Software errors in the Android operating system occur quite often, most users find unpleasant moments in use. Today's article is devoted to the problem of the operating system in which the message “ GUI system error". In the course of the article, we will consider a possible problem, and then we will give advice on how to eliminate this trouble.
After collecting information in various Internet resources, we have identified common causes of the error.
- A system conflict with any of the installed applications, games and other software, what to do in this case, read the paragraph below;
- The problem appeared after the action of the virus, while the files necessary for the full functioning of the system were damaged or deleted. The virus can "eat" such files. What for? Either they interfere with it, threaten its detection, and then they need to be overwritten, deleted, or simply to harm users;
- Clogged system GUI cache. It is rare, but it has a place to be;
- If you have the "Launcher" installed (the launcher is a shell of the system. Everything that you see on the screen when using a smartphone displays the launcher). It may be damaged or also affected by the virus;
How to Fix GUI Errors
We figured out the reasons, let's talk about ways to resolve the conflict. Try to remember if the error appeared after installing any application or popped up "suddenly".
If the message appeared after installing the software, we recommend the following operations:
When a GUI failure is caused by a virus, the situation becomes more complicated, everywhere it is immediately advised to do general reset to the factory settings - this helped few people, and here's why.
Master reset when solving a problem
Master reset - will return the smartphone configuration to factory settings. In other words, all third-party programs and information will be deleted. The theme settings, language and account settings will be reset. When malware penetrates the device, it deletes some files embedded in the system, system files. By doing a master reset, you will roll back the settings, but deleted files will not be restored.
Smartphone flashing
Flashing a 100% and proven way to deal with this disaster. Mentally come to terms with the fact that you will have to demolish all data, first save contacts, photos, music.
Do not "back up applications", the virus will remain in the infected files.
Applications and games are easy to download in a couple of hours from the Play Market.
If you have a recovery installed on your phone, flash it from there. To get into the recovery on the switched off phone, you need to hold down the "volume +" button and turn it on. When the menu opens, use the volume keys to select and activate the item " Wipe data/Factory Setting«.
If the words recovery and firmware are not familiar to you - there is a lot of information on the Internet for any phone, you should flash it with care so as not to turn the phone into a brick. If there is no time and knowledge to dig, entrust this matter to professionals or a service center.
I hope you figured out the reasons when the system GUI application crashes and know how to fix the situation. If you know proven ways to resolve this conflict - write in the comments, we will definitely supplement our article with them, ask questions.
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Does it give an error or just nothing happens?
I can't get the problem icon to go away. I cannot perform any function on the tablet.
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System interface. I'm trying to clear the cache, the command is not executed. What could be the reason?
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The graphical interface of the system encountered an error Android what to do? This can happen with any device running the Android operating system. You launch any application, the inscription immediately appears "An error has occurred in the System GUI application" or the error is cyclic, that is, it appears constantly, immediately after closing.
Causes
Probably everyone understands what a graphical interface application is, what is its essence. Just in case, let's clarify that this is a shell through which we control smartphones / tablets. All these beautiful buttons, menu items and so on, by tapping on which we perform various tasks using our gadgets - this is the graphical interface.
An error may occur in the following cases:
- You installed an application that conflicts with the OS, as a result of this, the interface application has stopped.
- The launcher does not work correctly. There is an error in the launcher application, for example, it was damaged by viruses. Then you should remove it, if it is a third-party launcher, install it again.
- It is possible that your device is defective, that is, nothing can be fixed programmatically.
- Crooked firmware. Often, on Chinese gadgets, the firmware is initially bad, you go to the w3bsit3-dns.com forum and find a custom one there, which is much better than the factory one. But they may also contain errors, or you have incorrectly flashed the device.
We fix the error
Because of what this error appears, it is now clear how to fix it. To begin with, remember, perhaps it arose precisely after you installed some application. Then you should just uninstall it, reboot your Android Lollipop tablet / smartphone and check if the problem is gone or not.
