Pokémon Go players are running into serious trouble with a GPS bug that’s making the game frustratingly difficult to play. The “GPS not found (11)” error has been popping up constantly over the past week, especially for Samsung Galaxy users who are bearing the brunt of this technical nightmare.
A frustrated player on r/TheSilphRoad reported the issue has gotten so bad that the game is “almost unplayable,” despite trying every fix imaginable. They’re using a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and experiencing the problem on both the Google Play Store and Samsung Galaxy Store versions of the app.
The annoying part is that the error tends to strike whenever players minimize the app, even briefly. Tab out to check a text message or look something up during a raid countdown? Good luck getting your GPS back without restarting.
The problem isn’t limited to just one device either. Multiple players with the Galaxy S25 Ultra have confirmed identical issues, with some noting the error happens every three minutes or so after startup. Even older Samsung models aren’t safe. Players using the Galaxy S24, S24+, S22+, and S25+ are all dealing with frozen GPS that leaves their avatars stuck in place on the map.
Interestingly, some reports suggest the European S24 line might be hit harder due to its Exynos chip, as opposed to the Snapdragon processors in other regions. But this isn’t just a Samsung problem anymore. Players with Pixel 9, Pixel 10 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, OnePlus 13, and even some Xiaomi devices are reporting similar GPS headaches.
One workaround that was shared on a separate thread that’s helped some players is toggling GPS off and on, though this doesn’t always work on the first try.
Some players have also found temporary relief by opening Google Maps when the error appears, which seems to kickstart the GPS connection again. Others mentioned that using an autocatcher makes the problem worse, though the bug happens even without one.
Beyond Reddit threads, one player even opened a support ticket with Niantic but hasn’t received a response yet.
With no official acknowledgment or fix timeline from Niantic, players are stuck either constantly restarting their app or hoping the developer pushes out a patch soon. Until then, catching Pokémon might require more patience than usual.
Dwayne Cubbins
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My fascination with Android phones began the moment I got my hands on one. Since then, I've been on a journey to decode the ever-evolving tech landscape, fueled by a passion for both the "how" and the "why." Since 2018, I've been crafting content that empowers users and demystifies the tech world. From in-depth how-to guides that unlock your phone's potential to breaking news based on original research, I strive to make tech accessible and engaging.