Can't open Google Now menu - Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello,
today I encountered a strange problem. When I open Google Now and press the menu button, the Google Now menu (the one with refresh, sample cards, search w/ camera, settings, etc.) immediately closes. Has this ever happened to anyone? I have already tried uninstalling and reinstalling it through Play Store, uninstalling and reinstalling with Titanium Backup and even full wiped and flashed a stock based ROM, but the problem is still there. Thanks in advance
EDIT: Happens only on the last version, gotta stick with the previous.

CuttyCZ said:
Hello,
today I encountered a strange problem. When I open Google Now and press the menu button, the Google Now menu (the one with refresh, sample cards, search w/ camera, settings, etc.) immediately closes. Has this ever happened to anyone? I have already tried uninstalling and reinstalling it through Play Store, uninstalling and reinstalling with Titanium Backup and even full wiped and flashed a stock based ROM, but the problem is still there. Thanks in advance
EDIT: Happens only on the last version, gotta stick with the previous.
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Same problem here on Samsung Note 2 with 4.1.2. Very frustrating. If you have an S3 or Note 2, please try to reproduce and bump this thread up.

disable "hotword detection" setting will stop the problem.
for now just have to disable the hotword while waiting for the fix from Google.

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Play Store does not start (FC)

Hi everyone.
I have a problem on my HTC One S (S4) everything Stock (again)... no root, bootloader locked etc.. (but don't think the problem is device specific)
I will describe it a little detailed so sorry for long text:
Yesterday i saw under notifications that "google+" is auto-updating to latest version. but because of i don't want to use google+ (and i can't uninstall it), i pressed and hold (during the update-process - on the notifications bar) and tapped on "App Info". From there i selected to stop the task, cleared the data and deactivated. Then it was gone also from the notifications. -- i know i could have tapped only once and stopped the update in playstore, but i just wanted to make it quick.
But the problem started there: when i want to open playstore, it shows up for a second then closes back again with a FC. Reboot didn't helped.
I have done clearing data of "Google Play Store" and "Google Services Framework" and rebooting but this did not solve the problem.
Today i received 3 Update-Notifications for some apps but when i tapped on the notification, playstore opens then closes after a second the same way.
I got also a com.google.gapps (as far as i remember) FC-error sometimes..
I wanted to install the playstore from an apk, but interestingly i couldn't download anything from the (stock) internet browser (the download does simply not start or the download-page closes). I also tried with Chrome to download, but there i even got FCs when i wanted to download anything. So i think this has to do something with the playstore-problem.
Now the question is: is there a way i could fix this, without restoring the whole phone?
Problem solved (thread can be closed).
i just needed coffee to wake up i think. i simply restored all app settings to default (via HTC Sense). Everything works now.

