How do I sign up?
Open STALKR, choose Create account, enter the requested account details, and complete sign-in. Password recovery requires access to the account email and the STALKR service.
Read the task guide →STALKR FAQ
Direct answers from current product behavior, with a focused article behind every answer.
How do I log in?
Open STALKR, choose Create account, enter the requested account details, and complete sign-in. Password recovery requires access to the account email and the STALKR service.
Read the task guide →How do I reset my password?
Open STALKR, choose Create account, enter the requested account details, and complete sign-in. Password recovery requires access to the account email and the STALKR service.
Read the task guide →Is STALKR on Android?
STALKR is currently documented as an iOS TestFlight beta. Android is implemented in repository configuration but is not documented as publicly released on Google Play.
Read the task guide →Is STALKR on the App Store?
STALKR is currently documented as an iOS TestFlight beta. Android is implemented in repository configuration but is not documented as publicly released on Google Play.
Read the task guide →How do I get the beta?
STALKR is currently documented as an iOS TestFlight beta. Android is implemented in repository configuration but is not documented as publicly released on Google Play.
Read the task guide →How do I get started?
Open the map navigation drawer, choose CREWS, tap NEW CREW, name it, choose whether tracking is enforced if your plan allows it, and create it.
Read the task guide →How do I make a group?
Open the map navigation drawer, choose CREWS, tap NEW CREW, name it, choose whether tracking is enforced if your plan allows it, and create it.
Read the task guide →What is a Crew?
A Crew is a persistent trusted group used for scoped location sharing, markers, statuses, and field coordination. Each Crew is an independent privacy and data scope.
Read the task guide →Is a Crew a group?
A Crew is a persistent trusted group used for scoped location sharing, markers, statuses, and field coordination. Each Crew is an independent privacy and data scope.
Read the task guide →Can I have multiple teams?
A Crew is a persistent trusted group used for scoped location sharing, markers, statuses, and field coordination. Each Crew is an independent privacy and data scope.
Read the task guide →How do I join my friend's Crew?
Open CREWS, choose Join a Crew, enter the code you were given, and tap ASK TO JOIN. You normally appear only after a Crew admin approves the request.
Read the task guide →Why am I waiting to join?
Open CREWS, choose Join a Crew, enter the code you were given, and tap ASK TO JOIN. You normally appear only after a Crew admin approves the request.
Read the task guide →How do I invite someone?
Open CREWS, choose the Crew, and tap SHARE CREW. STALKR opens the system share sheet with the current canonical invite link and code.
Read the task guide →How do I share my Crew?
Open CREWS, choose the Crew, and tap SHARE CREW. STALKR opens the system share sheet with the current canonical invite link and code.
Read the task guide →How do I let someone into my Crew?
Open the Crew as an owner or admin, find JOIN REQUESTS, and tap ACCEPT or DECLINE beside the requester.
Read the task guide →Can I choose my Crew code?
Open the Crew, choose CHANGE or SET beside CREW CODE, enter 4–20 letters or numbers, and save. Clearing a code is a separate deliberate action.
Read the task guide →Why did the old invite code stop working?
Open the Crew, choose CHANGE or SET beside CREW CODE, enter 4–20 letters or numbers, and save. Clearing a code is a separate deliberate action.
Read the task guide →How do I switch Crews?
Tap the current Crew name in the map header, then choose another Crew. The map, member list, sharing state, markers, and Zones switch to that Crew scope.
Read the task guide →How do I change groups?
Tap the current Crew name in the map header, then choose another Crew. The map, member list, sharing state, markers, and Zones switch to that Crew scope.
Read the task guide →Why did my markers change when I switched Crew?
Tap the current Crew name in the map header, then choose another Crew. The map, member list, sharing state, markers, and Zones switch to that Crew scope.
Read the task guide →Why can't I go Dark?
Tracking Enforced is a Crew rule that prevents everyone in that Crew, including the owner, from going Dark. An authorized owner must turn enforcement off in Crew settings before the Live/Dark control can change.
