Screen Overlay Detected error on Marshmallow.

[Harold Sanchez]

Hi, I had similar problem... I had several apps that would not open due to an issue with "Draw over other apps" setting being locked and unable to change the setting. So I reset my phone thinking it would solve the issue but it created another issue. Under the "Draw over other apps" setting I only had a few of the apps (most were missing) so I could not even change the setting.

To resolve the issue the apps that I had access to and could modify setting, I changed the setting to OFF (even system apps). Then I went back to the apps that I wanted to enable the settings and it finally allowed me to make the change.

In short, try changing all apps setting to OFF. This should resolve the issue.

 

[Karim El bayaa]

Screen ovelay detected it appears to me when using some apps
Plz i need help
Thanks

 

[Nikolina Georgieva]

Screen ovelay detected it appears to me when using some apps
Plz i need help
Thanks

...it was an app in my case ("swipe home button")i've put it to sleep and that solved the issue.

 

[Deanne Charles]

Screen ovelay detected it appears to me when using some apps
Plz i need help
Thanks

For me, it was my blue light filter. Pausing it did the job but I then had to go back and switch some permissions back on. I've used that app with no problem before so no idea why it was a problem today.

 

[leedee321]

This occurs when you have any software that extends battery life example battery doctor. you can uninstall the app and enable permissions the reinstall and eveything should be fine

This worked for me, I deleted a battery saving app and it worked, thanks x

 

[Mani1234]

Thank you so much, this was driving me crazy!

 

[Mark Prucnal]

Omni swipe can also cause this. disable or uninstall

 

[CMArchibald]

Help! I'm having the same issue only I don't use Twilight, Lux or any of the other apps mentioned here. I had an app called Screen Filter for reducing brightness, so when I started reading posts about this error I thought Screen Filter had to be the culprit. First I turned off the Screen Filter overlay settings. Didn't fix it. Then I tried to force-stop Screen Filter. Didn't fix it. Lastly I just uninstalled the damn thing.....still didn't fix it. I don't have any other apps installed to my knowledge that would be causing this problem. Any ideas?

Edit: I found another post on Reddit after I posted this. If you go into the App settings for the apps that give you this error you can manually enable the permissions causing the error without having to uninstall or stop any other apps. I reinstalled Screen Filter after doing this on my problem apps and everything is working fine now.

 

[elusivepeanut]

I had this issue on my Note 4 and none of the mentioned solutions worked for me. Eventually, I found the specific app that was holding me back: Samsung+. I forced closed and tested but made permanent by using Package Disabler Pro to keep it off.

https://youtu.be/gd-MuCro3sc
https://youtu.be/T_IGuZCV9lE

 

[huntnyc]

On my Note 4 turning off side key panel solved it for me at least for now.

 

[RayvenCee]

I have a Samsung Galaxy 5s.Ive been trying to do everything to take of that stupid screen overlay problem.Can someone help me , PPPLLLEEEAAASSSEE. plus: idont know if this phone even has marshmallows or Twilight or something like that

 

[Chris Kraemer]

For anyone with note 4. You need to turn off side key panel. Pull down the notification bar, click on the 4 boxes icon in top right corner and then find side key panel and turn off. I was 1 day away from going to iPhone...lol.....I'm glad I fixed it.

Turn off aNY dual screen pull outbar it worked on note 4

 

[Home Use1]

Screen ovelay detected it appears to me when using some apps
Plz i need help
Thanks

If you are using any launcher, please unstall it and you'll be ok.

 

[Mr Inappropriate Stark]

Dont need to uninstall any apps ever
Turn off
Back on again
Hold volume down
See safe mode appear
Settings
Find app
Turn permission to desired app example storage or whatever it asks for
Boot off and on

Done

Fb: HD.roid

 

[Make M]

This occurs when you have any software that extends battery life example battery doctor. you can uninstall the app and enable permissions the reinstall and eveything should be fine

The problem is caused by some already downloaded and started sloppy developed app. Some members mentioned several. In my case it was FILE MANAGER HD which would not allow proper WhatsApp functioning. Using KILLER app will allow you to resolve the conflict, but the problem in your phone stays. After restarting of the problematic app the dreaded "screen overlay detected" will appear again when some other legit app asks for permissions. You have to find and remove the culprit/s. That is not that difficult.
1. When "screen overlay detected" appear, go to Settings -> Applications -> Application manager -> Change system settings and Turn OFF the first suspicious app which is ON. (You can speed up considerably your work by skipping apps from Google and other well known companies, such as Amazon, financial institutions, etc. Most probably the app you are looking for is made by some obscured developer.
2. Try again the app which invokes "screen overlay detected". If the problem is solved, you have found the app causing the problem. Uninstall it. If not, go to step 1. Do not turn ON the apps you already turned off. There might be more than one problematic app.
3. Restart your phone.

Somebody has to start list of problematic apps.

 

[Kentthegreet]

I also have this same problem. It's very irritating when you can't use the apps you want. Reconfiguring is endless. Do you think rooting my s7 will bury this Overlay issue forever? This is absolutely a nonsense security. The comfort of using your phone was simply blown away by such security. Can't Android develop an OS with both security and comfort? Looks like their development is going backwards.

 

[shruti08]

Hi

I am facing the same issue and I am unable to access any app on my Note 4 now
could be please help me with a little more details to fix this issue

thanks in advance

Regards
Shruti

 

[Mertsi1340]

I had this issue on my Honor 7 and after trying all applicable suggestions/solutions I came across this Youtube video which for the time being has helped me solve the problem:

https://youtu.be/2ap9c6TcDXg

I hope this helps you too, Cheers!

 

[huntnyc]

Hi

I am facing the same issue and I am unable to access any app on my Note 4 now
could be please help me with a little more details to fix this issue

thanks in advance

Regards
Shruti

I fixed by turning off side key panel on my note 4.

 

[victorsebastin]

I too face the same problem, can anyone give permanent solution to solve this issue, I am unable to use whatsapp, facebook, and may apps.