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+ | ====== Why Locus loses fixed GPS location or is killed by OS in standby mode ====== | ||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | More and more users have been reporting issues with **losing GPS signal** during track recording when their device goes standby, resulting in direct lines instead of accurately recorded tracks. **What to do to avoid it?** | ||
+ | ===== Allow Locus to access GPS any time ===== | ||
+ | The operating system must be set for Locus Map **NOT to switch GPS off in standby mode** (when the display goes off). Android 10 goes even a bit further: | ||
+ | ==== Android 10 ==== | ||
+ | This OS version divides permission to access GPS location into three modes: | ||
+ | * **no access** - the app is unable to get accurate location ever | ||
+ | * **only when the app is used** - Locus Map can get GPS location only when the display is on and Locus is " | ||
+ | * **all the time** - the only mode in which Locus Map is permitted to run correctly in the background so please **USE THIS MODE!** It doesn' | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==== Android 11 ==== | ||
+ | This OS version goes even further. The "all the time" permission is **not included in the system app permissions**. You can select only "while using this app" or "ask every time": | ||
+ | <WRAP center round important> | ||
+ | This setting, however, is not permanent. **After not using the app for some time (e.g. three months), the " | ||
+ | </ | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== Exclude Locus from battery optimization ===== | ||
+ | **Battery saving modes** or other **performance-optimizing settings** in your device kill apps they consider unused or redundant, no matter the app is running in the background on the user's request. The mode can be named differently depending on the device manufacturer. There are two ways how to prevent this - either **switch the saving mode completely OFF** or **make an exclusion for Locus** if it is possible. | ||
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+ | Here are a few device specific instructions: | ||
+ | ==== HTC ==== | ||
+ | // | ||
+ | <WRAP round tip 60%> | ||
+ | **See also https:// | ||
+ | </ | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==== Samsung ==== | ||
+ | |||
+ | * **Android 6+** - settings > battery > //Power saving mode OFF// + battery use > " | ||
+ | * **Android 7** - Apps > ...(menu) Special Access > Optimize battery usage -> (drop down) All apps -> look for Locus and switch off switcher near it. | ||
+ | * **Android 9** - Settings > Apps > 3-dot button top right > Special access > Optimise battery usage > down arrow > select all > scroll down and turn off the switch at Locus Map | ||
+ | |||
+ | <WRAP round tip 60%> | ||
+ | **See also https:// | ||
+ | </ | ||
+ | ==== Huawei/ | ||
+ | There are several tips. Check out which one fits for your device: | ||
+ | * Settings > Apps > Advanced > Ignore optimizations > All apps > disable optimizations for Locus Map | ||
+ | * Settings > Apps > Settings button > Special access > Ignore optimizations > Locus Map Classic > Allow | ||
+ | * Settings > Battery > ' | ||
+ | * Settings > Battery > Settings button > ' | ||
+ | * Settings > Battery > Close apps after screen lock > ' | ||
+ | Tips also on [[https:// | ||
+ | === Huawei/ | ||
+ | * phone settings > apps > Settings button > Special access > Ignore optimizations > Locus Map Classic > Allow | ||
+ | * phone settings > battery > ' | ||
+ | * phone settings > battery > App launch > ' | ||
+ | In Locus Map, better results are with disabled Settings > GPS > Google Services assisted location. | ||
+ | <WRAP round tip 60%> | ||
+ | **See also https:// | ||
+ | </ | ||
+ | ==== Sony ==== | ||
+ | Do not use //STAMINA mode//. | ||
+ | <WRAP round tip 60%> | ||
+ | **See also https:// | ||
+ | </ | ||
+ | ==== Nexus ==== | ||
+ | Switch //Battery saver, battery optimization// | ||
+ | <WRAP round tip 60%> | ||
+ | **See also https:// | ||
+ | </ | ||
+ | ==== Xiaomi ==== | ||
+ | |||
+ | * **Android older than 6.0** - turn // | ||
+ | * **Android 6+ (MIUI 8+)** | ||
+ | * Security > Battery > Battery saver > OFF or Settings > Battery & performance > Manage apps battery usage > Power saving modes > OFF | ||
+ | * Security > Battery > App Battery Saver > select Locus Map > No restrictions | ||
+ | * Security > Manage apps > Permissions > Autostart > Locus Map ON | ||
+ | * Security > Battery > Settings icon (top right corner of the screen) > Clear cache when device is locked > Never | ||
+ | * lock Locus Map in RAM when you want to use it in background: start Locus Map > minimize it > open RAM manager > drag Locus icon downwards and tap the lock icon | ||
+ | * //Optional if nothing above helps//: Settings > Additional settings > Developer options (this option is activated after several taps on phone info > MIUI version) > turn OFF RAM optimization | ||
+ | * **MIUI 12+** | ||
+ | * settings > Manage apps > Locus Map: | ||
+ | * **Autostart ON** | ||
+ | * App permissions > **Location ON** | ||
+ | * Battery saver > **NO RESTRICTIONS** | ||
+ | * lock Locus Map in RAM - start Locus Map > minimize it > open RAM manager > long tap Locus box > **tap the lock icon** | ||
+ | * we strongly recommend allowing all available system permissions to Locus for a smooth run | ||
+ | |||
+ | <WRAP round tip 60%> | ||
+ | **See also https:// | ||
+ | </ | ||
+ | |||
+ | <WRAP center round info> | ||
+ | Some devices (e.g. Motorola) enable **excluding location service** from battery optimization. For more information about battery optimization of other mobile phone vendors, please see **https:// | ||
+ | </ | ||
+ | ===== Battery optimization apps ===== | ||
+ | There are also third-party apps that can maintain your battery optimization and may kill Locus or GPS unit. | ||
+ | ==== Greenify ==== | ||
+ | Greenify has some special settings (labeled experimental), | ||
+ | ===== Universal solution? ===== | ||
+ | ==== Memory Locker ==== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Recently we discovered an application that can lock Locus (and other apps of your choice) in your device' | ||
+ | ==== GPS Locker ==== | ||
+ | This app is able to lock the system' |