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title: "Why do certain apps on my phone stop responding?"  
description: "Why do certain apps on my phone stop responding?"  
author: "Lily Chitlangiya"  
published: 2021-12-09  
canonical: https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/94368/why-do-certain-apps-on-my-phone-stop-responding  
category: "troubleshooting"  
tags: ["android", "troubleshooting"]  
reading_time: 1 minute  

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# Why do certain apps on my phone stop responding?

Why do certain [apps](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/12333/browsers-not-apps-are-the-future-of-smart-phones) on my [phone](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/300535/manage-your-smartphone-addiction) stop responding?

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## Answers

### Answer by Hitesh Vohra

An app may forcibly close, crash, regularly freeze or cease responding, or otherwise fail to function as it was intended. Many things can cause this, but most app problems can be resolved by updating the programme or **cleaning the app data.** Patches are frequently included with app **updates to fix issues** that have been found with the app. Some app updates are distributed via Google Play, while others are included in device software upgrades.


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