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[Adventure Sync Bug Workaround] Pokemon Go bugs & issues status revealed by Niantic

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Pokemon Go is one of the best augmented reality games in the market, but like any other app or software, it’s prone to bugs and issues. During the period of three years, many bugs plagued the game but Niantic kept providing fixes for the same time to time.  In a recent official blog post, Niantic Support has listed several known Pokemon Go issues on which the company’s is currently investigating. Many of the bugs have been resolved and will be fixed in the upcoming update and on the remaining ones, Niantic is currently working.
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List of Pokemon Go issues:

Please note that this is not a comprehensive list of all issues that are known or Niantic team is working to resolve.

Freezing when Pokémon with Double Charge Moves Faint in Raids

Issue Description

Some Pokémon with two charge moves will not switch out after fainting in Raids, causing the Raid to freeze or stall.

Issue Status

Investigating

Last Updated

August 22nd

Team GO Rocket Related Issues

Issue Description: Issues relating to Team GO Rocket:
  • Battle freezes when both Pokémon faint at the same time
    • Status: Fix in the upcoming update
  • Freezing/crashing during the Grunt Battle or Shadow Pokémon encounter
    • Status: Investigating
  • Erroneously seeing 99+ Premier Balls during Shadow Pokémon encounters
    • Status: Fix in an upcoming update
  • Some Pokémon CP are not appearing in battles
    • Status: Fix in the upcoming update
  • Some Shadow Pokémon are fleeing before Trainers run out of Premier Balls
    • Status: Investigating
Issue Status:
See individual issues
Last Updated: 
August 22nd
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GO Snapshot Issues

Issue Description: Miscellaneous bugs associated with GO Snapshot:
  • After taking a photo in AR+ mode, the screen becomes stuck when taking a second snapshot with a new Pokémon.
  • On some Huawei devices, Special and Field Research Tasks involving taking a snapshot with Pokémon are not being marked as complete after taking the required picture.
  • On some iOS devices, throwing a Pokéball in AR mode causes the app to freeze.
Issue Status:
Investigating
Last Updated: August 22nd

Google Fit Unable to Connect

Issue Description: Attempting to select an email when connecting Google Fit to previously unconnected device results in an endless spinner.
Issue Status: Investigating
Last Updated: August 22nd
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Adventure Sync Issues

Issue Description: Adventure Sync incorrectly tracking distance.
Workaround: We advise making sure Adventure Sync is turned on in your settings and re-linking your fitness app to Pokémon GO to see if it resolves the issue. You can also leave Pokémon GO running to track your progress.
Issue Status: 
Investigating
Last Updated:
August 22nd

Other Pokemon Go issues that people are talking about on Reddit:

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Have you faced any of the issues listed above? If yes, then do let us know in the comments section below.

To report a bug or get one-on-one support, please reach out to the Niantic support team here, or submit a ticket in-app.

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