iOS

  • iPhone 6s or above
    • Certain Bluetooth accessories, such as the Pokémon GO Plus +, require iPhone 7 or above
  • iOS 15 or above
  • Strong internet connection (Wi-Fi or 5G)
  • GPS and Location Services
  • Jailbroken devices are not supported
  • 2GB or more of RAM
  • Note that older or lower end devices may not fully render the Map View along the horizon, instead displaying a fog background.

Android

  • Android 9 or above
  • Preferred resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels (not optimized for tablet)
  • Strong internet connection (Wi-Fi or 5G)
  • GPS and Location Services
  • Rooted devices are not supported
  • 2GB or more of RAM
  • Note that older or lower end devices may not fully render the Map View along the horizon, instead displaying a fog background.

Tablets and wifi-only devices 

  • Many tablets, including those without built-in data network connectivity, do not contain built-in GPS sensors. 
  • In areas or at events with busy or congested mobile data networks, such as Pokémon GO Fest or Safari Zones, tablets may not maintain a strong enough GPS signal to play Pokémon GO.

We cannot guarantee device support: With so many device models and configurations available in different regions, we cannot guarantee that every device that meets the above criteria will be able to play the game. If you are still experiencing issues, check out our troubleshooting guides for Android and iOS.

Note about OS betas: Our apps may not function on devices running beta versions of iOS or Android.

If your device is experiencing issues such as frequent crashing or lagging while playing Pokémon GO, check out our troubleshooting guides for Android and iOS, or contact us for further support.