Step 7 Ensure that the GPS signal indicator is green before you hit start. For guidance on how to disable optimization for popular devices, see here. Optimization might block some of the functionality of your app so we recommend all our users to disable it if is enabled. Step 6 Disable optimization if it is enabled (for devices running Android 6 or higher) For detailed information on deactivating the power saver on popular devices, see here. Many new smartphones use a “Smart Manager” or similar kind of power saver, which might cause your app to crash, or interfere with the GPS tracking. Step 5 Deactivate the power saver on your device (Note: the location of the app permissions can vary on different Android devices)

Find Runtastic in the list and ensure “Location” is enabled.

Step 4 Give the Runtastic app permission to access your location:

If this is the case, always select “High accuracy” to enable your phone to use the GPS and your phone’s network to retrieve the location points. It may be that your phone has three different modes for location services, “High Accuracy”, “Power Saving,” or “Device Only”.Step 3 Ensure that GPS is enabled on your device GPS and the Runtastic app rely heavily on an accurate time and time zone. Select the 'Date and time' item and ensure the 'Automatic date and time' and 'Automatic time zone' checkboxes are checked.Step 2 Set the timezone correctly in your device

Step 1 Install the latest version of the Runtastic app from the Google Play Store if your app is not yet updated However, if your GPS results appear to be inaccurate or you are unable to get a GPS signal, please use our Step by Step Troubleshooting Guide below: Due to the different built-in GPS receivers in each smartphone we can’t always guarantee exact tracking results. If you’re having difficulties tracking distance with your Runtastic app, it is likely that your device is experiencing GPS issues.

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