When a GPS tracker stops behaving as expected, knowing what configuration changed and being able to return to an earlier state reduces diagnostic time. This Secure GPS update adds device modification history, restoration of previous configurations, a new speed statistic, a corrected average-temperature calculation, and improved access to the mobile experience.
These functions help administrators and integrators relate configuration changes to tracker behavior and analyze movement and sensor data from the same platform.
Device modification history
Secure GPS can display the history of changes made to a device's settings. Instead of relying only on external notes or a technician's memory, an authorized user can review that earlier versions existed and locate them in time.
This traceability is useful when changing a name, identifier, tracking option, sensor, or another value available for the tracker. The exact scope depends on the fields retained by Secure GPS in each version.
- Investigate changed behavior after a configuration update.
- Compare the current state with an earlier configuration.
- Coordinate work among multiple administrators or technicians.
- Keep a reference before conducting a test.
Restore a previous configuration
The history can restore device settings to an earlier version. This reduces the manual work of re-entering values and provides a recovery path when a recent adjustment does not produce the expected result.
Before restoring, review the date, confirm that the version belongs to the correct device, and retain any newer information that is still required. Restoration recovers settings saved in Secure GPS; it does not physically change hardware or guarantee that a tracker will adopt remote parameters that were not sent or are unsupported.
After applying the earlier version, technicians should verify the device identity, communication, received data, and functions used by the operation. Any associated commands must be validated separately for the model and available channel.
New GPS speed statistic
Secure GPS added a statistic dedicated to speed recorded in device locations. Users can select a tracker and period to analyze the behavior of available speed readings in its history.
This information can support route reviews, comparisons between periods, and investigation of situations that need more context. A fleet manager can, for example, compare recorded speed with the applicable route segment and configured alerts.
Speed depends on data transmitted or derived from tracker positions, reporting frequency, and signal quality. A single reading should not be the only evidence for a critical decision; compare it with history and operational context.
Corrected average-temperature calculation
The average-temperature calculation in statistics was corrected. When a compatible device transmits temperature, Secure GPS can use readings from the selected period to present a more consistent indicator.
An average summarizes general behavior but does not replace reviewing minimum, maximum, or individual events when an operation depends on strict limits. Accuracy also depends on the sensor, calibration, installation, and transmission frequency.
Optimized access to the mobile version
Redirection to the mobile version was optimized. When someone opens Secure GPS from a compatible phone, the platform can direct the user more appropriately to the experience designed for a small screen.
This makes it easier to review locations, devices, and available functions during a field visit or while away from a computer. Visible capabilities may vary by device, browser, plan, and permissions.
Real-world application
A technician changes tracker settings for a test and later observes unexpected behavior. The technician opens the history, identifies the earlier version, and restores it. The next step is verifying that the correct tracker is communicating and comparing its new positions with the expected state.
The operations manager reviews the speed statistic for the same period and, if the device transmits temperature, analyzes the corrected average alongside history. From a phone, the manager can return to the map and confirm the latest position without depending on a computer.
Technical summary for users and integrators
- Modification history for device settings.
- Restoration of an earlier version from history.
- New statistic based on speed recorded by devices.
- Corrected average-temperature calculation.
- Optimized redirection to the mobile experience.
- Restoring Secure GPS settings does not replace validation of the tracker's physical or remote configuration.
Secure GPS combines device management, configuration history, a GPS map, routes, speed, temperature, alerts, and statistics to supervise vehicles, people, and assets. Explore Secure GPS plans and features to review the capabilities currently available.