New Pokémon GO update version 0.207.1 and 0.241.1 now live on iOS and Android

Pokémon GO is being updated to a new version across all capable iOS and Android devices. The latest update is being rolled out to iOS and Android devices, respectively. According to patch notes from the development team at Niantic, the latest update implements various bug fixes and improvements for an overall smoother experience.

What’s New in Version 0.207.1 (iOS)

Trainers,

Here’s what’s new in Pokémon GO!

– Pokémon GO Fest 2022: This year’s Pokémon GO Fest is bigger than ever, and we’re continuing the fun with Pokémon GO Fest: Berlin!
– A new in-game Season is here: Welcome to the Season of GO!

What’s New in Version 0.241.1 (Android)

Trainers,

Here’s what’s new in Pokémon GO!

0.241 Release Notes

Last Updated: 4h

Note: For Apple Users, this release will show as version 1.127 in the App Store.

Last updated: 6/27/22

Release notes may be posted before the release is available to all Trainers. Please check your app store for the latest version of Pokémon GO available to you.

Update
– Android 6 has been deprecated. See more here.

Features
– Mega Evolution
– Update to catch screen summary
– Mega Evolution now available in battle lobby
– Best Buddy CP boost indicator is now on Mega Evolved Pokémon

QOL Updates
– “You’re going too fast!” pop-up now appears on AR scan
– Balloons will no longer disappear during combat or encounters

Bug Fixes

– Fixed bug causing GO Battle League wins to be incorrectly marked as a loss.
– Fixed bug causing “learn more” button to appear twice on Friends List when adding or removing friends
– Fixed bug causing shield sound to play repeatedly during combat even when shield is not activated
– Fixed bug causing Professor Willow to repeat dialogue
– Fixed bug causing both the shiny and regular Mega evolved Pokémon to appear in the Pokédex when only one or the other has been Mega evolved
– Fixed bug causing the game to softlock after exiting a Special Research reward encounter
– Fixed bug causing “all your Pokémon have fainted” page to appear when purposefully exiting a Raid or Gym battle
– Fixed bug causing a white screen to appear briefly when entering a battle encounter
– Mitigated issue causing game to freeze while loading
– Fixed bug causing shadow, purified, and costumed Pokémon to appear with Alolan Pokémon entry information
– Fixed bug causing the Pokémon type to appear over its head when entering a catch encounter
– Fixed bug causing Pokémon icons to flicker on screen when selecting Pokémon for a battle party
– Fixed bug causing some attempts to gift a ticket to fail repeatedly even when the recipient doesn’t yet have a ticket
– Fixed bug causing text to overflow on gift tickets
– Fixed bug causing text to wrap in German on Rocket Battle victory screen
– Fixed bug causing long delay while loading a catch encounter and display a while screen
– Fixed bug causing map to only load partially on some devices
– Fixed bug stopping “gym is currently closed” pop up from appearing when attempting to interact with a closed gym
– Fixed bug where flee button, berry button, AR+ toggle, and Pokéball button would not appear during AR+ catch encounters
– Fixed bug causing sparkles to appear overlaid on Mega evolved Pokémon instead of behind
– Fixed bug causing descriptions to appear below stickers in the shop
– Fixed bug causing a blank white screen after opening many gifts from friends
– Fixed bug causing background to be white when purifying a shadow Pokémon
– Fixed bug causing tall Pokémon to overlap with CP and Pokémon name on Raid boss page
– Fixed bug causing some items to appear stretched on Trainer avatar
– Fixed bug causing player to not be directed to the Health permissions when enabling Adventure Sync
– Fixed bug causing some players to enter a PvP battle late
– Fixed a bug sometimes causing fastmove animation to not play
– Fixed a bug causing ticket gifting notifications to expire before the event ended
– Fixed bug causing the extra gifts from buddy animation to play even after gifts had already been added to inventory and used