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Not tracking GPS data for Auto-Detect Run!

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‎01-01-2020 13:29 - edited ‎01-01-2020 15:57

‎01-01-2020 13:29 - edited ‎01-01-2020 15:57

Before starting the run, IONIC's built-in GPS shows "connected" and auto-detect for RUN is on.  However, my run was auto-detected but not tracked with GPS data.  Only runs that I manually started and completed were tracked with GPS data.   

 

From the watch, I've turned on run activity's GPS and auto-detect.  From the mobile app, I've also turn on run's GPS in ionic's exercise shortcuts and auto-recognize settings (I do not carry on my phone on the run, not sure if the mobile app settings are relevant).   I've also re-started the device multiple times...

 

Anyone have suggestions?

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‎01-01-2020 15:53

‎01-01-2020 15:53

Auto-detected activity won't use GPS. It applies to watch and mobile app.

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‎01-01-2020 16:03

In response to t.parker

‎01-01-2020 16:03

Thank you!  Is that a new change?  This old thread from FitBit implies that IONIC auto-detect runs will track GPS data...?  https://community.fitbit.com/t5/Ionic/How-do-I-turn-on-GPS-for-Auto-Run-feature/m-p/3006362/highligh...

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‎01-01-2020 16:10

In response to busydbee

‎01-01-2020 16:10

This is new to me. When I was using Ionic I am quite sure there was no way to use GPS with auto-detection.

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