Pokémon Go cheats, tips guide 2016: Quick-fix steps for glitches

"Pokémon Go" has become an instant global phenomenon barely three weeks since its launch. However, the augmented reality app-based game has been beset with a number of glitches such as server errors, frequent crashes and in-game bugs.

With so many "Pokémon Go"-crazed fans hooked up to their smartphones every day, server errors often cause sudden temporary freezes which usually require a reset to get things up and running again.

While Nintendo and Niantic Labs love to see "Pokémon Go" players figuring out for themselves some practical workaround to everyday gameplay issues, it would be a lot more helpful to know a thing or two about the game before starting off a "catch them all" adventure.

To get the most of the hugely popular mobile AR offering, there are quick-fix steps (via Tech Times) that may prove handy when experiencing technical glitches like servers going down and games crashing.

First, press the Home Button to get to the Home Screen (if possible). Next, click and open a new app. Visit the recently used apps or go to the multitasking display screen afterward then swipe and select the "Pokémon Go" card. Lastly, tap the card to get into the gaming app. The Gyarados loading screen should appear shortly and players should be back in the game in no time.

For an unexpected crash in the middle of the game, the most effective workaround for now is to reboot the app following the simple abovementioned steps.

Meanwhile, Nintendo recently confirmed the postponement of "Pokémon Go Plus," which was widely anticipated to be released last July 31. In a Twitter post, the Japanese gaming giant revealed that the wearable Bluetooth device will not hit the market until this fall.

"The delay is due to the preparations for the Pokémon Go application update in order to optimize 'Pokémon Go Plus,'" Nintendo explained in another statement as quoted in a report by Polygon.

The accessory enables players to be on a constant hunt for virtual creatures without pulling out their smartphones to capture them. The wearable device vibrates to notify players that a Pokémon is somewhere near. To catch the creature nearby, users simply need to push its front button.