Google search has stopped on tracfone LGL39C

[AC Question]

Just purchased phone -it worked for 15 minutes-then this happened
Shows up every 15 seconds .Any suggestions? Please keep it simple.

 

[B. Diddy]

Welcome to Android Central! Make sure the Google app is fully up to date. Go to the Google Play Store app and search for the Google app. Does it have an Update button next to it?