RuneScape 3: "Malformed login packet" (fix)
Logging in fails with "Malformed login packet".
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Jagex's support article says that if you have recently updated your web browser, RuneScape may still be trying to use your previous version of it. The fix it gives is to go to your device's settings and reset your default browser, and it lists Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge and Firefox. The article is tagged for both RuneScape and Old School RuneScape and says nothing about servers.
What to try
- 01Confirmed
Reset your default browser in your device settings
Go to your device's settings and reset your default browser, whether it is Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge or Firefox. Jagex says RuneScape may still be using your previous browser version after an update.
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