How to fix GPS signal not found in Pokemon Go

Lucas Simons
Pokemon Go GPS Signal Not Found how to fix

Pokemon Go has a series of recurring issues that can affect the gameplay, and the ‘GPS signal not found’ error is the most common among them. Here’s how to fix it to play Pokemon Go without issues. 

Pokemon Go players can encounter a series of error messages while playing this Pokemon mobile game. One of them is the ‘GPS signal not found’ error. This can happen to any player at any given time and on both Android and iOS devices.

So here’s how to fix the GPS signal not found issue in Pokemon Go, including how to solve it on iOS and Android devices.

How to solve Pokemon Go GPS signal error on Android

To fix the Pokemon Go GPS signal not found on Android devices, you need to follow these steps:

Grant Pokemon Location Services access:

  1. Enter the Configuration menu and select “Apps”
  2. In the “App Control” menu, select Pokemon Go.
  3. Set permissions to GPS access for Pokemon Go.
  4. Restart the Pokemon Go app.

Reinstall Pokemon Go

If the problem persists, you can try reinstalling the Pokemon Go App, by uninstalling it from the App Menu and downloading it again from the Play Store.

Set GPS configuration to High Accuracy

Another alternative fix for the Pokemon Go GPS signal not found error on Android is to enter the GPS Configuration menú of your device and set it on High Accuracy:

  1. Enter “Settings”
  2. Select “Location”
  3. Scroll to “Location Mode” and select “High Accuracy”

How to solve Pokemon Go GPS signal error on iOS

Check Location Services:

  1. Enter your phone configuration menu and go to “Privacy,” then select “Location Services.”
  2. Make sure that “Location Services” is turned on. If not, turn it on.
  3. Scroll down the menu towards the “Pokemon Go” tab.
  4. Set the permissions to “While Using the App.”
  5. Close and restart Pokemon Go.

Turning on/off airplane mode

Sometimes, turning on airplane mode reboots certain protocols and permissions. If you are experiencing the GPS signal error while playing Pokemon Go, try turning on and off airplane mode on your device and check if the problem has been solved.

Reset iOS Network Settings

Another possible fix to the Pokemon Go GPS signal not found error on iOS is to reset the system’s Network Settings. To do it, follow the next steps:

  1. Go to the “Settings” menu.
  2. Select the “General” tab.
  3. Select “Reset” and then scroll down and select “Reset Network Settings.”
  4. iOS will ask for your iOS device screen passcode or two-step verification.
  5. Confirm to reset Network Settings.
  6. Check if the problem was fixed.

If none of the above-mentioned fixes manages to restore your access to the Pokemon Go app, then you might need to contact Niantic Support Services.

And that’s all you need to know to fix GPS signal not found in Pokemon Go. For more Pokemon Go tips and guides, you can check out the links below.

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About The Author

Lucas is a Games Writer for CharlieIntel, specializing in covering Pokemon, including Pokemon Scarlet & Violet, Pokemon Go, and Pokemon TCG. A former Game Reviewer and PR Liaison for HD Tecnologia (ARG), Lucas is also an Audiovisual Media Producer, Game Designer, Narrative Designer, and author, having published several books including Press Start, a guide to video game writing and world building. You can contact him at [email protected].