PUBG Mobile has released in the U.S. and Europe without much of a problem, but some players are having trouble with a strange Internet Error message when the game boots. If you've encountered the message below on an Android or iOS device, we've got a permanent fix for you.
HOW TO FIX THE 'PUBG MOBILE' INTERNET ERROR MESSAGE
While the message likely relates to a bug that Tencent will patch out in the days ahead, players have discovered that it's triggered by anomalies in your device's DNS settings. In order to make the message go away, you'll need to install an app that changes them.
Follow the steps listed below:
- Go to Google Play or the App Store and download Opera Free VPN.
- Once it's open, click the large "Connect" button to connect to the VPN.
- You'll automatically connect to a VPN in the Netherlands. Keep it that way.
- Close all apps, including PUBG Mobile, running in the background.
- Run PUBG Mobile again and start playing.
That's all there is to it! The solutions for this particular error may change and develop over time, but we'll do our best to keep track of this issue in the days ahead. As long as you follow these steps until the problem is patched, you'll be fully immune to one of PUBG Mobile's most chronic crashes.
PUBG Mobile is available now on Android and iOS. If you're a tech-savvy Android user, be sure to check out our guide for enabling full controller support with a DualShock 4.
Are you encountering the Internet Error message in PUBG Mobile? Did using a VPN fix it? Tell us in the comments section!
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