Good Sam App - Battery Drain isssues

beemerphile1 wrote:
Can't you actually close the app?

I use an iPhone and can have apps run in the background or close them when not needed.

this was an interesting question. Here is what Appleinsider.com says about that.

>However, many users mistakenly believe that all apps shown in the app switcher are currently running in the background on their phone, draining performance and battery. That's incorrect.

Apple's iOS platform does allow for intelligent multitasking, meaning some apps will operate or finish a task in the background, then automatically close.

However, the iOS app switcher shows all apps that have been opened on an iPhone or iPad, regardless of whether or not they are actually running in the background.

Misconceptions about the iOS app switcher have led many users to adopt the habit of double pressing the home button and swiping up on all apps, constantly, in a futile effort to improve their handset's battery life or performance.

The truth is, that habit is a waste of time.

For proof, restart your phone, then double-press the home button without launching anything. You'll see all of the same recent apps in the app switcher, despite the fact that iOS has been completely rebooted and nothing has been opened.

Can't you actually close the app?

I use an iPhone and can have apps run in the background or close them when not needed.

TinyoneRV wrote:
No problem here. I've had the app for a long time but use it mainly for planning while still at home. I do not let it run in the background. It uses the GPS feature of the phone to keep your location updated and I've always found that feature to be a battery drainer. BTW, I don't think the app is any better than the book; just different.

Thanks but while you can "disable" the app. That is only temporary and the next time you restart your phone it comes back on. The only way to truly stop an app from running in the background is to "Root" your device or Uninstall it or install an App-Killer App. I have several other apps that use the gps locationing and they do not run my phone batt down.

But you are certainly right about it's limitations for sure. From the exact same geographical location three different tries brought up 3 different results. One of which left out one of the biggest parks. Now we are talking here of Seward Alaska which has a very limited number of RV parks anyway.

And so far I have found not a single entry with any descriptions at all.

I fear it's like much else associated with Good Sam...a lot of promise and potential not realized and sorely lacking in many areas.

No problem here. I've had the app for a long time but use it mainly for planning while still at home. I do not let it run in the background. It uses the GPS feature of the phone to keep your location updated and I've always found that feature to be a battery drainer. BTW, I don't think the app is any better than the book; just different.

It's been more than 24 hours can anyone at GS address this issue? It is a serious question.

Have you taken steps to limit the battery drain of the APP?