Read the task guide →Can the owner go Dark?
Tracking Enforced is a Crew rule that prevents everyone in that Crew, including the owner, from going Dark. An authorized owner must turn enforcement off in Crew settings before the Live/Dark control can change.
Read the task guide →What does Enforced mean?
Tracking Enforced is a Crew rule that prevents everyone in that Crew, including the owner, from going Dark. An authorized owner must turn enforcement off in Crew settings before the Live/Dark control can change.
Read the task guide →How do I start a Journey?
Open JOURNEYS, choose to start one, select a destination and optional watchers, set an expected arrival if wanted, and tap START JOURNEY. STALKR must be Live for the Journey scope.
Read the task guide →Why can't I start a Journey?
Open JOURNEYS, choose to start one, select a destination and optional watchers, set an expected arrival if wanted, and tap START JOURNEY. STALKR must be Live for the Journey scope.
Read the task guide →Can someone follow without the app?
A Journey creates a capability link that lets selected recipients follow that Journey’s live progress on the web. Treat the link as sensitive because anyone who receives it may be able to view that Journey.
Read the task guide →How do I share a Journey?
A Journey creates a capability link that lets selected recipients follow that Journey’s live progress on the web. Treat the link as sensitive because anyone who receives it may be able to view that Journey.
Read the task guide →What happens if I am late?
Choose an expected arrival when starting a Journey to arm overdue detection. If you have not arrived, STALKR can check on you first, allow an ETA extension, and then alert watchers if you do not respond.
Read the task guide →Will my watchers know I missed my ETA?
Choose an expected arrival when starting a Journey to arm overdue detection. If you have not arrived, STALKR can check on you first, allow an ETA extension, and then alert watchers if you do not respond.
Read the task guide →How do I stop sharing a trip?
Use the active Journey controls to mark arrival or end the session. Arrival records safe completion; ending early records cancellation instead.
Read the task guide →How do I mark that I arrived?
Use the active Journey controls to mark arrival or end the session. Arrival records safe completion; ending early records cancellation instead.
Read the task guide →How do I share my location?
Open the map drawer and tap GO LIVE. STALKR enables sharing for the selected Crew and requests a fresh GPS fix so viewers do not immediately receive an old point.
Read the task guide →What does Live mean?
Open the map drawer and tap GO LIVE. STALKR enables sharing for the selected Crew and requests a fresh GPS fix so viewers do not immediately receive an old point.
Read the task guide →What's Dark mode?
Dark stops new current-location updates to the selected Crew. Viewers keep the last location STALKR was authorized to share, marked offline/stale according to current state; Dark does not erase that history and does not stop a separately shared Journey.
Read the task guide →Can my Crew see my last location?
Dark stops new current-location updates to the selected Crew. Viewers keep the last location STALKR was authorized to share, marked offline/stale according to current state; Dark does not erase that history and does not stop a separately shared Journey.
Read the task guide →Does Dark stop my Journey?
Dark stops new current-location updates to the selected Crew. Viewers keep the last location STALKR was authorized to share, marked offline/stale according to current state; Dark does not erase that history and does not stop a separately shared Journey.
Read the task guide →Why does Live say not reaching my Crew?
STALKR shows a delivery warning after repeated live-location writes fail. The device may still have a GPS fix, but the Crew is not receiving current updates.
Read the task guide →Is my location actually sharing?
STALKR shows a delivery warning after repeated live-location writes fail. The device may still have a GPS fix, but the Crew is not receiving current updates.
Read the task guide →Why is my friend stale?
A stale location is the last known point, not a current claim. STALKR derives live, stale, and unknown state from the last successful timestamp.
Read the task guide →How old is this location?
A stale location is the last known point, not a current claim. STALKR derives live, stale, and unknown state from the last successful timestamp.
Read the task guide →Why isn't someone moving?
A stale location is the last known point, not a current claim. STALKR derives live, stale, and unknown state from the last successful timestamp.
Read the task guide →Can my Crew see me if I share a Journey?
