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Image Upload Tool

Fast Forward is a powerline service used by electric utilities. You have landed here to upload images through an app that forwards them onto a map for them to see. 

GPS and Location Services for the Camera application, MUST BE ON. 

When an image is uploaded, you should see "Image Upload Successful". If you see "At least 1 image does not contain GPS data"...that means the GPS is still off, see below for instructions to correct this.

This is a free tool, downloading the app just ensures that we don't loose the GPS information during the image upload process. We use the GPS information of the to help associate which utility pole the image goes to. 

To ensure a proper GPS association to the image you are uploading, please choose the platform of the phone being used. 

iosiOS Phones

Click here to download the app. 

Wifi and GPS must be ON, see below for instructions to turn on GPS.

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

  1. Open Settings: Go to the main Settings app on your iPhone.
  2. Navigate to Privacy & Security: Scroll down and tap on "Privacy & Security".
  3. Select Location Services: Tap on "Location Services".
  4. Ensure Location Services is On: Make sure the toggle for "Location Services" at the top is green (enabled).
  5. Find the Camera App: Scroll down the list of apps and tap on "Camera".
  6. Set Camera Permission: Choose "While Using the App" from the options.
  7. Optional: Enable Precise Location: You can also enable "Precise Location" for the Camera app for more accurate location tagging.

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Android Phones

Click here to download the app. 

Wifi and GPS must be ON, see below for instructions to turn on GPS.

Steps to Enable GPS for Camera:

  1. Open Settings: Access your phone's settings menu.
  2. Find Location: Look for an option labeled "Location," "Location Services," or similar.
  3. Enable Location Services: Toggle the main location services switch to the "On" position.
Check App Permissions:
  1. Some Android phones have an "App-level Permissions" or similar section within the Location settings.
  2. Find the "Camera" app in this list.
  3. Ensure the camera app has permission to access location data, either "Allow all the time" or "While using the app".
Check Camera Settings:
  1. Open the camera app.
  2. Look for a settings icon (often a gear icon).
  3. Search for options like "Location tags," "Add location," or "Save location".
  4. Enable these features to tag your photos with location information.