Position arrow problem
Submitted: Wednesday, Apr 15, 2026 at 21:03
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Member - Chris M49
I am using ExplorOz on a late model iPad with GPS. The position arrow usually tracks smoothly but, on occasion, it will freeze and then jump to the current position on the map. I assume this is because it is losing GPS signal. Is there anything I can do to prevent this?
Reply By: Member - Bigfish - Thursday, Apr 16, 2026 at 10:43
Thursday, Apr 16, 2026 at 10:43
Have you tried to relocate your pad? Is it handheld or fixed in the car. Normally need a clear view to the sky or if fixed in the car a good view out of the windscreen (higher up on dashboard mount)>
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Follow Up By: Member - Chris M49 - Thursday, Apr 16, 2026 at 13:29
Thursday, Apr 16, 2026 at 13:29
Thanks for the reply. The iPad is in the same holder in the vehicle but I have rotated it 90 degrees. I had my wife hold it closer to the windscreen and rotate it. Still jumping. I have reduced the refresh rate interval from 0.5s to 0.1s this made it OK to use but still a bit jumpy. I am sure it was better previously. And it is very smooth on my iPhone which is very close to the iPad in the car.
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Reply By: Member - nick boab - Friday, Apr 17, 2026 at 04:31
Friday, Apr 17, 2026 at 04:31
Chris a couple of things you could try 1st
You could do a reinstall .
Does it do it when you use offline maps and try it with track logging on to see if it is tracking your route when it's jumping around without Straight Lines
What is it doing when the Arrow isn't on live.
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Follow Up By: Member - Chris M49 - Friday, Apr 17, 2026 at 07:59
Friday, Apr 17, 2026 at 07:59
Thanks or the reply Nick. There has just been a minor update to the App, I’ll see if that makes a difference. I had track logging on and the snail trail jumped in a straight line between arrow positions. I am not sure what you mean by the “arrow isn’t on live”, is that a setting?
Cheers
Chris
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Follow Up By: Member - nick boab - Friday, Apr 17, 2026 at 09:01
Friday, Apr 17, 2026 at 09:01
I would think that it is more likely something your end being the problem otherwise there might be some more comments here or on the Facebook page ??
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