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flag canadaka
Mod O+
Posted: Oct 5, 2021 at 13:50 Quote
We actually use a 3rd party plugin for the compass, it appears that plugin does use magnetic North.
https://github.com/pinkbike/cordova-plugin-device-orientation/blob/master/src/android/CompassListener.java#L221-L239

And in the Android docs, this is what the Android OS provides, magnetic
https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/sensors/sensors_position#sensors-pos-orient

So that other app must do some of it's own calculations to determine geographic north.

"geographic north is dependent on your position on earth and the current date"
flag montivagant
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Posted: Oct 5, 2021 at 14:26 Quote
canadaka wrote:
So that other app must do some of it's own calculations to determine geographic north.
Absolutely. That's why the compass app is requesting location permission. The option is visible at the bottom of first screenshot. Hope you can address that.
flag montivagant
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Posted: Oct 5, 2021 at 14:44 Quote
Magnetic declination also changes with time.
Have a look at https://www.geomag.nrcan.gc.ca/mag_fld/magdec-en.php, scroll to "The diagram shows the change in declination at several locations in Canada." Vancouver seems to be one of the most affected places on Earth, both in current absolute value and it's variability in time.
flag canadaka
Mod O+
Posted: Oct 5, 2021 at 16:07 Quote
Do other map apps use magnetic or geographic north? GaiaGPS, Google Maps,?

What is the Compass app you're using?
flag montivagant
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Posted: Oct 6, 2021 at 13:07 Quote
Wow, that was a bit of an eye opener. I am using "Just a Compass" by "PixelProse SARL". Tested a few apps using the same method, switching between mag and geo north and orienting the phone. Magnetic: All Trails, Fatmap, Strava. Geo: Google Maps, Gaia GPS. The latter makes it the most obvious, with it's "sliding scale" compass.
flag greenwavemf
Posted: Oct 9, 2021 at 9:17 Quote
I'm just wondering if adding a bike computer overlay to the trailforks app has or will be considered. I have inserted a screen shot of what I use now in a different app. I would be great to just use trailforks. Cheers Mike

https://photos.app.goo.gl/fCzrTjXKuppBuxAK6
photo
flag andrelaurentmtb
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Posted: Oct 19, 2021 at 5:16 Quote
Still getting 2 separate ridelogs as if 17 October.

canadaka wrote:
andrelaurentmtb wrote:
I added my Garmin account to sync my 530 riders with the Trailforks. First time was fine, I got 1 ridelog, now every single ride I get 2 ridelogs, 1 from trailforks, 1 from the Garmin..

Why is this? Besides removing the access, any idea what's causing this?

I tweaked the Ridelog duplicate detection, lets see if that helps.
flag 1partatatime
Posted: Oct 19, 2021 at 7:02 Quote
andrelaurentmtb wrote:
Still getting 2 separate ridelogs as if 17 October

I looked at your ride logs and I'm fairly certain you are still using the TF app tor record rides as well as your GPS.
There is a Garmin imported ride shown and next, an Android imported ride.
Recording twice is a sure fire way to get a duplicate.

With the Garmin, just record, have your phone sync'd (or setup your wifi on it) and it will auto submit the data to Garmin Connect. Trailforks will get that info within seconds and add it to your ridelogs. There will be no name associated with it, so you'll have to go into the TF account and edit the ridelog, its just an added step.
Don't even use your TF app for recording unless there is just a different section you want for mapping or editing.
flag andrelaurentmtb
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Posted: Oct 25, 2021 at 16:17 Quote
What the heck is this? Opened a trail called Summit in The Turkey point, On trail system and saw a shipping cart for car parts at the top of the trail ..

https://www.trailforks.com/photo/5713950/

How do I add a Link or upload the image?

