Unfortunately, the problem of aapp not opening, crashing, or generally having trouble booting up a device Android. Many Android users also add the fact that whenever they try to launch an app, it keeps loading but doesn't work smoothly as it should under normal circumstances.
In such a scenario it is obvious for Android users to look for the possible solutions to such a problem (which is often "random") so that they can use their apps again without problems.
Many people are also interested in understanding the causes of why aapp won't open or it doesn't work as it should. In this article we want to answer all the questions related to the problem of Android applications not opening also listing the probable causes of the problem.
How to fix app crashes
If you own an Android phone and you encounter a problem while trying to open an app on your device, you will surely ask yourself “Why does my app open?”. To answer this question, we searched the net for all the possible causes to understand the real problem.
It is appropriate to label our generation as smartphone “addicts” because we use smartphones for everything. All our important information, such as photos, videos, audio files, documents, notes, calendars, emails, etc… are stored on our phones. This often causes a storage/space issue in our phones and lack of storage space is one of the main reasons why aapp won't open. To see how much storage space the apps are taking up, just go to “Settings” and look for the option to view available storage space
Another possible reason why Google Apps crashes or why an app won't open is a crash some data. This could occur due to a unstable internet connection or various other background software interruptions.
The causes for which the problem occurs are many and therefore the solutions could also be different. Below we try to indicate the most probable solutions.
Solutions to the problem App not opening
Below we describe what we think are the three best ways to solve the problem of an App not opening or not launching properly.
Solution 1. Update the app
It is always advisable to keep the Android software and the apps installed on it updated. You can check for available updates directly in the Google Play Store.
Follow the steps given below to update theapp not opening on your phone:
- Open Google Play Store on your Android phone.
- In the search box at the top enter the name of the app to restore. Once found you should see an "Update" button if an update is available. Click on it to proceed
IMPORTANT NOTE OF MARCH 2021
We recently encountered a common problem with Android apps not opening and crashing. This is due to a problem with a Google update on its systems.
To solve it you will have to go to the Play Store and download Chrome app update
And if the problem persists in the Play Store, search and download the app update as well Android System Webview
If you're still experiencing app crashes, you'll need to restart your phone
Solution 2. Force stop the app that won't open
Just as it happens on Windows PC that a program does not open if it is already open in the background, the same problem could also occur on Android. It is therefore advisable to access the app settings and check if it is already running. In this case you must proceed with theforced arrest. Here are the steps to follow:
- Access “Settings” on your phone
- Click on "App” to view a list of all apps on your Android phone
- Click on the app that has problems and on the next screen click on the “Force Stop” or “End” button
- Finally try again to open the app
Solution 3. Clear Cache and App Data
This method solves the problem by deleting unnecessary app content from your device.
Carefully follow the step-by-step instructions given below to clear all cache and data of the app that won't open:
Any of the above 3 methods should fix the app not opening issue. But if by chance it's ALL the applications on your Android that don't open then we suggest you carry out a thorough cleaning of the device and free up space on your phone. In fact, it is very likely that the cause of the problem is insufficient space in the internal memory of the device. You could also try to recover internal memory leveraging Cloud services or something like that.