Tracking modes and configuration
01 Sept 2026 · Field Track 360
Modes
- CONTINUOUS - a fix on a fixed interval. Predictable, heaviest on battery.
- ADAPTIVE - cadence follows speed and context. The sensible default.
- MOTION_ONLY - nothing until the device moves. Lightest, best for long idle periods.
Accuracy and providers
Profiles are STRICT (20m), BALANCED (30m) and RELAXED (60m). Providers are FUSED, GPS_ONLY, NETWORK_ONLY and PASSIVE.
Tune accuracy through the profile rather than raw thresholds - the thresholds are the field-tuned part, and the profile is the supported way to move them.
Service configuration
foregroundService keeps capture alive in the background. startOnBoot defaults to true, so tracking resumes after a reboot; stopOnTerminate defaults to false.