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Trip Tracker

The Trip Tracker feature enables you to monitor your live location for a specified duration, either for yourself or by sharing it with family members. Use this tool to ensure safety during solo travels or keep loved ones updated on your whereabouts in real time.

Fetch Live Location​

  1. Open The SOS App on your Android device.
  2. Navigate to Core SOS > Trip Tracker.
  3. Tap Fetch Live Location to begin configuring your tracking session.

Track for Myself​

Use this option when you want to monitor your own location without sharing it externally.

  1. After tapping Fetch Live Location, select Track for Myself.
  2. Choose the tracking duration by selecting an interval (for example, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, or 1 hour).
  3. Tap Start Tracking.
  4. A real-time progress bar appears at the bottom, indicating remaining tracking time and distance covered.
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Tracking in the background may consume additional battery. For longer trips, consider connecting to a charger or power bank.

  1. To stop tracking before the timer ends, tap Stop Tracking at any time.
  2. A confirmation dialog appears—tap Confirm to end the session immediately.

Share with Family​

Use this option to share your location with designated contacts in real time.

  1. After tapping Fetch Live Location, select Share with Family.
  2. Choose between:
    • Current Location: Sends a one-time, static location update to selected contacts.
    • Real-time Location: Shares continuous live updates for a specified duration.

Share Current Location​

  1. Tap Current Location.
  2. The app fetches your GPS coordinates and displays a map preview.
  3. Choose how to share:
    • Share with Emergency Contact: Sends a link and timestamp via the in-app emergency contact list.
    • Share via WhatsApp, SMS, or Email: Opens your chosen messaging app with a pre-populated link and short note.
  4. Complete the sharing process in the selected messaging interface.

Share Real-time Location​

  1. Tap Real-time Location.
  2. Select the sharing duration (for example, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, or 1 hour).
  3. Tap Start Sharing.
  4. Choose your sharing method:
    1. Share with Emergency Contact
      • Select one or more contacts from your SOS-registered emergency list.
      • Tap Share Now. Each contact receives a real-time map link, updated automatically until the timer ends.
    2. Share via WhatsApp, SMS, or Email
      • Tap the desired messaging icon (WhatsApp, SMS, or Email).
      • A draft message appears with a live-tracking link and instructions.
      • Select recipients and send as usual.
  5. To stop sharing before the timer expires, return to Trip Tracker and tap Stop Sharing.
  6. Confirm by tapping End Sharing.
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During real-time sharing, your location updates every 30 seconds (or based on network availability). Ensure you have GPS and mobile data enabled for uninterrupted service.

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Real-time location sharing requires both GPS and mobile data connectivity. If either is disabled, tracking may pause or fail to update.

FAQs​

Q1: Can I use Trip Tracker without mobile data?

You can use Track for Myself without mobile data, as it only records locally on your device. However, Share with Family requires mobile data for transmitting live updates.

Q2: How do I know my tracking duration has ended?

When the timer reaches zero, the app automatically stops tracking and displays a confirmation message. You can also manually stop tracking by tapping Stop Tracking or Stop Sharing at any time.

Q3: Will Trip Tracker drain my battery quickly?

Continuous GPS usage can increase battery consumption. For extended trips, enable Battery Saver Mode or connect to a charger. The app shows an estimated battery usage warning when starting longer tracking sessions.

Q4: Can I view past trip data?

No. Trip Tracker does not store historical trip logs. Each session is temporary and resets after stopping. For persistent logs, consider manually exporting location data using a third-party tool.

Next​

After completing a tracking session, learn how to setup your travel information to share with your friends or family to track you in case of any emergency.

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