Android message: Google search stopped - that's why

In this practical CHIP tip you will learn what you can do if the Google search on your Android smartphone suddenly stops.

Google search stopped: these are the reasons

With Android, it can often happen that apps suddenly crash for inexplicable reasons.

• Usually this has to do with incorrect data in the cache.
• An outdated app version can also crash due to a lack of compatibility.
• One reason that the Google search is stopped is the use of the browser. When trying to access the content of a website, some Android users experience errors and the search crashes.

Google search paused: you should

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If Google search is stopped, open Settings and navigate to "Apps & Notifications"

Tap the Google app

Navigate to "Storage"

Finally, clear the cache

However, the bug that causes Google Search to crash is quickly fixed.

• Open the settings on your smartphone.
• Navigate in the settings to the menu item "Apps & Notifications". Search for the "Google" app here.
• Then tap on the app and select the "Empty cache" function under "Storage".
• With "Manage storage space" you can also delete all Google Search data.
• Now restart your smartphone. The error should then be corrected.

Google still crashes: next steps

If the previous tip didn't help, there are other steps you can take to fix the app crashing.

• Check for updates for the app in the Play Store and install them if necessary.
• If you don't use the app regularly, you can simply deactivate it in the settings.
• In an emergency, resetting your Android device to the factory settings can also be helpful.