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System UI Not Responding on Android? Quick Fixes

Issue Description 

A pop-up appears saying “System UI isn’t responding”, and the phone becomes unusable. 

Common Causes 

  • Corrupt system cache 
  • Low storage or RAM 
  • Incompatible app overlays 

Step-by-Step Solution 

Step 1: Restart the Phone 

  • Clears temporary UI crashes 

 

Step 2: Clear System Cache (If Available) 

  • Boot into Recovery Mode 
  • Select Wipe cache partition 
  • Reboot phone 

 

Step 3: Free Up Storage 

  • Keep at least 20–25% free space 

 

Step 4: Uninstall Overlay Apps 

  • Remove screen recorders, launchers, or theme apps 

Explore Further 

  • Update system software 

Prevention & Best Practices 

Avoid heavy UI customization apps.