Troubleshoot Pokemon GO Error 12

 Augmented reality games like Pokemon GO directly depend on your phone's GPS to function properly. When there's an issue regarding your position, you'll receive numerous alerts and errors, for example, error 12 in the Pokemon GO example.

What is the reason why Pokemon Go fails to detect the location?

• The game cannot connect to the GPS signal (there is no signal available in the region where you are and service for location is not available)
• Geo-restriction rules are preventing the game (as an easy reminder, Pokemon GO is not available in some countries).

The positive side is that you have an array of options to resolve Pokemon GO error 12 on Android and iOS and we'll discuss the options below.

Fix the Pokemon GO Error 12: Unable to locate the area

Fix 1 - Check your location settings

Visit your phone's settings Disable, then enable location services. If you have a high-accuracy option turn it on and test whether this worked.

Fix 2: Enable Expert Mode

If you have installed any mocking app You must activate Expert Mode in the app you are using. A lot of Pokemon Go players confirmed this simple solution was successful So, give it a go attempt:

3. Enable the ability to allow Mock Locations

Android users have also suggested switching off the option to Allow Mock Locations to solve the issue.

Below are some steps that you must be followed:

1. Shut down Pokemon Go completely (it should not be running in the background)
2. Find the Developer Options (you could also visit the About the device and then select the option).
3. Build Number to enable developer options)
4. Scroll down to find an option to allow mock-location and then turn it off.
5. Launch Pokemon Go again, and then make sure you're getting error 12.