Crew and Journey sharing are independent scopes. Going Dark in one Crew does not automatically stop a Journey or another Crew; change the sharing state or end the session in the scope you intend.
Read the task guide →Does going Dark stop everything?
Crew and Journey sharing are independent scopes. Going Dark in one Crew does not automatically stop a Journey or another Crew; change the sharing state or end the session in the scope you intend.
Read the task guide →What is on the STALKR map?
The map combines your position, active Crew members, Markers, Zones, Trails, Routes, Checkpoints, and Journeys. Tap an object for details; use the drawer for field actions and Map Layers for rendering controls.
Read the task guide →How do I find map controls?
The map combines your position, active Crew members, Markers, Zones, Trails, Routes, Checkpoints, and Journeys. Tap an object for details; use the drawer for field actions and Map Layers for rendering controls.
Read the task guide →Why is my direction not updating?
Your self marker uses the local GPS fix. Its halo shows accuracy and its arrow shows device-facing direction only when STALKR has a trustworthy compass heading.
Read the task guide →What is the circle around me?
Your self marker uses the local GPS fix. Its halo shows accuracy and its arrow shows device-facing direction only when STALKR has a trustworthy compass heading.
Read the task guide →Why can't I see my Crew member?
Select the correct Crew, then tap the member marker or use the visible Crew/member controls to open their card. The marker’s timestamp and presence label tell you whether the point is current.
Read the task guide →Where is my teammate?
Select the correct Crew, then tap the member marker or use the visible Crew/member controls to open their card. The marker’s timestamp and presence label tell you whether the point is current.
Read the task guide →Why is a route still visible?
Map Layers show or hide Zones, Routes and Checkpoints, Trails, places/businesses, photo previews, and marker types. Layer switches affect drawing only; they do not delete data or disable Zone monitoring.
Read the task guide →Does hiding Zones stop alerts?
Map Layers show or hide Zones, Routes and Checkpoints, Trails, places/businesses, photo previews, and marker types. Layer switches affect drawing only; they do not delete data or disable Zone monitoring.
Read the task guide →How do I hide markers?
Map Layers show or hide Zones, Routes and Checkpoints, Trails, places/businesses, photo previews, and marker types. Layer switches affect drawing only; they do not delete data or disable Zone monitoring.
Read the task guide →How do I measure distance?
Open the map measure tool, choose points on the map, and read the straight-line distance and bearing. The measurement is local and is not saved as a Route.
Read the task guide →Does Measure make a Route?
Open the map measure tool, choose points on the map, and read the straight-line distance and bearing. The measurement is local and is not saved as a Route.
Read the task guide →How do I drop a pin?
Open the map drawer, tap MARK, choose a marker type, then tap the map where it belongs. Creating a Crew Marker requires an active Crew and contributor authority.
Read the task guide →How do I make a waypoint?
Open the map drawer, tap MARK, choose a marker type, then tap the map where it belongs. Creating a Crew Marker requires an active Crew and contributor authority.
Read the task guide →How do I move a marker?
Open the Marker, choose Move, hold and drag it to the new position, then tap SAVE. If the server rejects the move, STALKR restores the original position.
Read the task guide →Why did my marker snap back?
Open the Marker, choose Move, hold and drag it to the new position, then tap SAVE. If the server rejects the move, STALKR restores the original position.
Read the task guide →How do I remove a pin?
Open the Marker details, choose Delete, and confirm the exact Marker. Deletion removes that Crew Marker and its associated data according to storage policy.
Read the task guide →Can I attach a picture to a waypoint?
Open the Marker, use its photo gallery, and choose Camera or Photo Library. The upload belongs to that Marker and its Crew scope.
Read the task guide →Why didn't my camp alert fire?
Open a Marker, enable Arrival alerts, and choose a radius. STALKR notifies on a real outside-to-inside arrival transition when permission, accuracy, background execution, and delivery allow it.
Read the task guide →How do arrival radiuses work?
