The Pokemon Go game was released not so long ago. Quite often, players complain about the occurrence of errors and all sorts of problems during the launch of the game or the gameplay. Here we will talk about the impossibility of launching the game via the mobile Internet.
Very often, users of a real-virtual game about "Pocket Monsters" are interested in why the game does not work when the mobile Internet is turned on, but only functions when wi-fi is turned on. There can be several reasons for this unpleasant problem, and today we will look at some methods for solving it. We really hope that this article will help solve this trouble.
What if the app only works over Wi-Fi?
The Pokemon Go game quite often starts only when wi-fi is active. There are even cases when the game is downloaded via a wireless network, but continued to work when switching to mobile Internet. But you can't run it without wi-fi. How to act in such a situation?
The very first thing to do is reset all the settings of the applications downloaded on the gadget. To do this, you first need to go to the gadget settings item and find the application manager. Then click on "reset app settings". But it is worth considering that Android models may differ significantly and the location of this function may also be different. In the comments, you can specify your version of Android, the model of your gadget, and where you need to go to reset the settings. For many, this will make it much easier to find the settings you need.
But pay attention to the fact that you do not need to completely reset all the settings on your smartphone (there is no need for this), but you only need to reset the application settings.
In the event that the first method did not work and the application also does not start while the mobile Internet is running, you need to remove the background data transfer restriction for googleplay. To do this, you need:
On smartphones with Android version 5 and older;
- go to the settings section;
- select the item "wireless networks" or "connections";
- click on "data transfer";
- in the upper right corner, click on the three dots;
- then "allow background transfer".
In the event that instead of it there is “limit background mode”, then you do not need to select anything, this mode is already activated. In this case, you should try another way to solve the problem.
On smartphones with Android version up to 4.4:
- also enter the settings mode;
- select "wireless networks";
- select "data transfer";
- on the right side in the upper corner, click on the dots;
- check the box or checkbox for "auto-sync data".
Then a window will open where you need to confirm the activation of the mode by clicking on "OK". Everything, now the game should start to run not only via wi-fi.
But on certain smartphones with Android version 4.4 and below, these options can also be found in the settings section, but select the "battery and data manager" section, then "delivery" and "background mode". After that, activate it.
Download the Google Maps app from the Google Play store. But this method, unfortunately, almost never works. But it might come in handy.
In the event that the Pokemon Go application does not download via the mobile network, then you should first try the first method, as it is more popular and really works in many situations. You can use the rest if not the first method did not solve the problem with the launch.
We hope that one of the methods we described above helped solve the problem with starting the game. Happy hunting and happy gaming.
Without mobile Internet, if the mobile device does not support or is not connected to technologies such as GPRS, EDGE, 3G, 4G or does not have a SIM card at all? If you also have a similar device on hand, then the only thing that can save you is the presence of a WiFi module. That is, if you do not have mobile Internet or the ability to connect to WiFi, unfortunately you cannot.
But if you have the ability to connect to WiFi networks, although it will be a little inconvenient, you can still play Pokemon Go and catch your own or other favorites. The action plan is simple:
- Go to the nearest park, bank, cafe or place where there is free WiFi. Ideally, you need to find a free access point next to and.
- Connect to WiFi and launch Pokemon Go. The main thing is to make sure that the WiFi signal strength is good enough.
- Wait until they appear and catch them. Of course, if there are a couple of free WiFi points nearby, do not sit in one place - go to other points, just for convenience, select the “Auto-connect to available WiFi networks” option in the smartphone settings.
What should I do if there are no WiFi networks in my region?
It would seem that everything is lost, but no, even in this case there is a way out of the situation. Generally, Pokemon hunters hunt with friends, and if you're not a lone hunter, ask one of your friends who has mobile internet to set up a hotspot so you can connect to the internet through their device (of course, the internet isn't free, and it’s worth thinking about or agreeing on how to thank a friend). To turn on a hotspot and distribute your Internet to friends, in Android it is done like this:- Open system settings
- In the "Wireless networks" section, click "More"
- Then open "tethering and hotspot"
- Turn on the "WiFi hotspot" option
- If necessary, click "Wifi hotspot settings" if you want to change the password or set the desired settings.
