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Pacemaker
Pacemaker

Reputation: 1117

Android Location Coordinates Low Accuracy Using 3G triangulation

I am using 3G as my location provider for an android application. For my onLocationChanged function , I am using the if statement

if(location.getAccuracy()<100){
//do some stuff here.
}

This condition is not being satisfied while being on 3G. So my guess is that 3G is not providing enough accuracy.

My question is: How accurate, on average, is 3G location triangulation? what do you suggest I set the value?

Upvotes: 0

Views: 738

Answers (1)

PedroHawk
PedroHawk

Reputation: 630

That depends on multiple factors, like signal strength, triangulation of 3G/4G towers... but the truth is 3G is not accurate like GPS is. but is more battery efficient.

Take a look on this topic: Android:GPS coordinates are different in 3G and wifi

Upvotes: 1

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