Troubleshooting: Can't Open Game To LAN On Minecraft Tablet

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Minecraft is a popular sandbox video game developed by Mojang Studios. The game allows players to explore, build, and survive in various environments using different materials and tools. However, sometimes users may encounter issues while trying to play the game online through Local Area Network (LAN). In this article, we will focus on troubleshooting one such issue that many Minecraft tablet owners face: 'Can't open Game To LAN' error.

Causes of Can't Open Game To LAN Error

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Before diving into solutions, let's first understand what might be causing the 'Can't open Game To LAN' error. Here are some possible reasons:

1. Incorrect port number: If you've entered an incorrect port number or haven't specified one at all, it may lead to this issue.

2. Firewall settings: Your tablet's firewall could be blocking incoming connections from other devices on your network.

Solution 1: Check Port Number

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To fix the 'Can't open Game To LAN' error due to a wrong port number:

1. Open Minecraft Pocket Edition on your tablet and go to Options > Multiplayer.

2. Select Local Area Network (LAN) from the Available Gamers list.

3. Make sure that Allow Host is enabled in the game settings.

If you still encounter issues, try changing the local server's port by typing `lanport ` before launching Minecraft on your tablet and restarting both devices after making changes.

Solution 2: Configure Firewall Settings

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To resolve this problem due to firewall restrictions:

1. Go to Control Panel > System & Security > Windows Defender Firewall (in Windows Vista/7) or Search for 'Firewall' in the Start menu, then click on it.

2. Click on Allow a program through the Windows Firewall and select both check boxes under Home network and Public network profiles.

After applying these solutions, try launching Minecraft again to see if you can now join LAN games successfully without encountering any further errors related with not being able to connect via local area networks!

Troubleshooting Tip: Clear Cache

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Sometimes, simply restarting your device or closing unnecessary apps might resolve connectivity issues. If none of the above methods work for you then try clearing cache and data from within Minecraft Pocket Edition by going into Settings > Account & Options > Game Info (gear icon at top left corner) followed up until 'Clear Local Save Data' option appears; tap on it twice to completely wipe all stored information about your account.

If after trying these steps, the issue persists, consider reaching out directly through Mojang's official support channels for more personalized assistance with regards specific hardware configurations or software compatibility issues affecting gameplay experience across multiple platforms including Android tablets running latest versions of operating systems available at present time.

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