Open a Marker, enable Arrival alerts, and choose a radius. STALKR notifies on a real outside-to-inside arrival transition when permission, accuracy, background execution, and delivery allow it.
Read the task guide →What's the difference between a Safe Zone marker and a Zone?
STALKR currently provides Waypoint, Danger, Safe Zone, Camp, Vehicle, Animal Sign, Evidence, Supply Cache, and Custom Markers. A Safe Zone Marker is still a point; a Zone is an area.
Read the task guide →What kinds of pins can I create?
STALKR currently provides Waypoint, Danger, Safe Zone, Camp, Vehicle, Animal Sign, Evidence, Supply Cache, and Custom Markers. A Safe Zone Marker is still a point; a Zone is an area.
Read the task guide →How do I create a Zone?
Open the map drawer, tap ZONES, choose Circle or Polygon, place it on the map, configure the Zone, and save it. Circle Zones use a centre and radius; Polygon Zones require at least three points.
Read the task guide →How do I draw a geofence?
Open the map drawer, tap ZONES, choose Circle or Polygon, place it on the map, configure the Zone, and save it. Circle Zones use a centre and radius; Polygon Zones require at least three points.
Read the task guide →How do I edit a Zone?
Tap the Zone on the map, open its details, change supported name, appearance, monitoring, visibility, member applicability, or alert settings, and save.
Read the task guide →How do I change a Zone?
Tap the Zone on the map, open its details, change supported name, appearance, monitoring, visibility, member applicability, or alert settings, and save.
Read the task guide →Can I recolor a Zone?
Tap the Zone on the map, open its details, change supported name, appearance, monitoring, visibility, member applicability, or alert settings, and save.
Read the task guide →How do I remove a geofence?
Open the Zone details, choose Delete, and confirm. Hiding the Zone layer is not deletion.
Read the task guide →Does hiding delete my Zone?
Open the Zone details, choose Delete, and confirm. Hiding the Zone layer is not deletion.
Read the task guide →Do Zone alerts work with the app closed?
Zone monitoring decides whether STALKR evaluates crossings; Enter and Leave toggles decide which real transitions alert. Map Layers visibility only decides whether the shape is drawn.
Read the task guide →Why didn't I get an enter notification?
Zone monitoring decides whether STALKR evaluates crossings; Enter and Leave toggles decide which real transitions alert. Map Layers visibility only decides whether the shape is drawn.
Read the task guide →Will hidden Zones still alert?
Turning Zones off in Map Layers hides their shapes only. It does not delete them, turn off monitoring, or disable their Enter/Leave alert settings.
Read the task guide →Why did I get a Zone notification when Zones were hidden?
Turning Zones off in Map Layers hides their shapes only. It does not delete them, turn off monitoring, or disable their Enter/Leave alert settings.
Read the task guide →How do I record a hike?
Open the map drawer, tap TRACK, choose an activity, optionally name it, and tap START TRACK. A Track records movement with no destination required.
Read the task guide →How do I start a breadcrumb trail?
Open the map drawer, tap TRACK, choose an activity, optionally name it, and tap START TRACK. A Track records movement with no destination required.
Read the task guide →Can my Crew see me if I pause?
Use the pause button in the Track HUD to stop adding Track points; press play to resume. Your Crew can still see you while the Track is paused if that Crew remains Live.
Read the task guide →Does pause make me Dark?
Use the pause button in the Track HUD to stop adding Track points; press play to resume. Your Crew can still see you while the Track is paused if that Crew remains Live.
Read the task guide →How do I mark a place on my hike?
Tap ADD CHECKPOINT in the Track HUD. STALKR captures your position immediately, then lets you choose a type, name, note, and photos before saving it to the running Track.
Read the task guide →When is the checkpoint position captured?
Tap ADD CHECKPOINT in the Track HUD. STALKR captures your position immediately, then lets you choose a type, name, note, and photos before saving it to the running Track.
Read the task guide →What happens when I finish?
