Other Why Does My "Pokemon Go" Freeze? Here's How to Fix It

Kizzy · July 15, 2016

With this much technology at play, "Pokemon Go" is bound to have some bugs. Most of them occur because there are so many people using the game's servers. These issues are common among apps that become popular overnight. The Simpsons: Tapped Out, a game created by Electronic Arts, famously broke down when it was first launched.

But a few bugs don't need to mean the end of your gaming experience. Here are three easy fixes for when "Pokemon Go" freeze.

1. TURN OFF LTE

According to Reddit, one way to fix a frozen "Pokemon Go" screen, is to turn off LTE on an iPhone. Go to your phone's cellular menu, choose cellular data options, click on enable LTE, and then swipe it off. This should significantly reduce freezing.

2. Wait It Out

If your phone happens to freeze when you've just captured a Pokemon, do not force close it immediately. If you hold off for a minute, a spinning button should appear on the upper left. After that button appears, you can successfully force close the app and will likely hold on to what you've captured. Go to the journal and confirm the capture once you force close.

3. Report It

If an issue occurs repeatedly, it may be time to report the bug to the makers of the game, Niantic. The company predicted issues like these might occur and even delayed the global release of the app until they sort through initial bugs. To report a problem, tap the Pokeball, then choose settings, click on "report high-priority issue" and then submit a gym or Pokestop form.