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GPS Settings

Available Settings

SettingDescriptionDefaultRange
Tracking IntervalTime between GPS fixes5 seconds1s - hours
Movement ThresholdMinimum movement to trigger update0 meters0m - 1000m
Accuracy ThresholdFilter out fixes above this accuracy50 meters1m - 1000m
Filter InaccurateEnable/disable accuracy filteringDisabledOn/Off

Tracking Interval

How often the app requests a GPS fix. Shorter intervals give denser track points but drain more battery.

  • 1-5 seconds: High detail, suitable for driving or cycling
  • 15-30 seconds: Good balance for walking or commuting
  • 60+ seconds: Low battery usage, suitable for long trips

Movement Threshold

Only records a new location if you've moved at least this many meters since the last recorded point. Useful for filtering out stationary noise.

  • 0m: Record every GPS fix (default)
  • 10-50m: Skip stationary updates, good for daily use

Accuracy Filter

When enabled, GPS fixes with accuracy worse than the threshold are discarded. This prevents recording poor-quality positions from indoor or urban environments.

The Google Play variant uses Android's HIGH_ACCURACY positioning mode via FusedLocationProvider, which combines GPS, Wi-Fi, and cellular data. The FOSS variant uses Android's native LocationManager with GPS_PROVIDER directly.

Stationary Detection

Stationary detection is available through tracking profiles (stationary condition) and geofence zones (pause when motionless). See those guides for configuration details.