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Make a difference while playing Pokemon Go - arlington - Jul 18, 2016
Hello.
Are you interested in making a difference while playing Pokémon Go? I have something that you may be interested in. It's something you can leave in the background while you're walking and playing Pokémon Go, what it does is simply records the distance you've walked(in miles/km) and each mile you walk they tally it and it's money, no silly not money for you - money for charities, it's great because of this upbringing of Pokémon Go a lot of people are walking now. It runs in the background while you are playing it may may consume battery but I'm positive the battery usage is "Very Low/Low".
So how do they measure distance?
They use your phone's GPS and motion sensors to detect your motion and measure your distance. For the Outdoor Walk/Run & Bike mode, they use your phone's GPS, which is usually most accurate in measuring your activity's distance.
For the Indoor Walk/Run, they use your phone's accelerometer or other motion sensors (which may be more or less sensitive) to register your activity like a pedometer and approximate your distance. (This is slightly less accurate.)
They do their best with working with each phone's sensors and they use the same technology that other walk/run/bike tracking app uses. In most cases, they find theirs is just as (or even more accurate) than others. But in some instances (i.e., where there is a poor GPS signal, or your phone's motion sensors are more/less sensitive), they may be less accurate.
If you experience consistent and large discrepant inaccuracies, please let us know so that they can fix this. Feedback from their Members are very helpful for us to improve your experience with Charity Miles! To get in touch with us, simply submit a ticket or email us at [email protected].
Get playing guys! It's as simple as that, I provided the charities up above and remember have fun!
***Help keep the thread alive! Lets encourage people to do good! This is a great way to provide to charities without spending a dime!***
* - Mr. Robot - Jul 18, 2016
Thanks mate will look into it and if it's legit, I will definitely be contributing.
* - arlington - Jul 18, 2016
(Jul 18, 2016 07:53 AM)Mr. Robot Wrote: Thanks mate will look into it and if it's legit, I will definitely be contributing.
Not a problem! Thank you! Go catch em' all.
* - TheMTGuy - Jul 18, 2016
Saw a couple posts on 9gag too. The only thing I was wondering if you had to leave the app open or not. Thanks for clarifying you do not need to have the app open and im definitely gonna install this.
* - Mr. Robot - Jul 18, 2016
(Jul 18, 2016 08:31 AM)TheMTGuy Wrote: Saw a couple posts on 9gag too. The only thing I was wondering if you had to leave the app open or not. Thanks for clarifying you do not need to have the app open and im definitely gonna install this.
Me too man, this actually looks really awesome right?
* - arlington - Jul 18, 2016
(Jul 18, 2016 08:31 AM)TheMTGuy Wrote: Saw a couple posts on 9gag too. The only thing I was wondering if you had to leave the app open or not. Thanks for clarifying you do not need to have the app open and im definitely gonna install this.
Thanks for contributing! Good luck on your journey. I'm 100% sure Charity Miles runs in the background as well as Resqwalk.
* - Ratt - Jul 18, 2016
Pokemon Go already shreds through battery, another GPS app running wouldn't be much walking considering how fast it'd die.
But if I go for a run I'll do this, cool share.
* - arlington - Jul 18, 2016
(Jul 18, 2016 08:46 AM)Accent Wrote: Pokemon Go already shreds through battery, another GPS app running wouldn't be much walking considering how fast it'd die.
But if I go for a run I'll do this, cool share.
Considering the application I provided shouldn't consume battery life as side from using your Location/GPS, it's well worth it.
* - aFriendOfMolly - Jul 19, 2016
Thanks for sharing, great if you want to help while you play anyway :)
* - topdog77 - Jul 19, 2016
So basically, this came out or "got big" because everyones walking now due to pokemon go :p? I think it's a cool app or whatever and I'm all for helping out charity, thanks for the share.
* - arlington - Jul 19, 2016
Thanks for the feedback fellas! Keep us updated on your journey to keep the thread alive.
* - DamienVC - Jul 19, 2016
Well running another app that measures the distance is also good tbh, simultaneous help for others.
Even though most people these days are selfish
* - MrJamieMcC - Jul 19, 2016
I think this is a great idea! Its helps out charity and it sits in the background of your phone. You might as well use it. I know i sure do :)
* - • Kyle • - Jul 19, 2016
Well since its for charity and it's free I might have to just install this and walk as I do with pokemon. Doesn't seem as it will interfere so why not?
* - ArizonaIce - Jul 19, 2016
I've also seen posts about people picking up litter when they're out and about, also a easy yet good thing todo.
Makes areas look better ect