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Reputation: 97

GPS location providers which does not use google play services

I have an android device that have a GPS chip on it and I want to get location using it, but the device doesn't have google play service installed (it doesn't support google play service). So I'm not able to use android standard LocationManager.

Does anyone have suggestions how to get location?

Upvotes: 0

Views: 2567

Answers (1)

ori-k
ori-k

Reputation: 103

You can use the LocationManager which does not require Google Play Services and gives you direct access to GPS, network, and/or passive location updates.

You are likely trying to use the newer Location API which require Google Play Services. The newer API, which replaces the LocationManager with the FusedProvider automatically switches between passive, network and GPS based on user settings and location. While this is simpler to implement and likely more battery efficient, you should be completely fine using the older LocationManager.

Upvotes: 1

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