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Which permissions are needed to use the app on my phone?

Here's what you need to allow to share your driving data with us:

Operating system Permission
Bluetooth Location services Motion tracking
iOS12 & below On & 'Allow' On & 'Allow' On & 'Allow'
iOS13 On & 'Allow' On & 'Always allow' On & 'Allow'

 

Operating system Permission
Bluetooth Location services Physical activity
Android 9 & below On On & 'Allow' N/A
Android 10 On On & 'Allow' On & 'Allow'

Some versions of operating systems have location preference options that allow the app to run in the background. This means you need to use the 'Always' setting so you don't have to open the app every time you drive.

Here's a rundown of what each location setting means, although the wording may vary on different operating systems:

Never: This means the app can't access your location for any reason.

While Using the App: This means the app can only access your location when it's open and in the foreground.

Always/All the Time: This means the app will have access to your location whenever it wants, even if the app isn't open in the background.

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