19.07.2016
Pokemon GO seems to have moved on from the status of a regular video game, and has come close to the status of a real phenomenon. You can argue for a long time about its interestingness, about its gameplay, and social and moral qualities, but it is impossible to deny the fact of its huge popularity (at the moment, more than 20 million people play Pokemon GO daily), as well as the presence of a completely unusual, unique gaming experience. .
However, despite the wildest popularity, not everyone understands how to play Pokemon GO. And the rules there, meanwhile, are very simple. True, the game also has some subtleties, and we will tell you about them right now.
Collect all Pokémon.
Some do not understand why you need to collect all the Pokémon? Pokémon understudy, it seems, is not needed. But everything is actually completely different: Pokemon need to be collected, because an unnecessary Pokemon can be taken to a professor, who in return will give a candy for this type of Pokemon, which then will need to be fed to his main Pokemon (Pokemon will not eat candy that is not intended for him ). To feed a Pokémon, you need to press Power Up. Pressed, the monster began to eat sweets. The more he eats, the more likely it is that he will "mature", having received the coveted "level up". The number of candies needed to level up is displayed on the button labeled Evolve. Also, for the development of Pokemon, the so-called Stardust is needed, which is obtained in approximately the same way as candy. It can be obtained either by raising the level of the Pokémon, or the level of its trainer. Yes, Pokemon have a trainer. The higher the level of the trainer, the easier it will be to turn any Pidgey into a Pidgeotto. In general, the classic Tamagotchi. To send a Pokemon to a professor, you need to go to the section with Pokemon, go down to the very bottom of the menu, and there press the button labeled Transfer, but you must not forget that this process is irreversible. It will no longer be possible to roll back the improvement, or return the candies back.
You need internet.
You will need an internet connection to play Pokemon GO. This is one of the main drawbacks of this game. On the map that opens, you will see a real map of the territory around you with all the special objects such as bridges, sports fields, monuments, playgrounds and all kinds of organizations. They are called PokeStops. The more PokéStops you find, the more experience you earn, and the more experience you have, the more chances you have to get a rare Pokémon. On these same poke-stops, you can find both the Pokemon themselves and the so-called Poke Balls, in our language - Pokemon eggs, or other items associated with these creatures. To get a detected item, just get close to it and swipe your finger across the screen from the bottom up. After that, if you still need the same object, then it is not necessary to run somewhere again. Instead, stand in the same place, and, with a high degree of probability, after 5-10 minutes, he will appear again in the same place.
It is not necessary to run.
It is not necessary to run. Just stand in the same place, pick up a new Pokémon or item
As already mentioned, it is not necessary to leave the Pokestop. If, for example, you are waiting for someone, or you just need to pass the time, then try standing for half an hour at some poke-stop. As reported from the field, you can not fall into a series of appearances of the same items, but in a series of appearances, for example, different Pokémon. The main thing is not to turn off the Internet connection, and do not close the game.
Watch the grass.
Sometimes on the global map of your city, you will see moving grass. Animated grass paths tend to indicate that the area has a high concentration of anything-useful, usually a few Pokémon. In general, such a “fat” territory is a must-visit, since you have decided to become a Pokémon master by collecting them all. According to the developers, in the future the game will develop, and after the animated grass, new signs will appear in it, hinting at certain circumstances.
Pokémon live in cities.
To the great regret of all Pokemon lovers living outside of large settlements, in regional centers, villages and villages, the concentration of Pokemon will be noticeably less than in regional centers. In other words, walking around Moscow, within an hour you will catch more different things than walking all day in some provincial village. This, alas, is the cost of the game, which has a frank focus on the city dweller specifics: the presence of mobile Internet coverage - once, and the presence of "pokestops" in the form of some special places - two. As they say in the West: if you don't have one or the other, then this game doesn't suit you.
Pokémon - alas - mostly live in cities. It's hard in Pokémon villages
Pokemon GO does not work on a locked phone.
