Overview
- The problem first surfaced in late May when a Reddit user, ExplodedSpaceToast, said tapping Chrome produced a looping “You can have up to 5 windows” error that stopped the app from opening.
- Reports span multiple manufacturers, with many incidents on Samsung Galaxy models and additional cases on Xiaomi and Lenovo tablets, indicating the fault likely lies in Chrome itself.
- A Chrome support manager has publicly acknowledged the issue and is collecting device details and logs from affected users via Reddit and Chrome’s Issue Tracker as the team investigates.
- Common fixes like clearing cache, force-stopping the app, and restarting devices often fail while a community workaround—uninstalling Chrome updates to restore the factory build—can restore access but may erase local browser data.
- No official patch has been released yet, leaving users to switch to other browsers or accept data loss if they use the temporary fix, and watchers should look for a Google update posted to the Issue Tracker or the Play Store listing.