Set App Location Permission to “Allow all the time”

Note:

Information in this section applies only to phones and tablets on Android™* 10 or later.

Why does the app require the Location setting permission to be set to Allow all the time?

The app uses Bluetooth® Low Energy to communicate with your heart device. The app Location setting must be set to Allow all the time due to how the Android™* OS uses Bluetooth® Low Energy. The app cannot communicate with your heart device as frequently if you select a different app Location setting.

The app does not collect or use any location information when you set the app Location permission to Allow all the time.

To set the Location setting permission to Allow all the time, complete the following steps depending on where you are located in the app:

During initial setup of the app

  1. Tap CLOSE from the Set App Location Permission to Allow all the time window.

  2. Tap Allow all the time on the Android™* location window.

During initial setup of the app if the Android™* location window is bypassed

  1. Tap SETTINGS from the Set App Location Permission to Allow all the time window.

  2. Tap Permissions.

  3. Tap Location.

  4. Tap Allow all the time.

While using the app

  1. Tap RESOLVE from the Set App Location Permission to Allow all the time message.

  2. Tap Allow all the time on the Android™* location window.

While using the app if the Android™* location window is bypassed

  1. Tap SETTINGS from the Set App Location Permission to Allow all the time window.

  2. Tap Permissions.

  3. Tap Location.

  4. Tap Allow all the time.

To turn on the Location setting permission from your phone or tablet, complete the following steps:

  1. Navigate to Settings on your phone or tablet.

  2. Locate app settings.

  3. Tap MCL Heart > Permissions.

  4. Tap Location.

  5. Tap Allow all the time.