Revolutionary Continuous Navigation - Digital Compass & Physical Compass Integration
Tap the "Hiking Mode" button to activate outdoor tracking features optimized for walking and trail navigation.
Press "Start Tracking" to begin recording your hike. Your starting point is automatically saved for navigation.
Use "Mark Waypoint" to save important locations like trail junctions, viewpoints, or water sources.
In Hiking Mode, tap "Compass Mode" to activate the digital compass display with real-time orientation.
Keep your phone flat and level for accurate compass readings. The app shows real-time bearing in degrees and cardinal directions.
The compass uses your phone's sensors to show which direction you're facing. This helps with navigation and orientation.
Tap "Return to Start" to begin hybrid navigation. The system automatically starts with real-time bearing and distance tracking.
The navigation display updates every 2 seconds with current bearing, direction, and distance to your start point.
Phone Navigation: Watch the live display with continuous updates
Physical Compass: Use the displayed bearing (e.g., 245° SW) with a traditional compass
Switch to physical compass navigation to conserve battery while maintaining reliable direction guidance.
Tap "Stop Navigation" when you reach your destination or want to end the navigation session.
?? App Steps:
1. Ensure tracking was ACTIVE when you had GPS signal
2. Press RETURN TO START button
3. App uses last known GPS coordinates
4. Note the bearing and distance displayed
5. Follow bearing using physical compass
?? Physical Compass Steps:
1. Set compass to displayed bearing (e.g., 245°)
2. Align magnetic needle with orienting arrow
3. Follow direction of travel arrow
4. Use pace counting or time to estimate distance
?? Preparation Steps:
1. Before losing GPS, note your current coordinates
2. Use EMERGENCY GPS to get start point coordinates
3. Calculate bearing manually or use app's last calculation
4. Write down bearing and distance
?? Navigation Steps:
1. Use physical compass set to written bearing
2. Follow that bearing line consistently
3. Track distance using pace counting or time estimation
?? Preparation (When GPS Available):
1. Mark start point as a waypoint
2. Use RETURN TO START to get initial bearing/distance
3. Take screenshot or write down navigation info
4. Save emergency GPS coordinates
?? Execution (When GPS Lost):
1. Pull out your written bearing/distance
2. Set physical compass to that bearing
3. Navigate using traditional methods
Buttons to Press (IN ORDER):
1. ??? HIKING MODE (enable)
2. ?? START TRACKING (wait for GPS lock)
3. ? Verify start point is set (auto or manual)
4. ?? RETURN TO START (get bearing/distance)
5. ?? Note/Screenshot the navigation info
6. ?? Switch to physical compass navigation
Buttons to Press:
1. ??? HIKING MODE (enable)
2. ?? START TRACKING (even without GPS)
3. ?? SET START POINT (if you know coordinates)
4. ?? RETURN TO START (uses last known/marked position)
5. Use displayed bearing with physical compass
Fallback Method:
1. ?? EMERGENCY GPS button
2. Get coordinates of your current known position
3. Manually calculate bearing to start using physical map + compass
1. Set compass bezel to target bearing (e.g., 245°)
2. Hold compass level and away from metal
3. Turn body until magnetic needle aligns with orienting arrow
4. Direction of travel arrow now points the way
5. Pick landmark in that direction and walk to it
6. Repeat every 100-200 meters
Pace Counting:
- Normal walk: 2,000 steps = 1 mile
- Count every left foot step = 1,000 steps/mile
- Use phone step counter if available
Time Estimation:
- Easy terrain: 20 minutes/mile
- Moderate terrain: 30 minutes/mile
- Difficult terrain: 45+ minutes/mile
| Feature | Traditional Apps | SpeedProof Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Navigation Method | Map-based, requires cellular signal | ?Bearing-based + works completely offline |
| Updates | Variable, depends on signal | ?Continuous real-time (every 2 seconds) |
| Physical Compass | ? Not integrated | ?Fully integrated with exact bearings |
| Battery Usage | High (constant GPS/maps) | ?Efficient (user-controllable) |
| Emergency Features | Basic location sharing | ?Comprehensive GPS + weather + documentation |
| Legal Documentation | None | ?Speed records + weather correlation |
| GPS-Free Navigation | ? Fails completely | ?Continues with last known position + compass |
Digital compass that detects Earth's magnetic field
Measures phone orientation and tilt
Provides precise location tracking
Combines all data for accurate navigation
Starting location automatically saved when tracking begins
Save important locations with names and descriptions
Real-time bearing and direction display
Continuous updates with phone + physical compass options
Distance, duration, elevation, and speed data
Instant coordinate sharing for safety
Switch to physical compass to extend battery life
Complete navigation without cellular signal
Continue navigating even when GPS signal is lost
No! The hybrid system provides continuous navigation on your phone screen with real-time updates. The physical compass option is available for battery conservation or as a backup, but it's not required.
The hybrid navigation updates every 2 seconds, showing real-time bearing, direction, and distance to your start point - continuously and automatically.
No! Keep tracking active. The hybrid navigation works while tracking is running and provides live navigation updates. They work together seamlessly.
Yes! Once started, the hybrid navigation works completely offline using GPS and phone sensors only. No cellular signal required.
Physical compass navigation conserves battery, works in extreme conditions, provides reliable backup if your phone fails, and many experienced navigators prefer traditional methods.
Yes! The hybrid system is designed to let you switch between phone display and physical compass as needed. Use what works best for your situation.
No! Compass Mode and Return to Start are independent features. You can use the continuous hybrid navigation with or without the compass display active.
SpeedProof's hybrid navigation continues working! The app uses your last known position and continues providing bearing guidance. Switch to physical compass navigation using the GPS-Free methods outlined above.
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Continuous real-time updates o Physical compass integration o Complete offline operation o GPS-Free navigation