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# Fix GPS tracking on Android phones

# Fix missing, inaccurate, or interrupted GPS tracking in Qpaws | Android

If your route is missing, inaccurate, or stops partway through an activity, the cause is usually Android's **location permissions or battery-saving settings**.

**Most problems are solved by Steps 1–3. Start there for the quick fix.**

## 1. Restart your phone

A quick restart can clear temporary GPS or location issues.

Restart your phone, open Qpaws, and try again.

## 2. Allow location access all the time

This is the most important setting.

Go to:

**Settings → Apps → Qpaws → Permissions → Location**

Make sure:

* **Location:** On
* **Permission:** Allow all the time
* **Precise location:** On (if available)

If Qpaws isn't allowed to access your location in the background, Android may stop providing location data when your screen turns off or Qpaws moves to the background.

### Does "Allow all the time" mean Qpaws tracks me 24/7?

No.

Qpaws only uses your location when you have an activity running — from the moment you press **Start** until you stop the activity.

Android requires the "Allow all the time" permission so an activity can continue tracking when your phone is locked or Qpaws is in the background.

**Qpaws does not continuously track your location when you're not recording an activity.**


## 3. Remove battery restrictions for Qpaws

Android may restrict apps running in the background to save battery. This is a common reason for tracking that stops partway through an activity.

Go to:

**Settings → Apps → Qpaws → Battery**

Set Qpaws to:

**Unrestricted**

Depending on your phone, this may instead be called **Don't optimize**, **No restrictions**, or something similar.

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**Still having problems? Continue with the steps below.**

## 4. Check your phone's location settings

Go to:

**Settings → Location**

Make sure **Location** is turned on.

Under **Location services**, enable **Google Location Accuracy** or **Improve Location Accuracy**, if available.

The exact wording varies between Android versions and manufacturers.


## 5. Check manufacturer-specific battery settings

Some Android manufacturers add additional battery-saving features that can stop apps from running in the background.

### Samsung

Go to:

**Settings → Apps → Qpaws → Battery → Unrestricted**

Then check:

**Settings → Battery → Background usage limits**

Make sure Qpaws is **not** listed under:

* Sleeping apps
* Deep sleeping apps

If available, add Qpaws to **Never sleeping apps**.


### Xiaomi / Redmi / POCO

Go to:

**Settings → Apps → Manage apps → Qpaws**

* Enable **Autostart**
* Set battery usage to **No restrictions**

### OnePlus

Find Qpaws under your battery optimization settings and select:

**Don't optimize**

### Huawei

Allow Qpaws to run in the background and disable battery optimization for Qpaws.

### Other Android phones

Look for **Battery optimization**, **Background activity**, or similar settings and make sure Qpaws is allowed to run without restrictions while tracking.

## 6. Test outdoors

GPS works best with a clear view of the sky.

* Go outside to an open area
* Open Qpaws
* Start a tracked activity
* Give your phone a few seconds to establish your location before moving

Tall buildings, mountains, dense forest, and being indoors can reduce GPS accuracy.

## 7. Keep Qpaws and Android updated

Make sure you're using the latest version of:

* **Qpaws**
* **Android**

Updates can include fixes related to location services, background activity, and GPS tracking.

## Still having issues?

Contact us at team@qpaws.com and include:

* Your phone model
* Android version
* A screenshot of the recorded route, if available
* A short description of what happened

We'll help you investigate.