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Why does the Field Tool drain my battery even when I'm not using it?

The use of the Field Tool puts a demand on your device's battery.  Displaying the map, automatic and frequent syncing of data, and especially GPS tracking, all require power.
Much of this processing occurs even when the app is sleeping or is in the background while you use other apps.
Battery Life Considerations:
  • Bring a battery charger and a battery pack if you are working away from power.
  • Set your device's sleep setting to a time other than "never" that's appropriate for your work.  When the device is asleep, the following functions will still occur:
    • Data will auto-cache.
    • Your location will be sent to Intterra.
    • Mapping will use your device location.
  • To save battery life when you're not using the Field Tool, close the app.
NOTE: There's no need to log out when you close the app.  Logging out clears your profile and any offline areas you've saved.
Check out Battery Life Considerations for the Field Tool for more information.