The “Something went wrong, please try again” issue on Grindr prevents users from logging in, and the reasons vary from technical to intentional.
This guide will help you understand why Grindr is showing you this error message and what you can do to fix it!
Why does Grindr show “Something went wrong, please try again”?
Grindr shows this message when you try to log into Grindr (or launch the app), verify a new account, refresh your app, or edit your profile.
- Grindr has blacklisted you.
Grindr suspends accounts that are potentially breaking the rules because they want to make it impossible for “problematic” profiles to access their platform.
- In-app issues.
Technical errors or temporary outages break the Grindr login process for many users until the servers are up and running again. Check Grindr.com or DownDetector.
- You are using a VPN.
VPNs are problematic on Grindr because they may cause slow internet and the inability to use certain platforms if VPN use is illegal in your country.
- Incorrect log-in info.
Double-check to make sure you’re using the right email, Facebook, Google account, or Apple ID. Confirm that your password is correct (don’t forget the Caps Lock key!).
- Unstable connections and other issues on your end.
If your internet is weak or if your phone/PC is glitching, restart your device and Wi-Fi and update the Grindr app. User-end issues could be preventing you from logging in.
- You’ve triggered a spam or verification lock.
If you’ve signed up, deleted your account, and signed up again recently (or are using an occupied number), Grindr might silently block your login attempts with this error.
- You’re traveling to a country where Grindr doesn’t work.
Your location could be triggering this error if you use Grindr often while travelling or in a country where Grindr isn’t supported.
Now that we know the reasons, what about the solutions? Try these out to make the “Something went wrong, please try again” disappear…
1. Make a Grindr account with DatingZest.
* Try this if you’ve been banned, suspended, or simply don’t want to use your phone number.
If you can’t access your Grindr account no matter what, you have to make a new one using new account details – you need a new, reliable number!
DatingZest’s Grindr Phone Numbers are the perfect solution because they’ve been created (and perfected) to fix Grindr’s phone verification errors.
Go to DatingZest, get your number, and sign up on Grindr. You’ll be sent a verification code in the dashboard within a few minutes, which you can use to make your account risk-free.
I recommend you try this on a different device, using a different login option (email or Google) in order to throw Grindr off your trails.
2. Wait it out for at least 24-48 hours.
* One of the best solutions for technical problems on Grindr’s end.
Wait for about a day for Grindr to solve its own issues, and come back to see if you can log in again. This could work for Grindr registration issues as well.
It shouldn’t even take a day because big-name brands like Grindr have a lot of people overseeing the technical parts of their platforms.
3. Log in using your phone data.
* Perfect if you’re experiencing trouble with your Wi-Fi.
If your Grindr experience is being affected by your internet connection, you have 2 options you can switch to:
- Your phone data;
- A different Wi-Fi connection.
Additionally, if you’re making a new Grindr account after being banned/suspended, a different internet connection will mask your IP address and prevent Grindr from recognizing you.
If you’re using a VPN, toy with it a little: turn it off to see if it’s the culprit because most dating apps label VPN usage as suspicious.
4. Force close the Grindr app on Android.
* Worth trying out if Grindr is lagging or if your device is acting up.
If you have an Android, use Force Stop because it stops an app’s functions temporarily until it’s opened back up – it’s great for unresponsive apps.
Go to your Settings ➡️ Apps ➡️ Grindr, and you should see the Force Stop button at the bottom of your screen.
To maximize this function’s effect, delete Grindr’s cache first: Settings ➡️ Apps ➡️ Grindr ➡️ Storage ➡️ Delete Cache.
5. Update or uninstall the Grindr app
* Do this ONLY if your Grindr app is outdated or you’re dealing with technical issues.
Go to the App Store or Google Play (or wherever you downloaded Grindr) and type “Grindr” in the search bar. If an update is available, get it.
If that doesn’t work, uninstall the Grindr app from your home screen by tapping and holding it. Once you do, reinstall it again. See if you can finally log in.
Make sure your internet connection is stable and that you’re putting in the right information, or all of your hard work will go to waste.
6. Reset your device
* A last resort if your device is the one wreaking havoc.
Reset your phone or log in on another device. This might work if something on your phone/PC is keeping you from logging in: Wi-Fi, IP address, past bans, and so forth.
What do the Grindr error codes mean? E.g., Error (6)…
Grindr shows specific error codes to signal different problems, such as connectivity issues, invalid profile edits, and even bans. These are the most common ones:
Important: Grindr rarely provides explanations for error codes, so there are no official definitions, reasons, or fixes. The information below is based on different users’ experiences!
– Grindr unable to login 6 error
Error (6) usually shows up during login or sign-up and could mean two things: a device/IP ban or a connection problem. Most users wait it out in case Grindr is down.
Solutions: Switch VPNs or networks, delete the app (or cache), or make a new profile on another device with a different Apple/Google Play account, number, and other info.
– Grindr error (aob4eka8)
Error aob4eka8 shows up when you try to edit your profile, especially when picking spicy photos. To test it out, remove all of your photos and add them back one by one to see if any of them are triggering the automatic Grindr photo verification.
Fixes: Use different photos (preferably non-NSFW), crop/edit your images, or simply take new shots with different angles and lighting.
– Grindr error (etci1erpb)
This error is by far the most confusing one because it could indicate many things: device bans, server rate limits, authentication issues, etc.
How to fix it: First, check the Grindr status. If waiting doesn’t work, delete the app’s cache, turn off your VPN, or refer to the same solutions as error (6).
– Grindr connection error
If you’re having a hard time connecting to Grindr or are unable to log in, check if you’re using a VPN or an antivirus because they occasionally block app functions.
How does Grindr country availability become a problem?
Geo-restrictions are problematic because, if you’re in a region where Grindr is banned or censored, you may never get the app to work without a VPN.
But even so, VPNs are hit-or-miss because Grindr blacklists many IP addresses, and some government firewalls still block access.
In such cases, the “Something went wrong” issue is deeper because the app isn’t allowed to function. Grindr is censored in the following locations:
- Indonesia;
- Turkey;
- Lebanon;
- Qatar;
- Pakistan;
- Jordan;
- UAE;
- Malaysia;
- Crimea;
- Syria;
- N. Korea;
- Cuba;
- Sudan;
- Saudi Arabia;
- China.
– Contact Grindr Support!
Select the “I am experiencing a bug” prompt and provide details about your issue. Write something like this:
“Hi. I am having issues logging into my Grindr account; I keep getting a message saying ‘Something went wrong, please try again’. I have tried everything to confirm there’s nothing wrong on my part, so I was hoping you could help me.”
It might take days or even weeks for them to respond (if they do), so try this if you’re in no rush. If you don’t want to wait, you have plenty of solutions to choose from.
Good luck.
Liam.
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