LocationOf currently groups 1 recognised model identifier(s) under this marketing name. Android devices commonly expose a model/build identifier that is not identical to the name printed on the box, so these codes are useful when diagnosing why a device was or was not recognised.
MID169Have a model code but not the retail name? Try the Android Model Number Lookup.
The current LocationOf Android app requires Android 8.0 (API 26) or newer. The device must also provide usable Android location services, have the LocationOf APK installed, and grant the permissions needed for the tracking mode you choose.
For detailed route tracking, allow precise location. If you want tracking to continue after leaving the app or locking the screen, Android background-location rules and manufacturer battery-management settings may also need attention. See the download page and FAQ for the current installation and permission requirements.
A phone does not become trackable merely because its model appears in this database. The LocationOf application must already be installed and configured on the device. Android then supplies location data to the app according to the permissions and system settings selected on that phone.
GPS/GNSS satellite reception and internet connectivity are separate. A device can often calculate a position without mobile data, but the website cannot show a fresh remote point until the phone can communicate with the server. An offline-capable tracking session may store records locally and synchronize them later.
Likewise, a SIM card is not what creates the GPS position. Wi-Fi can provide the network path on a no-SIM device, while the satellite receiver handles positioning.
There is no responsible fixed accuracy promise for every Takara MID169. Open-sky satellite reception can be very good, while roofs, tunnels, dense trees and tall reflective buildings can produce much larger errors. Android may also combine GNSS with Wi-Fi, cellular and sensor information.
If the app only has approximate location permission, it cannot manufacture precise coordinates. If a marker is old, that is a freshness problem rather than an accuracy problem. Always check the timestamp before interpreting a map point as current.
For practical troubleshooting, use the related guides below rather than installing random “GPS booster” applications.
A tracker may behave perfectly while its screen is open and then stop updating after the phone is locked. Modern Android deliberately restricts background work to protect privacy and battery life, and manufacturers may add their own sleeping-app rules.
Battery consumption also cannot be reduced to one percentage that applies to every phone. Update frequency, satellite conditions, screen use, mobile signal, network uploads, battery age and manufacturer software all change the result. Measure the actual device under the settings you intend to use.
If updates become delayed, compare capture timestamps and see whether points eventually arrive in a batch. That helps distinguish a network gap from an app that was prevented from recording.
These guides cover the Android behavior relevant to this model page. Where the Takara MID169 name clearly identifies a manufacturer or device family, a related manufacturer-specific guide may also be shown.
No. LocationOf needs its Android application to be installed and authorised on the tracked device. A telephone number or IMEI is not a public GPS key.
Satellite positioning can often work offline. Live web viewing needs connectivity, although a tracker may be able to record locally and upload later. See GPS without internet.
Not inherently. GPS/GNSS and the cellular subscription are separate. A compatible phone can often determine location with no SIM, while Wi-Fi can be used for synchronization. See GPS without a SIM card.
Background-location permission, foreground-service behavior and manufacturer battery controls are common causes. Start with Android background location.
Accuracy varies with satellite visibility, reflections, hardware, permissions and Android's location estimate. Do not rely on a universal metre figure. Read How accurate is phone GPS?.
No. LocationOf cannot install itself remotely or reconstruct location points it never collected. For your own missing Android device, use the platform's lost-device service first and read the lost Android checklist.
If this is a device you own or are authorised to manage, download LocationOf from the official site. Because LocationOf is distributed directly as an APK rather than through Google Play, Android may ask you to allow installation from the browser or file manager you used to download it. Install the APK, grant the permissions required for your intended tracking mode, and perform a real screen-off test before relying on it.
The model catalog helps LocationOf recognise device identifiers; successful tracking still depends on Android version, location hardware/services, permissions, manufacturer power-management settings and connectivity.