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🚨 Pocket Tracker Troubleshooting Guide

Is your Pocket Tracker not updating or reporting? Follow these steps to quickly identify and resolve the most common issues.

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πŸ“ General Troubleshooting Steps

1. βœ… Check Placement

Many tracking issues are caused by poor placement.

  • Best placement: Somewhere with a clear, unobstructed view of the sky.

  • Avoid: Inside a trunk, engine bay, or anywhere surrounded by metal.

  • Indoors: Place near a window for the best signal.

  • If hidden under a vehicle’s frame, place it as close to the edge as possible.

2. πŸ”‹ Verify the Device Is Powered On

  • Hold the SOS button until the device vibrates and the LED lights appear.

  • This indicates the device is powered on.

  • If no lights appear, the battery may be fully drained β€” proceed to the charging steps below.

3. πŸ“‘ Request a GPS Update

If the device is powered on but not reporting:

  • In the app, send the Request GPS Position command from the commands list.

  • Take the device outside and hold the SOS button until it vibrates and all LEDs appear to force a GPS report.

4. πŸ”„ Send a Reboot Command

  1. Open the Logistimatics app.

  2. Select your tracker.

  3. Go to Commands β†’ New.

  4. Choose Reboot remotely and send.


πŸ”Œ Charging Issues

1. πŸ›‘ No LEDs While Charging?

  • Press the SOS button:

    • If there are no LEDs and no red charging light, the battery may be fully depleted.

    • Note: It can take up to 5 minutes for the red charging light to appear when charging from 0%.

2. βœ… Charging Checklist

  • Try a different wall outlet.

  • Use a different charging cable and/or power adapter (charging brick).

  • Check the charging port for dust or debris.


🧰 Still Need Help?

If the Pocket Tracker still isn’t reporting after following these steps, contact our support team for assistance. πŸ‘‰ Contact Support

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