Error codes
Every code PocketRoles, StarPocket Client and Aegis can show. Find the code you saw here and it tells you what happened and what to do. Where you see …, a date or a reason is filled in.
R — Rule (fix before playing)
- R-31 A tool that can be used for cheating is running
- R-32 A DLL with a cheat name was found
- R-33 A swap-in DLL was found
- R-34 The game's code was changed
- R-41 The PocketRoles file has changed
- R-42 Another plugin is installed
- R-43 Something is in the patchers folder
- R-44 BepInEx's start-up part is different
- R-45 Windows protection is weakened
J — Joining a room
- J-21 Removed for an impossible action
- J-22 Removed after it happened twice
- J-51 Removed for hurtful words
- J-52 Removed for flooding the chat
- J-61 The host removed you
- J-81 You're restricted on this host's PC
- J-91 You have a shared ban
B — Ban (an account with a shared ban)
S — Service
- S-11 We're not accepting your shared-ban requests
- S-12 Your room can't be listed
- S-13 Part of Discord is unavailable
- S-14 Part of the support chat is unavailable
- S-15 This account is suspended
- S-16 This service isn't available to you right now
P — Preparation
- P-01 Steam isn't running
- P-02 Among Us wasn't found
- P-03 Among Us is already running
- P-11 Not installed yet
- P-12 A step stopped partway
- P-13 The Steam version was updated
- P-14 BepInEx wasn't found
- P-21 The new Among Us isn't supported yet
- P-22 An update is needed
- P-23 A new version is available
- P-24 PocketRoles couldn't load
- P-31 Please review the Terms and Privacy Policy
N — Network
- N-01 Couldn't get the news
- N-02 Couldn't get the definitions file
- N-03 Please wait a little
- N-04 The download wasn't found
- N-05 The download is damaged
- N-06 The news signature doesn't match
- N-11 Can't reach the support chat
- N-12 The bot check didn't work
A — Aegis notice
- A-01 The definitions signature doesn't match
- A-02 Aegis detection is off
- A-03 Secure Boot is off
- A-04 No TPM found
- A-05 The driver blocklist is off
- A-06 An unsigned DLL was loaded
- A-07 A driver to be careful about is loaded
- A-08 Two copies of PocketRoles
- A-09 Aegis couldn't finish checking
If you see a code that is not on this list, press "Contact support" and tell us the code and what you were doing. Contact
R — Rule (fix before playing)
R-31 A tool that can be used for cheating is running
A tool that can be used for cheating (…) is running. Even if you use it for another game, you can't play while it's running.
What to do: Close …, then press "Check again". It also clears by itself within 30 seconds after you close it.
Back to the listR-32 A DLL with a cheat name was found
The game folder has a DLL (…) with the name of a known cheat, or with cheat, menu or inject in its name.
What to do: Remove … from … (delete it or move it somewhere else). If this appeared inside the game, restart the game after removing it.
Back to the listR-33 A swap-in DLL was found
Next to Among Us.exe there is a DLL (…) with a swap-in name that cheats sometimes use. Tools that change how the screen looks, such as ReShade or DXVK, can also cause this.
What to do: Remove …, then press "Check again". If you want to use a visual tool, read "Learn more".
Back to the listR-34 The game's code was changed
While the game was running, its code (GameAssembly.dll) was changed by something other than PocketRoles and BepInEx.
What to do: Close tools that attach to the game (trainers, cheat tools and so on) and restart the game. If it keeps happening, make a report zip and contact us.
Back to the listR-41 The PocketRoles file has changed
The contents of PocketRoles.dll have changed since it was installed (the version number is still v…). Sometimes the download was just damaged.
What to do: The Play button has turned into "Repair". Press it to reinstall PocketRoles; when it finishes, it turns back into "Play". If you built it yourself, use it in developer mode.
Back to the listR-42 Another plugin is installed
BepInEx's plugins folder has a plugin other than PocketRoles (…).
What to do: Remove … from the plugins folder. To play other mods, use a separate Among Us folder.
Back to the listR-43 Something is in the patchers folder
BepInEx's patchers folder has a file (…). With PocketRoles, this folder stays empty.
What to do: Remove … from the patchers folder.
Back to the listR-44 BepInEx's start-up part is different
winhttp.dll in the game folder is not the one from the set BepInEx version (6.0.0-be.735).
What to do: The Client's Play button has turned into "Repair". Press it to reinstall BepInEx; when it finishes, it turns back into "Play". If this appeared inside the game, repair it and then restart the game.
