Pokemon Sleep, the latest addition to the Pokemon franchise, offers players an intriguing concept: setting a sleeping goal every night to maximize rewards. However, like many video games, Pokemon Sleep may come with bugs, stability issues, or conflicts, especially in it’s beta version. One recurring frustration for users is the Pokemon Sleep 009901 Error Code, which seems to affect players across various mobile devices. This error message typically appears when trying to run the game and can be attributed to device compatibility, outdated apps, or corrupted game data. In this article, we will provide several potential workarounds to help you resolve this issue and get back to enjoying Pokemon Sleep without any hindrance.
Reboot Your Handset:
The first and simplest step to try is rebooting your Android or iOS device. A simple restart can often clear temporary glitches and cache data, potentially resolving the 009901 Error Code. To reboot your device, follow the standard restart procedure for your specific device model.
Update the Pokemon Sleep Game:
Ensuring that you have the latest version of Pokemon Sleep installed is essential to avoid compatibility issues and bugs. Here’s how to update the game on both Android and iOS devices:
For Android:
- Open the Google Play Store app and tap on the hamburger menu icon.
- Navigate to “My Apps & Games” and check for the Pokémon Sleep app update.
- If an update is available, tap on the “Update” button next to the app and wait for it to install.
- Once updated, open the Pokémon Sleep app and check for the error. You can also restart your handset to refresh system and app data.
For iOS(iPhone):
- Open the Apple App Store application on your iPhone.
- Tap on your Profile Picture icon from the top-right corner.
- Scroll down to see which apps have updates available.
- Check whether the Pokémon Sleep app is on the list and tap on the “Update” button if available.
- Wait for the installation process to complete.
Clear the Cache and Storage Data:
If you’re using Pokémon Sleep on an Android device, clearing the app’s cache and storage data might resolve any corrupted or outdated data that could be causing the error. Unfortunately, this option is not available on iOS devices. To clear the cache and storage data on Android, follow these steps:
- Go to your device Settings menu.
- Head over to “Apps & Notifications”.
- Find and select “Pokémon Sleep” under the “App info” section.
- Tap on “Storage & Cache”.
- Next, tap on “Clear Cache” and then tap on “Clear Storage”.
- Confirm the action if prompted.
Delete and Create a New Account:
If the previous methods did not fix the 009901 Error Code, consider deleting your existing Pokemon Sleep account and creating a new one. Rerolling in Pokemon Sleep involves chatting with the in-game professor rather than waiting for hours. Follow these steps to create a new account:
Open the Pokemon Sleep game.
Tap on “Main Menu” on the Snorlax screen.
Choose “Settings and More”.
Tap on “General Settings”.
Go to the “Other” tab.
Scroll down and select “Delete My Account”.
Confirm the deletion by selecting “Delete Account”.
Note that the account deletion process may take up to 24 hours to complete on the server. Once the account is deleted, you can launch the game and create a new one. If the issue persists, delete the app cache data again as mentioned in method 3 and try reinstalling the app.
Reinstall Pokemon Sleep:
If none of the methods above resolved the error, consider uninstalling and then reinstalling the Pokémon Sleep app on your mobile device. Reinstalling the app will delete all application data and refresh it’s data, which may fix the error. Follow these steps to reinstall Pokemon Sleep:
For Android:
Tap and hold the Pokémon Sleep icon to bring up the pop-up menu.
Tap on “Uninstall”.(You can also go to App Info and select “Uninstall”)
Once uninstalled, reboot your mobile device.
Finally, go to the Google Play Store app, search for Pokémon Sleep and tap on “Install”.
For iOS(iPhone):
Tap and hold the Pokémon Sleep icon from the home screen on your iPhone.
Select “Remove App” from the pop-up menu.
Tap on “Delete App” and confirm the deletion.
Open the Apple App Store application on your iPhone.
Search for Pokémon Sleep, tap on the “Get” button(Cloud download icon) and wait for the installation to complete.
Conclusion
By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can troubleshoot and resolve the frustrating Pokemon Sleep 009901 Error Code. We hope these workarounds have been helpful to you, enabling you to enjoy a seamless gaming experience in Pokemon Sleep. Should you encounter any further issues or have any questions, feel free to comment below. Happy gaming!
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