topic Re: MyO2 update v6.0 location bug in Android

MyO2 update v6.0 location bug

paulbacon — Wed, 18 Mar 2015 22:39:44 GMT

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

Re: MyO2 update v6.0 location bug

jonsie — Wed, 18 Mar 2015 22:57:02 GMT

It works ok for me. I have location services switched off, opening or closing the app doesn't switch it on. I have it installed on three devices without any issues.

Re: MyO2 update v6.0 location bug

paulbacon — Wed, 18 Mar 2015 23:03:00 GMT

Location services off on all 3 devices? Might just be if you have it enabled to begin with. Anyway uninstalling fixed it so must be the app.

Will just use website version until they fix it

Re: MyO2 update v6.0 location bug

jonsie — Wed, 18 Mar 2015 23:14:48 GMT

Yes both phones and the tablet are off to begin with and using the app doesn't activate location services at all. Tried it with location on and exiting the app allows me then to switch off location services.

Re: MyO2 update v6.0 location bug

paulbacon — Wed, 18 Mar 2015 23:17:28 GMT

Not tried switching location off. I always have location on anyway. Seems to be abot like an awakelock just with gps instead.

Re: MyO2 update v6.0 location bug

perksie — Wed, 18 Mar 2015 23:20:11 GMT

I use the app with location turned off on my phone and it works just fine.

Re: MyO2 update v6.0 location bug

MI5 — Thu, 19 Mar 2015 08:47:23 GMT

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?

Re: MyO2 update v6.0 location bug

Cleoriff — Thu, 19 Mar 2015 09:00:14 GMT

Can I just ask a (probable dumbo) question here about location services in general? (nothing to do with MyO2 app)

Reading this thread I have checked on my Note 3 and location services seems to be on by default as I certainly haven't switched it on.....What's it's overall purpose and should I turn it off?..

Re: MyO2 update v6.0 location bug

MI5 — Thu, 19 Mar 2015 09:04:06 GMT

Simply so that the phone and apps know where you are.
Obviously required for Google Maps and the like, but not for My O2 ??

Re: MyO2 update v6.0 location bug

Cleoriff — Thu, 19 Mar 2015 09:53:43 GMT

@MI5 wrote:
Simply so that the phone and apps know where you are.
Obviously required for Google Maps and the like, but not for My O2 ??

So it wont be a problem for me, if I leave it on?

Re: MyO2 update v6.0 location bug

jonsie — Thu, 19 Mar 2015 10:00:53 GMT

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

Re: MyO2 update v6.0 location bug

Cleoriff — Thu, 19 Mar 2015 10:03:05 GMT

@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

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

Re: MyO2 update v6.0 location bug

MI5 — Thu, 19 Mar 2015 10:16:33 GMT

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.

Re: MyO2 update v6.0 location bug

Toby — Thu, 19 Mar 2015 10:33:27 GMT

@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?

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

Re: MyO2 update v6.0 location bug

MI5 — Thu, 19 Mar 2015 10:34:43 GMT

Cheers Toby

Re: MyO2 update v6.0 location bug

Cleoriff — Thu, 19 Mar 2015 11:00:37 GMT

@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.

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)

Re: MyO2 update v6.0 location bug

paulbacon — Thu, 19 Mar 2015 11:49:01 GMT

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

Re: MyO2 update v6.0 location bug

jonsie — Thu, 19 Mar 2015 11:55:38 GMT

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

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

Re: MyO2 update v6.0 location bug

Anonymous — Thu, 19 Mar 2015 12:52:09 GMT

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!

Re: MyO2 update v6.0 location bug

jonsie — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 22:01:20 GMT

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