Back to the listR-45 Windows protection is weakened
Windows is running in test mode or debug mode, or with integrity checks turned off (…). Some people turn this on themselves for development. It is not proof of cheating.
What to do: Turn it off using the steps in "Learn more", then restart the PC. If you're not sure, ask a family member to help.
Back to the listJ — Joining a room
J-21 Removed for an impossible action
An action that normal Among Us cannot do (…) was found, so you were removed from the room and restricted on this room's host PC. If a match was in progress, it may have been ended for everyone.
What to do: If you think it's a mistake, you can appeal. Contact us with your in-game name, the date and time, the room code and your friend code (please don't write your real name).
Back to the listJ-22 Removed after it happened twice
An impossible movement or action (…) was found twice, at different moments.
What to do: This can also happen when the connection is unstable. If you think it's a mistake, contact us.
Back to the listJ-51 Removed for hurtful words
Hurtful words were found in the chat 3 times.
What to do: If you think it's a mistake (for example, the word meant something else), contact us with the word and the date and time. We will fix the word list.
Back to the listJ-52 Removed for flooding the chat
Chat flooding faster than a person can type was found twice.
What to do: Check that you are not using a tool that sends messages automatically. If you think it's a mistake, contact us.
Back to the listJ-61 The host removed you
The host of that room decided to remove you or stop you from joining.
What to do: Only the host can undo what the host decided. Please ask the host.
Back to the listJ-81 You're restricted on this host's PC
You're restricted from joining on this host's PC (decided by Aegis or by the host). You'll be removed soon.
What to do: Don't rejoin the same room (you won't be able to join it again). If you think it's a mistake, contact us. If the host decided it, please ask the host.
Back to the listJ-91 You have a shared ban
Because of a shared ban the author decided after looking at the evidence, you can't join PocketRoles rooms that use shared bans. It is lifted automatically when it ends.
What to do: If you think it's a mistake, please appeal. Once lifted, you can join from the next time each host starts the game.
Back to the listB — Ban (an account with a shared ban)
B-91 Your access to this game is restricted
This Among Us account has a shared ban that the author decided after looking at the evidence (…; reason: …). While it lasts, you can't create online rooms with PocketRoles, and you can't join PocketRoles rooms that use shared bans. This isn't a ban of your Among Us account.
What to do: If you think it's a mistake, appeal and include "Your code" shown on the screen and your in-game name. It's lifted automatically when it ends or when an appeal is accepted. Plain Among Us from Steam works as usual.
Back to the listS — Service
S-11 We're not accepting your shared-ban requests
Because something did not follow the rules, or your reports were found to be wrong on appeal 3 times within 30 days, we won't accept shared-ban requests from you until …. Reason: …
What to do: If you disagree, you can appeal through support. Restrictions in your own room still work as before.
Back to the listS-12 Your room can't be listed
This host's key can't be used for the room list until …. Reason: …. You can still play with PocketRoles.
What to do: Friends can still join if you give them the room code. If you disagree, you can appeal through support.
Back to the listS-13 Part of Discord is unavailable
On the Discord server, … is stopped (until …). Reason: …
What to do: Please appeal through the email contact.
Back to the listS-14 Part of the support chat is unavailable
Until …, you can't use the support chat's …. Reason: …
What to do: For urgent matters, or to ask us to show or delete your information, please use email.
Back to the listS-15 This account is suspended
This account's features are stopped until …. Reason: …
What to do: You can still contact support without an account. You can still ask us to show or delete your information.
Back to the listS-16 This service isn't available to you right now
You can't use … until …. Reason: …
What to do: If you disagree, you can appeal through support.
Back to the listP — Preparation
P-01 Steam isn't running
Steam needs to be running to start Among Us.
What to do: Press "Start Steam". When Steam opens, Play comes back by itself.
Back to the listP-02 Among Us wasn't found
Among Us wasn't found in Steam on this PC.
What to do: Press "Install with Steam" to install Among Us. If it's somewhere else, press "Choose folder".
Back to the listP-03 Among Us is already running
Among Us is already running. You can't start two at once.
What to do: Press "Switch to the game".
Back to the listP-11 Not installed yet
PocketRoles isn't on this PC yet.
What to do: Press "Install". It copies about 1 GB and downloads about 70 MB.
Back to the listP-12 A step stopped partway
An install or update step (…) failed partway.
What to do: Press "Continue". Finished steps are skipped. If it keeps failing, make a report zip and contact us.
