it.
Related: How to Fix unfortunately "app" has stopped error.

Method 2: Reset App Preferences

The fix could be as simple as resetting your app settings. Here are the steps:

1. Go to Settings  >> Apps
2. Now press menu button or the three dotted icon on the top right of the screen
3. Tap "Reset app preferences" >> Ok

Method 3 : Remove and add back Google accounts  

This error can pop up right after you perform a software update on your Android device. I got it on my first boot up after flashing Android 5 Lollipop. The error would keep popping up and Id have to cancel the pop up to get it out of my way. So if youre getting the process gapps has stopped error as well as error codes like RPC:S-5, RPC:S-7 etc, follow these steps

Note: You are going to get the com.google.process.gapps error throughout these steps. Just ignore it and complete the steps.

1. Go to Settings >>  Accounts >> Google >> Remove your gmail account
2. Again, go to settings >> apps >> all >> scroll down and select "Google service framework"
• Clear Cache and Data 
3. Again, go to settings >> apps >> all >> scroll down and select "Google Play Store "
• Clear Cache and Data 
4. Again, go to settings >> apps >> all >> scroll down and select "Google Play Services "
• Clear Data and Uninstall Updates (Some have to  clear data  through "manage space" option )
• Select okay, if anything pops up 
5. Again, go to settings >> Accounts >> select "add account" >> Choose "Google" >> add back your Gmail and complete the steps.
6. Now open Google Play Store, search and update "Google Play Services"

Method 4 : Wipe Cache Partition

This and below method is used to fix "com.google.process.gapps" error on Custom ROMs like Cyanogenmod, Paranoid Android, Omni, SlimRoms, Pac ROM..). The "wipe cache partition" can also be performed on non-rooted or stock Android devices:

1. Turn off your phone and  reboot into recovery
•  Google search how to reboot into recovery on your device
2. Once you reach the recovery screen, use the volume keys to highlight option
3. After you reach "wipe cache partition" >> Press the power button to select it.
4. Wait for the wiping to finish and then reboot system

Method 5: Re-flash "Gapps" package 

If the error appeared on your first boot after flashing a new custom ROM, you may have just used a buggy or incompatible Gapps package. You will  most likely get the "Google Play Services" has stopped error  message as well. The best fix is to flash a new Gapps package. 

1.  Firstly try  the methods above. If that didnt work read on.
2. Check to see that you have downloaded the correct version of Gapps for your operating system.
1. Download a different type of Gapps (Nano, Micro etc) than earlier
3. Now reflash the Gapps via ClockWorkMod. Check the md5 value to confirm that youve downloaded the correct and full zip file.
4. After reflashing Gapps, reboot system.

If you are still getting the same error message, you will have to do perform a clean flash i.e. clear data and then install an entirely new ROM.

I hope the above instructions helped solve  com.google.process.gapps error message . Methods 3 and 4 can also be used to solve another Google Play or Google apps related errors.  If you have a better solution or another method to fix this error, please help out my leaving a comment below.

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How to fix process com android phone has stopped android error

How to fix process com android phone has stopped android error

The Unfortunately the process com.android.phone has stopped error has been reported by many users who recently flashed a new version of a custom ROM or upgraded their current Android operating system via OTA firmware upgrade. For custom ROM users, a simply booting into recovery and wiping cache and dalvik cache have solved the error. Others have fixed it by just restarting or resetting their android phone or tablet. However, there are many other methods to try and here are some of the methods to fix unfortunately the process com.android.phone has stopped error:

How to fix process com.android.phone has stopped error

Method 1: Clear data of “Phone” from settings

1. Go to Settings >> Apps >> Swipe screen left to reach “All”tab
2. Scroll down and select “Phone”
3. Select “Clear Data”
4. Reboot/restart phone and see if the error message pops up or not

If you’re still getting the error, proceed to method 2.

Method 2: Clear data of “Contacts” from settings

Before you do this make sure you backup all your contacts or sync it to your Gmail via settings >> accounts >> Google >> tap your email address >> Tap “Contacts”. If you don’t haven’t linked your email account, you can backup the contacts using the SMS and Contact backup free app in Google Play.
Now use the same steps as in method 1, but this time select “Contacts” from the app list and clear its data.

1. Go to Settings >> Apps >> Swipe screen left to reach “All”tab
2. Scroll down and select “Contacts” or similar app
3. Select “Clear Data”
4. Reboot phone and see if the error message pops up or not

Method 3: Clear data of “Sim Toolkit” from settings

Use the same steps as in method 1, but this time select “Sim Toolkit” from the app list and clear its data.

1. Go to Settings >> Apps >> Swipe screen left to reach “All”tab
2. Scroll down and select “Sim Toolkit”
3. Select “Clear Data”
4. Reboot phone and see if the error message pops up or not

Method 3 for custom ROMs: Reflashing ROM

If this is custom rom related issue, try reflashing the ROM via recovery. If nothing works, clear data/ factory reset your device and install a different ROM because this may be a ROM specific issue.

One of the above methods have worked for most users. If you have any other solution for this error, let us know in the comments section.

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