# GPS not locking when in periodic mode (but does in continuous)

**URL:** <https://discuss.blues.com/t/gps-not-locking-when-in-periodic-mode-but-does-in-continuous/3202>\
**Category:** Troubleshooting\
**Created:** [July 29, 2025, 9:52am UTC](https://discuss.blues.com/t/gps-not-locking-when-in-periodic-mode-but-does-in-continuous/3202 "2025-07-29T09:52:11Z")\
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**Author:** ![TobiasR](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.blues.com/tobiasr/32/1665_2.png) [@TobiasR](https://discuss.blues.com/u/TobiasR)\
**Post date:** [August 14, 2025, 3:03pm UTC](https://discuss.blues.com/t/gps-not-locking-when-in-periodic-mode-but-does-in-continuous/3202/5 "2025-08-14T15:03:12Z")

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This problem seems to still be present. I have written about it in another topic:

> [@Notecard syncing but with old data](https://discuss.blues.com/t/notecard-syncing-but-with-old-data/3248):
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> Hi. I have a behavior with my Notecard that has been powered on for approx 7 days on battery. Its set up to sync periodically and also track periodic. However, the data that is syncs is several days old.

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