In an upcoming update, Pokémon GO will be ending support for Apple devices not capable of upgrading to iOS 11. This change is anticipated to take effect on February 28, 2018. After that date, Trainers will no longer be able to access Pokémon GO using any of the affected devices listed below.
Affected devices:
The following devices are no longer supported by Pokémon GO:
| Name | Release year | Model numbers | |
|---|---|---|---|
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iPhone 5c | 2013 | A1456, A1507, A1516, A1529, A1532 |
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iPhone 5 | 2012 | A1428, A1429, A1442 |
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iPad (4th generation) |
Late 2012 | A1458, A1459, A1460 |
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iPad (3rd generation) |
Early 2012 | A1416, A1430, A1403 |
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iPad mini (1st generation) |
Late 2012 | A1432, A1454, A1455 |
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iPad 2 | 2011 | A1395, A1396, A1397 |
If you’re not sure which iOS device you own, please view Apple’s website for detailed information on identifying the different iPhone models and iPad models.
What do I need to do?
If your device is listed as an affected device:
Trainers using affected devices will need to switch to a device that meets our supported device requirements to continue to access Pokémon GO. Trainers who attempt to access Pokémon GO using any of the devices listed above will no longer be able to sign in and will see a message stating that they need to switch to a supported device.
If your device is not listed as an affected device:
No action is required. You will continue to be able to access Pokémon GO without interruption.
Source: Official Pokémon GO support page
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