Samsung Galaxy S5: How to Reset App Preferences in Android 4.4.2 Kitkat

If restarting the phone and performing clear app cache or clear app data couldn't fix error when using app, reset app preferences can be the next alternative way to fix the error since it'll handle other possibilities that may cause the error, such as: re-enable all disabled apps, re-enable all disabled apps notifications, clear all default apps, clear all background data restrictions for apps and clear all permission restrictions.


How to reset app preferences?
You can do so by using the following steps:
  1. On any screen, swipe down the top of the screen to open up the notification panel and then tap to go to the settings menu.
  2. With the settings menu is displayed in grid view, scroll down to the Applications section and then tap Application manager .
  3. In the Downloaded tab, tap or long press the Recent apps key to open up the additional options and then select Reset app preferences.
  4. Tap Reset apps button to continue the process.
  5. Once the process is completed, if needed you can restart your phone before retrying the app.
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