Well, now another feature of the game, which we personally consider to be its main drawback. If you decide to catch Pokemon, then the game cannot even be minimized, not to mention closing, turning off the Internet, and then re-enabling both. That is why Pokemon GO has already become famous as a powerful battery eater of your mobile device. But, in principle, to minimize energy costs, there is one method: get yourself a Battery Saver on your phone. Use the regular one, or download a third-party one. Then, having configured and activated the power saving mode, you just need to wait for the program to dim the screen of your phone, which you can then put in your pocket and head to the next pokestop. Some citizens, remembering the distance to the nearest point where they hope to profit from something useful, additionally turn on a pedometer on their phone, which consumes less energy and, for example, can work in the background. Then it will be easier for you to get to the desired point, and you minimize the risk of not reaching or crossing. At the same time, you need to remember that when traveling by transport, from a bicycle to a car, no pedometer will work. Instead, you will have to use a GPS navigator, which, however, will also eat your battery with high efficiency. Therefore, if you plan to devote yourself professionally to catching Pokemon, carry a charging station with you, or simply buy a smartphone with a capacious 4-6 thousand mAh battery.
Stock up on a bike and comfortable shoes.
Pokémon in Pokemon GO are divided into three levels of rarity: simple, rare, and very rare. Every time you turn on the game, they will hide from you behind three invisible stripes. The rarer the creature, the farther away it will be. The simplest Pokémon are up to two kilometers away. More rare will be located within a radius of two to five kilometers. But for the rarest Pokémon, you will have to go a distance of five to ten kilometers. Therefore, do not forget about comfortable shoes, or a good bike. The use of public transport is also not prohibited.
Watch the distance indicators.
When you walk around the city with the game turned on, you will see a list of Pokémon that are in relative proximity at the bottom right. Under the icon of each of them there will be footprints that signal the distance. One track - 100 meters, two tracks - 200, three tracks - 300 meters or more. If there are no traces at all, it means that the Pokémon's trail has been lost. But, here it is necessary to make the necessary remark. The fact is that this footage cannot be considered ideally correct, and, often, these footprints will be mistaken by 50-70 meters. It all depends on many technical, initial data, so you have to get used to it. Yes, you also need to add that the closer the creature, the faster the radar indicator will blink.
Pokemon GO does not work on a locked phone. So prepare powerful batteries
Microtransactions and battles.
In the Pokemon GO store, you can not only spend real money, but also receive free bonuses. To get them, you need to touch the image of the shield in the upper right corner. In order to increase the number of bonuses, you need to collect the so-called GYMs on the cards - small pedestals with Pokemon figures. GYMs can be mastered when one of your Pokémon reaches level 5. GYM is needed to participate in battles. Yes, Pokémon can fight. Moreover, the battles are quite simple, and will not cause problems in mastering anyone. You have two attacks: a simple one and a special one that requires the indicator to be charged. And you can also dodge. Each type of Pokémon reacts differently to another type of attack, so don't forget that.
Catching Pokemon.
In Pokemon GO, unfortunately, there is no tutorial at all that would tell you about the process of catching a Pokemon, i.e. about the quintessence when we need to throw a ball at him. Therefore, we explain. So, when the Pokémon is ready to be caught, you will see a green, rhythmically pulsing circle. This is, so to speak, a sight. The narrower the "sight", the higher the chance to catch a Pokemon. If it suddenly turns out that this circle is not green, but orange or even red, then catching a Pokemon will not be easy. Such circles indicate that the Pokémon is angry or even angry. Therefore, you will need to calm him down by feeding him some treats, in particular, fruits that can be found, or simply bought in a store. Well, or just get the best Poké Ball - the Great Poké Ball, or the Master Poké Ball, but fruits will also do. Therefore, we feed first, and only then we catch.
Spin the pokeball.
Also in Pokemon GO, no one will tell us that pokeballs can be twisted before throwing. Just touch it, and hold your finger, spinning like a soccer ball before performing a twist shot. This technique is a little more difficult, but in case of a successful throw, you will get more experience.
Pokémon development.
Also an interesting Pokemon GO fact is that we can level up a Pokemon that has 0 hit points. Level-up will completely heal him, and, bearing in mind that feeding candy - as in real life - is an irreversible process, do we need to spend an "upgrade" on a Pokémon with zero lives - we still need to think.
That's all. Happy hunting everyone.
