Pikmin Bloom AR Not Working: A Comprehensive Guide

Are you facing issues with the augmented reality (AR) feature in Pikmin Bloom? If so, you’re not alone. Many players have reported problems with the AR functionality, ranging from connectivity issues to the app crashing. In this detailed guide, I’ll walk you through the possible reasons behind the problem and provide solutions to help you get back to enjoying the game.

Understanding the AR Feature

Pikmin Bloom’s AR feature allows players to interact with the game’s world in the real world. By using your smartphone’s camera, you can plant Pikmin in your garden and watch them grow and bloom. However, for this feature to work, your device needs to meet certain requirements and have the necessary permissions enabled.

Check Your Device Compatibility

Before diving into troubleshooting, ensure that your device is compatible with the AR feature. According to the game’s official website, the following devices are supported:

Device OS
iPhone iPhone 6s and later
Android Android 7.0 and later

Make sure your device meets these requirements before proceeding.

Enable Permissions

For the AR feature to work, your device needs to have certain permissions enabled. Here’s how to check and enable them:

  1. On your iPhone, go to “Settings” > “Privacy” > “Camera” and ensure that “Pikmin Bloom” is toggled on.
  2. On your Android device, open the “Settings” app, scroll down to “Apps,” find “Pikmin Bloom,” and tap on it. Then, go to “Permissions” and ensure that “Camera” is enabled.

These permissions are necessary for the game to access your camera and use the AR feature.

Update the Game and Your Device

Ensure that both the Pikmin Bloom game and your device’s operating system are up to date. Outdated software can cause compatibility issues and prevent the AR feature from working correctly. Here’s how to update them:

  1. On your iPhone, go to the App Store, tap your profile icon, and then tap “Updates.” Update Pikmin Bloom if available.
  2. On your Android device, open the Google Play Store, tap the three horizontal lines in the top-left corner, go to “My apps & games,” and then tap “Update” next to Pikmin Bloom.
  3. For your device’s operating system, go to the respective app store (App Store for iPhone, Google Play Store for Android) and check for updates.

Updating both the game and your device can resolve many compatibility issues and improve overall performance.

Check for Interference

Interference from other apps or background processes can cause the AR feature to malfunction. Here’s how to check for and resolve interference:

  1. Close other apps running in the background. On your iPhone, double-press the Home button and swipe up on the apps you want to close. On your Android device, swipe down from the top of the screen and close the apps.
  2. Disable any unnecessary background apps. On your iPhone, go to “Settings” > “General” > “Background App Refresh” and toggle off apps you don’t need. On your Android device, go to “Settings” > “Apps” > “App info” and disable background data for unnecessary apps.

By closing unnecessary apps and background processes, you can free up resources and improve the performance of the AR feature.

Reinstall the Game

If none of the above solutions work, try reinstalling the Pikmin Bloom game. This can help resolve any corrupted files or settings that might be causing the AR feature to malfunction. Here’s how to do it:

  1. On your iPhone, go to the App Store, tap your profile icon, and then tap “Purchased.” Find Pikmin