android-gps

When do I need android.hardware.location.gps and android.hardware.location.network?

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The second quotation is telling you that you need either android.hardware.location.network or android.hardware.location.gps, if you specifically need one or the other location provider. If you want updates via GPS, you need android.hardware.location.gps. If you want updates via the WiFi and cellular networks, you need android.hardware.location.network. If you want updates from both the network and GPS, … Read more

Get current location of user in Android without using GPS or internet

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What you are looking to do is get the position using the LocationManager.NETWORK_PROVIDER instead of LocationManager.GPS_PROVIDER. The NETWORK_PROVIDER will resolve on the GSM or wifi, which ever available. Obviously with wifi off, GSM will be used. Keep in mind that using the cell network is accurate to basically 500m. http://developer.android.com/guide/topics/location/obtaining-user-location.html has some really great information … Read more