# Fix: “com.google.process.gapps has stopped” error

**URL:** https://www.compsmag.com/how-to/com-google-process-gapps-has-stopped/
**Author:** Ayushi Chauhan
**Published:** 2023-03-30
**Updated:** 2023-03-30
**Categories:** How To
**Reading Time:** 4 min

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This article explain how to Fix "com.google.process.gapps has stopped" error. This is a very common mistake on[Android phones](https://compsmag.com/best/android-phone/), especially if you have a [Samsung](https://compsmag.com/best/samsung-phone/), [Motorola](https://compsmag.com/best/motorola-phones/), Lenovo, or HTC One. Google Apps is what Gapps stands for. This error happens when an app can't connect to servers, has run out of time, or is out of sync.

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### Disabling and enabling Download Manager

If that didn't work, you can try turning off Download Manager and then turning it back on. The com.google.process.gapps error might be fixed by doing this. Here's what you need to do:

1. Find and open **Settings**app from the app drawer or tap on the gear icon on your **notification drawer**.
2. Find and select **Apps**from the **Settings**.
3. Go to **All tab.**
4. Find and tap on **Download Manager.**
5. Tap on **Clear data.**
6. Tap on **Disable**.
7. Then **Enable**it again.

### Disable automatic App updates

Most of the time, app updates are to blame. So, you should turn off app updates that happen on their own. But app updates must be done by hand. Go to: if you want to turn off automatic updates.

1. Open **Google Play Store **
2. **Settings → Auto App updates **
3. Select **“Do not auto-update apps”**

### Reboot your Device

One of the most common ways to fix most problems with gadgets is to turn them off and on again. This might seem like a silly thing to do, but sometimes all you need to do is restart your device. Simply:

1. **Unlock**the screen of your [smartphone](https://compsmag.com/best/smartphone/)
2. Press and hold the “**Power**” button until a menu appears.
3. Select **“Power off”**.
4. Wait for the device to power off.
5. Wait **10 seconds**, then press and hold the “Power” button to power the device back **ON**

### Reset App Preferences

If none of the other ideas worked, you can try this one. You can fix this error by clearing the settings for the app. This will put all the app settings back to how they were when the app was first made. Follow the steps below to make it happen.

1. Find and open **Settings app** from the app drawer or tap on the gear icon on your notification drawer.
2. Find and select **Apps**from the **Settings**.
3. Go to **All tab.**
4. Press your **options**key.
5. Tap on**Reset app preferences**

### Clear App Cache

There's a chance that this error is caused by an app you have on your device. So, if you see this error, you can stop it by clearing the app's cache or data. Let's say that Facebook is the cause of this error. So, here are the steps you need to take to fix this.

1. Find and open **Settings **app from the app drawer or tap on the **gear icon** on your notification drawer.
2. Find and select **Apps **from the **Settings**.
3. Go to **All tab**.
4. Find and tap on **Facebook**.
5. Tap on **Clear cache / Clear data **and you’re good to go.

## FAQ

#### Why is GApps not working?

Google Play Store, Google Play Services, and Google Framework: Go to the Settings menu, then to Apps/Application manager, then to the app you want to manage, then to Force stop, Clear Cache, Manage space, and Clear all data.

#### Can I install apps without GApps?

Just look in the Google Play Store for any free app and pick it from the list. Tap the "Download" button there, and then when asked a few seconds later, tap "Install." The apps are always the latest official versions because they are downloaded straight from the Play Store.

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