This article will tell you how tracks are recorded, saved, and synced in the Android app.
How Tracks Are Recorded
When you record a track with Gaia GPS, your tracks are saved continuously and automatically. Every few points, Gaia GPS automatically saves the new track data to your device. When you press "Pause," this triggers a save as well.
How Tracks Are Saved
If you have an internet connection and GaiaCloud enabled, Gaia GPS will automatically attempt to save your track data to GaiaCloud. However, to save a completed track, you must tap "Finish Track."
How Tracks Are Synced
Tracks are synced when they are edited (if you rename the track, edit notes, or crop the track), when they are paused or stopped, and when you force a sync by tapping Settings> Account > Last Sync
Learn more about how the sync process works here: Backup, Sync, and Transfer Your Data
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I’ve noticed (only twice—I’m new) that mileage and elevation gain change once a recording is saved. They seem to get more accurate (shorter distances/reduced ascents). Can you a) confirm that this is not my imagination, and b) explain why this happens; does an algorithm clean things up as it’s saving?
Thanks!
@bflowerday
Thanks for posting - I'm sorry for the trouble.
This is a known issue which came about due to some recent changes. We are investigating and fixing the issue now.
"tracks are synced when you force a sync by pressing "Last Sync" in Settings (then wait for the spinner to stop and show an updated date)"
This is not clear. as there is no "Last Sync" option in Settings. You have to select Account &Subscription -> Last Sync.
The UI is poor as there is nothing on the phone screen to indicate that you can touch 'Last Sync" to force a sync. It's fine looking these things up sitting at home, but for use out the in the field the UI needs to be crystal clear.
@gary.s.allman
I can see how it is not clear that you can tap 'Last Sync' to force a sync in the app. I adjusted this help center article to reflect this.
If you have “Sync with GaiaCloud” toggled on, tracks will sync automatically when you have an internet connections/service. Forcing a sync is available if there was an interruption in your connection when syncing or other issues occurred.
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