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'''''WARNING:''' The version numbers will be stated (Android version number)/(iOS version number) unless noted that it can occur on either only Android or iOS device.'' | '''''WARNING:''' The version numbers will be stated (Android version number)/(iOS version number) unless noted that it can occur on either only Android or iOS device.'' | ||
===Backpack freeze glitch=== | ===Backpack freeze glitch=== | ||
If a Pokémon escapes from a [[Poké Ball]] and flees while the player attempts to open up the Backpack, then the game will freeze.<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/pokemongo/comments/4twndp/how_do_i_and_bugs_megathread_217/d5kwm0b "How do I..." and Bugs Megathread - 21/7 | If a Pokémon escapes from a [[Poké Ball]] and flees while the player attempts to open up the Backpack, then the game will freeze.<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/pokemongo/comments/4twndp/how_do_i_and_bugs_megathread_217/d5kwm0b "How do I..." and Bugs Megathread - 21/7 - /r/pokemongo on Reddit]</ref> In version 0.31.0/1.1.0, the battle screen was slightly reprogrammed, resulting in this glitch being fixed. | ||
===Egg Hatching glitches=== | ===Egg Hatching glitches=== | ||
====Disappearing Pokémon glitch==== | ====Disappearing Pokémon glitch==== | ||
{{GlitchResearch|Is there a reliable way to either trigger or avoid this glitch? | {{GlitchResearch|Is there a reliable way to either trigger or avoid this glitch? Are the results somewhat random? Is there any footage or video of the glitch?}} | ||
An {{pkmn|Egg}} can reach the requirements to hatch while in Pokémon GO, but fail to actually hatch through a combination of issues. | An {{pkmn|Egg}} can reach the requirements to hatch while in Pokémon GO, but fail to actually hatch through a combination of issues. Occasionally, the egg will fail to produce a Pokémon and disappear, though it is possible for the Pokémon to appear later on.<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/pokemongo/comments/4s15wf/my_eggs_disappeared_what_the_fuck/ My eggs disappeared what the fuck - /r/pokemongo on Reddit]</ref><ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/pokemongo/comments/4s3s9f/egg_never_hatched_no_screen_or_anything/ Egg never hatched, no screen or anything. - /r/pokemongo on Reddit]</ref><ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/pokemongo/comments/4rw678/the_case_of_the_disappearing_eggs/ The case of the disappearing eggs. - /r/pokemongo on Reddit]</ref><ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/pokemongo/comments/4twndp/how_do_i_and_bugs_megathread_217/d5kv6vb "How do I..." and Bugs Megathread - 21/7 - /r/pokemongo on Reddit]</ref> | ||
====Pokémon hatching too early==== | ====Pokémon hatching too early==== | ||
Sometimes, the Pokémon will appear in the [[Pokémon Box]] before the egg hatching animation, very short before the Egg hatches. If the player looks at the Egg, the Egg will have an empty, 0/0 km counter. | Sometimes, the Pokémon will appear in the [[Pokémon Box]] before the egg hatching animation, very short before the Egg hatches. If the player looks at the Egg, the Egg will have an empty, 0/0 km counter. | ||
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===Grimer glitch=== | ===Grimer glitch=== | ||
{{GlitchResearch|Can it occur with an iPhone or similar Apple product?}} | {{GlitchResearch|Can it occur with an iPhone or similar Apple product?}} | ||
If a player using an Android phone encounters a Grimer or hatches a Grimer from an Egg, then the game will likely crash. | If a player using an Android phone encounters a Grimer or hatches a Grimer from an Egg, then the game will likely crash. This occurs in all released versions up to 0.31.0.<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/pokemongo/comments/4rzpjg/grimers_model_makes_my_game_crash/ Grimer's model makes my game crash - /r/pokemongo on Reddit]</ref> | ||
===Gym glitches=== | ===Gym glitches=== | ||
====1 HP gym bug==== | ====1 HP gym bug==== | ||
{{GlitchResearch|Is there more to this issue? Are these sub-glitches of each other?}} | {{GlitchResearch|Is there more to this issue? Are these sub-glitches of each other?}} | ||
If a Pokémon reaches 1 HP during a battle for a {{OBP|Gym|GO}}, then the game may prevent that Pokémon from fainting in battle outside of using [[status condition]]s that do damage. | If a Pokémon reaches 1 HP during a battle for a {{OBP|Gym|GO}}, then the game may prevent that Pokémon from fainting in battle outside of using [[status condition]]s that do damage. This can lead to several issues such as losing the ability to switch Pokémon or being prevented from starting the battle.<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/pokemongo/comments/4rmu75/1hp_gym_bug/d54ao9w 1hp gym bug - /r/pokemongo on Reddit]</ref> | ||
{{youtubevid|QnQ8j1fyP8w|MalavarTCOne|blue}} | {{youtubevid|QnQ8j1fyP8w|MalavarTCOne|blue}} | ||
{{youtubevid|LgCHmZ8-bPQ|channel/UC2Qnhpw0QuvZoihV9R5kBVA|name=Brian Doran|blue}} | {{youtubevid|LgCHmZ8-bPQ|channel/UC2Qnhpw0QuvZoihV9R5kBVA|name=Brian Doran|blue}} | ||
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====Egg Gym glitch==== | ====Egg Gym glitch==== | ||
