Why has access to my contacts stopped?

[Android Central Question]

When I tap my phone icon I get a message that contacts have been stopped. It also happens in text messaging. Not sure what to do.

 

[mustang7757]

Which phone?
Try clearing data, cache and force stop contact app.

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https://forums.androidcentral.com/showthread.php?t=409154