Getting the “unable to connect with server” error while playing Clash of Clans on your smartphone? This tutorial will show you a way out.
Clash of Clans is a multiple player game, which is accessed/played over the internet. However, due to a host of factors, ranging from unstable internet connection to issues with the game’s cache, gamers often get a connection error while playing the game.
Hence, if you encounter this connection error, you can try some of the fixes in this tutorial.
Fix: Clash of Clash Connection Error
Basically, the “unable to connect with server” error (in CoC) indicates issues with your phone’s internet connection. Hence, to fix this error, you can try the following fixes:
Note: Ensure the game is properly synced with your Google account and the time settings are properly configured.
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Troubleshoot Mobile Internet
First off, troubleshoot your phone’s internet connection by doing the following:
- Close the game.
- Disable internet connection
- Enable Airplane mode and leave it there for a minute or two.
- Disable Airplane mode.
- Relaunch Clash of Clans.
This short procedure would refresh your connection, and the connection error should now be fixed. If the issue persists, try the next fix.
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Change Internet Source
In most cases, this error is caused by internet problem, either due to slow loading speed or low coverage. Hence, you can change your internet source (by connecting to a new Wi-Fi network or a different mobile network) and see if the issue is resolved.
If the connection error lingers, the problem is probably not from your internet network or ISP. Hence, you can try the next fix.
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Clear Clash of Clans’ Cache
You can navigate to your smartphone’s application manager and clear the cache of the game to free up space. This could fix the error, provided the connection error was not originally caused by your internet network. Also try and restart your phone after clearing the cache.
If the connection error persists, you can try the next fix.
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Update/Reinstall CoC
Ultimately, you may have to update/reinstall the game, as there could be bugs in the current version you are using, which may be the cause of the connection error.
If the error remains unfixed, you can reach out to CoC’s developers here, for assistance.
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