topic Re: Android 6.0 Marshmallow screen overlay error in M Series

Android 6.0 Marshmallow screen overlay error

Silvester14 — Sun, 31 Jul 2016 20:13:15 GMT

Hi. I just update Android 6.0 on my Xperia M5 and my camera, gallery, contacts and so on, he incerases permission ''screen overlay'' and ''for this settings, first turn off screen overlay from Settings>Apps'' and i accessed the settings and apps, but i was sent in ''Draw over the App'' or something and i couldn't turn off the screen overlay. So i can't use all the app;icationsin detail. What can i do? Please help me quickly. Thanks.

Re: Android 6.0 Marshmallow screen overlay error

Uliwooly — Sun, 31 Jul 2016 20:22:18 GMT

@Silvester14

could you elaborate ?

Re: Android 6.0 Marshmallow screen overlay error

Jj27 — Mon, 01 Aug 2016 00:14:19 GMT

Had the same problem with "screen overlay" thing.. Though i was able to solve this, there are applications that requires screen overlay thus, conflicts with other applications. It's very tiresome to keep on turning on and off the screen overlay thing.

Re: Android 6.0 Marshmallow screen overlay error

oscarbo — Mon, 01 Aug 2016 03:24:10 GMT

Well, from what I understand, it could be due to enhanced security or permission implemented in Android 6.0 that caused these issues.

The current workaround for now if you do not know which apps are allowed for screen overlay, you may wish to boot your device into safe mode, then head to settings > Apps > the gear icon on the top > Draw over other apps > and disable all of it.

Re: Android 6.0 Marshmallow screen overlay error

sumank — Thu, 11 Aug 2016 03:59:58 GMT

No, these steps are not working in case of Xperia M5.

Re: Android 6.0 Marshmallow screen overlay error

Alaa_xperiaz2 — Mon, 15 Aug 2016 05:32:27 GMT

I have the same issue with my Xperia z2

Re: Android 6.0 Marshmallow screen overlay error

Hsh — Mon, 15 Aug 2016 20:00:55 GMT

Same Problem with my Xperia Z3

Re: Android 6.0 Marshmallow screen overlay error

Hsh — Mon, 15 Aug 2016 20:02:08 GMT

I tried turning off the draw over apps and turning off developer options but still I can't do a thing with my phone.

Re: Android 6.0 Marshmallow screen overlay error

bb1993 — Tue, 16 Aug 2016 07:02:29 GMT

From my experience, this only happens when an app such as FB Messenger is present or running while granting permission to an app. Close FB Messenger and the Screen Overlay issue should be fixed. Close any apps that also use screen overlay though I only use FB Messenger that causes the issue. Hope this helps.

Re: Android 6.0 Marshmallow screen overlay error

_alexdon_ — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 07:18:48 GMT

@bb1993 @Silvester14 @Hsh @Alaa_xperiaz2 @sumank

Do you guys have clean master installed? Can you check if the same occurs in safe mode?

Re: Android 6.0 Marshmallow screen overlay error

Shy30 — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 08:56:37 GMT

Clean master installed.tried safemode and error still exist even in safe mode.z2 user please help

Re: Android 6.0 Marshmallow screen overlay error

Besso — Tue, 23 Aug 2016 15:07:45 GMT

I have the same issue with my Xperia z2

Re: Android 6.0 Marshmallow screen overlay error

cragy — Tue, 06 Sep 2016 19:09:44 GMT

I have the same issue on Z2 since update to marshmallow also the new stamina mode too so ive reflashed back to lollipop. marshamllow is the worst update ever..

Re: Android 6.0 Marshmallow screen overlay error

thelynx — Tue, 13 Sep 2016 09:07:51 GMT

I have the same problem with Xperia Z2. I'm so frustrated -- I've spent the last few days trying everything, inlcuding a Factory Reset. What's more, before all this, my back/home/recent apps buttons no longer work, so I need to use a third-party app to get those important functionalities. Otherwise, I have to turn the phone off every time I want to use a different friggin' app!!! With the third-party app, I could at least use my phone, but this so-called security update has rendered my phone completely useless -- might as well have a 15-year old Nokia. I'm betting that the Screen Overlay error is caused by the third-party app that I have to use in order to actually use my phone normally!!!!! By the way, I don't have Lux, Clean Master or Facebook Messenger, Twilight installed.

Might as well throw this $500 phone in the toilet.

I haven't given up all hope -- though I am pretty close to giving it to my 2-year-old daughter to use to watch Youtube videos, as that's pretty much all it's good for at this point.

Perhaps I'lltry reverting to Lollipop. Any other ideas?

Re: Android 6.0 Marshmallow screen overlay error

Maddriker — Wed, 21 Sep 2016 19:31:03 GMT

I only started getting this issue when I downloaded RBC Wallet

Re: Android 6.0 Marshmallow screen overlay error

Maddriker — Wed, 21 Sep 2016 19:34:00 GMT

It asked me for certain permissions then came the screen overlay issue. I went through the motions but it was not working. I reset all app permissions and now I cannot access my photos or other apps. I have uninstalled RBC Wallet but still the same thing. I cannot get past the screen overlay now. I have an Xperia Z3.

Re: Android 6.0 Marshmallow screen overlay error

Maddriker — Thu, 22 Sep 2016 21:29:37 GMT

Not sure why but I uninstalled Clean Master and the error message stopped coming up. The issue is probably with this app.

Hope this helps everyone.

Re: Android 6.0 Marshmallow screen overlay error

Magicmyke — Fri, 30 Sep 2016 08:02:32 GMT

You've save my life.. It did let me disable the screen overlay once I cleared apps running in the background.. Thank you..

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Leni15 — Sun, 20 Nov 2016 11:27:55 GMT

Hi. I am Leni from Belgium. Addicted to sony since U bought the first one. Before I had z3compact. Now m5. I prefered the z3. The m5 has a really slow camera 😞
Recently I did an update and i get notifications everytime i want to send pictures in any app. It says 'overlay detected' 'open settings' but then when I do, there is nothing to set. Very irritating. Thinking about changing to XA or X. But want to check the microfphone and speakers first. Music video's never have a good sound when you record it with the phone and speaker doesn't go loud enough to call handsfree in the car. All tips welcome 😉

Re: Android 6.0 Marshmallow screen overlay error

Ashokkumakh — Wed, 30 Nov 2016 14:48:08 GMT

I'm also observing the same issue in M5 dual.