A lot of people have already joined the Pokemon Go community, and someone is still just planning to become a member of the game. And for beginners, of course, there are a lot of questions about setting up and passing the game. So, many people ask if the Internet is needed for Pokemon Go. Let's figure out if you can play Pokemon Go without connecting to the worldwide network.
The exciting game of Pokemon Go is taking over the world more and more. But to become a full member of the Pokémon trainer community, you need to be the owner of modern mobile technology. In addition, a prerequisite for passing the game is the presence of an Internet connection. Without fulfilling this condition, it is impossible to play Pokemon Go.
Why is it needed?
Unfortunately, without an Internet connection, it is impossible to become a member of the Pokemon Go game. Moreover, it requires a stable connection with a sufficiently high data transfer rate. Only in this case the game will not freeze and slow down.
The work of only GPS for Pokemon Go is not enough, since it is through the Internet that all player actions are transmitted to game servers. Therefore, if the Internet does not work, it will be impossible to play. The player simply does not load the map and, of course, Pokemon will not appear.
Speed and traffic consumption
Playing Pokemon Go with too slow data transfer will be problematic. After all, this is a game also on the speed of reaction. When the characters appear, you can’t hesitate, because he can just run away.
And if the map takes too long to load, then the application will constantly freeze, so success is unlikely to succeed. Therefore, you can play normally only if you can connect 3G or even better 4G.
Traffic
Players need to tune in to the fact that the application is actively consuming traffic. The expense will depend on the player's activity:
- about 10 Mb is consumed for every 40 km;
- about 5 MB are consumed per hour of active actions;
- several hours spent chasing Pokémon will use up to 5 GB of data.
Advice! An unlimited connection will be the best solution, this will allow you to optimize your traffic costs.
So, in order to get involved in the hunt for Pokemon, you definitely need the Internet, which works stably with a high data transfer rate. The optimal solution for the normal operation of the application: unlimited mobile Internet 3G or 4G.
Since the new Niantic project is a network application, it’s clear that you won’t be able to play Pokemon Go without the Internet. It's all about the specifics of the game and what happens when it starts. It receives data from the satellite and developers' servers, which include geolocation and full account information for the logged in user. Therefore, in order to at least connect to the servers, you need a stable Internet connection.
In addition to the connection, for the full performance of Pokemon Go, you need a GPS module built into the phone. It needs to be set up properly for satellite data to be accurate, and it also needs a good internet connection. Therefore, the answer to the question “Do I need the Internet for Pokemon Go” is unequivocal - yes, it is needed. Without a stable network connection, the application simply will not start and will display a No Internet Connectivity error.
Internet Requirements
Having dealt with the question “Is it possible to play the game without the Internet?”, You can move on to the network requirements. Even though the How to Play Pokemon Go guides say "Stable Internet Connection", not every connection will allow Pokemon Go to work.
- For full performance, the connection type must not be lower than 3G. The application receives and sends a large amount of data in a short time, updates the map and receives data on the location of Pokémon - so the game needs a strong connection. Without it, you can not even check if the application works.
- To play Pokemon Go, a large supply of traffic is also desirable, or an unlimited tariff. For an hour of play, the application processes about 5MB of data. It seems to be a small amount - but with active fishing, this can lead to zero traffic and disconnection of the Internet. And some operators have gone further and do not withdraw money for playing Pokemon Go - for example, Megafon.
- Connection stability is also important. The GPS module must be powerful and fast. Only in this way the movement on the map will be smooth, and all Pokémon will appear on time and in the right places.
In general, if you connect to any Wi-Fi router, then it will become possible to enter Pokemon Go without the Internet. However, it will be possible to catch Pokemon only with the help of bait, as soon as the player leaves the coverage area, the program will immediately lose connection.
Playing Pokemon Go in other cities
Is it possible to catch Pokemon in other cities? Yes, of course - Pokemon Go was developed for this. She literally pushes a person to travel around the world to catch all the rare and unique pocket monsters. But it is worth considering that while playing in another city, the same roaming rates will apply to the tariffs as to other services. Therefore, be sure to make sure that you have an unlimited tariff connected - otherwise the money will fly away very quickly.