A player can select an empty Gym and choose to place an Egg in the Gym instead of a Pokémon. | A player can select an empty Gym and choose to place an Egg in the Gym instead of a Pokémon. The Egg will appear in the Gym with 0 CP, no model, and be unable to be fought.<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/pokemongo/comments/4xi1ii/someone_is_placing_eggs_in_gyms_and_they_cant_be/ Someone is placing eggs in gyms and they cant be taken down - /r/pokemongo on Reddit]</ref> <!-- This SEEMS to occur in a version around 0.31.0/1.1.0 --> | ||
====Special Attack usage bug==== | ====Special Attack usage bug==== | ||
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===Pokédex glitch=== | ===Pokédex glitch=== | ||
When clicking on a caught Pokémon in the [[Pokédex]], the entry of the Pokémon may become distorted with the individual letters appearing down the side of the screen. | When clicking on a caught Pokémon in the [[Pokédex]], the entry of the Pokémon may become distorted with the individual letters appearing down the side of the screen. Additionally, the game may revert to the entry for the first Pokémon available in the Pokédex. This glitch occurred first in version 0.29.0/1.0 and was fixed in 0.31.0/1.1.0. | ||
===Size Medal oversights=== | ===Size Medal oversights=== | ||
In version 0.29.0/1.0 of Pokémon GO, the {{tc|Youngster}} and {{tc|Fisherman}} [[Medal]]s stated that the current progress toward the requirements for the medal would be "Caught {0} Rattata/Magikarp weighing at most {1}" for all medals respectively. | In version 0.29.0/1.0 of Pokémon GO, the {{tc|Youngster}} and {{tc|Fisherman}} [[Medal]]s stated that the current progress toward the requirements for the medal would be "Caught {0} Rattata/Magikarp weighing at most {1}" for all medals respectively. The intended text refers to catching a number of the required that have a specific weight indicator for the Pokémon in question, with Rattata being XS for example. | ||
In version 0.29.2/1.0.2, the medals were changed to read "Caught (number of XS/XL) Rattata/Magikarp." | In version 0.29.2/1.0.2, the medals were changed to read "Caught (number of XS/XL) Rattata/Magikarp." Version 0.29.3/1.0.3 fully fixed the text for both medals to instead read "Caught (number) tiny/big Rattata/Magikarp." | ||
===Shadow glitch=== | ===Shadow glitch=== | ||
If a Poké Ball is used as soon as it is available, then it can disappear under the ground and produce a growing shadow over the area. | If a Poké Ball is used as soon as it is available, then it can disappear under the ground and produce a growing shadow over the area. Eventually, the game will crash due to this.<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/pokemongo/comments/4t5pfd/server_status_and_known_issues_faq/?limit=500 Server Status and Known Issues FAQ - /r/pokemongo on Reddit]</ref><ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/pokemongo/comments/4tg64z/i_was_trying_to_do_the_method_where_you_throw_the/ I was trying to do the method where you throw the pokeball as quick as you can in the beginning but it ended up going into the air and creating a large shadow that look like a bottomless pit - /r/pokemongo on Reddit]</ref> In version 0.31.0/1.1.0, the battle screen was slightly reprogrammed, resulting in this glitch being fixed. | ||
===Sound bugs=== | ===Sound bugs=== | ||
====Music muting==== | ====Music muting==== | ||
Occasionally, the game will suddenly stop playing music due to different issues. | Occasionally, the game will suddenly stop playing music due to different issues. It can be caused by a notification on an Android device or an issue with getting data from the server.<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/pokemongo/comments/4twndp/how_do_i_and_bugs_megathread_217/d5kuyg5 "How do I..." and Bugs Megathread - 21/7 - /r/pokemongo on Reddit]</ref> It occurs in all released versions up to 0.31.0/1.1.0. | ||
====Music not changing==== | ====Music not changing==== | ||
Occasionally, the game will not switch music due to different issues. This can happen if the player presses a certain button as soon as it is available. | Occasionally, the game will not switch music due to different issues. This can happen if the player presses a certain button as soon as it is available. | ||
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===Nearby Pokémon glitches=== | ===Nearby Pokémon glitches=== | ||
====Three footprint glitch==== | ====Three footprint glitch==== | ||
Sometime after the version 0.29.2/1.0.2 update, the step counter for all nearby Pokémon would always be displayed with three footprints, even if the Pokémon is visible onscreen. | Sometime after the version 0.29.2/1.0.2 update, the step counter for all nearby Pokémon would always be displayed with three footprints, even if the Pokémon is visible onscreen. This continued into the 0.29.3/1.0.3 version and was speculated to be a server-side modification.<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/pokemongo/comments/4u3dkk/psa_nearby_tab_is_not_broken_just_disabled/?sort=top PSA: Nearby tab is not broken, Just Disabled. - /r/pokemongo on reddit]</ref> In version 0.31.0/1.1.0, footprints were removed altogether. | ||
====Too far Pokémon glitch==== | ====Too far Pokémon glitch==== | ||