Pokemon Go down - you can do that now

When "Pokemon Go" is down, you need one thing above all: be patient. This practical tip shows you what you can do as soon as a server error appears.

How to deal with a server error in "Pokemon Go"

Again and again there are server errors with the Android and iOS apps. We show you what you can do:

• See the "Server Error. Please Try Again Later." you should close the app. We will show you how this works with Android and iOS in further practical tips.
• If the app is closed, you should start it again a short time later. If the error occurs again, you should close and open the app again. The test showed that the app usually starts again after a few tries.
• If it still doesn't work, waiting for Niantic to solve the server problems doesn't help at the moment.

Pokemon Go: loading screen freezes and solves further login problems

If your "Pokemon Go" app is already stuck on the loading screen, you have no other choice and have to restart the app as well. You can find out what you can do with other errors here:

• Could not find location: Make sure you have GPS turned on. Mobile data must also be active if you are looking for Pokemon on the go.
• Map does not load properly: You should also check the GPS and mobile data in this case. If everything is active, nothing helps but a restart.

Pokémon Go: server problems - what you can do

Again and again there are server problems with "Pokémon Go" which sometimes last for several hours. You can check whether there is such an error on various pages on the Internet. We'll give you helpful tips to check where the error is coming from.

• At allestault.de, you can check whether there are currently server problems with "Pokémon Go". The map shows you where the most common errors have been reported.
• Your data transfer rate may also be too low. Use the appropriate tools to check whether this is the case. We show you how to do this in this CHIP article.
• If neither the server problem nor the data transfer rate is to blame for the fact that the error occurs, you can also contact the developers. We show you how to do this in this practical tip.

Is there a problem? - The best sites to review

It is best to play "Pokémon Go" between 11:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m., as the least number of faults are reported during this period. You can find out whether there is currently a malfunction on the following websites:

• On the IsPokemonGoDownOrNot.com page you can check whether there are server problems or not. You will also find out whether and if so, what delays you can expect. The site also checks whether it makes sense to set a lock module in the current case or whether you should still wait with it.
• Go.jooas.com also keeps you up to date about possible delays. Practical: You can also activate a notification so that you are always up to date.
• Sorted by country, you can see on the mmoserverstatus.com page where problems with logging in occur. The possible delays are also shown to you.

• In addition to tips and tricks for beginners and professionals, you will find a lot of information on how to make a better figure in the arena, how to improve the use of the app and also reduce the immense data consumption.
• In the CHIP kiosk you can download the CHIP guide as a PDF.

We'll show you where you can find which Pokemon in the next practical tip.