Android Tile App 2.90

If you are setting up your Tile account for the first time, you need to set location permissions to “allow all the time”.

Android 12

Android 12 provides a new feature that allows you to choose between precise and approximate location information.

Tile app needs to run all the time

This setting allows the app to continuously update your Tile’s location, keeping its Location History accurate.

Tile app needs “precise” location

This setting allows the app to more accurately find your Tile. If you select “approximate”, the app will not be as precise in displaying your Tile’s location. For example, if you choose “precise”, the app will show the street address of the Tile’s location; if you choose “approximate”, it will show you the location within a larger mile radius.

Set location permissions while setting up your account in the Tile app

1. In the Location access set up screen, select While using the app.
2. Tap Next.
3. Select Precise, then select While using the app.
   
4. The app displays a screen explaining why “Allow all the time” is necessary.
5. Tap Next.
6. In the Location permission screen, select the radio button next to Allow all the time.
   
7. Tap the Back button at the top left of the screen to go back to the home screen of the Tile app.

If your Tile app displays a red banner at the top of the home screen

The app displays this banner if you need to change permissions settings (e.g., Bluetooth, Allow all the time) so that the Tile app can function correctly. Tap the banner and follow the prompts to change your settings.

Set location permissions on your Pixel device

1. Go to your device's Settings screen.
2. Tap Location.
3. Tap the Tile app.
4. Select Allow all the time.
5. Toggle on Use precise location.

Set location permissions on your Samsung device

1. On your device's Settings screen.
2. Tap Location.
3. Tap App permissions.
4. Tap the Tile app.
5. Select Allow all the time.
6. Toggle on Use precise location.