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Roblox error 279
Failed to connect to the game (ID 17)
The Roblox app is having trouble setting up a network connection with the game servers.
Fix it
How to fix error 279
Force-close Roblox and restart your device.
Uninstall Roblox and reinstall a fresh copy.
Make sure your device's date and time are correct.
Try a different internet connection, and contact your provider if it continues.
From Roblox's help pages: en.help.roblox.com, in our words. Checked on 5 November 2026. If the steps do not help, Roblox's own support is the next stop.
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