How to fix android process media has stopped error





The process android.process.media has stopped error affects android devices that have recently undergone some sort of firmware upgrade. This is not a major error because it doesnt affect normal functions but it can be annoying because it constantly pops up and you have to force close it. It is more common among users of custom ROMs like Cyanogenmod. Many have also got this error after restoring their apps via Titanium Backup. The obvious fix is to factory reset your device but that is a last resort. There are several other methods you c an try to fix android.process.media has stopped error. Here are some of the solutions:

How to fix error android.process.media has stopped 

The process android.process.media has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again.


Method 1: Clear date of Media Storage

The data clearing is the most common method used in resolving many types of android error.
  1. Go to Settings >> Apps >> All
  2. Scroll down and select "Media Storage"
  3. Press "Force close" and select "Clear D ata".
  4. See if the error message stops

Method 2: Move apps to internal storage or try a different SDCard

This android.process.media has stopped can also be caused if you have recently installed some apps installed inside your SDCard. Move the app to internal storage by going to Settings >> Apps >> All >> Select the app and select "move to internal storage" or "move to phone".  See if the problem is resolved. Also try uninstalling and reinstalling the app.

Sometimes the problem can be caused by a faulty sdcard. Check your SDcard for error in your PC. You can use the built-in disc management utility in your PC.  If that doesnt solve the error, try a different SDCard.

Method 3:   Clear dalvik cache and fix permissions

This is for custom ROM users who have clockworkmod recovery installed in their rooted An droid smartphones or tablets.
  1. Power off device and boot into recovery (press volume + power key)
  2. go to advanced >> dalvik cache
  3. make the selection and press ok
  4. go back and also select "fix permission" if you have the option

Method 3: Clear data for Google Service Framework  and Google Play
  1. Go to settings >> Apps >> Swipe left and select "All" tab
  2. Scroll down and select "Google Service Framework" and select "Clear Data"
  3. Again, from "All" >> select "Google Play Store" and select "Clear Data"
  4. Before going to next step make sure you have moved everything from the download folder to a another location or external SDcard.
  5. Again, from "All" >> scroll down and select "Download" or "Download Manager" and "Clear Data".


Let us know if the above methods r esolved the error on your Android Device. If you have any other suggestions/fix please post it in the comments.



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