Android: Fix "Provide location permission"

Modified on Thu, 2 Jun, 2022 at 11:22 AM

Powr of You app requires permissions in order to understand your mobile location data. If the required permissions are missing you will see the following error shown in your Test Connection results:

  1. Provide location permission

 

Here's how you can fix this message: 

GRANT LOCATION PERMISSION

Option 1: Provide permission via device Settings

These steps apply for users who want to adjust the settings on the Android device directly

  1. Go to Settings icon on your Android device
  2. Go to Apps Menu
  3. Scroll to the bottom 
  4. Find the Powr of You app on the list and Select the Powr of You app
  5. Select Permissions option and Select Location option.
  6. Select "Allow all the time" or "Allow only while using the app" option.

 

That's it! Your app location permission should now be turned on. To confirm it's connected correctly:

  1. Open the Powr of You app on your Android phone
  2. Select the top left menu icon > Test Connection > select the CLICK HERE TO TEST button
  3. The "Provide location permission" message should no longer be shown

 

Option 2: Using the Test Connection menu on the Powr of You app

These steps apply for users who want to use the Powr of You app to fix the settings.

  1. Open the Powr of You app on your Android phone
  2. Select the top left menu icon > Test Connection > select the CLICK HERE TO TEST button
  3. Once the test is complete, it'll show a step "Provide location permission ". Select the FIX button
  4. Select the Enable button at the bottom to get started.
  5. The next screen provides you information on the App info menu where you'll need to grant app permission for the Powr of You app to fix the app location issue. 
  6. Select Permissions option and Select Location option.
  7. Select "Allow all the time" or "Allow only while using the app" option.

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