About this app

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This is a utility to help you track


Instructions:

Normal mode

-Sign in with a Trainer Account (it is recommend you create a new one specifically for this app)
-Wait for search to reach 100%
-Select from the drop down at the bottom of the screen (skip this step if the selected one is the one you want)
-Follow the direction of the arrow
-When distance is under 20m switch to the other app to make the capture


Overlay mode

-Sign in with a Trainer Account (it is recommend you create a new one specifically for this app)
-Click "GO"
-Play normally in other app until the mini compass finds something
-Click the compass, select from the drop down at the bottom of the screen, and click "GO" (skip this step if the selected one is the one you want)
-Follow the direction of the small arrow
-When distance is under 20m it should appear



FAQs:

Q- Why isn't compass needle moving or working correctly?

A- You may need to calibrate the compass on your device (See: https://support.google.com/maps/answer/6145351). Restarting your device may help as well. If calibrating and restarting doesn't fix the issue please go to settings (gear icon above and right of the large compass) and check "Show text directions instead of needle". Note: A user reported this app helped them get their compass working: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.eclipsim.gpsstatus2


Q- I don't have a Trainer Account or I use my Google Account how can I use this app?

A- Create a new Trainer Account for this app. You can still use your Google Account in the other app while using a Trainer Account in this app.


Q- If I use a brand new account that is level 1 will the scanner be able to find all the Pokemon that my higher level account can see?

A- Yes, from everything I've seen so far a level 1 account will find all the same Pokemon a higher level account can find. Please email me at CompassForPokemon@gmail.com if there's evidence of this being incorrect.


Q- What if I don't trust this app to connect to my Trainer Account?

A- Regardless of whether you trust this app or not it is recommended you create a new Trainer Account that you don't care about for using in this app. You can use the throw away account on the Compass app while you use your main account on the Pokemon app.


Q- Why am getting "Authentication failed - Servers may be down" when I try to login?

A- Verify or try the following:
1) Make sure you are using a Trainer Account and not a Google Account.
2) Make sure your are typing in the correct user name and password.
3) "Verify your email" for your new Trainer Account. You should have got an email to do this after you created the account.
4) Login to the Pokemon app with the new Trainer Account you created, catch a starter Pokemon, login to the Compass App with the new Trainer Account, logout of the Pokemon app, and login to the Pokemon app with your main account.


Q- The app finishes several scans, but doesn't find anything. How do I fix this?

A- Try restarting your device.

New features

1.2.3
-Fixed overlay permissions bug

1.2.1
-Added option to overlay a mini compass over other apps
-Fixed dropdown list bug that occured on some devices
-Added support for 4000+ additional devices
-Improved scanning

App Permissions

Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows an app to create windows using the type TYPE_APPLICATION_OVERLAY, shown on top of all other apps.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.