FAQ & Knowledge Base

Guides, troubleshooting and technical reports

Find answers to common questions about GPS configuration, Android battery optimization, hardware sensors, and device-specific issues.


Configuration & Setup
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Configuration
Android GPS Configuration Guide

Optimize your Android device settings for reliable location tracking. Covers GPS modes, battery optimization exceptions, and background location permissions.

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Configuration
Android Location Provider Configuration

Fix "NETWORK provider disabled" errors in Xopoz power save mode. Explains GPS vs Network providers and how to enable both for uninterrupted tracking.

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Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
Android OS App Killing Troubleshooting

Diagnose and fix cases where Android silently terminates Xopoz GPS tracking. Includes ADB diagnostic commands and step-by-step analysis of app killing causes.

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Device Report
Pixel 7 GPS Sampling Issues

Technical report on GPS tracking gaps specific to Google Pixel 7 devices. Explains Android doze mode interference, Tensor G2 sensor limitations, and available workarounds.

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Hardware & Features
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Hardware
Compass Reliability in Transportation

Why the compass behaves erratically in metros, buses, and cars. Covers electromagnetic interference, sensor fusion, and how Xopoz automatically switches to GPS-based bearing.

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Features
Tracking Tags FAQ

Why Xopoz cannot display AirTag, Samsung SmartTag, or similar commercial tracking device locations. Explains closed ecosystems and practical Xopoz-native alternatives.

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Features
Using Xopoz in Airplane Mode

GPS still works in airplane mode because the GPS receiver is passive. Covers what continues to function, how to pre-cache maps, and the queue-and-flush model for offline position sync.

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Hardware
Live Tracking Inside an Aircraft

Why the map freezes mid-flight even though airplane mode does not disable GPS. Covers Faraday-cage shielding, CoCom speed/altitude limits, the window-seat rule, carbon-fibre fuselages, and the same physics on high-speed trains. Includes engineering references.

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