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Chrome waiting for available sockets? Here’s how to fix that
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Updated onFebruary 23, 2024
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Google Chrome or any otherChromium-based browser, by default, allows up to 6 simultaneous open connections at any time.
The problem occurs if the user streams multiple media files simultaneously from more than six media and audio tags, which may lead to an error.
When the user utilizes more than six connections, the 7th connection will just sit idle until one of the sockets opens up. This can result in aWaiting for available socketserror in Chrome.
Is Google Chrome hanging when streaming media as theWaiting for available socketserror appears? The best way to fix it is immediately going for third-party audio tools.
They don’t have limitations when applying effects. Alternatively, you can try Opera One browser. You can also force open sockets.
Read in detail about the solutions below.
How can I fix socket errors in Chrome?
1. Try third-party Audio Tools
If you are trying to upload or play a large number of audio effects and music tracks, try to use third-party tools like Web Audio API and SoundJS.
2. Force open sockets
Close Google Chrome and relaunch it. Check if the error is resolved.
3. Clear browser cache and cookies
4. Switch to Opera One
If you’re not accustomed to using third-party tools for this, you can try switching to an alternative browser that takes fewer resources than Chrome.
Opera One is a privacy-oriented browser that is both snappy and feature-rich. Especially when it comes to media streaming, where this Chromium-based browser really shines.
The reason for which Opera One has such leverage in this particular area is mainly due to its in-built VPN tool that allows you to stream content from any location by cleverly bypassing geo-restrictions.
Needless to say that using a VPN comes with extra perks such as increased privacy and identity protection.
Having undertaken a complete overhaul, Opera One already surpasses all major browsers with its distinguishable design, safety, and privacy.
Let’s quickly look at itskey features:
Opera One
This isn’t the only socket issue you can encounter, and many users reportedERR_SOCKET_NOT_CONNECTEDerror, but we covered that one in a separate guide.
There you go, we hope that our solutions helped you fix the Waiting for available sockets error in Chrome.
More about the topics:Google Chrome Errors
Tashreef Shareef
Tashreef Shareef is a software developer turned tech writer. He discovered his interest in technology after reading a tech magazine accidentally. Now he writes about everything tech from Windows to iOS and streaming services to IoT at WindowsReport.
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