Android users around the world are reporting issues with the google Search app which keeps on crashing. The app crashes when users try to open it. Google has acknowledged the problem and claims to fix it as soon as possible.
Google Search App Crashing for Android Users Worldwide
On September 14, Android users globally experienced crashes with the Google search app. Opening the app via the home screen led to an immediate crash. According to Google, the issue began around 10:52 AM IST. At 11:30 AM IST, Google confirmed that they were aware of the problem and had started investigating it.
Google said, “There’s an ongoing issue affecting many Android users. We’re identifying the root cause. We will give updates within 12 hours.” Although the company has made some progress in stabilizing the system, the problem remains unresolved for some users.
Google Provides Temporary Solutions
While Google continues to work on fixing the app search crash, they have provided temporary solutions. Officials have prompt users to clear the app cache and data. If you are also affected with the same issue, you can do that through the phone’s settings. This way you can restore the app’s functionality.
Google has also promised to confirm further updates within next upcoming 12 hours. We all know Google always keeps its words. Apart from these efforts, some users are still experiencing crashes, and the app remains unstable.
Cause of the Google Outage Still Unknown
As of now, Google has not revealed the exact cause of the crash. The outage is being referred to as an “incident affecting serving.†According to Google’s status page, their “serving†system is currently experiencing issues. Apart from it, the company is yet to provide more details about the problem.
Downdetector, a popular outage tracking website, reported that 67% of users faced issues with Google Search. Meanwhile, 30% reported issues with Google’s website, and 3% had problems with Google Maps.
The issue of Google app crashing for Android users worldwide is a serious concern. Google has confirmed and acknowledged the problem also officials says that they’re working hard to fix it.
For now, users can try clearing the app cache and data as a temporary solution. However, the exact cause of the outage is still unknown. Users are advised to wait for further updates from Google as the company works towards a permanent fix.
