Pokemon-go – How to turn on Adventure Sync

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I have iOS 13 and the newest version of Pokemon Go installed and when I try to turn on Adventure Sync in Pokemon Go's settings, following popup window appears:

pokemon go adv sync pop up window

The screenshot is in German, but it says following:

Missing Adventure Sync permissions

Pokémon GO needs your location in order to find nearby Pokémon and PokéStops. Please adapt your settings and activate location services.

  1. Open Health App.
  2. Select "sources".
  3. Select "Pokémon GO".
  4. Select "Turn on every category".

(Just a corresponding translation, not certain of the correct English wording)

In the iOS settings I granted Pokémon GO any permission I am able to.
However, in the Health App I can't find any entry for Pokémon GO at all …

What do I have to do to turn on Adventure Sync successfully on iOS 13+?

Best Answer

I have iOS 13 but I did set this up before I updated my phone so I'm not sure if I was just grandfathered in. Try the following in the Health app:

  1. Hit the icon in the top right corner to go to your account.
  2. Under the privacy section hit apps.
  3. You should see Pokemon GO there.

Picture of Apps in Health application on iOS 13

Then just allow access to everything as suggested in the instructions from Pokemon GO.

EDIT:

Per the conversation in the comments, follow the directions in this Reddit thread https://www.reddit.com/r/pokemongo/comments/c58uo5/adventure_sync_on_ios_13_possible/ to fix this issue in iOS13 if the above did not work:

  1. Turn off automatic app download under General in the watch app (if you have an apple watch).
  2. Reinstall Pokemon GO.
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