The Pokémon GO Plus gadget helps trainers catch monsters. The new Pokémon update has now fixed an annoying bug.
To help trainers catch Pokémon and spin PokéStops, the Pokémon GO Plus gadget was developed and was introduced shortly after the release of Pokémon GO in the summer of 2016.
The small, teardrop-shaped gadget has exactly one button and has still caused a lot of frustration among trainers in recent months. This is because it no longer simplified catches as players were used to.
Pokémon GO Plus iOS 11 – Bug fixed?
Since the release of iOS version 11, many trainers have reported issues with the GO Plus. Players who installed the new iOS noticed a significant delay when catching. They had to wait for three vibrations from the gadget before pressing the button (to catch a Pokémon or spin a Stop) was accepted.
Niantic noticed the negative feedback and stated that there is officially a bug between the Pokémon GO Plus and iOS version 11. The team said they are working on a solution.
Since December 19, trainers have had access to the Pokémon GO update 0.87.5, which has apparently addressed the issues with the GO Plus. On Reddit, several trainers report that they can now press the button to catch Pokémon even before the three vibrations of the gadget. Here is the corresponding thread on Reddit.
In our self-experiment, we went after the issue and can confirm that no significant delays occur on our test phone (iPhone 6s, iOS 11.2.1) anymore. Already during the first vibration of the gadget, we can press the button, which is then registered in Pokémon GO. The delay bug has been fixed on many devices with the new update.
However, Android users complain that the GO Plus still works with delays for them.
If you were affected by the bug and set the GO Plus aside because of it, you should give the helper another chance now. Maybe you can confirm the discovery.