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Memory card
Sometimes, the error was eliminated by removing the memory card from the device. To do this, turn off the device, pull out the card, turn it on and check if the error remains or not.
Restoring default settings
If the previous options did not help, then it remains only to return the device settings to those that were set at the factory. All data stored in the internal memory of the smartphone/tablet (not on the memory card) will be deleted. To do this you need:
Reset settings via Recovery
If you can’t use the Android interface due to a pop-up error at all, the only way out is to go to Recovery Mod and reset it through it. How to enable this mod? Turn off the device, then hold the volume + button and the power button.
Please note that on some devices, entering this menu is carried out differently.
When the menu opens, select "Wipe data/Factory reset". Control is carried out using the volume buttons + (selection) and - (confirmation).
flashing
If things are really bad, nothing can be done, then only one option is a flashing. Use the stock firmware, that is, the factory one. Instructions on how to do this can be found on the official website of the device manufacturer (not always) or on the w3bsit3-dns.com forum.
Repair
You spent a lot of time, but nothing happened, the error still appears? It is better to go to a repair shop, where professionals will determine exactly what is wrong and help fix the problem.
Encountered a notification on your tablet or smartphone: " an error occurred in the com.android.systemui app"? Or are you looking for information about similar errors? In any case, within the framework of this article, you will learn:
- detailed information about the causes of the application error;
- troubleshooting instructions.
So, the com.android.systemui process is stopped, what to do in this case?
What is this application?
com.android.systemui is a system application that is responsible for properly configuring the GUI in the Android shell. The service is a core service, so disabling it may have undesirable consequences. Basically, this kind of error can appear due to:
- conflict with applications installed on the smartphone;
- software failure;
- the presence of a virus in the system of an Android device.
Important! Owners Samsung smartphones, after a recent update, massively encountered this error. It appears after pressing the Home button. It's all because of the crooked system updates of some Google services. If you have not flashed (not rooted) your gadget, go directly to the item "".
How to determine if it is a virus or not?
How does the virus manifest itself? It disguises itself as a system file, launches the download of unknown third-party applications, which in turn show ads in the smartphone itself. Often - this is intrusive advertising, and sometimes obscene. A Trojan can appear in the system when:
- custom Android firmware;
- downloading applications from unknown sources;
- downloading one-day applications from the Play Market, etc.;
- downloading and subsequent launch of malicious files from the Internet, e-mail, instant messengers, etc.
Remember if anything like this happened to your device before the error appeared. Also check the creation date of the com.android.systemui file itself (via the standard application manager, in the properties). If the date matches other system files, then most likely an error occurred in the operation of the system file. If the file appeared recently, it is probably a virus.
Advice! In Android devices, the error code carries certain information. For example it means that: com- an error in the system application, phone- a malfunction in the standard program "Phone".
Troubleshooting a system error
If, during the analysis of the data, nothing indicated a virus, a simple error in the system file probably occurred. It is possible that the error will no longer appear after a system reboot, so restart Android first. If this does not help, try the following steps in order.
Uninstall Google Updates
Do the following:
date and time
To set the date and time to work manually:
Data cleansing
Advice! If you want to know in detail what a cache is, why it is needed and why it is cleaned, check out.
To clear app data:
Factory Reset
If the previous methods did not bring results, reset the system to the factory state. Such a reset deletes all personal data and returns the tablet, smartphone or other Android device to its original state. To save data, (save all personal data). The built-in functions of the operating system or special applications, such as Titanium Backup, can help create a backup. In order for the program to be able to make a backup, it needs to be granted root rights (administrator or superuser rights).
Reset can be done in two ways:
Virus Removal
Having determined that there is a Trojan in the Android OS, you need to remove it. It is likely that before the error appeared, a malicious application was loaded on the system. You need to get rid of it first. Find out what the program is by searching for it by installation date. For this:
In general, this is everything. If you have any questions, leave them on this page in the comments. Also write down how you solved this problem and how interesting your dance with a tambourine was.
P.S. Good luck to all readers, and keep your Android assistant always up and running!
