If you can't see parts of the UI, specifically the chat and settings buttons, then you are experiencing one of the most common errors on Roblox. Players struggle to fix it, and it seems to persist throughout the updates. However, there is a simple trick you can use to restore the missing UI. Here is how to fix the missing chat, settings, and other UI buttons in Roblox.
How to Fix Missing Chat, Settings, Etc. UI Icons in Roblox
The quickest way to fix the can't see chat, settings, and other UI icons error on Roblox is to do the following:
- Press ESC (PC) / Options Button (PlayStation) / Menu Button (Xbox) to open settings.
- The missing UI icons in the top left corner will now be restored.
- Click on the Chat Button to open the chat.
- Close the settings, and the missing UI icons will now be restored and visible as long as you stay in the experience.
Alternative Fix
If the above fix doesn't work and you still can't see parts of your UI, the only thing you can try is to reinstall Roblox. First, uninstall Roblox by following the official Roblox uninstall guide. Then, follow the instructions on the official Roblox reinstallation guide to get a fresh Roblox installation. Try launching an experience where you got the missing UI error and check if it still persists.
Roblox Missing UI Icons Error FAQ
The only permanent fix for now is to reinstall Roblox. However, not even that works every time, so the only thing you can do is to wait until the issue is patched.
I can't open settings. What do I do then?
If you can't open settings, try clicking the Return button on your device to pop up the Leave Experience window. The UI should show up, allowing you to interact with it and toggle its visibility back on.
Other parts of the UI are still missing after the fix. What do I do?
If there are still parts of the UI missing, try repeating the steps again. If that doesn't work, try rejoining the experience or relaunching Roblox.
And that covers all you need to know on how to fix the missing UI icons error in Roblox. To find more helpful guides, including tier lists and codes for all the most popular experiences, check out the Roblox section here on Pro Game Guides.
