I have a Verizon Ellipsis 8 tablet, and I was wondering: should I be able to run Pokemon Go on it?
Each time I try to open up the app, it loads about 3/4 of the way and then it crashes. I have the newest software downloaded for it and I have tried a bunch of other things.
Any help would be appreciated.
To play Pokemon Go in modern times, ideally, you want a device with mobile data connectivity (4G, 5G), GPS (location), a high amount of RAM, and a decent processor (CPU).
A lot of cheaper devices tend to skimp on one or more of these features, usually for cost-cutting reasons. This includes but is not limited to certain Android phones, tablets, Apple iPods/iPads, and Chromebooks.
The symptoms of this can vary - the game could run poorly, with low framerates and average responsiveness. It could crash - occasionally, frequently, or all the time. In some cases, it could be unable to start up at all.
Thus, it's best to try and meet as many of the requirements as possible.
For an up-to-date view of what devices Pokemon Go supports, you can check their Supported Devices page. As of 2024, these requirements are as follows:
iOS
- iPhone 6s or above
- Certain Bluetooth accessories, such as the Pokémon GO Plus +, require iPhone 7 or above
- iOS 15 or above
- Strong internet connection (Wi-Fi or 5G)
- GPS and Location Services
- Jailbroken devices are not supported
- 2GB or more of RAM
Android
- Android 9 or above
- Preferred resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels (not optimized for tablet)
- Strong internet connection (Wi-Fi or 5G)
- GPS and Location Services
- Rooted devices are not supported
- 2GB or more of RAM
Tablets and WiFi-only devices
- Many tablets, including those without built-in data network connectivity, do not contain built-in GPS sensors.
- In areas or at events with busy or congested mobile data networks, such as Pokémon GO Fest or Safari Zones, tablets may not maintain a strong enough GPS signal to play Pokémon GO.
The first step is to find your device's specifications. The first place to check is on your device.
Some specs will be listed there, others (like the amount of RAM) may require you to Google your model number to find. There are plenty of sites available that list mobile device specifications. For example, here's the Verizon Ellipsis 8 on Phone Arena, which lists its specs as:
If you are unable to find your phone on spec/comparison sites, you may have to rely on the manufacturer's support/help center, or reviews of the phone, to try and ascertain certain specs.
Once you have the device specs, you'll need to compare them to the current Supported Devices as listed by Niantic.
If your device otherwise meets all the specifications but does not have a dedicated mobile network, you may be able to play in a limited fashion using WiFi/Tethering only.
However, this is not a reliable experience. The main issue is that these devices ALSO lack accurate GPS, thus the location service has to rely on the much more inaccurate WiFi location.
You may have some luck using an external Bluetooth GPS receiver, however, you will also need to utilise Wi-Fi hotspots or tethering in order to get Pokemon Go to work correctly.
Unfortunately, the highest available Android OS that the Verizon Ellipsis 8 supports is 5.1 - which is officially out of support.
You will need to get a newer device if you wish to continue to play Pokemon Go.
