- From the home screen, tap Apps > Settings. > General tab.
- Scroll to Apps, then tap to select it.
- Scroll to the application using Screen Overlay, then tap to select it.
- Scroll to Draw over other apps, then tap to select it (if using an older version of software, you may need to first select Permissions).
- Tap the toggle.
Also to know is, how do I get rid of LG overlay screen?
You can turn off Screen Overlay on LG Device by following Screen Overlay Settings:
- Open Settings.
- Scroll down to Apps.
- Click on Three Dots on top right corner of your mobile screen.
- Select Configure Apps and then select Draw Over Other Apps.
- Again Click on Three Dots and select Show System Apps.
Subsequently, question is, what does screen overlay detected mean? Screen overlay detectedA screen overlay is a part of an app that can display over the top of other apps. The most well-known example is chat heads in Facebook Messenger. But apps need your permission to use screen overlays, and sometimes this can cause problems.
Hereof, why does my phone say screen overlay detected?
If you see a 'Screen overlay detected' error (see example image below), it's caused by conflict between a running app and a newly installed app requesting permission to display info on multiple screens (e.g., messengers, alerts, battery status, etc.). From a Home screen, navigate: Apps > Settings.
Where is the screen overlay in settings?
How to Fix the “Screen Overlay Detected” Error on Android
- Open Settings > Apps.
- Tap the Gear icon on the top right of the Settings page.
- Scroll down and tap “Special Access”
- Tap “Draw over other apps” and toggle apps in the list.
