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Altitude

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#354 opened on Aug 6, 2016

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Description

With the discovery that the game also uses altitude in its communications with Niantic's servers, how does this app handle altitude? Is it the same number constantly (and thus easy for them to detect?) or is it something we can customize?

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Tech stack
javascript
Domain
backend
Issue type
research
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
2
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under 1 hour
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stale
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clear
Prerequisites
JavaScriptHTTP request basicsGPS spoofing concepts
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
45
Research direction
Investigate the main script handling location data (e.g., app.js or gpsspoof.js) to determine if altitude is set as a constant or variable. Check for any configuration files or UI elements that allow altitude customization. Review the HTTP requests sent to Niantic's servers to see how altitude is included. Provide findings and suggest implementation if a customizable option is feasible.