Summit on Trailforks
https://www.trailforks.com/trails/summit-104178/

If you browse the trail, at the top there's all sorts of shopping cart images that someone has uploaded.
flag 1partatatime
Posted: Oct 26, 2021 at 5:16 Quote
andrelaurentmtb wrote:
What the heck is this? Opened a trail called Summit in The Turkey point, On trail system and saw a shipping cart for car parts at the top of the trail ..

https://www.trailforks.com/photo/5713950/

How do I add a Link or upload the image?

Summit on Trailforks
https://www.trailforks.com/trails/summit-104178/

If you browse the trail, at the top there's all sorts of shopping cart images that someone has uploaded.

General Trailforks Help Page : https://www.trailforks.com/help/

Flagging photos : https://www.trailforks.com/help/view/16/

Linking photos : https://www.trailforks.com/help/view/46/
flag dnonixon
Posted: Oct 29, 2021 at 7:15 Quote
The other issue may be if you are using a speed sensor with your Garmin account. Some of the speed sensors used for Garmin, wahoo, etc. can act as stand alone devices that don't need to be paired to a computer or watch, they just automatically upload to your Garmin account at the end of an activity. To remedy this, check your Garmin account ad look to see if it is listed as a device, if so, delete it as a device, but you can still pair it to your Garmin Watch or computer, or Strava account under Speed sensor. This will eliminate duplicate recordings.
1partatatime wrote:
andrelaurentmtb wrote:
Still getting 2 separate ridelogs as if 17 October

I looked at your ride logs and I'm fairly certain you are still using the TF app tor record rides as well as your GPS.
There is a Garmin imported ride shown and next, an Android imported ride.
Recording twice is a sure fire way to get a duplicate.

With the Garmin, just record, have your phone sync'd (or setup your wifi on it) and it will auto submit the data to Garmin Connect. Trailforks will get that info within seconds and add it to your ridelogs. There will be no name associated with it, so you'll have to go into the TF account and edit the ridelog, its just an added step.
Don't even use your TF app for recording unless there is just a different section you want for mapping or editing.
flag tiatkins
Posted: Nov 2, 2021 at 6:58 Quote
Unable to use 'Directions' feature in Trailforks. Tapping the option to get directions to a trail does nothing.

Usage details:
Android
OS: 11
App version: 1.56
Build: 19156002
Location services: Enabled
Location permissions granted: Yes
Location Permissions: Allow only while using this app
Power Savings Disabled: Yes
Battery Optimizations excluded: No

This happens on two different Androids. Pro and free accounts.

Works with iPhone.
flag Canadmos
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Posted: Nov 3, 2021 at 11:58 Quote
tiatkins wrote:
Unable to use 'Directions' feature in Trailforks. Tapping the option to get directions to a trail does nothing.

Usage details:
Android
OS: 11
App version: 1.56
Build: 19156002
Location services: Enabled
Location permissions granted: Yes
Location Permissions: Allow only while using this app
Power Savings Disabled: Yes
Battery Optimizations excluded: No

This happens on two different Androids. Pro and free accounts.

Works with iPhone.

Same. On my android phone, clicking the directions link or button on a parking POI doesn't do anything. Has been like that for at least a week.
flag kmride
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Posted: Nov 3, 2021 at 14:06 Quote
Canadmos wrote:
tiatkins wrote:
Unable to use 'Directions' feature in Trailforks. Tapping the option to get directions to a trail does nothing.

Usage details:
Android
OS: 11
App version: 1.56
Build: 19156002
Location services: Enabled
Location permissions granted: Yes
Location Permissions: Allow only while using this app
Power Savings Disabled: Yes
Battery Optimizations excluded: No

This happens on two different Androids. Pro and free accounts.

Works with iPhone.

Same. On my android phone, clicking the directions link or button on a parking POI doesn't do anything. Has been like that for at least a week.

I have the same experience with app on Android.
flag canadaka
Mod O+
Posted: Nov 4, 2021 at 11:41 Quote
Yah something broke, we will have an update out fixing this soon.

 


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