'Pokemon GO' Tricks, Cheats: How To Download Malware-Free 'Pokémon GO' APK File

"Pokémon GO" APK can be downloaded from APKMirror. Both iPhone and iPod users are allowed to download the "Pokémon GO" APK file, but they need to change their region to US, Australia or New Zealand. With this, a new sign in ID is required to be able to get in the region selected.

"Pokemon GO" APK release has been anticipated by "Pokemon" fans worldwide and fans are getting a good news. "Pokemon GO" fans can search for an Android application package (APK) over the internet. The game has recently been the most famous on mobile phones worldwide; however, its developers have initially launched the game in the United States, Australia and New Zealand only.

The "Pokemon GO" fans, however, are recommended to verify "Pokemon GO" APK files before downloading them. Most importantly, they should check if the files are free from malware since recently, the files contain either DroidJack or SandroRAT malware. These malwares can allow hackers to access the data stored on both iPhone and iPod. Moreover, hackers have modified the files so that users cannot identify the malwares they have installed.

"Pokemon GO" APK files download should be done with the series of precautionary measures, PhoneArena, reported. Basically, these will let a user know if the downloaded file is a clean version or a hacked one.

1.     The checksum (hash) of a "Pokemon GO" Android APK file should be located.

2.     Use apps such as MD5 Checker, MD5 Hash or Hash Droid. These are all available for download on Google Play Store.

3.     A file that has the value of SHA256 reflects the clean hence safe version.

4.     Identify an infected file version. This can be done by just simply going to: Settings > Apps > Pokemon Go > Permissions.

"Pokemon GO" APK  for iOS and Android reportedly will be released anytime this week, Tech Radar reported.