What does the AR button mean in pokemon GO? [duplicate]

Should I turn it on or off? Like I may sound stupid but I don't know what it does.

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It stands for Augmented Reality.

If you turn it off you see the pokemon on a pre-drawn field of grass rather then on what your camera sees.

It's more battery efficient and you don't have to awkwardly use the gyroscope of your phone to get the Pokémon in sight. Makes catching easier.

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What does AR in PokÃ©mon Go mean?

AR+ mode is an enhanced version of Pok\xe9mon GO's augmented reality feature in which Pok\xe9mon appear anchored to your real-world environment right in front of you.

How do you use the AR feature in PokÃ©mon Go?

Here is how you can use AR Mapping and the Pok\xe9Stop Scanning system.

Tap \u201cScan Pok\xe9Stop\u201d

Opt into the feature via the on-screen prompts if it's your first time recording a scan.

Tap the record button to start scanning. ...

Tap Upload Later or Upload Now to upload your Pok\xe9Stop Scan.

Check settings afterward and make sure AR+ mode is turned off. If that doesn't work, a user has suggested that giving Pokemon Go proper camera permissions, then trying the tricks above, could work. If all else fails, we'd also suggest uninstalling Pok\xe9mon Go and restarting your phone before download the app again.

What is AR mode?

What's AR? Augmented reality uses your device to blend digital content into the real world. Unlike virtual reality (VR), you won't need any headsets, goggles, or other extra equipment. Instead, all you need is your device's camera and an AR app.

What is the AR button in Pokémon GO? Augmented Reality!

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