When you purchase Robux, sometimes you get an error message that says ‘Purchase cannot be completed’. Of course, that’s very annoying, as it does not let you buy Robux. If you also face this issue, you do not have to worry, as that’s a common problem that many Roblox players also get.
The purchasing issues generally occur because of your device compatibility. Sure, there are a bunch of requirements that you should meet in order to make a purchase of Roblox easily. If you accidentally get the purchase error message, let’s learn more about it through our post below!
What Causes You Cannot Buy Robux?
If you have made a purchase and get an error message revealing that you cannot make a purchase or your purchase cannot be completed, this issue can be caused by some reasons as well.
In the case of making a purchase and receiving a valid Google Store receipt, but Robux cannot be applied to your Roblox account, it may be caused by any bugs or error server.
If you get the error message about your device compatibility; your device is not compatible or not recommended, Roblox app is currently on a multitude of Android devices. If you get this issue, Roblox engineers will work to fix the Roblox Mobile app available for as many devices as possible.
If you use Android to play Roblox, it is recommended for you to use the latest of the Android OS on your device before you download the Roblox mobile app. Here’s a list of minimum device requirements to play Roblox:
Windows PC
Minimum requirements (targeting 30 fps):
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- OS: Windows 7, Windows 8/81., Windows 10
- Processor: 1.6GHz
- RAM: 1 GB
- Graphics: Intel HD Graphics
- DirectX: 9.0
- 200 MB Free Storage
- A stable internet connection
Recommended requirements (targeting 60 fps on Medium settings):
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- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core 2-Duo 1.8GHz or better
- RAM: 4 GB
- Graphics: Nvidia Geforce 730 / AMD Radeon R7 240 2gb
- DirectX: 10
- 1 GB Free Storage
- A stable internet connection
Mac
Minimum requirements:
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- macOS 10.7 (Lion) or higher Operating System
- Processor: Intel CPU 1.6GHz (not AMD, only Intel)
- RAM: 1 GB
- 200 MB Free Storage
- A stable internet connection
Android
Minimum requirements:
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- Android 4.4 or later Operating System
- Processor: Your device should have an ARMv7 processor and must not be running the Tegra 2 chipset
- RAM: 1 GB
- 200 MB Free Storage
- A stable internet connection
iOS
Minimum requirements:
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- iOS 8.0 or newer Operating System
- iPod touch 5th Generation, iPhone 4s or higher and iPad 2 or higher
- 200 MB Free Storage
- A stable internet connection
How to Fix a Purchase Error Message?
If you accidentally receive a purchase error message, you may need to check to ensure that you have logged into the correct Roblox account which made the purchase.
In the case that you are sure that you have logged into the correct Roblox account, you need to tap on the product again, but you don’t complete the purchase. To solve this problem, you may have to tap the product once to show the purchase confirmation screen. After that, tap outside the purchase confirmation box to cancel your purchase. After you do this, the product should be able to be applied to your account.
Here are some solutions to fix your purchase error message:
Solution 1: Close and re-open the Roblox app
First thing first, you may be able to close and re-open the app of Roblox. To do it, you can open the task manager of the application manager. You should know that it is different from your app-drawer and the ‘My Apps’ section of Google Play.
The application manager can commonly be found in your phone or tablet’s Settings app. although its exact location will be different depending on your device. On the application manager, find Roblox in the list. Then, tap it. After that, you need to click on the ‘Force Stop’ button to force the app to stop running. Go to your device’s screen, find Roblox Mobile App icon and then click on it to reopen the app.
Solution 2: Reboot your device
Another solution that you can perform is to reboot your device. To do so, you need to turn off your device by holding the power button down. After that, tap the ‘Power Off’ option in the pop up window that displays on your device’s screen.
After your device has been turned off for 30 seconds, you may need to press the ‘Power’ button to turn it back on again. Last, you need to reopen the Roblox Mobile app.
Solution 3: Reinstall the Roblox Mobile App
If the two solutions above cannot solve your problem, you may need to reinstall the Roblox app. You can begin to open Google Play on your device. Then, tap the three stacked lines icon that you can find in the upper left corner.
You can then tap ‘My Apps and Games’. After that, locate Roblox in the list of apps and click on it. Then, tap the ‘Uninstall’ button. You should stay on that page until the uninstall is complete. After the process is done, you need to tap the ‘Install’ button. That’s how to reinstall your Roblox mobile app.
Solution 4: Remove all Roblox data
In case of receiving a purchase error message, your device may be full of data, caches and cookies. What you should do is to remove all data from Roblox. To clear out Roblox data, you should open the task manager or your application manager.
You should know that it is different from your app-drawer and the ‘My Apps’ section of Google Play. The application manager can commonly be found in your phone or tablet’s Settings app. although its exact location will be different depending on your device.
On the application manager, find Roblox in the list. Then, tap it. To remove all Roblox data, make sure to tap the ‘Clear Data’ button and select the ‘OK’ button on the pop-up message. Go to your device’s screen, find Roblox Mobile App icon and then click on it to reopen the app.
That’s it! You successfully fix the purchase error message that sometimes occurs when you purchase Roblox.