Save data and battery:

Being on a phone outside, in the heat, for seven straight hours isn't kind to anyone's battery or data plan. 

First off, the app itself has a battery saving mode. Press the Pokeball at the bottom of the screen, then navigate to "settings" and select "low power mode." This causes the phone's screen to dim when it's placed upside down. 

Since the app requires players to keep their phone on at all times, this means if a player places their phone in his or her pocket it will cause the display to dim and save battery power.

There's also a way to manually dim your screen– after all, wirecutter's first tip on saving battery life is to dim your display. 

Stay patient:

It's no secret that the Pokemon Go servers haven't been the very best.

The official statement from the Pokemon Go website reads, "Due to the incredible number of Pokémon GO downloads, some Trainers are experiencing server connectivity issues. Don’t worry, our team is on it!"

For those wondering if connectivity issues are only on your end, make sure to check out cmmcd's server guide to Pokemon Go, which uses player feedback to determine whether or not server issues are global.

Watch for lures:

Lures, which are characterized by falling pink leaves surrounding an area, are the prime spot to hunt Pokemon. 

If you're searching for that coveted Pokemon, keep an eye out for lures - they'll give you a much needed boost.