To activate Adventure Sync and allow Pokemon GO to track your steps without the app being actively open, you can follow these steps:
1. Open the Pokemon GO app on your device.
2. Tap the Poke Ball icon at the bottom center of the screen to access the Main Menu.
3. From the Main Menu, tap on the Settings gear icon located at the top right corner of the screen.
4. Scroll down in the Settings menu until you find the “Adventure Sync” option. Tap on it to open the Adventure Sync settings.
5. On the Adventure Sync screen, you will see a toggle switch labeled “Enable Adventure Sync.” Tap on it to turn it on. A confirmation dialog box may appear, requesting permission to allow Pokemon GO to access your device’s motion and fitness activity.
Once you have enabled Adventure Sync, Pokemon GO will be able to track your steps even when the app is closed or running in the background. This means that any walking or running you do will contribute towards hatching eggs and earning buddy candy, without the need to have the app actively open.
It is worth noting that Adventure Sync relies on your device’s built-in fitness tracking capabilities, such as the accelerometer and gyroscope, to monitor your physical activity. Therefore, it is important to ensure that you have enabled fitness tracking permissions for Pokemon GO in your device’s settings. This can usually be done by going to your device’s Settings app, finding the Privacy or Permissions section, and granting access to motion and fitness activity for Pokemon GO.
Furthermore, Adventure Sync can also sync data from other fitness apps or devices that you may use, such as Apple Health (iOS) or Google Fit (Android). This allows you to consolidate your activity data and potentially earn even more rewards in Pokemon GO. To enable this feature, simply navigate to the Adventure Sync settings in Pokemon GO and tap on the “Connect to Apple Health” or “Connect to Google Fit” option, depending on your device.
In my personal experience, Adventure Sync has been a fantastic addition to Pokemon GO. It has allowed me to track my walking and running more accurately, even when I forget to have the app actively open. This has greatly helped with hatching eggs and earning buddy candy, as I can make progress towards these goals throughout the day, even during normal daily activities like walking to work or running errands.
Remember that Adventure Sync works best when your device has a reliable internet connection, as it needs to sync your activity data with the Pokemon GO servers. Additionally, make sure to keep your device’s battery-saving settings in mind, as tracking your steps in the background may consume more battery power than usual.