Granting Background Location Access for Skeddy on Android 10 and Higher

To ensure that Skeddy can function optimally, it is essential to allow the app to always access your phone's location in the background. Follow the steps below to grant the necessary permissions:

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Open Device Settings:

   • On your Android device, tap on the Settings app, typically represented by a gear icon.

2. Navigate to Apps & Notifications:

   • Scroll down and tap on Apps & notifications.

3. Select Skeddy:

   • Under Apps & notifications, tap on See all apps.
   • Locate and tap on Skeddy from the list of installed apps.

4. Open Permissions:

   • In the Skeddy app info screen, tap on Permissions.

5. Grant Location Permission:

   • Tap on Location.
   • Select Allow all the time. This ensures that Skeddy can access your location even when the app is not in use.

6. Verify Permissions:

   • To confirm that the permission has been granted, you should see Location listed under Allowed with the status All the time.

Additional Information:

• Why This Permission is Necessary:

  • Skeddy needs background location access to evaluate available rides suitable to the driver and create optimal driving schedules, even when the app is not actively being used.

• Privacy Assurance:

  • We respect your privacy and ensure that your location data is used solely to enhance your experience with Skeddy.