Pixel 8 stops GPS tracking after a while

Question

Most of the time when I use Strava for outdoor rowing, only say the first 10 minutes or less of a recording is saved. I've checked every setting I can think of, but whatever I do, tracking my rowing stops. Geolocations are recorded is very accurate, as long as it lasts. Any ideas?

Settings (I have to translate from non-English):

Allowed app privileges: Devices in the neighborhood, Physical activity, Body sensors, Location, Messages
Settings > Apps > Strava > Permissions > Location: allowed for app use (some other apps also the option "allow always", but not Strava); exact location usage enabled
Suspend app activities when not used: disabled
Battery > Battery saving > disabled
Battery use app, Strava: allow background use: enabled

Any Google Pixel 8 (Android 14) users who have reliable GPS tracking in Strava?

markr · Accepted Answer

It might be a GPS connectivity issue afterall. This time I rowed with the mobile phone in my pocket, but without case protector. And I made sure that the upper side pointed upwards (I think the GPS antenna is at the top of the phone). Track was recorded is expected.

Jane · Answer

Hi @markr Thanks for the update and glad to hear you had better luck with the latest recording.

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