Tap Stop in the Track HUD. Review the recording, then choose SAVE TRACK, SAVE AS ROUTE, or the two-step DISCARD action. The review cannot be dismissed without choosing an outcome.
Read the task guide →Can I lose a track by closing the summary?
Tap Stop in the Track HUD. Review the recording, then choose SAVE TRACK, SAVE AS ROUTE, or the two-step DISCARD action. The review cannot be dismissed without choosing an outcome.
Read the task guide →How do I turn a Track into a Route?
Finish the Track and choose SAVE AS ROUTE, or open the Track later from Routes → TRACKS and choose Save as Route. Name the Route and save it.
Read the task guide →Does converting delete my Track?
Finish the Track and choose SAVE AS ROUTE, or open the Track later from Routes → TRACKS and choose Save as Route. Name the Route and save it.
Read the task guide →Can STALKR work with my phone locked?
Background recording is implemented for devices that grant Always location, but it remains subject to iOS execution and physical-device validation. Do not force-quit STALKR during a recording.
Read the task guide →Does Track keep recording in the background?
Background recording is implemented for devices that grant Always location, but it remains subject to iOS execution and physical-device validation. Do not force-quit STALKR during a recording.
Read the task guide →Where are my saved Routes?
Open the map drawer and tap ROUTES, or open Map Layers and tap MANAGE ROUTES. Select a Route card to open its details and load its line and Checkpoints.
Read the task guide →Why can't I find my Route?
Open the map drawer and tap ROUTES, or open Map Layers and tap MANAGE ROUTES. Select a Route card to open its details and load its line and Checkpoints.
Read the task guide →How do I follow a Route?
Open the Route details and tap FOLLOW ROUTE. STALKR keeps the line visible and shows progress, distance remaining, off-route state, and the next numbered Checkpoint when available.
Read the task guide →Will STALKR give turn-by-turn directions?
Open the Route details and tap FOLLOW ROUTE. STALKR keeps the line visible and shows progress, distance remaining, off-route state, and the next numbered Checkpoint when available.
Read the task guide →How do I hide a route?
Open the Route details and turn off Show on map, or use the Route library visibility control. This keeps the Route in your library.
Read the task guide →Why is the purple line still there?
Open the Route details and turn off Show on map, or use the Route library visibility control. This keeps the Route in your library.
Read the task guide →Does deleting a Route delete my Track?
Open the Route details or library, choose Delete, and confirm. Its line and Route-owned Checkpoints are removed; the original Track and original Checkpoints remain.
Read the task guide →What happens to checkpoints when I delete a route?
Open the Route details or library, choose Delete, and confirm. Its line and Route-owned Checkpoints are removed; the original Track and original Checkpoints remain.
Read the task guide →Can I rename a saved path?
Open the Route details, choose Rename, enter the new name, and save.
Read the task guide →Can I draw a route?
No. Current Routes are deliberately created from completed Tracks. Drawing, importing, optimizing, or turn-by-turn planning a new Route is not supported in the current beta.
Read the task guide →Can I import GPX?
No. Current Routes are deliberately created from completed Tracks. Drawing, importing, optimizing, or turn-by-turn planning a new Route is not supported in the current beta.
Read the task guide →Does STALKR plan routes?
No. Current Routes are deliberately created from completed Tracks. Drawing, importing, optimizing, or turn-by-turn planning a new Route is not supported in the current beta.
Read the task guide →How do I add a checkpoint?
During a Track, tap ADD CHECKPOINT. Without a running Track, use the available Checkpoint creation surface when presented. STALKR captures the current GPS position when the sheet opens.
Read the task guide →Can a checkpoint exist without a Track?
During a Track, tap ADD CHECKPOINT. Without a running Track, use the available Checkpoint creation surface when presented. STALKR captures the current GPS position when the sheet opens.
Read the task guide →Why are there two copies of my checkpoint?
A Track Checkpoint belongs to that recorded Track. Saving the Track as a Route copies its Checkpoints; deleting or renaming the Route copy does not change the original.
