Having GPS issues? Does the distance seem off? Or the elevation? Configure your GPS to match your precision needs! You might be experiencing a settings issue or your phone’s battery saver interfering.
Why does this happen, and how does it work? Here’s everything you need to know, plus the best tips to train smoothly with our app.
HOW DOES GPS WORK?
GPS signal reception can vary independently of the app and your phone due to external conditions.
To get a strong GPS signal, your phone’s chip must connect to at least five satellites to determine an accurate position.
Weather conditions, atmospheric variations, and even the positioning of satellites around the Earth can all impact how easily your phone picks up a GPS signal.
HOW TO IMPROVE GPS ACCURACY?
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Restart your phone completely by turning it off and back on.
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Turn off your phone’s GPS completely, then turn it back on.
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Ensure your GPS is set to high accuracy: Go to Settings > Location Services > Enable High Accuracy (check your phone’s user manual for specific details).
4. Make sure to disable battery saver mode or any third-party app that limits battery usage.
HOW TO DISABLE BATTERY SAVER?
> HUAWEI (Mate 20, P8 lite 2017, P10, …)
- Go to Settings
- Tap Battery
- Tap App Launch
- Find and disable Decat' Coach
- Tap OK and ensure everything is enabled
> SAMSUNG (Galaxy S8 and older: Galaxy A5, Galaxy S7, Galaxy J5, …)
- Go to Settings
- Tap Device Maintenance
- Tap Battery
- Tap Unmonitored Apps
- Tap Add Apps
- Select Decat' Coach
- Tap Done
> SAMSUNG (Galaxy S10, Galaxy S9, …)
- Go to Settings
- Tap Device Maintenance
- Tap Battery
- Tap App Power Management
- Disable Put unused apps to sleep
- Tap Sleeping Apps
- Check that Decat' Coach is not listed. If it is, remove it using the trash icon at the top right.
> SAMSUNG (Galaxy A3)
By default, battery saver is disabled on this model. If needed, follow these steps:
- Go to Settings
- Tap Battery
- Tap Details
- Tap Decat’ Coach
- Disable Decat’ Coach
> HONOR (8, 9, 10, …)
- Go to Settings
- Tap Battery
- Tap Lock Screen Cleanup
- Disable Decathlon Coach
> XIAOMI (Redmi Note 7 and newer)
- Go to Settings
- Tap Manage Apps
- Find and tap Decat' Coach
- Enable Auto Start
- A pop-up will appear—tap OK
- Then tap Battery Saver
- Select No Restrictions
> ASUS (Zenfone 5 …)
- Open the Mobile Manager app
- Tap PowerMaster
- Tap the three dots in the top right corner
- Tap Settings
- Disable Automatically deny auto-start
- Disable Suspend Cleanup
- Go back to Settings
- Tap Startup Manager
- Enable Decat' Coach
- Tap Allow
> WIKO (Ufeel)
- Open the Phone Assist app
- Tap Battery Saver
- Tap Eco Mode
- Disable Enable Eco Mode Automatically
- Go back to Battery Saver
- Tap Advanced Settings & Tips
- Tap the settings icon at the top right
- Tap Background Apps Whitelist
- Enable Decat' Coach
> ONEPLUS (6 and newer)
- Go to Settings
- Tap Battery
- Tap Battery Optimization
- Select Decat' Coach
- Select Don’t Optimize
Once battery saver is disabled, your GPS should work optimally.
These are the most common models, but feel free to reach out if you have any questions about other devices.
Enjoy your workouts with Decathlon Coach! 🚀