Msg.needchromeapp: Com
The message you're seeing, often appearing as "App Name requires the following app: Chrome," is an error commonly reported on Android devices, especially in managed business environments like those using Microsoft Intune. Why This Message Appears
Real-World User Cases
- Case 1 – The Streaming Site Victim: User visits a free movie site. A pop-up says, “com.msg.needchromeapp – Your phone has 3 viruses.” Clicking anything opens the Play Store to a fake cleaner app. Root cause: JavaScript-based scareware.
- Case 2 – The Fake APK: User downloads “Chrome Gold Edition” from a forum. After installation, constant full-screen ads appear with “com.msg.needchromeapp needs attention.” The phone becomes nearly unusable until a factory reset.
- Case 3 – The Notification Flood: User accidentally taps “Allow” on a scam site. Even with the browser closed, notifications every 10 minutes read “com.msg.needchromeapp – Action required.” Revoking notification access solves it.
Phase 2: Find and Uninstall the Rogue App
Because the package name may be hidden, use this method: com msg.needchromeapp
For most Android devices (Android 8+):
Elias tapped the icon for his favorite reading app, expecting to dive back into his novel. Instead, a sterile grey box appeared:com msg.needchromeapp The message you're seeing, often appearing as "App
When you don’t want Chrome installed
Reinstall or update the affected app
