Manual Location Updates

Paralino’s “Try to locate” feature allows you to request immediate location updates from your group members when their location information hasn’t been updated recently. This premium feature helps you get the most current location information when you need it.

How It Works#

When a group member’s device hasn’t updated their location in a few minutes, you’ll see a “Try to locate” button on their profile card. Tapping this button sends a high-priority request to their device, attempting to wake it up and trigger a location update.

When to Use#

The “Try to locate” button appears automatically when:

1. A group member is actively sharing their location with you
2. Their device hasn’t updated its location in a few minutes
3. Your group has a premium subscription

This feature is particularly useful when:

• You need to know someone’s current location more urgently
• A group member’s device may be in a low-power state
• Background location updates are delayed due to system optimizations

How to Request a Manual Update#

To request a manual location update:

1. Open the Paralino app
2. Navigate to your group
3. Find the member whose location you want to update
4. If their location hasn’t been updated recently, you’ll see a “Refresh” or “Try to locate” button
5. Tap the button to send the update request

What to Expect#

After tapping the “Try to locate” button:

• The app will send a high-priority request to the member’s device
• It may take a few minutes for their device to respond and update its location
• If you don’t see an update after a few minutes, you can try again
• The success rate depends on the other device’s settings and current state (battery level, connectivity, etc.)

Troubleshooting#

If the “Try to locate” feature isn’t working as expected:

1. Always on location permission: Ensure that the “Always on location permission” is enabled for the Paralino app.
2. Button not appearing: Ensure the group member is actively sharing their location and that your group is premium
3. No response: The member’s device may be turned off, in airplane mode, or have no internet connection
4. Delayed updates: Try again after a few minutes, as the device may need time to process the request

Privacy Considerations#

The “Try to locate” feature respects user privacy:

• It only works if the member is already sharing their location with you
• Members are always in control of their location sharing settings
• The feature doesn’t override any privacy settings or preferences
• Members can disable location sharing at any time

Related Settings#

For optimal location sharing performance, you may want to adjust your Location Settings to ensure your device responds promptly to manual update requests from your group members.