SOLUTION: All Android apps crash from 03/23/2021

In the last 24 hours there have been numerous reports from Android users that their apps are crashing. The crashing problem doesn’t seem to affect any specific apps. Below we have a possible solution to the problem with the crashes.

Messages about crashes on Android

Numerous Android apps have suffered frequent crashes in the past few hours. Many apps can be started, but crash completely after just a few seconds.

Reason for the crashes

The reason why many Android apps are currently crashing on Android smartphones seems to be a malfunction of the system service “ Android System Webview “.

Solution

The problem with the crashes should be easy to fix. However, it is not absolutely necessary to uninstall something. Because according to For example, The Verge recommends that Samsung in the US uninstall the “Android System Webview” service.

But there is also an easier way:

Proceed as follows in the settings of your Android smartphone or tablet:

Settings -> SystemApps -> Android System Webview -> Force stop -> Empty the cache

Now after you have stopped the system service clear the cache and everything should work fine again.

If you know another solution or if you continue to have problems, we look forward to your comment with a description of the error or a suggested solution.