IOS Version FAQ

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## Intro

This is a guide to all things particular to iOS, as well as extra tips for iOS players who otherwise do not identify as "gamers" and might benefit from a few extra pointers.

*It generally assumes **no controller** is being used.* Though, *Journey* was a console game, thus playing with a controller gives a more natural feeling. YT video: How to connect a controller to an iPhone.

Touch controls are not recommended as it can make your hands cramp after long periods of use.

### Basic recommendations

#### A Guide to iOS Controls

The iOS controls are largely self-explanatory and the in-game tutorial should suffice for normal playthrough.

The touch controls are only accepted when they show up on screen, it's not possible to fly, chirp, move the camera simultaneously

For those interested in fostering more meaningful connections with Companions, sitting down can be a helpful way to communicate. To make your Wayfarer sit down, tap the "three lines" icon on the upper left of the screen to trigger the screensaver, then tap the upper left corner again to exit.

Your Wayfarer will also sit down automatically after 40 seconds of inactivity (same as on other platforms), but triggering a manual sit-down is a better choice when with a Companion.

If you wish to toggle the controls for movement, vibration, camera, and camera speed, tap the upper-left button, then once the screensaver is triggered, tap the icon on the top right to enter the sub-menu.

## Technical Stuff

### Settings

Those options are found below the usual iOS/iPadOS app settings in System Preferences -> Journey (underlined means default setting)

RT means resolution and is the quality of the game, difference is not particularly noticeable. performance may vary.

* RT
	+ Default
	+ Very High
	+ High
	+ Medium
	+ Low

Frames Per Second; the 120 option will only take effect when using a ProMotion or variable refresh rate display device.

* FPS
	+ 30
	+ 60
	+ 120

### Patch notes

Currently no platform is receiving updates for the foreseeable future unfortunately.

Due to the lack of more verbose official patch notes, the Wiki relies on information from community members.

Information about the patches can be found here.

### Known issues and solutions

* Some players reported violet or white light flashes in regular intervals.
	+ This may be alleviated by changing RT settings

* Random freezes
	+ Try to not do app switches often nor touch the bottom bar

* I don't connect to anyone!
	+ Make sure you have a connection and are signed in Game Center (signed in pop up showed up) try not to freeze the app, See above.
* Stuck in light circle at the ending of levels
	+ If you both get stuck on the level change circle, suspend the app and come back very quickly and itll fix itself without disconnecting you!
* Constant wind in Snow level
	+ This seems only to happen with Companions.

## Expert Mode

*See:* Expert Mode
*See:* Expert Mode on iOS without Controller
 Its recommended to do at least two Journeys, before reading up this section of the Wiki.

If you need help, saw something weird or just got a general question about the game: come to the Journey Fan Discord or lookup the Frequently Asked Questions

### What is Expert Mode?

The term is used on the Wiki to describe things and knowledge that has been gathered by longterm players over the years and now made public.

Its more like "Journey Plus", since you would gain that knowledge normally only through experience, research and training.

Expert Mode is also about general knowledge about how things work in the game.

## Trivia

* Tap-holding during introductory screens speeds up the transitions
* Checkpoints/saves on major in-game occurrences as well as grabbing each symbol and activating glyphs
* Appears to look more vibrant thanks to HDR in latest devices.
* Sound may be more spatial (unconfirmed)
* It's possible there is iCloud Drive save syncing