PokemonGo: Why I cannot use my Lucky Egg and Incense anymore

Did you notice that after the recent update, you cannot use your Lucky Eggs and Incense anymore? Regardless of how much you tap or swipe, or do any unique gestures in your screen, you won’t be able to use your Lucky Eggs and Incenses? I don’t know if I’m alone or if someone is experiencing the same problem as mine.

This problem recently occurred after the new gym mechanics was implemented. I already search in Google, Reddit, Pokemongo blogs, and other sites, but to no avail.

I’m also having a hard time throwing berries to increase the chances of capturing Pokemons.

If you’re encountered the same problem as I did, please leave a comment below.

Btw, I’m using iOS (iPad) with the latest Pokemon Go app installed.


Comments

28 responses to “PokemonGo: Why I cannot use my Lucky Egg and Incense anymore”

  1. same here, it’s like it is disabled explicitly

    1. We got the same problem with lucky eggs
      iPad 2018
      We want help! 🙂
      Lisa

  2. Same. It’s only on my iPad though. My iPhone is working normally. The item I select just bounces around on my screen and doesn’t respond to my swipe.

    1. Bryan Veloso Avatar
      Bryan Veloso

      oh yeah! maybe it’s just an ipad issue. I haven’t tried my account on another device yet. I also haven’t read any other who encountered the same issue. Thanks for sharing Ky. Good thing I’m not alone.

      There’s also an issue when throwing berries to tame pokemons. It doesn’t throw immediately. Did you encounter this as well in your iPad?

  3. Barbara L Avatar
    Barbara L

    Ditto here with the ipad…which is the primary device iuse

  4. Hleofstapa Avatar
    Hleofstapa

    It’s happening to me with an Android device. Glad to know I’m not alone.

  5. Yes, I’m having the same issues, throwing berries or eggs. I’m using an IPad Pro

    1. Bryan Veloso Avatar
      Bryan Veloso

      Thanks for sharing. I think this is a long time issue and they just ignore it because only a few uses an iPad to play PokemonGo. haha!

  6. I have the same problem on my Samsung tab s2. It seems to be ok on my phone.

    It also seems that the picture is a little too large for the display screen. During raid bonuses I can’t see the ball count.

    1. Bryan Veloso Avatar
      Bryan Veloso

      thanks for sharing. seems this bug occurs on tablet devices, not just phones.

    2. Bryan Veloso Avatar
      Bryan Veloso

      i mean, not just ipads, but all tablet devices. ?

    3. KatchumAllKate Avatar
      KatchumAllKate

      I can’t see the ball count either- I just noticed that. I was trying to catch a Snorlax just now in the bonus raid, I thought it was an error wow.
      No eggs, no incense or stars. Smh

  7. Same problem here. Ipad Mini 4. Can’t use lucky eggs and get a delay when using berries… 🙁

  8. Same here. using new ipad. can’t use lucky eggs and berries.

  9. Try swiping from right underneath the item, it just worked for me

    1. Bryan Veloso Avatar
      Bryan Veloso

      Thanks for the tip nina. What iPad version are you using? The swiping from right underneath doesn’t seem to work with my iPad mini. T__T

    2. I have the mini as well, it’s very touchy about where you swipe it. It’s like a hair underneath it for me. It took a while to figure out the correct spot, so keep at it, you should be able to find the spot.

    3. I have the mini as well, it’s very touchy about where you swipe it. It’s like a hair underneath it for me. Keep trying, you should be able to find the right spot with practice

  10. Samantha Good Avatar
    Samantha Good

    I’m also having the same problems has anyone found out what to do?

    1. Bryan Veloso Avatar
      Bryan Veloso

      No solution yet until now, it’s already a year since this bug occured.

  11. KatchumAllKate Avatar
    KatchumAllKate

    Same here. iPhone is good, but not my iPad….What gives??

  12. Sketch Avatar
    Sketch

    I’m having the same issue on My iPad, berries are a bit finicky but the lucky eggs are a pain and a half and then some to activate on iPad. Never had this issue with Android…

  13. Yep. Sam issue with Samsung tablet

  14. PokemonGo: Why I cannot use my Lucky Egg and Incense anymore I’m having a similar issue on My iPad, berries are somewhat finicky yet the fortunate eggs are an agony and a half and afterward some to actuate on iPad. Never had this issue with Android…

  15. Trev Morson Avatar
    Trev Morson

    The person that said tap slightly underneath the berry, or egg (Incense is the hardest but that works too).. Thank you, it works!!!!

  16. Heather ACKBORN Avatar
    Heather ACKBORN

    Same problems here on 2 of ouour iPad minis. Dangit, I was really hoping this thread would reveal the issue. We will try the sweeping underneath but I feel like we have done EVERY move possible. If anyone had other pointers that would be great. Thanks so much to all

  17. Lisa S Avatar
    Lisa S

    It’s 2020 has anyone figured out to fix this problem on iPads? I can’t use incense or eggs or star dust.

  18. I’m having this problem on new iPad. Why is this still happening in 2023..any resolutions?

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