Android apps that crash now prompt you to install an update to fix them

Apps occasionally just crash and won't start at all anymore, despite all the testing and prototyping Android developers undertake to ensure that their products work smoothly on your beloved Android phone. Even if it doesn't happen often, it might be difficult to debug and fix, especially if you're not tech savvy. To combat this, Google is implementing a prompt that, if a Play Store update is available, will prompt you to install it when an app crashes.

The Google Play Store system update changelog for November 2022 states that the company would "assist users in resolving app issues with new update prompts." Mishaal Rahman, an Esper.io Android expert, examined the code of the Play Store app to learn more about how this will operate and appear. He discovered pertinent strings that pointed to the following text, which would appear if a Play Store update were available for an app that kept crashing:

To fix crashes, update the application.

The most recent update to the app might be able to restore functionality. Open the app again after installing the update. Go to %1$s on Google Play to update at a later time.

While having an app crash right when you need to use it is never ideal, this prompt will make it simpler to find a quick resolution. According to the strings, updating the app in question should be possible right away from the prompt, but it's good that it also includes instructions for how to do it later in case you don't have a reliable internet connection when the crash occurs.

The capability most likely has something to do with the update notification that apps might elect to send you when you run them. As we increasingly entrust our apps and gadgets with sensitive data, it is crucial to ensure that you are constantly secure and up to date.