Okay, so. I downloaded Tappy Chicken and Unreal Match 3. Same bug occurs with both games. My immediate assumption, it’s because of my phone. The Motorola Moto E. BUT! Good news, the 4.11 Preview 6 seems to have helped. The game no longer freezes at a black screen after entering the background. Instead it just starts the game over. Which while not Ideal, is still a far better option. So… Yaaay… I guess.
Thanks for all the help guys. 