5 Top Fixes for RD Client 0x204 on iPad

RD Client 0x204 on iPad

I successfully downloaded and connected to my computer using the RD Client on my iPad. But now I'm unable to connect and receive an Error Code: 0x204. Is there something I'm missing? Is there a way out?

How do I fix RD Client 0x204 on iPad or iPhone?

It seems irritating enough for every user of RD Client when RDP to a server on iPhone or iPad but finally get the error code RD Client 0x204 on iPad. Here we summarize 5 solutions for iPad and host PC accordingly for you to quickly fix it.

What to do on iPad or iPhone

Fix 1. Check the latest version of RD Client or reinstall RD Client

The iPad RDP Client Error Code 0x204 may be related to the old version of the RD Client. Therefore, the error code 0x204 may be fixed by checking for the latest version or uninstalling and reinstalling RD Client.

Check the latest version

Step 1. Open App store, click on “Update” if it shows. Until it becomes “Open” in the blue button like the picture shows.

Step 2. Connect to the remote PC again to check if the issue disappears.

Uninstall and reinstall RD Client

Step 1. Press the icon of the RD Client for a long while, and then choose “Delete Apps”.

Step 2. Search RD Client in the app store, and then click on “Install”.

Step 3. Connect to the remote PC again to see whether the issue has been fixed.

Fix 2. Reset the network settings

The network is another cause that cannot be missed. We can reset the network settings to fix the issue RD Client 0x204 on iPad.

Step 1. Navigate to Settings > General > Reset

Step 2. Locate on “Reset Network Settings”.

Step 3. After the auto rebooting, reconnect to the WLAN or Turn on Cellular Data. Connect to the remote PC and check whether the issue has been fixed.

What to do on Windows

If the RD client on iPhone, iPad, or Mac is in a good condition, then we can consider if there is something wrong with the host Windows computer. We may settle out iPad RDP Client error code 0x204 by checking Remote access in System Properties, allowing RDP in Windows Firewall... Have a look at the concrete steps.

Solution 1. Check Remote Desktop access in System Properties

Step 1. Right-click on “This PC”, and then choose “Properties”.

Step 2. Locate on the “Remote” tab, and then tick “Allow remote connections to this computer” and uncheck “Allow connections only from computers running Remote Desktop with Network Level Authentication”.

Step 3. Click on “Apply” and then choose “OK”.

Solution 2. Allow Remote Desktop in Windows Firewall

Step 1. Search Windows Firewall in the search box, and then open it.

Step 2. Choose “Allow an app through Windows Defender Firewall” on the left side.

Step 3. On the new window, choose “Change settings”. Scroll down and find the “Remote Desktop”and “Remote Desktop (Websocket), tick “Private” and “Public”. And then click on “OK”.

Solution 3. Port Forwarding Mapping in Router

Step 1. Search CMD in the search box, and then right-click the option “Run as Administrator” on the remote PC. Input “ipconfig” and then press the “Enter” key.

Step 2. Get the IP address of the remote PC, and then log in to your router and then locate “Port Forwarding”.

Step 3. Enable “Port Forwarding and then add the profile to forward TCP 3389 to the IP address of the remote PC.

An free alternative to RD Client-- AnyViewer

Are you still meeting with the RD Client 0x204 on iPad? If you still struggle to find ways to fix the issue, why not choose the free and secure remote access software, like AnyViewer? Supported by a strong team, AnyViewer is being better and better. With it, you won't be limited by the same LAN and you can enjoy the fast connection speed and easy operation. 

Click on the download button to get AnyViewer!

• For Windows

Step 1. Download and install AnyViewer. Go to Log in, and then click Sign up. (If you already have signed up on its official website, you can log in directly.)

Step 2. Fill in the signup information.

Step 3. Then you can see you successfully logged in to AnyViewer. Your device will automatically be assigned to the account you've logged in to.

• For iPhone/iPad

Step 1. Download and install AnyViewer for iOS on your iPad, then open it. 

Step 2. Then all the devices that have been logged in to the same account will be displayed here. Choose the device that you want to control.

Step 3. Click One-click control to achieve unattended remote access to the specific computer.

Step 4. Then you'll be successfully connecting your iPad to a Windows computer. It supports both vertical and horizontal screens, you can switch freely. 

Step 5. Click the menu icon, you can also see multiple shortcuts, and you can do the adjustments here. To match the iPad screen, you can click Rotate screen to make the window horizontal. 

Conclusion

How do we fix the RD Client 0x204 on iPad or iPhone? In this post, 5 fixes for iPad and host PC accordingly are recommended to help you get rid of the trouble. Hope those fixes are helpful for you. But if you are still finding ways to fix the issue, AnyViewer can be a good solution for you. What's more,  it also enables you to control a PC from an Android or Windows computer.