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No cell service when camping

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‎02-05-2023 14:11

‎02-05-2023 14:11

How long will my charge 5 tracker collect data when no cell service. We camp a couple times a year in remote locations that doesn't have service. Will my fitbit still keep time and track steps for 5 to 7 days?

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‎02-05-2023 14:39

‎02-05-2023 14:39

Fitbits will store detailed data for about a week.  After that, they switch to storing summary data, then will sync when get back to service area.  I'm not sure what exactly "summary" data consists of though, but I would expect 5 to 7 days you will be in good shape.

Before posting, re-read to see if it would make sense to someone else not looking at your Fitbit or phone.

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‎02-09-2023 07:32

In response to JohnnyRow

‎02-09-2023 07:32

Thank you. That is about the same as my old fitbit altra. We usually try and drive to call service sometime during the trip. 

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‎02-09-2023 10:33

In response to Satus

‎02-09-2023 10:33

I was basing my answer off an old help section which might have been there since your Alta.  I was just assuming it hasn't changed since I haven't seen otherwise.  I certainly wouldn't think it would have been lessened but I suppose I don't really have any recent direct knowledge to back that up.  I just tried to search help section and can't find that info now but "help" has been re-organized a few times since.  Another issue you must have thought of is charging, and maybe have backup battery charger device.

Before posting, re-read to see if it would make sense to someone else not looking at your Fitbit or phone.

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