Hi sifus,

Facing difficulty in using run tracking apps on an Android 10 phone (Xiaomi Poco F1).

Problem: Once I start tracking my run with the app, the app only tracks my run for a short distance before stopping completely. As a result, I am unable to track the distance that I have run. I did some digging online and found that this may be linked to Android app location permissions.

Refer to pics for screenshots
On the Google Maps permissions, there are three options:
1) Allow all the time
2) Allow only while using the app
3) Deny

But for the Nike app permissions, there are only two options:
1) Allow only while using the app
2) Deny

I believe this problem is caused by not having the option to grant the Nike app access all the time. I face this problem with Strava and Mapmyrun as well. Once I start my run, I lock my phone (hence the screen will be turned off). So it assumes that I am not using the app maybe?

Does any android phone user face this problem?

Or, can android users recommend apps that are working?


Thanks!



This post has been edited by ming24: Jul 5 2020, 08:02 PM