It is a problem that has been suggested by many users over time., being indifferent and being a headache for many of them. The normal thing is that the applications on the mobile device all work without any type of error, despite this, several have been appearing, being a real headache.
One of the reports that have been causing a lot of havoc looms over Gmail, a functional application always and whose reason is due to a process generated by this utility. The unexpected closure makes us have to restart it, having to clear the cache and data, the latter usually always works in certain apps.
Gmail crashes on Android, what should I do to fix this error? The first thing is to make the appropriate decisions, it is something that is not general, although it appeared in numerous devices. The program is often used frequently, which sometimes causes it to generate a message that it closes unexpectedly.
Gmail is the most widely used manager today
It was eating ground at Hotmail, so much so that in one year it got a higher quota of users, currently the Google service has proliferated, while Outlook has been losing customers. Gmail has been reinventing itself, giving enough space in your email, 15 GB (this is shared with various services, including Drive, Photos and more).
The Gmail inbox is comfortable when it comes to working, it doesn't usually overload you too much and as if that were not enough, any of those who already use it have gotten used to it. It is true that Outlook (formerly Hotmail) is a bit burdensomeFor this, the application available in the Google Play Store is always recommended.
Gmail is also usually an account associated with phones under the Android systemIt is one thing that Mountain View has taken advantage of over the years. Once we start the new smartphone we have to use that account, available for the app store and usable in turn in the mail manager.
Gmail has closed unexpectedly
The unexpected closure of Gmail makes us have to find a quick solution, at least as soon as possible if you want to use this service again, reading emails and receiving notifications. If they do not reach you, it could be due to this error, correctable over the time you dedicate to it.
This is due to a parameter, if this has been generated during the current session, it is convenient to restart, it is usually important to do this because it leads to a memory cleanup. In many cases it is one of the quick solutionsIn addition, it becomes important to carry out this process whenever possible, at least once every two weeks.
One of the things that might be affecting Gmail is WebView, to fix this do the following:
- The first thing is to go to the WebView, this is where they are resolved part of the problems of Gmail, as well as other applications that have to do with Google and the system
- Access the “Settings” of your phone and go to the “Applications” section
- Already in "Applications", go to "System applications"This will vary depending on the make and model.
- Search for “Android System WebView” and enter it
- Click on “Uninstall updates” and wait
Reboot the device and use the Gmail app again, it should go as in the first moment, not showing any type of error, nor the one that closed unexpectedly. Gmail is an app that pulls services, including the one mentioned, as does the Google Chrome browser itself and other apps.
Try clearing data and cache
A formula that also fixes this error is clearing both the data and the cache from the email service, if you have not done it before, it is convenient to perform several steps. After that, it will return to its previous state, eliminating any relevant information, which causes it to load throughout the sessions, which are surely many since it is running 24 hours a day in the background, sometimes in the foreground.
This is usually done in those tools that do not work well, this usually fixes the different problems and errors that are seen in them. When deleting all the information, it usually restarts and returns to the same state as the first day, being much lighter and again taking the data from scratch.
To clear data and cache, do the following on your device:
- Start the device and go to “Settings” on your phone, it will be a gear icon
- After pressing, go to “Applications” and then to “All applications”
- It reaches Gmail, it is the application that shows a red and white envelope
- Once inside, click on Storage, click on "Clear data", while if you want to clear the cache, click on its name, both options will be together and it is almost easy to reach them to do a small restart of this from any android mobile phone
Check to uninstall the application and install from scratch
The next step to fix this issue is to reinstall the app from scratch., all this as long as you uninstall it, for this you need to be root. If you are not, you will always be able to update it, as well as stop the process, among other things, including uninstalling or going back to a previous version.
The main thing is to do the basics, which is to be root, you have several tools with which to be able to be and not have to use the administrative of the device. After this, you have to do the following in your terminal:
- Go to "Settings" and then "Applications"
- Search for Gmail and click on "Uninstall", if it does not proceed you have to go to the application that you use as Root and click on uninstall the email manager
- Wait for it to be completely removed, all before installing again from scratch
- Download the application, you have the link just below, in the box, where it says "Gmail" and install
- And ready
