Would still be able to use the GPS if I turn off my auto location on Google Maps?

[Newfitkitty]

I was facing a draining issue on my phone and many of the things people had suggested would end up turning off the auto location in google maps. So, would I still be able to use the GPS for my walks, runs, bike, and hike workouts? I also don't know if this is where I should post this question so sorry if I got it in the wrong area.

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[JuanFitbit · Accepted solution]

@Newfitkitty , Nice to see you back! Thank you for your message. 

The location permission helps your Fitbit device sync with the Fitbit app on your phone and supports features like the Weather app, notifications, and GPS, depending on your device. Note: On Android 12.0+, you must have precise location turned on for connected (phone) GPS.

If you don't want to share your location, you can turn off the location permission for the Fitbit app on your phone.

For more information, see the Change app permissions on your Android phone help article.

[Newfitkitty]

Thank you. It not that I don't want to share it just my phone was having a major drainage issue like seriously just yesterday in about almost a 24 hour time period to which I barely used it. the thing drained 30% and count that with the during the eight hours I slept last night it drained another 10%. So, I finally just bit the bullet and drained it to zero to allow it to shut off and charge it to 100%. So far it seems okay. So, that was why I was asking so for future reference I could try other things before doing that again. to bad it doesn't have the option to access it when in use (Like the watch or the app) like you can for chrome app. I thought tech was supposed to make life easier not give us the old dose of anxiety pill of life?

[JuanFitbit]

@Newfitkitty Thanks for your reply and feedback !

I would take your questions as suggestions. The best place to post your suggestion is the Product Feedback board in the Fitbit community . Please take a moment and give us your comments. 

If you find a similar suggestion from another member of the community, you can vote for their suggestion and add your comments. We hope to see you there!