How To Fix “Unfortunately, Messaging Has Stopped” On Android

Find Out Some Effective Methods On How Fix Unfortunately Messaging Has Stopped On Android!

Summary: Have you ever get the error messages “Unfortunately, messaging has stopped” on Android phone while you are trying to open the messaging app or when sending or receiving the messages. If you are going through this error then don’t worry. In this article you will learn some common causes behind it and how to fix “Unfortunately, messaging has stopped” error on Android phone.

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Let us start with a practical example!

Practical Example: A User Encountering Messaging Has Stopped Working On Samsung Galaxy

Like the above practical example, there are lots of users who are also getting the same error on their phones.

So, let’s first know the common reasons for receiving “Unfortunately, Messaging has stopped” error then we will go to the methods to fix messaging keeps stopping error.

Additional Reading: Fix “Unfortunately, Phone Has Stopped” On Android

Why Does Messaging Keep Stopping?

The reason behind getting this error message may be different to different users. But some of the common reasons for messaging app not working are mentioned below.

• If you have not cleaned your phone and there are many junk files then this can be the cause for message has stopped working issue.
• Due to not clearing the cache of messaging app.
• If there are lots of text SMS stored in your device then it can also be the reason too.
• Some software conflicts with another messaging app.
• Firmware glitch also is the result of this error message.

Now, the question is – How do you fix unfortunately message has stopped?

Don’t Worry! You can easily fix it. Below there are some effective methods are discussed. So try the methods one by one and then check the error is solved or not.

Note: Below-mentioned methods is applicable for all Android phones including Samsung Galaxy, LG, Xiaomi Redmi, Motorola, Sony, HTC, ZTE, Google Pixel, Huawei, Micromax, Lenovo, Vivo, Oppo, Panasonic, Asus, Nokia, Meizu, OnePlus, Videocon, Realme and other several Android phones.

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Method 1: Restart Your Android Phone

A simple restart solves many errors, maybe this can solve the message keep crashing issues.

So, to restart your device follow the below steps.

Step 1: Press and hold the Power button until you see the Power OFF menu on the screen.

Step 2: Now, tap on Power OFF button.

Step 3:  Wait until your phone turns off.

Step 4: Wait for a few seconds, then press and hold the Power button to turn on your phone.

Method 2: Delete Some Unimportant Messages From Message App

 As I have told that “unfortunately, message has stopped” error can also be caused if you have stored lots of messages in your message app.

So, check the messaging app and delete all unimportant messages from your phone. And now try to open your message app and check the issue is resolved or not. If not then try the next one.

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Method 3: Force Stop The Message App

Another way to fix messaging not working issue is by force closing the messaging app.

Now, follow the below steps to force stop your message app to fix the issue.

Step 1: On your phone go to Settings > Apps and then select the All Apps.

Step 2: Now, scroll down and hit on Messaging.

Step 3: Then tap on Force Stop option and wait till the option turns grey.

Method 4: Clear Data & Cache Of Messaging App

You can also clear the data and cache of the messaging app as this method works for many users to solve the issue. If you are thinking that this will remove all the messages from your phone then you are wrong. Your message will not be deleted from your phone. But you can take a backup of SMS for your safety.

Here, follow the below steps to clear cache and data of your message app.

Step 1: On your Android phone, open “Settings” and then tap on “Apps”.

Step 2: Now, choose “All Apps” option and scroll down and tap on “Messaging app”.

Step 3: After that tap on “Storage”.

Step 4: Now, hit on “Clear Data” option and wait until the option turns grey.

Step 5: Then tap on “Clear Cache” option and wait till it shows 0.0 KB.

Step 6: Restart your phone and open the messaging app.

Additional Reading: [Solved]: “Unfortunately Contacts Has Stopped” On Android

Method 5: Enter Into Safe Mode To Check App Conflict

When your device entre into safe mode then it disables app third party apps. And at this time if you do not get an error message then it shows that your install apps have some conflict.

Try to remember the app that you have installed currently and then after only your phone started sending the error message. Find and immediately uninstall those apps.

Now, follow the below steps to enter into safe mode.

Step 1: Press and hold the Power key unless you see a popup menu on the screen.

Step 2: Now, press and hold the Power OFF option from different power options.

Step 3: After a few seconds, you will see a message asking permissions to enter into Safe Mode, here you need to tap on OK button.

Step 4: Wait for few seconds and your phone enters into Safe Mode. You can check it by looking at the Safe Mode name at the bottom left corner of the screen.

