what is a screen overlay and how do i turn it or them off

[AC Question]

I am trying to do a video call on either messenger or Skype. both tell me that a screen overlay has been detected and must be turned off

 

[Javier P]

Welcome to the forums. Please, take a look at this thread for different solutions.

http://forums.androidcentral.com/showthread.php?t=682802
Screen Overlay Detected, what can I do?

 

[bronte888]

I am trying to put photos on facebook. It keeps saying turn screen overlay off. Galaxy S6

 

[lhweb]

Here is the fix this I used. I didn't have any of the known apps that were causing the problem. Hope this helps.

Settings>Applications>Application Manager>More>
Apps that show on top>More>
Show system apps> turn ALL of them off.