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How to Fix Picsart Not Opening "Failed to start several times"

Is Picsart not opening or crashing with the frustrating error message, "Unfortunately, PicsArt has stopped. Failed to start several times. Restore it by clearing history"? As one of the world‘s most popular photo and video editing apps, this issue leaves over 150 million Picsart users unable to access the app‘s powerful AI-powered creative tools.

Not to worry – with the right troubleshooting, you can get Picsart back up and running smoothly. This comprehensive guide will explain exactly why Picsart is failing to open and walk you through the step-by-step solutions.

Why Picsart Won‘t Open – Key Causes

Before fixing the issue, it helps to understand what‘s causing Picsart to get stuck repeatedly crashing on launch.

1. The App Cache is Too Large

Picsart stores edited images, AI data, filters and more in a temporary app cache. As you use the app over time, this cache balloons in size. Industry research shows that an oversized app cache is the #1 culprit behind frequent mobile app crashes.

If Picsart‘s cache grows too big, it will fail to open and display the "failed to start several times" error. Clearing it out instantly fixes this in most cases.

2. Your Storage is Completely Full

In addition to a huge cache, Picsart also requires free device storage space to function.

As a top photo editor, Picsart needs room to save your edited images and video projects. The app attempts to initialize then crashes if there‘s literally no storage capacity left.

3. Outdated Operating System or App

According to Picsart‘s developer docs, the app requires Android 5.0+ or iOS 11.0+. Using older, unsupported mobile OS versions frequently causes apps to crash randomly.

Likewise, not updating Picsart itself to take advantage of the latest performance patches and bug fixes can result in launch failures.

4. Incompatible or Low-Resource Device

Finally, Picsart depends on a device with sufficient CPU speed, graphics capability, and RAM to run properly.

If your phone or tablet is too old or underpowered, Picsart simply won‘t have the resources to initialize and function as intended. Time for an upgrade!

Fixing Solutions – Step-By-Step Instructions

Now that you know why Picsart is crashing on startup, here are detailed solutions for Android and iOS:

Clear Picsart‘s App Cache

Cleaning out the buildup of temporary app files is the fastest way to stop the crashes.

On Android:

  1. Long press the Picsart icon and tap App Info
  2. Go to Storage & Cache > Clear Cache then Clear Data
  3. Restart your device and check if Picsart opens normally

On iOS:

  1. Open Settings > General > iPhone Storage
  2. Select Picsart and tap Offload App to wipe cache
  3. Reinstall Picsart from the App Store

Clearing app cache takes seconds and frees up capacity needed for Picsart to initialize smoothly.

Free Up Device Storage Space

If your phone or tablet storage is completely full, free up space:

  • Uninstall unused apps – Delete old apps you no longer need
  • Clear cache & data – Wipe temporary files from other apps like social media
  • Permanently delete photos/videos – Remove files you‘ve already backed up
  • Use cloud storage – Back up photos to Google Photos or iCloud
  • Download storage analyzer tool – Use an app to find and delete large forgotten files

I recommend freeing up at minimum 1-2 GB for Picsart‘s cache and edited images.

Update Your Operating System and App

Using an outdated OS or app version is asking for random crashes.

On Android go to Settings > System > System update to upgrade your OS.

On iPhone, head to Settings > General > Software update.

Also update Picsart itself to the latest version from the Play Store or App Store. New versions fix stability issues causing crashes.

Downgrade to an Older APK (Android Only)

If your Android phone is too old and underpowered to run the newest Picsart properly, install an older APK:

  • Uninstall the existing Picsart app
  • Download an older APK file from ApKMirror.com
  • Enable "Unknown sources" and install the older APK
  • Launch and use that version if it‘s stable on your device

While less ideal, downgrading allows you to keep using Picsart if your phone can‘t handle the latest updates.

Additional Recommendations from a Picsart Expert

Beyond the core solutions above, as a digital media marketing pro here are my top tips:

  • Export images to save work – Before uninstalling Picsart to troubleshoot, export all images so you don‘t lose editing progress!
  • Limit number of Picsart projects – Try keeping fewer than 20 active projects. Too many strains storage over time.
  • Use Google Photos integration – Backup edited pics to cloud storage instead of device capacity.
  • Test different Picsart versions – If crashes persist, try a few older APKs to find the best fit for your phone.
  • Switch to Canva or Adobe apps – For users with very old/underpowered phones, lighter apps like Canva offer an alternative.

Hopefully with these fixes, you‘ll get Picsart humming smoothly once again. But with long-term use, I recommend monitoring your device storage usage and upgrading your phone after 2-3 years maximum to avoid performance issues.

Happy photo editing! Let me know if you have any other Picsart troubleshooting questions.

References:

  • App Institute research on cache errors
  • Developing High Quality Apps course from Google
  • Analyzing Android Storage with Device File Explorer