The “Image Couldn’t Be Loaded” error in Tachiyomi is the most common and frustrating issue faced by Tachiyomi (or Mihon) users. It usually happens when the app tries to fetch a chapter page but is blocked for various reasons—often related to outdated data, network issues, or security conflicts.
Fortunately, this error is typically easy to fix. The solutions fall into three main categories: quick resets, data cleaning, and updates. Follow this full guide to troubleshoot and resolve the problem.
Phase 1: The Quick Resets (The 3 R’s)
These steps are the fastest way to fix temporary server hiccups or minor data conflicts.
1. Retry the Chapter (Reader Reset)
Sometimes, a single failed connection can cause the error, especially on subsequent pages.
- Exit the current chapter and return to the manga’s chapter list.
- Reopen the chapter. This forces Tachiyomi to re-establish a fresh connection to the source.
- Try scrolling past the broken page. The error might only be on one corrupted page, and subsequent pages will load fine.
2. Restart the App (Force Close)
If the first retry fails, the issue might be an internal app conflict.
- Force Close Tachiyomi using your device’s app switcher/recent apps screen.
- Reopen the app and try loading the chapter again.
3. Relaunch the Device (System Reset)
If the issue is persistent across all manga, a low-level network or resource conflict in your operating system might be the culprit.
- Restart your Android device. This clears up temporary system files and resets network connections.
Phase 2: The Data Cleanup (Clearing Cache & Data)
If the quick resets don’t work, the problem is likely related to outdated or corrupted data stored within the app.
1. Clear App Cache
The app cache can store old, conflict-ridden data related to image loading and source stability. Clearing it is often the single most effective fix.
- Go to the More tab.
- Tap Settings.
- Go to Advanced.
- Find and tap Clear cache.
- (Note: This does NOT delete your downloaded chapters or your library.)
2. Clear WebView Data & Cookies
Many extensions rely on Android’s internal web browser component (WebView) to handle complex site logins and security checks (like Cloudflare). Clearing this data can resolve security blocks.
- In the same Advanced settings menu:
- Tap Clear cookies.
- Tap Clear WebView data.
- (If you previously followed a guide to fix Cloudflare, this will temporarily reset your User Agent/Cookies, so you may need to re-verify the source via WebView later.)
3. Access the Page in WebView
Use the app’s internal browser to see if the source website itself is working or if it’s asking for a security check.
- While viewing the manga’s details page (before entering the chapter):
- Tap the WebView icon (often a browser icon) in the top toolbar.
- Check the website: If you see a Cloudflare security check or a CAPTCHA, complete it manually. If the site loads fine in WebView, close it and try loading the chapter again in the reader.
Phase 3: The Update Check (Extension & App Maintenance)
If older files or versions are trying to access a site with new security measures, the image loading will fail. Ensuring everything is current is non-negotiable.
1. Update All Extensions
Manga sources are constantly changing their website structure, which breaks the scraping logic. Extension updates contain fixes for these changes.
- Go to the Browse tab.
- Select Extensions (usually at the top).
- Tap the Refresh button to pull the latest extension list.
- Tap Update All (if available) or update the specific extension causing the error.
2. Update Tachiyomi (or Fork)
Ensure you are running the latest version of the application itself, as developers regularly push fixes to improve network stability and image decoding.
- Check the official GitHub repository for your version (Tachiyomi, Mihon, etc.) for the latest stable APK.
- Install the latest APK over your current version.
3. Troubleshoot Advanced Reading Modes
If the issue only happens in specific reading modes, especially for downloaded or very long chapters, the internal decoder might be struggling.
- Go to Settings $\rightarrow$ Advanced $\rightarrow$ Reader.
- If you are having issues with long vertical scroll content:
- Try enabling the Split tall images option (in Downloads settings) and re-downloading the chapter.
- Try changing the Reading Mode to Paged (horizontal) just to see if the chapter loads correctly, confirming a decoder/mode issue.
If you’ve tried all three phases and the issue persists, the problem is almost certainly on the source website’s end. In this case, your best options are to use the Migration feature to switch to a different, working extension for that title, or wait for the extension maintainers to release a fix.