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In addition to this ArcGIS SDK update, the Android SDK update also brings significant improvements, including restoring the ability to capture GPS tracks in the background. This functionality was being blocked in MobileMap 4.x due to Android security restrictions in newer Android OS versions. In MobileMap 5.0 we are using the latest version of the Android SDK, allowing us to overcome this limitation. Now you can now continue to collect GPS lines and polygons even when MobileMap is put into the background due to screen timeouts or opening of other apps. This makes the capture of GPS lines and polygons much more robust as a feature can be started, the screen can be turned off and the user can navigate their route with confidence.
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