How to Fix “process com.google.process.gapps has stopped” Error

Clear cache for the Problematic App

If you found that the ‘process com.google.process.gapps has stopped’ error is occurring when you try to access a particular app, the chances are high for that app causing the problem. So, clearing it’s cache may help you to get rid of this. To clear the cache, go to Settings > Apps > The Particular app and tap on the Clear Cache button there.

In common cases, it might fix the problem. If not, clearing the data of the app by hitting on the Clear Data button may pay off. Clearing your data means, you will lose all the saved data of the particular app. For example, if you’ve played a game and has a good progress, clearing the data will reset it, and you might need to start playing from beginning.

If both of the above steps didn’t work, your next hope is on uninstalling and reinstalling the application on your Android device. You can uninstall the app from the same screen where you cleared the cache or data.

Clear Google Play Services data

Still seems like the ‘Unfortunately, the process com.google.process.gapps has stopped.’ Error is there. Our next method is to try clearing the Google Play Services data which may be also creating the problem. It sounds scary that it will wipe all your Google Play Services preferences and settings. But, it’s comparatively easy to configure them again. So, no worries. To do this follow the steps given below.

1. Go to Settings > Apps > Google Play Services.
2. Tap on the Manage Space button on the app info screen.
3. On the following screen, tap Clear all data.
4. You will receive a warning. Just tap on OK.
5. Now your Google Play Services data is reset.

Resetting app preferences

If you are still in search of the fix for ‘process com.google.process.gapps has stopped’ error in your Android device, you can also try resetting app preferences in your smartphone. To do this

1. Go to the Settings > Apps > All.
2. Tap on the Hamburger icon (The three dots).
3. Tap on Reset app preferences option and Confirm the action.

This will reset your app preferences without affecting your save data. In other words, you won’t lose your Angry Birds or Temple Run progress 😛 .

We hope this guide helped you to fix the ‘process com.google.process.gapps has stopped’ error in your android device. If so don’t forget to thank us through your comments.