How to fix Unfortunately, the process com.google.process.gapps has stopped

Hi everyone, Just wanted to post this as I have found it to be useful for me.
I am sure some of you have seen this issue before or are experiencing it now. I have included a link to the youtube video.
what is the issue?
Recently after downloading the newest play store I started seeing an error message about unfortunately the process gapps has stopped working .
this was happening whenever i tried to add an account and when opening some of my apps including the browser and play store
.
it was annoying me but it would go away and the app would immediately open for me after so it was not that big of a problem.
I tried to solve the problem first by uninstalling updates to the play store in application manager
,
then by flashing roms and factory resetting
, however this did not help at all.
l
. finally last night at work my phone had three random reboots . my phone has never done that before
. I searched on google and found a very easy fix and once again my phone is like new
.
the fix.
settings/ application manager/scroll to left until you reach the all applications screen/ touch menu screen left of the home button/ reset app preferences.
here is the youtube link
. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zt_alKha_-s
it sometimes work, even uninstalling the updates and reinstalling works but is random
Thanks
What does kill us, it hurts
I am having this problem right now. Except not only am I getting that error I am getting mutlple services that have stopped as well as background apps.
I have tried everything except a factory re-boot. I haven been on the phone with Verizon and Motorola Level 2 tech support and no one could help me.
I'm at my wits end. I don't want to reset the phone because i have a lot of pics that are not backed up.
Additionally it seems that a phone reset is not a guarantee...
This worked for me. Thank you!
Thanks
ashraf sharif said:
Hi everyone, Just wanted to post this as I have found it to be useful for me.
I am sure some of you have seen this issue before or are experiencing it now. I have included a link to the youtube video.
what is the issue?
Recently after downloading the newest play store I started seeing an error message about unfortunately the process gapps has stopped working .
this was happening whenever i tried to add an account and when opening some of my apps including the browser and play store
.
it was annoying me but it would go away and the app would immediately open for me after so it was not that big of a problem.
I tried to solve the problem first by uninstalling updates to the play store in application manager
,
then by flashing roms and factory resetting
, however this did not help at all.
l
. finally last night at work my phone had three random reboots . my phone has never done that before
. I searched on google and found a very easy fix and once again my phone is like new
.
the fix.
settings/ application manager/scroll to left until you reach the all applications screen/ touch menu screen left of the home button/ reset app preferences.
here is the youtube link
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.Cheers Bloke that worked a treat.
Sadly not working on my note 2 syncing google account.
Whilst trying to sync the two calendars from the note (4.1.2) to my Nexus 10 (4.4). Nexus is sending out and note is receiving (also to pc) but nothing is being released from the note
As well as above I have seen a "fix" being disable - re enable download manager in apps. Also a no go.
I've been seeing this pop up on odd occasions during the last month or so but not caused an issue with the activity at that time.
Cheers in advance
Alan
google play download issue
Hi everyone,
I had the same issue like you. I have Samsung galaxy note 2. But I tried your advice about reseting app preferences and it worked. But I have another problem. The Google Play app works but I can't download any apps. It looks like the app is downloading but it's not. Have you any ideas about this problem? Thank you! Diana.
dianatrieu said:
Hi everyone,
I had the same issue like you. I have Samsung galaxy note 2. But I tried your advice about reseting app preferences and it worked. But I have another problem. The Google Play app works but I can't download any apps. It looks like the app is downloading but it's not. Have you any ideas about this problem? Thank you! Diana.
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sign out of your google account then sign back in tnat should fix it.
This worked for me. Thanks!
ashraf sharif said:
sign out of your google account then sign back in tnat should fix it.
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Clicking the Reset App Preferences in Application Manager/All helped. Thank you for this!
Had the same issue and just found this thread. I just cleared the data and cache for Google Account Manager only under the application manager and it worked. Thanks.
Delete Google Account - Add again
ashraf sharif said:
sign out of your google account then sign back in tnat should fix it.
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This seems to have worked. I went into accounts and removed the Google account...then added again.
Worked for me. Thank you
None of these worked for me. I tried cleaning the cache etc as mentioned and removing the google account but nothing. I've restarted, powered down and pulled the battery but nothing has changed, I still get the gapps message along with play store, gmail, hangouts etc.
I'm running stock 4.3 on a rooted I9305 S3. Everything was fine until I tried a bit of a cleanup with Android Tuner Pro's quick optimization and clean p. After the restart the pop ups came and then it had a progress bar saying - linking to sd - which sat at 0% and never moved. I'd selected optimize apps loading, database access, fix permissions, clean memory and updated system apps, trim all partitions and clear caches.
Any suggestions? I had massive problems trying to install 4.3 when my titanium backup messed up some settings and I had to do another full factory wipe and manually install ALL my apps and settings, taking around 4-6 hours!
I wish I'd stuck to System Tuner Pro and hadn't touched the new version
woldranger said:
None of these worked for me. I tried cleaning the cache etc as mentioned and removing the google account but nothing. I've restarted, powered down and pulled the battery but nothing has changed, I still get the gapps message along with play store, gmail, hangouts etc.
I'm running stock 4.3 on a rooted I9305 S3. Everything was fine until I tried a bit of a cleanup with Android Tuner Pro's quick optimization and clean p. After the restart the pop ups came and then it had a progress bar saying - linking to sd - which sat at 0% and never moved. I'd selected optimize apps loading, database access, fix permissions, clean memory and updated system apps, trim all partitions and clear caches.
Any suggestions? I had massive problems trying to install 4.3 when my titanium backup messed up some settings and I had to do another full factory wipe and manually install ALL my apps and settings, taking around 4-6 hours!
I wish I'd stuck to System Tuner Pro and hadn't touched the new version
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clearing cache and dalvik cache in CWM recovery works for me
woldranger said:
none of these worked for me. I tried cleaning the cache etc as mentioned and removing the google account but nothing. I've restarted, powered down and pulled the battery but nothing has changed, i still get the gapps message along with play store, gmail, hangouts etc.
I'm running stock 4.3 on a rooted i9305 s3. Everything was fine until i tried a bit of a cleanup with android tuner pro's quick optimization and clean p. After the restart the pop ups came and then it had a progress bar saying - linking to sd - which sat at 0% and never moved. I'd selected optimize apps loading, database access, fix permissions, clean memory and updated system apps, trim all partitions and clear caches.
Any suggestions? I had massive problems trying to install 4.3 when my titanium backup messed up some settings and i had to do another full factory wipe and manually install all my apps and settings, taking around 4-6 hours!
I wish i'd stuck to system tuner pro and hadn't touched the new version
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reflash rom dont use system tuner
I frooze the wrong thing.
ashraf sharif said:
Hi everyone, Just wanted to post this as I have found it to be useful for me.
settings/ application manager/scroll to left until you reach the all applications screen/ touch menu screen left of the home button/ reset app preferences.
here is the youtube link
. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zt_alKha_-s
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OHHHHHH THANK YOU.
I rooted and than frooze the wrong system app. Like I should get use to that or STOP freezing the wrong apps. HUH?
You Saved me from throwing this here new LG F6. ( I may have tried to restore it first, more than likely.) LOL!
It did same me from that every 4 second Error. I had to do the hit the OK on the Error and do the Settings > hit the OK on the Error> then tic the Apps> hit the OK on the Error than tick the All > hit the OK on the Error than tic the bottom Right droid control > hit the OK on the Error Reset Applications ........ with the Error poping up ever 3 seconds.
wow was that a bit o fun!
Had this F6 18 hours so far ,you saved me a bunch of Re-flashing Stock ROM ....... "stuff." :good:
Woe them tricky corporate devs. Even tho we bought the "phone" they want to rule it any way they can.
Thank you!
Galaxy Note cannot download
Activat said:
Sadly not working on my note 2 syncing google account.
Whilst trying to sync the two calendars from the note (4.1.2) to my Nexus 10 (4.4). Nexus is sending out and note is receiving (also to pc) but nothing is being released from the note
As well as above I have seen a "fix" being disable - re enable download manager in apps. Also a no go.
I've been seeing this pop up on odd occasions during the last month or so but not caused an issue with the activity at that time.
Cheers in advance
Alan
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try this step:
On your Note, goto Settings. Choose Applications. Tap on the All Tab at the top. Locate and tap on the Play Store app. Tap on the Clear Data button. Tap on the OK button to confirm. Tap Clear Cache too
Then if you can see com.google.process.gapps in there, tap it and Clear Data and Cache too. Ignore it if you can't find this process there
Then find and tap the Google Services Framework and Clear Data and Clear Cache. Then restart your Note. Do the same for Browser, Download Manager etc again
Thanks, it worked for me
Thanks a lot dear, after too many trials finally your advice worked. you saved my day.
error message "process com.google.process.gapps, has stopped"
I have tried several methods from different forums/blogs, but all failed to remove this message, which appears repeatedly on my device Galaxy Tab 10.1 (GT-P7500) whenever I start browsing on the native browser or the Chrome & not otherwise. There are so many people crying on almost all android related forums for help but nobody from Google/Android owners or even the device manufacturers are speaking up to console these crying people who bought these devices due android fame. If these attitudes continue, I think the Android will vanish as the Symbian in the past. For myself, having found no solution, I have decided to live with it until the device gets a System Update next!
However, if anybody has found a solution, he may plz tell me, too!