Now, open the messaging app and see the error is coming or not. If not then now you should uninstall those apps which you have recently installed, after which you have start receiving messaging has stopped error.

Method 6: Wipe Cache Partition From Recovery Mode

Another way to get rid of messaging has sopped error is by wiping the cache partition by entering into Recovery Mode.

So, here follow the below steps to wipe cache partition to fix the error message.

Note: The steps to enter into Recovery Mode are different for different Android models. So, if the below steps won’t work then you can search online by writing the name of your phone model.

Step 1: Switch OFF your phone.

Step 2: After that press and hold together Volume Up, Home, and Power buttons (if your phone does not have Home button then simply press and hold both Power and Volume Up buttons).

Step 3: Now your phone will vibrate, leave the Power button but continue holding the other two buttons.

Step 4: Then scroll down by using Volume Down button to highlight “wipe cache partition” option.

Step 5: Select it by pressing the Power button.

Step 6: Wait until the wiping process gets completed. Then you will be asked to restart your phone. Simply press Power button to restart your phone.

Step 7: When your phone boots up again, check the error is over or not.

Additional Reading: How To Fix “Unfortunately, Facebook Has Stopped” On Android In 2020

Method 7: Reset All Settings Of Your Phone

If the above methods are not successful to solve message keeps crashing issue then you can reset all the settings of your Android phone. This method will delete all the pictures, videos, files, and other data completely.

So, before you follow the steps you should backup your precious data to a safe place, so that you will not lose your important data from the device. And after completing this process you can easily restore them back to your phone.

Below, follow the steps to reset all settings of your Android phone.

Step 1: On your phone, open the Settings app and then tap on Backup & Reset option.

Step 2: Now, go to Reset option and hit on Reset Settings option.

Step 3: Here you will be able to see all the files that will reset.

Step 4: After that tap on Reset option and then enter the passcode saved on your device.

Step 5: Lastly hit on Reset/Reset Settings option to start the reset process.

Wait until the process gets completes, it will take a few minutes. Now, see the error is resolved or not.

Method 8: Fix “Unfortunately, Message Has Stopped” Error Via Android Repair Software

If the above-discussed methods are failed to fix message not working issue then you are strongly recommended to try Android Repair software. This software will repair your device’s OS and fix “Unfortunately, Messaging has stopped” error on your Android phone.

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The software also fixes other issues like apps keep crashing, Android OTA update failed, black screen of death, Android system UI not working, stuck in boot loop, Play Store not working, etc.

Note: Android Repair software is only applicable to Samsung phones. In other Android smartphones, this software will not work.

Follow the steps to repair Android system and fix “Unfortunately, Messaging has stopped” by using Android Repair software.

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Method 9: Factory Reset Your Android Phone

If you are not a Samsung phone user then the last option to fix this error is to factory reset your Android phone. But remember that this will erase all your stored data including all third-party apps. So, it is better if you first backup your valuable files into a safe place.

Follow the below steps to factory reset your Android phone.

Step 1:  On your Android phone, open Settings app.

Step 2: Then find Backup & Reset option and tap on it.

Step 3: After that tap on Factory data reset option.

Step 4: To confirm the process you need to tap on Reset phone.

I hope after doing a factory reset you will not get this error message on your Android phone.

But still, you are getting this error message then you should try other messaging apps.

Additional Reading: How To Recover Text Messages After Factory Reset On Android

Extra Tip: Try Another Messaging App

You can also download and install a third-party messaging app from Google Play Store. Some of the best messaging apps are Textra SMS, Pulse SMS, Chomp SMS, and Android Message. You can also select other messaging apps according to your choice and by looking at the user’s rating and review.

After installing any one of the messaging apps, set it to default messaging app.

Conclusion

So, these were 9 effective methods to fix “Unfortunately, Message has stopped” error on Android. I hope the above-mentioned methods work for you.

If you are a Samsung phone user then I would suggest you to try Android Repair Software to easily fix unfortunately messaging has stopped on Samsung Galaxy. For other Android phone users if the above methods get failed then in this case you can try a third-party messaging app.

T. Emily

Wan to know About Me. Well, I have experince of almost 11 years in writing topics related to Android and other tech. Previously, I used to write Blogs for the company where I was working earlier. Now, I love to write tips, tricks, fixes for errors, data recovery solutions, and more related to Android for my own Website. Besides that, I love to travel and explore places, watch movies and play online games.

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