Does Pokemon GO Track Walking When Closed?

Ever wondered if your steps count in Pokemon GO even when you’ve got the app closed? You’re not alone! Many trainers ask if Pokemon GO keeps tabs on their wandering adventures with the app shut.

Let’s get right into it and see how Pokemon GO handles your steps when you’ve decided to give your screen a break.

Short Answer: Not Really, but There’s a Workaround

Pokemon GO, at its core, needs to be open to track your movement accurately. This means the app must be running, either in the foreground or the background, for it to count your steps towards hatching eggs or earning candies with your buddy Pokemon.

However, Niantic introduced a feature called ‘Adventure Sync’ that changes the game. Adventure Sync allows Pokemon GO to access your fitness data from your phone’s health app. This way, it can count your steps even when the game is closed! To make use of this, you need to enable Adventure Sync in the game’s settings.

Turn Your Steps into Rewards with Playbite

Now that you’re racking up steps for your Pokemon adventures, why not turn those steps into more rewards? With Playbite, you can play fun, casual games and earn points for awesome prizes, like PokeCoins. It’s an exciting way to keep the fun going even when you’re not on a Pokemon catching spree.

Download the Playbite app today and start turning your everyday activities into a treasure trove of rewards. Who knows? Those PokeCoins you earn might just help you snag that rare Pokemon you’ve been after. Happy gaming, trainers!

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