Read the task guide →Will editing a route checkpoint edit the track?
A Track Checkpoint belongs to that recorded Track. Saving the Track as a Route copies its Checkpoints; deleting or renaming the Route copy does not change the original.
Read the task guide →Can checkpoints have photos?
Open a Checkpoint to add photos or enable an arrival radius. Photos require connectivity; background arrival behavior requires Always location, notifications, accuracy, and OS execution.
Read the task guide →Can STALKR alert me at a checkpoint?
Open a Checkpoint to add photos or enable an arrival radius. Photos require connectivity; background arrival behavior requires Always location, notifications, accuracy, and OS execution.
Read the task guide →How do checkpoint photos work?
Open a Marker, Zone, or Checkpoint and use its Photo Gallery, or open Profile for an avatar. Choose Camera or Photo Library, grant that specific permission, and wait for the upload.
Read the task guide →Why isn't my profile photo showing?
Open a Marker, Zone, or Checkpoint and use its Photo Gallery, or open Profile for an avatar. Choose Camera or Photo Library, grant that specific permission, and wait for the upload.
Read the task guide →Why does STALKR need my camera?
Camera access is used only when capturing a photo. Photo Library read access is used when choosing one, and add access is used when exporting a STALKR photo to the library.
Read the task guide →Why does it need photo access?
Camera access is used only when capturing a photo. Photo Library read access is used when choosing one, and add access is used when exporting a STALKR photo to the library.
Read the task guide →How do I trigger SOS?
On the map, press and hold the red SOS button until the deliberate hold completes. STALKR creates a panic incident and attempts to alert the active Crew; it does not contact public emergency services.
Read the task guide →Does SOS call 911?
On the map, press and hold the red SOS button until the deliberate hold completes. STALKR creates a panic incident and attempts to alert the active Crew; it does not contact public emergency services.
Read the task guide →How does check on me work?
Open Safety & Alerts, choose the safety timer, set when STALKR should check on you and who should be notified, then arm it. Acknowledge or resolve it before escalation.
Read the task guide →What is the dead-man switch?
Open Safety & Alerts, choose the safety timer, set when STALKR should check on you and who should be notified, then arm it. Acknowledge or resolve it before escalation.
Read the task guide →How do I set a meeting point?
An authorized Crew leader can set one active rally point. Crew members see the point with distance and bearing from their current position.
Read the task guide →What is Rally mode?
An authorized Crew leader can set one active rally point. Crew members see the point with distance and bearing from their current position.
Read the task guide →How do I add an emergency contact?
Open Settings → Safety & Alerts → Emergency Contacts. Add a person manually or choose from device Contacts, then use them as Journey watchers or safety recipients.
Read the task guide →Can I rely on STALKR as a rescue beacon?
SOS, check-ins, overdue alerts, and arrivals are coordination aids. They do not contact public emergency services and depend on permission, battery, OS execution, connectivity, server functions, and recipient delivery.
Read the task guide →Does STALKR dispatch emergency services?
SOS, check-ins, overdue alerts, and arrivals are coordination aids. They do not contact public emergency services and depend on permission, battery, OS execution, connectivity, server functions, and recipient delivery.
Read the task guide →How do I turn notifications off?
Open Settings → Safety & Alerts → Alert Preferences to change supported Zone, arrival, SOS, and Crew activity notifications. System notification permission still controls whether alerts can appear.
Read the task guide →Where are alert preferences?
Open Settings → Safety & Alerts → Alert Preferences to change supported Zone, arrival, SOS, and Crew activity notifications. System notification permission still controls whether alerts can appear.
Read the task guide →Why isn't a notification appearing?
A notification needs the relevant feature setting, OS permission, a valid local or push path, connectivity for remote events, and permission for background execution where location detection is involved.
Read the task guide →Why didn't my Zone alert fire?
A notification needs the relevant feature setting, OS permission, a valid local or push path, connectivity for remote events, and permission for background execution where location detection is involved.
Read the task guide →How do I change my avatar?
