What to Do if App Stops Responding, Quits, or Won't Open

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If your apps are crashing, freezing, or not opening on your OPPO phone, you may need to update the application to fix the bugs that can cause the app to crash, freeze, or not open. To know more about troubleshooting steps to solve the issue, keep reading below. 


Fix apps not working on OPPO phone

Before starting, make sure that you are connected to a stable network. Kindly follow these steps to help solve the issue on an app that won't respond, quits, and just won't open.


Restart your OPPO phone

Press and hold the Power and Volume Up buttons for at least 8 seconds or until you see the OPPO logo. 


Clear the data and cache of the Play Store

  • For ColorOS 12 and above: Go to [Settings] > [Apps] > [App management] > Find [Google Play Store] > [Storage usage]> Tap on [Clear data] and [Clear cache].

  • For ColorOS 7.0 to 11.1: [Settings] > [App Management] > [App List] > Tap  Icon > [Show System] > Search for the App > [Storage usage] > [Clear Data].

  • For ColorOS 5.0 to 6.1: Go to [Settings] > [App Management] > [Show System Process] > Search for the App > [Storage usage] > [Clear Data].

  • For ColorOS 3.2: Go to [Settings] > [App Management] > [All] > Search for the App > [Clear Data].

  • For ColorOS 3.0: Go to [Settings] > [Additional Settings] > [Application Management] > [All] > Search for the App > [Clear Data].

  • For ColorOS 2.1: Go to [Settings] > [App Management] > Search for the App > [Clear Data].


Update the app

It is recommended to update the application to fix the bugs. See How to Update Applications in Google Play Store?


Reinstall the application

If the mentioned steps did not fix the concern, uninstall the application, and reinstall it again: Go to [Play Store] on your home screen, then tap your [Profile] icon at the top right and tap [Manage apps & device], then tap or slide left to [Manage] and tap the app you want to uninstall and tap [Uninstall]. 

* Alternatively, on your home screen, look for the application you want to uninstall tap and hold the app, and tap [Uninstall]. 


Check if your phone has an available update

Go to [Settings] > [Software Update] / [System Updates]. 

  • On some OPPO phones: Go to [Settings] > [About device] > And then update your software/ system.


If the above steps do not fix your concern, prepare your warranty card and contact your nearest OPPO Customer Service, you can also contact OPPO Support so we can help and assist you further with your concern.


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* Pictures, settings, and paths might differ from those of your phone, but that does not affect the description in this article. 

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