Error 408 – Android

Discover how to troubleshoot and resolve Error 408 on Android devices for improved connectivity and user experience.

Written By Lorenzo Vincent

Updated at February 23rd, 2026

Possible Cause: 

This error occurs when your connection isn’t fully established due to a network issue and PureVPN app is unable to connect. Possible causes include protocol incompatibility and/or network restrictions to VPN usage.

Possible Solutions: 

You can have the above-mentioned error resolved within a couple minutes by following these steps.

  1. Switch between networks i.e. your Mobile Data (3G / 4G) or another Wifi network.
  2. Restarting your router also helps.