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Old Nov 25, 2014 | 5:55 pm
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donutman27
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
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Originally Posted by Zatheria
I have the app and I'm in the preview program but I haven't actually used it yet successfully. However, something that really bothers me is that the app requires me to allow it to access my location data in the background all the time, regardless of whether I'm using the app or not.

This is basically sucking my battery dry and (somewhat) making me uncomfortable about an app that can (not saying it is) track my location at all times. I'd just like the option like for most apps to turn on location data only if I'm actively using it - I don't need MPX to look for deals and coupons for me.
I had the same problem. There is no reason this should be accessing GPS when not in the foreground. Completely drains the battery unless you kill the app.
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