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GPS Tracking

Record your movement with high accuracy, using the GPS Tracking tool GPS tracking.

Start Tracking

Begin tracking by tapping the button at the bottom of the map Start GPS tracking. This starts real-time location tracking immediately.

Battery-Efficient Operation

TouchTrails continues tracking even if you turn off the screen or press the home button.
This helps you save battery while keeping your tracking active in the background.

Improved Accuracy with “Snap to Road”

For more precise tracking, you can enable Snap to Road Snap to road before starting. This feature aligns your tracking path with nearby roads and trails to improve accuracy.

Permission Required for “Snap to Road”

To use Snap to Road during tracking, TouchTrails needs the “Appear on top” permission on Android.
Please grant this permission when prompted to ensure the feature works correctly.

Appear on top permission screen with checked box for TouchTrails

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