Fix Outdated Server Error In Minecraft

When trying to join a server Minecraft, some players see the error Server out of date. This issue prevents players from joining the server while displaying a message on the screen saying that the connection has failed. This error usually appears on PC versions of the game, Android o iOS.

What is the cause of the server out of date error in Minecraft?

Before we jump straight into the methods, you should first know the causes of this error. Here is a short list of culprits that are responsible for the appearance of the outdated server error:

• Incompatible version of Minecraft: if the server version is different from the version of Minecraft you are trying to launch, you will get an Outdated Server error. To fix this issue, you need to change the version you are launching the game on or ask the server owner to change the version to the latest one.
• You (or your friends) are part of the Beta Program: If you are a Beta Expert, you will not be able to join a server with non-Beta Expert players. To fix this issue, you must exit the Beta program from Xbox Insider Hub.
• An important update is missing from the game installation- This error occurs if you are missing the latest Minecraft update on your mobile device. This could be fixed by going to your app store specifically for your mobile device and updating Minecraft with the most recent update.
• Realm version is not updated: If you only have this problem when trying to join a server Minecraft Realms, it is likely that you do not have the correct version installed. In this case, you should be able to fix the problem by replacing your current realm version with the one downloaded from the server.
• The server version is outdated: If you are only experiencing this issue with some servers while others are working fine, the problem may be completely out of your control. If the version of the server you are trying to join is severely outdated, the only viable solution is to ask the server administrator to update it.

How can I fix the server out of date error in Minecraft?

Now that you know all the possible causes that trigger this error, here is a list of all the fixes that will help you fix this Minecraft error.

Change Minecraft version through the launcher

In most cases where this error is reported, the problem is occurring because the launcher is using a different version of Minecraft than the server you are trying to connect to.

The launcher defaults to using the latest version of Minecraft, but some servers fail to update to the new version immediately, and that is what causes the outdated server error.

To fix this, you need to change the launcher version your profile uses to the version the server uses.

If you don't know how to do this, please see below for exact instructions on how to change the version your launcher is using:

• First, open the Minecraft launcher and click on Facilities.

• Now click on New installation and then click Version, Following this you need to select the version that the server you are trying to join is using.

• After that, click on Create, then launch the game to see if you still encounter the Server Out of Date error.
• If the problem is still not resolved, feel free to try the next solution described in the next section.

Update the Minecraft app (Android or iOS)

Just like the previous method, this error occurs on Android or iOS for the same reason as on the PC version of the game. If the version of Minecraft is not the same as the server you are trying to join, the message Server Out of Date will appear on your screen.

To fix this issue, you need to update your Minecraft app from Google Play or App Store, depending on the device you are using.

Here are the steps to do it:

Nota: We have created two separate sub-guides to show you how to fix this issue on both Android and iOS. Please follow the sub-guide corresponding to the mobile platform you are using.

Update Minecraft app on Android

If you are using an Android device, you can do this by accessing Google Play Store and force the Minecraft app to update from the applications tab.

That's how:

• Open Google Play, tap the icon My apps.

• Then, through the list of applications, find Minecraft and press Update if the option is available.

• Start the game again and see if the error persists.

Update the Minecraft app on iOS

If you are using an iOS device, you will need to force update the Minecraft app by finding and accessing the dedicated games list.

That's how:

• Open App Store, then tap the button Search and search for Minecraft.

• After that, if the option is available, press To update, then start the game to see if it can join your server or not.
• Once the app is updated, launch Minecraft once again and see if the 'Out of date Server' issue is now fixed.

In case you are still encountering the same error after the update or if you found that you already have the latest version available, move on to the next potential solution below.

Make sure all players are using the same version of the game

To play on a server with your friends, all players must be using the same version of Minecraft, so make sure everyone is up to date.

Nota: But if a player is using the beta, they will not be able to play with others who are not, unless they unenroll from the beta, uninstall and reinstall the game.

If you don't know how to do it, check out the step-by-step guide below to do so:

• Go to the Xbox Insider Center and then access the Insider content.
• Now go to Minecraft and press Manage, then select Cancel registration to exit beta.

• After you have successfully unsubscribed from the beta, search for Minecraft in the search bar and click Uninstall, then reinstall the app.
• Finally, once you have reinstalled the app, launch it and try joining a server to see if you still encounter the Server Out of Date error.

If the same type of error keeps appearing when you try to play Minecraft, try the following solution below.

Replace the realm with the downloaded version

Some players are just unable to play Minecraft Realms because they see the Server Out of Date error message when they try to join a server. Even after all players and the owner have updated the game, the same error still occurs.

To fix this problem, you need to download the world and replace the realm with the downloaded version.

Follow these simple instructions to see how to do it:

• Click on Play, then select the Kingdom you want to download, then check Edit World and click Download World.

• After that, select the Kingdom in the you want to replace the realm, click Edit world and select Replace world.
• Now choose the world you want to upload to your Realm Server, then when the replacement is complete, run it to see if you still encounter the Outdated Server error.

In case you have also followed this method and are still facing the same error, check out the latest possible solution for this issue below.

Ask the server owner to update to the latest version

Minecraft is not available for players who are not on the same version as the server. So if you followed all of the guides above and none of them work for you, chances are the problem is completely out of your control.

If none of the above methods have helped you, the last thing you should do is ask the server owner to update the server to the latest versionYou can do this by updating the server's .jar file.

After the server owner successfully updates the version to the latest one, launch Minecraft to see if the outdated server error still appears. I hope this content is very useful to you, thank you for your visit and for reading us. We will meet again in a new guide. Until next time.