Unhappy parent? Dependant? Both at once? If you’ve decided you have enough Pokémon GO for iPhone or Android and you want to delete an account, there are a few things you need to know.
Pokémon GO problems aren’t limited to battery drains and occasional server issues. We also see real-life problems. contain robberies and trespassing. It’s also a big time suck that can take you you are fired or expelled from a local organization.
If at some point you decide that’s enough (for you or someone else), here’s how to delete a Pokémon GO account on iPhone or Android.
Delete the Pokémon GO App
If you want to take a temporary break from Pokémon GO, simply delete the app from your iPhone, iPad or Android device.
You won’t lose your precious Pokémon GO data if you delete the app from your iOS or Android device. This means that if you decide to jump again tomorrow, next week or a month later, you can pick up where you left off.
If you want to go one step further, here’s what you need to know.
How to Delete a Pokémon GO Account
If you or someone you know needs to take a permanent break from Pokémon GO, there is a way to get rid of the account and all data attached to it.
To do this, you’ll want to go to: Niantic’s website and fill out a short form. The form consists of four boxes.
Before continuing, be aware that there is “a profile deletion request” and that “attempts to cancel after submitting the request cannot be guaranteed”.
After submitting the form, your Pokémon GO profile and all related game data will be permanently deleted, after deletion you will no longer be able to use the email associated with the account and you will not be able to use your nickname. not anymore.
Niantik says Account deletion requests currently take several weeks to review and process, so be prepared to wait at least a few days while the company reviews your account details.
If you decide to play again, you’ll have to use a different email address, create a new nickname, and start from scratch.
