▷ Fix the error 26 en Pokémon Go

The error code 26 in Pokémon it shows when the player is kicked due to a network delay or a late server response. The bug is triggered when a user tries to catch a Pokémon and the game normally kicks the player after throwing a pair of Pokeballs.

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What causes the “Error 26” in Pokemon Go and how to fix it?

After a thorough investigation, we find the causes:

• Server lag: according to most reports, this error is due to a delay between the server and the phone. This delay causes a certain degree of desynchronization that causes the activation of the error. This delay can sometimes be due to the Pokémon already in your inventory..

• Hidden: certain apps and mobile phones cache certain data to avoid long load times and provide a smoother experience. However, over time, this data could be corrupted, which could cause an error. This particular scenario can also cause the error 0 en Pokemon Go.

• Damaged game files: many times, certain game files can get damaged over time, as the functionality of the game may be affected.

• Location ban: Pokémon Go is banned in some areas because the game might have trouble spawning the Pokémon due to the bug's activation.

Solution 1: remove pokemon

Since the problem is triggered by a large amount of lag between the server and the mobile, we will remove the Pokémon that caused this delay and then we will recover it from the stack. For that:

1. Open Pokemon Go and navigate to the map view.

2. Click the button “Main menu” and select the button “Pokémon”. The Pokémon button

3. Find the exact Pokémon that is causing the problem and it has the same CP, name and date of the error.

4. Delete it and then remove it from the stack.

Doing so will make the mobile think that you have not yet caught the pokemon in question and will decrease the delay that should return the game to normal..

Solution 2: clear cache

In some cases, the startup settings that have been stored in the mobile memory may prevent the game from working properly. Data that other applications cache on the cache partition can also cause this, see article “Wipe cache partition” to remove it completely. In this step, we will clear the cache of Pokemon Go. For that:

1. Drag the notification panel and tap the icon “Setting”. Dragging the notification panel and pressing the option “Setting”

2. Click on the option “Applications” and select “Applications”. Clicking on the option “Applications”

3. Scroll down and select “Pokemon Go” of the list.

4. Click on the option “Storage” and select the button “Clear cache”. Clicking on the "Clear cache" button

5. Launch the game and check if the problem persists.

Solution 3: reinstall the game

Sometimes the game files may have become corrupted which can cause this problem, Thus, in this step, We will be reinstalling the game after uninstalling it from our mobile.

1. Long press the icon “Pokemon Go” and select the button “Uninstall this app”. Uninstall the app

2. Wait for the game to uninstall.

3. Click on the icon “Google Play Store” and select the box “Look for”.

4. Write “Pokemon Go” and press “Enter”.

5. Click on the first option and select the button “Install”. Select button “Install”

6. Wait for the game to install and check if the problem persists.

Solution 4: change locations

If you are in a specific location where Pokemon Go might have been banned, it is recommended that you move to another location or use a reliable VPN service to change your location, as Pokemon Go is banned in certain countries and areas.