Back to the listP-13 The Steam version was updated
Among Us on Steam was updated. The mod copy must be updated before you can go online.
What to do: Press "Update and play".
Back to the listP-14 BepInEx wasn't found
The part that runs the mod (BepInEx) is missing or incomplete.
What to do: Press "Repair".
Back to the listP-21 The new Among Us isn't supported yet
Among Us is now …. PocketRoles only supports … so far. If you start it like this, the mod won't run.
What to do: Please wait for a supported version. When it's out, we'll tell you in the news and with the "Update" button.
Back to the listP-22 An update is needed
This PocketRoles (v…) is too old to use. v… or later is needed.
What to do: Press "Update". It takes a few seconds.
Back to the listP-23 A new version is available
A new version of PocketRoles (v…) is available.
What to do: Press "Update" to install it. You can also keep playing with the current version.
Back to the listP-24 PocketRoles couldn't load
When the game started, PocketRoles failed to get ready. The mod won't run this time.
What to do: Close the game and press the Client's Play button (it has turned into "Repair"). It reinstalls, then turns back into "Play". If it still doesn't work, make a report zip and contact us.
Back to the listP-31 Please review the Terms and Privacy Policy
The first time you use it, or when the Terms of Use or Privacy Policy change in an important way, you need to read them and agree. Without agreeing, you can't use the official Client (the PocketRoles source stays GPL-3.0, and anyone can build and modify it).
What to do: Read the screen, tick the box and press "Agree". If you are under 18, read it together with a parent or guardian.
Back to the listN — Network
N-01 Couldn't get the news
You're offline, or the news (status.json) couldn't be received. The last news received is used.
What to do: You can play offline. It updates by itself once you're connected
Back to the listN-02 Couldn't get the definitions file
The Aegis definitions file couldn't be received. The last one received is used.
What to do: You can keep playing. It tries again at the next start
Back to the listN-03 Please wait a little
Too many requests were sent to GitHub, so it can't be used for a while (a rate limit).
What to do: Wait about an hour and press it again
Back to the listN-04 The download wasn't found
A file that's needed wasn't found where it's published.
What to do: Try again a bit later. If it keeps happening, contact us
Back to the listN-05 The download is damaged
The downloaded file doesn't match what it should be. For safety, it isn't used.
What to do: Try again. If it keeps happening, contact us
Back to the listN-06 The news signature doesn't match
The signature of the news received doesn't match, so it isn't used. The last news is used instead.
What to do: You can keep playing. If it keeps happening, contact us
Back to the listN-11 Can't reach the support chat
The support server is down (a power cut, maintenance and so on).
What to do: Please use email (pocketroles.report+[email protected]) or a Discord ticket
Back to the listN-12 The bot check didn't work
The bot check (Cloudflare Turnstile) didn't finish.
What to do: Reload the page or try another browser
Back to the listA — Aegis notice
A-01 The definitions signature doesn't match
The signature of the definitions file received doesn't match, so it isn't used. The previous file or the built-in values are used. Shared bans can't be used until a file with a matching signature is available.
What to do: It usually fixes itself at the next start. If it keeps happening, contact us
Back to the listA-02 Aegis detection is off
Aegis detection is turned off in settings.
What to do: To protect your room, turn it on in settings
Back to the listA-03 Secure Boot is off
Secure Boot is off on this PC. You can still play.
What to do: If you're not sure, it's fine to leave it
Back to the listA-04 No TPM found
No TPM was found on this PC. You can still play.
What to do: It's fine to leave it
Back to the listA-05 The driver blocklist is off
Windows' vulnerable driver blocklist is off. You can still play.
What to do: "Learn more" shows how to turn it on
Back to the listA-06 An unsigned DLL was loaded
A DLL with no signature (or a signature that doesn't match) (…) is loaded into the game. This alone doesn't stop anything.
What to do: If you don't recognise it, make a report zip and contact us
Back to the listA-07 A driver to be careful about is loaded
A driver that is sometimes used by cheats (…) is running. Ordinary tools, such as fan controllers, use it too. This alone doesn't stop anything.
What to do: If it's a tool you don't use, consider uninstalling it
Back to the listA-08 Two copies of PocketRoles
There are two copies of PocketRoles in the plugins folder. Only one runs.
What to do: Remove the older one
Back to the listA-09 Aegis couldn't finish checking
An error happened inside Aegis, or it took too long. Play isn't stopped.
What to do: Check again, or if it keeps happening, make a report zip and contact us
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