[Android Auto] GPS indicator moves jerky (V5 424)

[M. Schrijver]

Today i noticed the movement of the GPS/Position indicator was jerky. In a earlier V5 beta version it was smooth. Just as in older versions.
It was also jerky when no route was active.

Could this be caused by the changes in the autozoom behaviour?

[Corjan Meijerink]

What exactly does "jerky" means in this context?
I'm not sure what the explanation for the behavior could be.

[M. Schrijver]

Instead of constant smooth movement. It jumps. But not constant.
For a few seconds is movement is smooth. Then it stops moving and a second (or two) later it jumps to correct position. Al this time it stays on the routeline/road.
Mostly multiple jumps and then a short period of smooth movement.

It looks like the map jumps and the indicator reacts to it. In other words the indicator keeps it postion related to the screen pretty well.

I hope this helps you.

[Hubert Thoring]

@M.-Schrijver

Yes, I can also confirm that, perhaps also in connection with an imminent illustration at a traffic light intersection or roundabout if you really have to stop while driving, and that a little longer than the app thinks !!

[M. Schrijver]

I made a short video of this problem.
The video shows MRA on the smartphone but on Android Auto it looks the same.

https://youtube.com/shorts/afbzDobvLh4?feature=share

[Rob Verhoeff]

@M.-Schrijver In your opening post you mention that this happens in build 424. Have you also tested this in build 426? That’s the most recent beta version, which will also be released to the public.

[M. Schrijver]

Today i made a ride with latest version available in the Play Store. That is version you see in the video.
In my case that means 424. A newer version is not offered to me.
I just checked the Play Store. Still 424 as latest version

[Rob Verhoeff]

@M.-Schrijver You have the latest version, as I understand it. You’ll have to wait until monday for the final Android build… iOS is a bit ahead in the rollout.

[Corjan Meijerink]

This issue won’t differ between the versions.

If you go to account (in the app) and tap “location settings”, what happens? It almost looks like you denied some location permissions.

If you are redirected to the Android location settings, that’s fine. If you see a popup in our app, do tell.

Can you check if:

• Location permissions are set to “always” (including background)
• Google location optimisation is enabled

[M. Schrijver]

I can and will check this. But......
I have changed no settings or permissions between version 4...... and 5.
In version 4 this issue wasn't there.