[Q] Applications from Google not working on tablet

Hello everyone, my problem is the following. A few days ago a bought a new tablet and rooted it. Everything was fine until now. Now when I try to open Gmail, Play store or anything Google related after a few seconds i get back immediately to my home screen. I tried to reset my phone but after that when I go to Settings->accounts>add account and click on Google to add my address nothing appears, also when i click on sign in in Youtube nothing shows up. I also tried to clear the caches, to enable the download manager and everything i saw on the forum but nothing helped.
Also i may have deleted something, I'm not sure. Help me please. How can i fix this? Thank you!!

Unfortunately Google Play Services has stopped, appears to be location related

I keep getting this error and it seems to only happen when accessing location. I have a Tasker rule to have location turned off and it only turns on for certain apps that require it (Maps, Google Now, Espn apps, etc), every time I open those apps and the rule gets executed this error pops up. I've searched this problem and tried every suggestion, wipe cache/data, uninstall updates, factory reset, reset app defaults, install previous version, nothing seems to work. Version 5.2 seems to not give me the error, but certain Google apps won't function without the updated version, and even if I live without them, Play Services just updates itself (despite turning Auto-Updates off and detaching it from the Market in TB). Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated, it's an irritating error to frequently receive.
Same problem
I have this exact problem and like the OP have tried everything. Nothing seems to work. Any help would be much appreciated!
capaxdoli said:
I have this exact problem and like the OP have tried everything. Nothing seems to work. Any help would be much appreciated!
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I finally figured out what was causing it, I had a Location Consent Disabler mod that was causing it. The new version of Play Services lets you select not to show the pop up again making the mod obsolete. If you have that mod, uninstall and it should go away
Hey I too had the same mod. thanks for point it out.

Gboard crashes in settings, won't theme Substratum [Nexus 6P][7.1.1][AOSP Extended]

Morning! I flashed AOSP to my Nexus6P yesterday and it's a fantastic ROM and has no issues. My issue here seems to be when I flashed Gapps. All Google apps flashed perfectly on my device, with the exception being Gboard. While it functions, I cannot access any of the settings; every time I click one it throws back the error "Gboard has stopped". Additionally, if I try to add a Gboard overlay in Substratum, an error pops up that the asset cannot be found, or something of that sort...tried it on all of my packs, same thing. I have a feeling my phone doesn't recognize Gboard as actually being installed. When I look for it in Play under My Apps, it isn't there.
Any advice? Thanks!
Hmm I would try uninstalling it from the settings application or disabling it, go into google play and get gboard from there.
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No option to uninstall. If I view it in Settings>Apps, it says com.android.imputmethod.latin, where I think in the playstore it has . google in the name. Maybe that's what's screwing it up? When I view it on the playstore there isn't even a button for "open".
I'm having the same issue... Tried everything, but didn't help. Can someone help?
coffee-and-cigarettes07 said:
I'm having the same issue... Tried everything, but didn't help. Can someone help?
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Might I ask what you've tried? It's driving me up a wall, and there's literally nothing about this anywhere.
I got it to work, finally. I had to do factory reset, wipe everything, and then install it through AROMA, don't do stock, I don't believe it is actually gboard but rather google keyboard (on stock) which I don't even think exists anymore.

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