Key Points:
- The Google app on Android faced widespread crashes with a “Google keeps stopping” error late Saturday.
- Both the latest stable and beta versions of the app were affected.
- Google resolved the issue by 1:11 AM PT, with no further updates required.
Late Saturday into early Sunday, the Google app on Android began crashing, showing a “Google keeps stopping” error message. The problem, which impacted both stable and beta versions of the app, was fixed by 1:11 AM PT.
Users reported repeated crashes when attempting to use the Google app, with the app closing immediately after being opened. Attempts to uninstall updates via App info proved ineffective, and the issue affected even older versions of the app, according to 9to5Google.
What Was Affected
Opening the Google app from the home screen caused it to crash almost instantly, briefly displaying the app before returning users to the home screen. The Google Search bar widget also failed, crashing after briefly showing past search queries.
Other related functions like the Pixel Launcher search bar, Google Discover, and Voice Search were similarly affected, all leading to the same “Google keeps stopping” error message. The issue affected Android 15, 14, and earlier versions, impacting devices like the Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy.
However, some Google services such as Gemini, Google Assistant, Google Lens, and Circle to Search remained operational, and the Google website continued to function normally through Chrome. The problem appeared to be specific to the Google app on Android devices.
How Google Fixed the Issue
By 11:00 PM PT, some users reported that the app was functioning again. At 11:07 PM PT, Google confirmed a “service disruption” and advised users to clear the app’s cache and data as a temporary fix.
By 1:11 AM PT on September 15, Google officially announced that the issue had been resolved, with no further updates needed.
