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Chrome Beta and other apps crashing on Pixel [Fix]

In this guide, we will show you numerous workarounds to rectify the issue wherein Chrome Beta and other apps are continuously crashing on various Pixel devices. It has now become a tradition to see the words ‘Pixel’ and ‘crash’ in one sentence. While issues regarding battery and overheating aren’t going to dry down anytime soon, the device owners are frequently having to deal with the app crashing issues from time to time.

This time around, majorly it’s the Chrome Beta and a couple of other unrelated apps that are crashing on numerous Pixel devices. And probably for the first time ever, Android System Webview is not to be blamed this time around! So what exactly is the culprit? Well, apart from Chrome Beta itself, the Google Play Service or the Carrier Service might also take the blame this time around. So let’s address all these Google apps one at a time and get the issue rectified right away.

Fix Chrome Beta and other apps crashing on Pixel

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It is recommended that you try out each of the below-mentioned workarounds and then see which one spells out success. So with that in mind, let’s get started.

FIX 1: Reinstall Chrome Beta

  1. Head over to Settings > Apps > See All Apps > Chrome Beta.
  2. Then tap on Uninstall > Uninstall in the confirmation prompt.chrome beta crashing pixel
  3. Now download and install Chrome Beta from the Play Store.
  4. Check if it fixes Chrome Beta and other apps crashing on Pixel.

FIX 2: Uninstall Updates Play Service

Some users have reported that the issue started happening right after the Play Service was updated. Henceforth they uninstalled the update which, in turn, rectified the issue. So let’s give it a try using the below-listed steps and check out the result.

  1. Head over to Settings > Apps > See All Apps > Play Service.
  2. Then tap on Uninstall Updates > OK in the confirmation prompt.
  3. Check if it fixes Chrome Beta and other apps crashing on Pixel.chrome beta crashing pixel

FIX 3: Update Carrier Services

Updating the Carrier Service to the latest version also seems to have spelled out success for many [at the time of writing, the latest version is not yet available on Play Store, so we will be sideloading it].

  1. Download the latest version of Carreir Service from APK Mirror.
  2. Then launch the APK and proceed with the on-screen instructions to install it.
  3. The apps should no longer crash on your device.

These were the three different methods that should help you rectify the issue wherein Chrome Beta and other apps are continuously crashing on various Pixel devices. As far as the official stance on this matter is concerned, the developers are yet to acknowledge this issue, let alone give out any ETA for the rollout of a fix. As and when any of these two things happen, we will update this guide accordingly. In the meantime, the aforementioned workarounds are your best bet.


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