Open Settings → Edit Profile, choose the profile-photo action, then capture or select an image and save/upload it.
Read the task guide →Why isn't my profile photo showing?
Open Settings → Edit Profile, choose the profile-photo action, then capture or select an image and save/upload it.
Read the task guide →How do subscriptions work?
Settings → Upgrade to Pro shows current plan capabilities and available store offerings. Purchase works only when the build has a configured App Store offering; Restore purchases can recover a prior entitlement.
Read the task guide →Why can't I subscribe?
Settings → Upgrade to Pro shows current plan capabilities and available store offerings. Purchase works only when the build has a configured App Store offering; Restore purchases can recover a prior entitlement.
Read the task guide →How do I restore Pro?
Settings → Upgrade to Pro shows current plan capabilities and available store offerings. Purchase works only when the build has a configured App Store offering; Restore purchases can recover a prior entitlement.
Read the task guide →How do I erase my account?
Open Settings → Danger Zone → Delete Account and complete both confirmations. This is permanent and is different from signing out.
Read the task guide →Why does STALKR ask for Always Allow?
Always/background location lets STALKR continue eligible Crew sharing, Track recording, Zone transitions, and Marker arrivals while the screen is locked or the app is backgrounded. OS limits and force-quit still apply.
Read the task guide →Can it track with the screen off?
Always/background location lets STALKR continue eligible Crew sharing, Track recording, Zone transitions, and Marker arrivals while the screen is locked or the app is backgrounded. OS limits and force-quit still apply.
Read the task guide →Why can't I go Live?
STALKR cannot show or share a current self position when location access is denied. It refuses to claim that you went Live and offers to open system Settings.
Read the task guide →Why is my self marker missing?
STALKR cannot show or share a current self position when location access is denied. It refuses to claim that you went Live and offers to open system Settings.
Read the task guide →What permissions does STALKR need?
Contacts is used only when you choose people from the device; Camera/Photos are used for media workflows; Notifications are used for local and push alerts. Denying one does not require granting unrelated permissions.
Read the task guide →Can I use STALKR without contacts access?
Contacts is used only when you choose people from the device; Camera/Photos are used for media workflows; Notifications are used for local and push alerts. Denying one does not require granting unrelated permissions.
Read the task guide →Who can see me?
Your current location is shared only to authorized scopes you made Live: a Crew, a Journey, or both independently. Crew membership and Journey watch capabilities determine viewers; Dark stops new Crew fixes but does not erase the last authorized point.
Read the task guide →Does every Crew see my location?
Your current location is shared only to authorized scopes you made Live: a Crew, a Journey, or both independently. Crew membership and Journey watch capabilities determine viewers; Dark stops new Crew fixes but does not erase the last authorized point.
Read the task guide →Are Journey links private?
Your current location is shared only to authorized scopes you made Live: a Crew, a Journey, or both independently. Crew membership and Journey watch capabilities determine viewers; Dark stops new Crew fixes but does not erase the last authorized point.
Read the task guide →Can I share a fuzzy location?
Approximate location marks a shared position as reduced precision where the sharing mode or OS supplies it. It is a privacy reduction, not anonymity; authorized viewers still receive a location area.
Read the task guide →Is approximate location anonymous?
Approximate location marks a shared position as reduced precision where the sharing mode or OS supplies it. It is a privacy reduction, not anonymity; authorized viewers still receive a location area.
Read the task guide →Why does it say Crew List Unavailable?
STALKR could not confirm your Crew memberships. It preserves the difference between a failed fetch and having no Crews, so it does not falsely show an empty account.
Read the task guide →Why can't I see my Crew member?
The person may be in another Crew, Dark, without permission, offline, out of battery, or unable to reach STALKR. A stale marker is only the last known point.
Read the task guide →Why is their direction stale?
The person may be in another Crew, Dark, without permission, offline, out of battery, or unable to reach STALKR. A stale marker is only the last known point.
Read the task guide →Why didn't I get a Zone alert?
