'Pokemon GO' Latest News, Release Date & Updates: Nintendo Bans Illegal Players From Joining, Destroys Mobile Device In The Process

"Pokemon GO" has been officially launched today and has been slowly rolling out worldwide. But with the massive users pouring in, Nintendo made sure that only legal users can get access. For users using an APK on their device, they will be fully banned from installing "Pokemon Go."

The announcement was made by a Twitter user @Twintendo where he said that if you have downloaded the APK for Pokemon Go, you need to delete it now. Nintendo will ban your device and not your account. Another user from Facebook named Arria Lynn confirmed the ban.

"Redding and other online users (in groups I'm in) confirmed if you are using the APK your device is about to be banned. It's a full device ban - it installs the smallest file that you can only remove by formatting your entire device and manually reinstalling your android OS," Arria Lynn said. "I repeat they are banning your devices. Abort if you are using the APK, abort."

Some Twitter users are not believing the thread however and confirm that the news is not true. Later on, Twintendo deleted his tweet about Nintendo banning illegal players, but his source on the "Pokemon GO" APK issue can be seen on the link he tweeted.

@Twintendo_ Take a look at this if you have downloaded the APK: https://t.co/jvSvFvZ3YS

— Twintendo (@Twintendo_) July 6, 2016

"Pokemon GO" is officially live in the U.S. and is available for both Apple iOS and Google Android stores. While the servers are appearing to be holding on for now, according to Forbes but there are still no reports on whether the other regions are getting "Pokemon GO" right on schedule and if they are experiencing any problems.

For now, it is safe to say that "Pokemon GO" is still rolling out ahead of schedule and that the ban made by some reports are not yet confirmed. However, make sure to check out for more reports on Parent Herald regarding the validity of the ban especially if you have already downloaded the APK on your device.

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