"[Guide] How to Extract & Decode the GAME_MASTER file"

#PokemonGO: Hi everyone, here we go again! An easy and simple guide for anyone interested in decoding the GAME_MASTER file and exploring it on their own.1. What is the GAME_MASTER FILE?In short, the GM file is a configuration file that Pokémon GO downloads when it’s started. It’s a file that defines a huge amount of the game: moves, DPS values, costs, requirements, rewards, etc… It’s a very important file and a majority of Pokémon GO websites use it to create accurate Tier lists, move sets, etc. Game Master is downloaded from Niantic’s servers once and saved on your local Android device, as it’s a rather big file. Pokémon GO Hub has devised a utility to decode the GAME_MASTER into a human readable format.GO HUB'S GAME MASTER DECODERPreview (Creepy Pikachu is the best Pikachu): http://ift.tt/2jzOUPZ. How to get the GAME_MASTER FILE?First, you need to download any Android file explorer from the Google Play Store.After downloading the File Explorer, open it and navigate the following folder structure in the “internal/emulated storage” view:Androiddatacom.nianticlabs.pokemongofilesremote_config_cacheSelect the GAME_MASTER file and send it to yourself using e-mail, Whatsapp, Google Drive or anything else you prefer.Download the file on your PC and proceed to Step 3.3. Decoding the GAME_MASTERThe PreparationDownload the Decoder from Github – press the Clone or download button and select “Download ZIP”Extract the ZIP file in a location of your choice.Open the go-hub-game-master-decompiler folder and proceed to decode using the following steps.The DecodingOpen the Command Prompt in go-hub-game-master-decompiler folder:Hold Shift and Right Click in the empty folder spaceSelect Open command window herePut the GAME_MASTER file you downloaded in Step 2. into the game-master-files folder. Don’t mess with dependencies or the gamemaster-decompile.bat if you’re not sure you know what you’re doing.Decode the file using the following command, replace the NAME_OF_YOUR_GAME_MASTER with the actual name of the file you downloaded from your phone. No path is needed, just the filename:gamemaster-decompile.bat NAME_OF_YOUR_GAME_MASTER The decoded GAME_MASTER is now in your clipboard, paste it in a text editor of your choice.Enjoy! 🙂Tips n TricksThe GAME_MASTER shows when it was last updated at the bottom of the filetimestamp_ms: 1483910629288 Pokémon with placeholder moves often have the following moves:quick_moves: TACKLE_FAST cinematic_moves: STRUGGLE Some Pokémon do have moves assigned.There are only two Pokémon that are considered MYTHIC at the moment: MEW and Celebi, so don't panic about that.ExampleThere is no need to write the whole path to the GAME_MASTER file, just it’s name. Here’s a more concrete example:gamemaster-decompile.bat 000001597FF747A8_GAME_MASTER FAQ and Stuffis this hacking or illegal?No. Is opening a zip file illegal? Or transcoding a MP3 you bought to WAV illegal? Nope.Is there anything malicious in the tool?No. It's a batch script and a lot hard has been done with those in the past, open it up and read if you are suspicious.Is this guide available elsewhere?Yes, on GO Hub. It's a bit different there and it has ads. If you don't want that, read it here, I find this version much better.Can you make this for Linux/MacOS?I'm working. Maybe on the weekend. Probably on a weekend.This is great, how can I help?Two ways:fork the project and do something funsend user guides on the GO Hub so I can code more and write lessWill you post more?* It's been rough for the past 24 hours. From the initial excitement of posting again here, to waking up to 600 upvotes and hundreds of comments, to emailing reddit admins in hope of the GO Hub's unban and fighting my hosting provider this morning. I will write more and post more guides, more technical guides written in a fashion everyone can follow. Next up is APK mining 101 and APK mining for features. But right now this Trainer needs a beer. I'll be back tomorrow.Enjoy. Have a nice life. Thank you Silph Road for a second chance. Thank you. via /r/TheSilphRoad http://ift.tt/2jzo4aQ