[FIXED] “Unfortunately, Launcher Has Stopped” Error - After Android Upgraded [Android Errors Video]

There are times when I get an unwanted message on my Android phone saying “Unfortunately, Launcher has stopped.” with a report and only 'OK' buttons. On powering up your Android devices, you get a message "Unfortunately, Launcher has stopped" & then you get no response to pressing the app drawer button. Your launcher has stopped working and so, you then can't get into any of your installed apps to fix this Android problem.

Fixing the launcher has stopped error —
Android users used to search for how to fix this launcher error? How do I restart the launcher? How to fix your cell phone fast? Usually such pop-up I received once I turn ON my mobile; my background image gets displayed, but I can’t find my apps. And the next moment I got this message again. Even if I did tap the "Report" button, another error gets popped up with a message saying App Feedback submission has also been stopped.

Moreover, some of you also seen a 'carefree launcher' has stopped in Gionee f103 mobile phones. I was worried about my phone when my mobile phone is getting an error message "Unfortunately, Launcher has stopped", however, when I did solve this problem it seems to the smallest problem which I ever had on my phone itself. Later on, I realize that this has something to do with my default android launcher.

I'll show you how to fix launcher errors. You too don’t need to worry about this issue and also you are not going to lose you any personal data. This fixing solution also works for Samsung Android problems, ZTE, Micromax, Moto E, LG, Lenovo, Tecno Alcatel, K4 Note, Asus, and much more including custom ROMs and also with Android OS like 4.0 ice cream sandwich, Jelly Bean, KitKat, Lollipop, Marshmallow, Nexus (Preparing for Oxygen).

What does it mean Unfortunately, Launcher Has Stopped?

"Unfortunately, Launcher has stopped" is an error message displayed on Android devices when the launcher application that controls the home screen and app drawer stops working properly. Launchers are an important part of the Android operating system. After the crash, the user will not be able to access the app or use the phone's home screen. This error can be caused by various issues such as data corruption, incompatible apps, or issues with the launcher itself. 

Why does my Android phone keep saying Launcher Has Stopped?

Before you get the solution, you must know:

Recommendations to keep your Android phone secure and running conditions

Quick Suggestions to keep your phone working perfectly and away from the "Phone launcher can, unfortunately, stopped working" (and everything else) errors:

1. Don't install any launcher of unknown resources
2. Any unknown launcher you installed may affect the working functions of default built-in phone launcher.
3. External launcher utilizes too much of RAM and so the battery.
4. Always use trusted default phone launcher.
5. Avoid useless mobile apps.
6. Remove any suspicious applications even themes too.
7. Restart your mobile and it will start working again properly.

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Fix "Unfortunately, Launcher Has Stopped" Error

Just follow below steps and I’m sure, your problem will be solved:

1. Open mobile ‘Settings’.

2. Navigate to list of all applications installed on your mobile;
Setting >> Application Manager >> ALL tab.

3. Search for any other external Launcher(s) installed on your mobile:
e.g. Launcher3, Indus launcher, Lenovo Launcher, Asus launcher, Google New Launcher etc.

4. Uninstall such random launchers from your mobile.

5. Now scroll down to find default launcher.

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6. Tap on the default launcher to open its internal settings.

7. Now click on ‘Clear data’ and then ‘Clear Cache’ buttons.

8. Allow your phone to complete this clear process.

9. Now re-start your phone to be on a safer side.

10. Check whether your problems is now resolved.

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