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What happens if my smartphone switches to power saving mode due to low battery capacity while I am navigating via the BMW Motorrad Connected app and the TFT display of the Connectivity equipment?

If your smartphone switches to power saving mode during active navigation with the BMW Motorrad Connected app due to low battery capacity, the connection to the TFT display of the Connectivity equipment and the navigation function normally remain. The response depends on your smartphone and the system settings associated with the power saving mode.
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