Fix missing, inaccurate, or interrupted GPS tracking in Qpaws | iPhone

If your route is missing, inaccurate, or stops partway through an activity, the cause is usually related to Location Services, location permissions, or GPS reception.

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

1. Restart your iPhone

A quick restart can clear temporary GPS or location issues.

Restart your iPhone, open Qpaws, and try again.

2. Check location permissions

Go to:

Settings → Privacy & Security → Location Services → Qpaws

Make sure:

• Location Services: On
• Location Access: Always
• Precise Location: On

This allows Qpaws to continue receiving your location when your screen is locked or the app is running in the background.

Does "Always" mean Qpaws tracks me all the time?

No.

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

The Always permission simply allows tracking to continue when your iPhone is locked or Qpaws is running in the background.

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

3. Make sure Location Services are on

Go to:

Settings → Privacy & Security → Location Services

Make sure Location Services is turned on.

Still having problems? Continue with the steps below.

4. Don't force-close Qpaws while tracking

Qpaws can continue tracking when your screen is locked or you're using another app.

But don't swipe Qpaws away or force-close it while an activity is running.

5. 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 iPhone a few seconds to establish your location before moving

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

6. Keep Qpaws and iOS updated

Make sure you're using the latest version of:

• Qpaws
• iOS

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

7. Reset Location & Privacy

If the problem continues, you can reset your iPhone's location permissions.

Go to:

Settings → General → Transfer or Reset iPhone → Reset → Reset Location & Privacy

Then reopen Qpaws and allow the requested location permissions again.

Note: This resets location and privacy permissions for other apps too, so they may ask for permission again.

Still having issues?

Contact us at team@qpaws.com and include:

• Your iPhone model
• iOS version
• A screenshot of the recorded route, if available
• A short description of what happened

We'll help you investigate.

Updated on: 14/09/2026