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0.161 Release Notes – Pokémon GO Guide

Note: For Apple Users, this release will show as version 0.127 in the App Store.Last updated: December 4, Release notes may be posted before the release is available to all players. Please check your app store for the latest version of Pokémon GO available to you.

Updates

  • Added visual cues and “Weak Connection” messaging when the user experiences poor network connections during Trainer Battles
  • Updated Adventure Sync permission modals to guide player through switching on the correct settings 
  • Added an error message when Pokémon GO fails to connect to the Nintendo Switch games Let’s GO Eevee and Let’s GO Pikachu
  • Uncaught forms of Deoxys are now visible in the Pokédex
  • Support for PokéStop nominations and Wayfarer reviews
  • During Trainer Battles, the Pokémon Swap button was added during animation sequences when the opponent’s Pokémon is knocked out and the opponent is choosing their next Pokémon, and after the Charge attack sequence when the animations are playing. (Added December 4, )

Bug Fixes

Team GO Rocket bug fixes:

  • Team GO Rocket Leaders and Giovanni timing issues in the Asia-Pacific region
  • Pokémon GO Plus icon no longer overlaps with Rocket Radar icon on Map UI
  • Main menu and “X” buttons no longer overlap when accessing profile page right after activating Rocket Radar
  • Team GO Rocket dialogue and background music fixes
  • Player can no longer receive item rewards after battling Team Go Rocket if their Bag is full

Other bug fixes:

  • In Trainer Battles, “Super Effective” and “Not Very Effective” text no longer carries over after a Pokémon is swapped or knocked out by a super effective or not very effective move
  • The “Exchange” button no longer reappears after purchasing an Avatar pose
  • Pokémon GO icon now appears correctly on Android push notifications
  • Endless spinner caused by backgrounding an in-app purchase now results in immediate cancellation of purchase with error message 
  • Pokédex entry for Pikachu now shows normal form instead of costume form 
  • Improved device time zone recognition 
  • Fix for Android install error
  • Some further Pokémon GO Plus connection fixes

Known Issues

Please see our Known Issues page for a regularly updated list of issues currently being investigated by our engineering team. Please note that this is not a comprehensive list of all issues we are aware of or working to fix, but rather a list of issues currently affecting the most players.

Current and Upcoming Events

There is always something fun going on in Pokémon GO! Join us for events like Community Day, Raid Hours, and special themed events where you can encounter different Pokémon and enjoy bonuses. Visit pokemongolive.com for a list of events.

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