Android error: Settings stopped - you can do that
If you get the message "Settings paused" on your Android smartphone, this can have various reasons. Find out in this practical tip what you can do about it.
Android error: Settings stopped - you can do that
This error is mostly caused by the "Google Play Services" app.
- Open the app's settings under "Settings"> "Apps" and tap on "Manage storage".
- Select the "Delete all data" button there and then restart your smartphone.
- Now you should take a look at the Google Play app under "Apps"> "Updates". An update for the Google Play services should now be available here. Install it.
- Alternatively, you can also download the latest version of the app from our website.
- After the app has been successfully updated, the error should no longer occur.
In the next practical tip, learn how to reset your Android smartphone to factory settings.