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How come the location on my phone must be on for fitbit to sync?

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‎06-11-2016 19:08

‎06-11-2016 19:08

Ever since I updated it get the red exclamation point and message on bottom says location must be on to sync. Why is this necessary?
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‎06-12-2016 01:26

‎06-12-2016 01:26

That's a restriction by Google..

 

From the Fitbit Article

 

If you are running OS 6.0 (Marshmallow), please note that Google has changed the permissions required for Bluetooth syncing. You must turn on location services to sync your tracker (Settings > Location). For more information about the latest Google permission requirements, see Google's Android 6.0 Changes document.

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