How to fix Pokemon GO Plus + not auto-catching: Bluetooth, settings & more
For players looking for how to fix Pokemon GO Plus + not auto-catching in Pokemon GO, here are the technical solutions available to help solve the issue.
Released as companion hardware to both Pokemon GO and Pokemon Sleep, the increase of players looking for how to fix the Pokemon GO Plus + not auto-catching is a troubling unexpected error. After all, being able auto-catch Pocket Monsters in Pokemon GO without needing to check your phone is part of what made the GO Plus + so appealing.
So, let's go through every technical solution possible to help fix your Pokemon GO Plus + not auto-catching.
How to fix Pokemon GO Plus + not auto-catching
The various solutions for how to fix the Pokemon GO Plus + not auto-catching error are as follows:
- Check if your device is still paired to Pokemon GO Plus + - and re-pair if not.
- Ensure auto-catch is enabled - via the "Enable Poke Ball Auto-Throw" or "Button-Throw Poke Ball Selection" options in Pokemon GO's settings for the accessory.
- Disable and re-enable Quick-Reconnect Mode under the device's preferences in Pokemon GO's settings.
- Make sure that your device's Bluetooth is active and running - if not, re-enable and re-connect the game.
- Be sure that your inventory isn't full of caught Pokemon - otherwise, upgrade your storage at the in-game shop or clear out some space.
- Make certain that your device's internet access is working - as auto-catch won't work if the game can't connect to the internet.
- Maintain a close distance with your phone, so the Pokemon GO Plus + doesn't disconnect and prevent auto-catching.
If none of the above solutions work in fixing auto-catch, there may either be a glitch in Pokemon GO or the Pokemon GO Plus + device. In this case, you can either wait for a patch from Niantic or reach out directly via their support page.
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That's all you need to know about how to fix the Pokemon GO Plus + not auto-catching issue.
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