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TCL 10 5G UW - Screen Overlay Detected

2026-10-13 07:10:24.911

TCL 10 5G UW - Screen Overlay Detected

Here's what to do if you're seeing a 'Screen overlay detected' error on your TCL 10 5G UW.
  • The 'Screen overlay detected' error is 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.)
  • As a security measure, apps designed for Android™ 6.x and higher ask for permission to access your phone.
  1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access all apps.
  2. Navigate:
    Settings
     Settings icon >
    Apps
    .
  3. Tap
    Special app access
    .
  4. Tap
    Draw over other apps
    .
  5. Tap the appropriate app.
  6. Tap the
    Permit drawing over other apps switch
     to turn on Switch on or off Switch off.