CODEWITHSUNDEEP
android
TIMZ
TIMZ

Reputation: 1

limitation on FusedLocationProviderApi Android

My app is using android.location.LocationManager to get network and gps locaitions. Due to high battery consumption. I decided to switch to FusedLocationProviderApi. I'm worried about the impact on current users. Since this api requires google play service. is there any statistics on what percentage of android devices have google play service installed? is there any other things to consider that might cause current users unable to use the app after switch?

Upvotes: 0

Views: 110

Answers (1)

rahul.ramanujam
rahul.ramanujam

Reputation: 5618

If the user is able to access play store , the google play services are installed.

below is the play services description from play store

'Google Play services is used to update Google apps and apps from Google Play. This component provides core functionality like authentication to your Google services, synchronized contacts, access to all the latest user privacy settings, and higher quality, lower-powered location based services. Google Play services also enhances your app experience. It speeds up offline searches, provides more immersive maps, and improves gaming experiences. Apps may not work if you uninstall Google Play services.'

https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/97145/get-rid-of-google-play-services

https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/104842/is-it-safe-to-uninstall-google-play-services-app

Upvotes: 1

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