Getting started

Install Zenith

Download the app, give it root access and its permissions, then check that everything is ready.

Info

Zenith needs a rooted Android phone. Check Supported devices before you start.

Before you start#

A rooted Android phone (Magisk) running Android 8.0 or newer, or a UgPhone cloud phone. See Supported devices.
Pokémon GO installed, at a version Zenith supports.
An internet connection and a web browser (used for Pokémon Trainer Club sign-in).

Downloading#

Download Zenith from the Download page on this website. It is there for signed-in accounts with a license, a free trial included. The download opens soon; we'll announce it on Discord (opens in a new tab). Only install Zenith from that page.

Installing#

Open the downloaded APK on your phone.
If Android asks, allow your browser or file manager to install unknown apps.
Tap Install, then Open.

Zenith opens on the Modes tab. The bottom bar has four tabs: Run, Modes, Accounts and Storage. Settings are behind the gear icon at the top.

Granting root#

The first time Zenith needs root, your root manager (for example Magisk) asks whether to allow it. Tap Grant, and choose to remember the choice if your root manager offers it.

Info

Tapped Deny by mistake? See Root access is required.

Allowing permissions#

Open Settings › App › Permissions. Tap a row to open Android's page for it.

Display over other apps#

Required. It lets Zenith show the floating run overlay on top of the game.

Notifications#

Required on Android 13 and newer. Zenith shows run progress in a notification while the app is closed.

Overlay above system UI (optional)#

An optional accessibility service called Zenith overlay host. It only hosts the overlay window so the overlay can sit above the system bars, and it reads no screen content. Turn it on under Android's Accessibility settings if you want it.

Checking the environment#

Open Settings › Support › Environment checks and tap Run checks. Zenith checks root and Pokémon GO. Nothing on the phone is changed by a check.

Adding your first account#

Go to the Accounts tab, tap + and choose Add account. Pick PTC or Google and sign in. See Accounts for batch enrolment and backups.

Is it working?#

You are ready when:

Environment checks shows Ready to run modes.
Permissions shows All allowed.
Your account shows Ready in the Accounts tab.

Now try your first run.

Warning

Turn off Play Store auto-update for Pokémon GO. A game update that Zenith does not support yet stops every run. See Game version not supported.