Do *not* swipe it away, dismiss or otherwise stop the app. note:Ī) The Apple version of the app needs to have the app window open in order for the tracking functionality to function. During the event, keep it running while you need it. this indicates success, and you can now go to the web map, and check to see whether your tracker icon is showing on the web map.ĩ. this means that the client has contacted the server, and has sent the position information. ideally, you will see multiple 'location update' messages. then, open the 'status' pane, and you will see some log information, indicating what the app is doing. enable tracking by moving the 'service status' on/off slider so that it's enabled. Based on how we see the position reports coming in, you may be asked to alter the settings.ħ. Offline buffering so that it is disabled / off.Ħ. Location accuracy to the 'high'est option available.įrequency - for most, set to 60, but if you are going to be escorting a lead competitor, set it to 5.ĭistance - If you are going to be on foot, use 20. Configure the ' server url' so that it looks like: ĭevice identifier should typically be set to your phone number, with - separators. The user interface is slightly different across Android or Apple devices.Ĥ. If you are in any doubt (or, it does not show up on the map when you think it should), check your 'settings', and make sure you have allowed the app to:ī) have access to the mobile data at all timesĬ) have access to the gps/location provider at all timesģ. If you are prompted during installation or first-time startup of the app, to grant permission to access location services and data services, answer 'Yes'.Ģ. Note: the app icon may differ slightly, but, as long as it's the latest from Anton Tananaev, it will be fine.Ĭonfiguration steps after you have installed the app from the app store:ġ. Once you find the app, install it onto your device. The app icon should look similar to one of these (it depends on whether you're using an Apple or Android device): You will probably find a number of similar apps are listed as result, but only one will have been authored by Anton Tananaev. The increase in battery drain is not huge, but, over a day, it adds up, and you don't want to be without it.Į) Go to your app store. The point is: it's not a lot of data.ĭ) if you are using it from a vehicle, I suggest that you keep your phone connected to a charging source, to guard against your battery completely draining during the event. If you leave the app beaconing your position every 20s, over the course of a day, you will have used probably less than what you will use if you browse to a web page and view some photograph type images. About the app:Ī) costs nothing to install, and is available from the respective app stores (Google and Apple)ī) will require access to a 'location provider' (ie: GPS ideally)Ĭ) use your mobile data connection to send position updates. One of the device types that the web-map is able to show the location of are Apple and Android devices that are running the "Traccar Client" app by Anton Tananaev. Tracking your location using your Apple or Android smartphone
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