The latest update 0.171.3 causes major issues in Pokémon GO for the Samsung Galaxy S20. Users of these phones can no longer use the app.
This is the situation: The new update has been mandatory since last night, April 6. Anyone who wants to play Pokémon GO needs the update.
The problem is that it doesn’t work for S20 users. The game freezes immediately after starting and cannot be used. Trainers with such smartphones cannot currently play.
S20 issue in Pokémon GO – What’s going on?
This is what players are showing: On reddit, the complaints from trainers are massive. Several trainers show that their accounts freeze when they start the app.
Are there any solutions yet? Niantic’s support is currently still being tight-lipped. So far, there have been no statements on reddit or Twitter regarding the issues. On their website Niantic states they are aware of the bug with the S20 and are looking for solutions.
So it may well take a few more days before the problem is resolved.
So far, trainers have no solution to the problem either. There are no reports on reddit that S20 users can play normally again.
Currently, there are widespread issues: The latest updates in Pokémon GO have caused a lot of chaos in general. Recently, raids and gyms were massively bugged for iOS players. The only solution there was changing the system language on the Apple device.
It’s possible that the coronavirus is also to blame for the numerous bugs. Niantic will likely, like many other development studios, work from home. It could be significantly harder to identify and fix such bugs in that environment.
Keep in mind that there is currently a risk of contracting the coronavirus. The Federal Center for Health Education recommends staying at home as much as possible, maintaining distance from others, and avoiding gatherings. Niantic has taken various measures so that you can play Pokémon GO from home.
