This article will show you how to delete data from the iOS app, with a special note on deleting tracks with waypoints. When sync/back-up is activated in the Gaia GPS app settings, deleting data from the app will archive it on gaiagps.com.
If you accidentally archive something from the app, archived data can be recovered easily. Learn more about how to recover, archive, and unarchive data here.
Note: If you delete data from your device without first syncing, that data will NOT be archived on gaiagps.com and cannot be recovered.
- Delete Saved items (Tracks, Waypoints, Routes, Areas, Folders)
- Deleting Tracks with Waypoints
- Restore or Permanently Delete Data from gaiagps.com
Delete Saved items (Tracks, Waypoints, Routes, Areas, Folders)
You can archive data from the Saved Menu or by tapping on the item on the map to reach the item's details page.
Saved Menu
1. Tap the 3 dots to the right of the item in the list.
2. Tap Archive.
Details Page
1. Tap the More (three dots) button.
2. Tap Archive.
Deleting Tracks with Waypoints
When archiving a track, you will have the option to delete waypoints associated with the track.
- Follow the steps above to archive a track
- You will then have the option to delete waypoints associated with tracks. Click "No" if you want to preserve your waypoints, and click "Yes" if you'd like to delete them as well.
Restore or Permanently Delete Data from gaiagps.com
Note: Deleting data from gaiagps.com also deletes it from your devices, and cannot be recovered.
1. From a saved data list, click the "Show Archived" icon to reveal or hide archived data.
2. To restore archived data, select the piece of data and then click Unarchive. You can also mass-select data by using the checkboxes on the left side of the data list and then clicking Unarchive.
3. Permanently delete data by selecting it, and then click Delete at the top of the list.