Niantic has begun sending a new acknowledgment screen to Pokémon GO violators and cheaters. The official statement from the developer is as follows: Hey Trainers, if you have previously received a warning or suspension notice, you may see a new acknowledgment screen when logging into Pokémon GO. This is a one-time acknowledgment for previous violations … Continue reading Niantic now sending new acknowledgment screen to Pokémon GO violators and cheaters
Pokémon GO now scans user directories to prevent root programs on Android
Niantic is still implementing anti-cheating measures for Pokémon GO. The immensely-popular mobile game is now capable of scanning user directories on your Android device and trigger its tamper/root protection, even if you have never modified your smartphone before. It looks for directories that match names of root programs. For example, the game will not boot … Continue reading Pokémon GO now scans user directories to prevent root programs on Android
How to appeal your punishment of being permanently banned from your Pokémon GO account for cheating
If you receive the first and second strikes and continue to cheat in Pokémon GO, Niantic will permanently ban your account. If you believe your account was terminated in error, you may appeal the termination. Niantic says it will respond to your appeal after a complete investigation of your account. Due to the high level … Continue reading How to appeal your punishment of being permanently banned from your Pokémon GO account for cheating
Pokémon GO player arrested for selling modified Pokémon GO Plus devices in Japan
Daisuke Sugano, 37, was arrested last Friday in Japan, with police claiming he “changed the wiring” on the board of the Pokémon GO Plus wrist accessory to allow players to perform actions without having to actually press the button or otherwise interact with the game. Sugano allegedly sold these modified accessories to four people for … Continue reading Pokémon GO player arrested for selling modified Pokémon GO Plus devices in Japan
Niantic details its Pokémon GO three-strike discipline policy: Warning, Suspension and Permanent Termination
Niantic has detailed its three-strike discipline policy for Pokémon GO, which could ultimately result in your account being permanently terminated. Official details from the development team at Niantic is as follows: At Niantic, we strive to create a friendly and fair gameplay experience for all players. As part of that commitment, we enforce a three-strike … Continue reading Niantic details its Pokémon GO three-strike discipline policy: Warning, Suspension and Permanent Termination
Pokémon GO developer Niantic now punishing cheaters with red diagonal lines across illegally-obtained Pokémon
Pokémon GO developer Niantic is continuing to take measures against spoofers and cheaters who use unauthorized apps and methods to gain an advantage over normal users. One of the developer's latest approaches is punishing them by placing red diagonal lines across illegally-obtained Pokémon, which can no longer be used in the game. You can check … Continue reading Pokémon GO developer Niantic now punishing cheaters with red diagonal lines across illegally-obtained Pokémon
Learn more about how cheaters use spoofing to catch ’em all in Pokémon GO
Spoofing is a term used to describe hacks where someone successfully falsifies their location or identity. A number of Pokémon GO players used this method trick the app into using false GPS coordinates - either through rooting their smartphones or through third-party apps available on the Google Play store. Once a player successfully finds a … Continue reading Learn more about how cheaters use spoofing to catch ’em all in Pokémon GO
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