The Zone needs monitoring plus the relevant Enter/Leave toggle, a real transition after baseline priming, usable GPS accuracy, background permission/execution, notifications, and any required connectivity.
Read the task guide →Why is my arrow wrong?
STALKR omits or steadies the heading when the compass fix is invalid or noisy. Move away from magnetic interference and calibrate the phone with a figure-eight motion.
Read the task guide →Why does the cone point north?
STALKR omits or steadies the heading when the compass fix is invalid or noisy. Move away from magnetic interference and calibrate the phone with a figure-eight motion.
Read the task guide →Why is my Route not visible?
The global Routes & Checkpoints layer or that Route’s Show on map setting may be off, or its geometry may not have loaded. An actively followed Route is the intentional exception and stays visible.
Read the task guide →Why can't I move a marker?
Marker movement requires edit authority, the dedicated Move action, a hold-and-drag gesture, and a successful save. Another map tool can also block the move.
Read the task guide →Why isn't background location working?
Always location may be denied, the app may have been force-quit, the OS may have suspended execution, or the current build still needs device-specific validation.
Read the task guide →Why isn't my profile photo showing?
The upload may have failed, the remote URL may be unavailable, or STALKR may have suppressed a failed image. Retry from Edit Profile with connectivity; the prior avatar remains authoritative until a save succeeds.
Read the task guide →Why can't I start a Track?
Starting a Track creates its server row before recording, so you must be signed in and connected. A Track cannot currently be started as a fully offline local recording.
Read the task guide →Can I start recording offline?
Starting a Track creates its server row before recording, so you must be signed in and connected. A Track cannot currently be started as a fully offline local recording.
Read the task guide →Why can't I turn Live off?
The selected Crew may have Tracking Enforced. The Live/Dark control cannot bypass that rule; an authorized owner must disable enforcement in Crew settings.
Read the task guide →What doesn't STALKR support yet?
The current beta has no guaranteed offline basemap, durable offline mutation queue, public Android release, satellite transport, turn-by-turn Route planner, Weather overlay, or in-app AI assistant. Background, push, and paid-store paths have device/infrastructure dependencies.
Read the task guide →Is Weather available?
The current beta has no guaranteed offline basemap, durable offline mutation queue, public Android release, satellite transport, turn-by-turn Route planner, Weather overlay, or in-app AI assistant. Background, push, and paid-store paths have device/infrastructure dependencies.
Read the task guide →Can I download a map?
No. Current Google map tiles may be opportunistically cached, but STALKR has no downloadable offline regions or safety-grade offline basemap guarantee. MapLibre/PMTiles work is planned only.
Read the task guide →Does STALKR work off grid?
No. Current Google map tiles may be opportunistically cached, but STALKR has no downloadable offline regions or safety-grade offline basemap guarantee. MapLibre/PMTiles work is planned only.
Read the task guide →Will STALKR sync later?
Local GPS and already-loaded in-memory state can continue in limited ways, but current remote mutations are not durably queued. Starting a Track, creating objects, publishing Crew state, and delivering SOS/alerts generally require connectivity.
Read the task guide →Can I create markers offline?
Local GPS and already-loaded in-memory state can continue in limited ways, but current remote mutations are not durably queued. Starting a Track, creating objects, publishing Crew state, and delivering SOS/alerts generally require connectivity.
Read the task guide →Can I connect my inReach?
No current Garmin or inReach integration is available. Pairing, MapShare ingestion, and satellite relay are roadmap research only.
Read the task guide →Does Garmin work with STALKR?
No current Garmin or inReach integration is available. Pairing, MapShare ingestion, and satellite relay are roadmap research only.
Read the task guide →Can STALKR send SOS by satellite?
No. STALKR does not currently transport Crew locations, Journey data, or SOS over Apple, Android, Garmin, or another satellite network. A phone’s system satellite emergency features are separate.
Read the task guide →How do I enable Expedition Mode?
No. Expedition Mode is a planned battery/off-grid concept and is not a selectable mode in the current beta.
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