MyO2 update v6.0 location bug

[paulbacon]

Since updating to the new version of myo2 this morning, it now requires location services. Trouble is even after closing the app it leaves gps active which kills the battery. Only fix is to reboot device. Anyone else? Few on play store reporting same

[jonsie]

It simply means that the CIA, MI6 and NASA know where you are and what you are doing at any given moment in time.....be careful of the ff camera too

[Cleoriff]

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@jonsie wrote:

It simply means that the CIA, MI6 and NASA know where you are and what you are doing at any given moment in time.....be careful of the ff camera too

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All those but not @MI5 ? ...How sad....

[MI5]

I leave mine on but primarily because I need it for Lockwatch to work correctly in locating my phone if I lose it or need to wipe it remotely etc.
If apps are written properly it won't intrude on your use of the phone or impact battery life - If the dev's get it wrong, however, it will suck your battery as it seems to be the case with the My O2 update.

[Toby]

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@MI5 wrote:

Issue needs flagging to @Toby to feedback - That's gonna be very irritating having to keep switching location services off and on all the time manually.

Also, why does My O2 need to know your location anyway?

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I'll raise this with the rest of the team guys.

[MI5]

Cheers Toby

[Cleoriff]

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@MI5 wrote:

I leave mine on but primarily because I need it for Lockwatch to work correctly in locating my phone if I lose it or need to wipe it remotely etc.
If apps are written properly it won't intrude on your use of the phone or impact battery life - If the dev's get it wrong, however, it will suck your battery as it seems to be the case with the My O2 update.

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Thanks for that...I will leave it on then as it certainly doesn't affect my battery. (and yes I know it's all down to personal usage)

[paulbacon]

Far too many apps have permissions they dont need. But what else can ypu do if you want the app

[jonsie]

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@paulbacon wrote:
Far too many apps have permissions they dont need. But what else can ypu do if you want the app

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We do have the choice but yes, you want the app then it's not much of a choice

[Anonymous]

I've run it a couple of times today, and it has accounted for 9% of battery use, coming in third behind the screen and android system - so this def needs to be looked at, and quick!

[jonsie]

My O2 has updated to 6.0.1 today so let's see how that goes.