How to Download and Install Pokemon GO on your Android Device

As we have previously reported about the release of Pokemon GO in Android devices here in the Philippines, fans kept on asking how they can play the game on their devices. Some users also reported that they are having trouble in installing the game with common errors such as “parsing error” and “black screen splash”. Downloading and installing the game is as easy as pie, check out our guide below:

First, we have to check if your device is supported. Here’s the official list of supported devices for Android from Niantic’s website.

Android 4.4 to Android 6.0.1
(Android N will not be supported until the official Android release)
Preferred resolution of 720×1280 pixels (Not optimized for tablet)
Strong internet connection (Wi-Fi, 3G, or 4G)
GPS and Location Services
Intel CPUs are not supported

Next, download the APK file from APK Mirror. Note that this file is signed by Google, thus allows you to update the game in the Play Store when the new version is out.

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Then, Go to Menu > Settings > Security > and activate Unknown Sources to allow your phone to install apps from sources other than the Google Play Store.

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After that, select and install the Pokemon GO APK file.

Finally, you could now have fun and enjoy playing Pokemon GO! Also, make sure both your GPS and internet (whether Wi-Fi, 3G or 4G) connection is strong to avoid interruption.

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If you are still facing some issues with game installation, let us know in the comment section below.

Update: Here are instructions on how to download to your iOS (iPhone and iPad).

Heland Ortega

This article was written by Heland Ortega, Junior Contributor of YugaTech. He is a graduate of Information Technology and Multimedia Arts at FEU Institute of Technology in where he is also now working as a full-time faculty. You can follow him at @helandortega.

http://www.yugatech.com

55 Comments

zen2user says:

9 years ago

t’sucks that it doesn’t support intel cpu’s.
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jaypeetanbsit says:

9 years ago

not working in zenfone 5
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Rix says:

9 years ago

Kase intel cpu po ang zen5 kaya not supported

Herbert Berger says:

9 years ago

I can’t get a valid gps location.
Device: OnePlus One
Android: 5.1 COS
I tried it with Root Cloak and other tools but I’m not getting a valid gps signal in Pokemon Go.
Other Apps like Ingress or Google Maps work flawlessly.
Do you know what to do?
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L says:

9 years ago

Same here :(
RAS says:

9 years ago

i always get GPS signal not found.

Ronaldq says:

9 years ago

>intel cpu not supported
That sucks. I’m a zenfone 2 user.
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Westeros says:

9 years ago

The game is not working anymore. Maps are wiped out and no more pokemons appearing. It’s like we’ve been blocked in the system.
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Sundae says:

9 years ago

Same here
Gabo says:

9 years ago

I’m getting this same problem. help please!

zelo28 says:

9 years ago

Location issue even if I turn on the location services
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Rey says:

9 years ago

App not installed. I’m using Alcatel OneTouch Idol X+
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KanonRock says:

9 years ago

Tapping the “Install” button doesn’t do anything. But the “Cancel” button is working just fine. The screen of my phone doesn’t have problems.
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Arch says:

9 years ago

Same here. T.T

RAS says:

9 years ago

i always get GPS signal not found.
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rockd says:

9 years ago

It worked with my Zenfone Max but my map is bare, my character is there but without any pokemon or structures, btw i was able to get one as my initial pokemon.
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