4 Ways to Fix “Unfortunately, Settings Has Stopped” on Android

Quick Tips

• Start by clearing the Settings app cache. Go to Settings App Info > Storage and cache > Clear cache > tap on Ok.
• If you own a Pixel device, update the Settings Services app by searching for it on Google Play Store.
• Clear Google Play Services cache. Go to Settings > Apps > Google Play Services > Clear Cache.

Basic Fixes

• Update Google Play Services: You install the latest version of Google Play Services on your Android phone and check if the problem is solved.
• Force quit and relaunch Settings: Go to Settings App Info > tap on Force Stop > select Ok.
• Update the Android OS version: Install the latest Android version to remove all bugs and glitches from your device.

Fix 1: Clear Settings App Cache

If you keep intermittently getting the error pop-up message on your device, clear the cache data of the Settings app on your Android phone. That should help fix the issue.

Go to Settings App Info > Storage and cache > Clear cache > tap on Ok.

And that’s it. You should no longer see the ‘Unfortunately, Settings has stopped’ error on your screen. If the issue persists, proceed to the next troubleshooting solution below.

Fix 2: Update Settings Services App

The Settings Services app allows setup, connection, and customization for settings on your phone and certain app settings. You can update the Settings Services app to check if the problem gets solved. This is limited to Pixel devices. Open Play Store on your Pixel phone > search for Settings Services > update the app.

Fix 3: Clear Google Play Services Cache

This solution helped some Android users fix the problem on their devices. After removing the cache, you can open the Play Store and log in again with your Google account.

Step 1: Open Settings and go to Apps.

Step 2: Scroll down and look for Google Play Services. Then, tap on Clear cache.

You can also read our post if Google Play Services are draining your battery.

Fix 4: Factory Reset Device

If none of the above solutions help fix the ‘Unfortunately, Settings has stopped’ error, you might have to reset your device to factory default as a last resort. That will erase all settings, apps, and files stored on your device, but it should definitely get the issue fixed.

You should read this detailed guide to learn how to reset your Android device to factory default and what happens afterward.